Golf Outings Don't Have to Be Ordinary

Golf outings are something I do on a regular basis.  It is really difficult to come with unique centerpieces using golf balls, tees or grass. 

This particular golf outing was a husband and wife tournament.  I decided to create something memorable for them. 

As the story goes... another man's trash is another man's treasure.  True!  I dug 24 old golf clubs out of the trash a long time ago.  For this particular event, I finally brought them out of storage and decided to weld three of them together for a table top arrangement.  You will have to remove some of the chrome on the golf club in order to make the weld.  It is a little tricky, but totally reusable time and time again.

By having a tripod it supported the floral arrangements plus it allowed people to see across the table but yet providing a dramatic centerpiece that the ladies can take home. or act as one of the prizes.  Total cost $100.00 for the flowers.  A lot more interesting than a bowl of tees.

And finally, if you are going to make a big show of the centerpiece, then do the same with the menu.  Get away from the NY Strips and the chicken.

TRADITIONAL SHRIMP COCKTAIL

PANCETTA SPINACH AND ASIAGO STUFFED MUSHROOMS

WATER CHESTNUTS & BACON SUGAR SHERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

BEEF & VEAL MEDALLIONS

~OR~

CHILLIAN SEA BAS WITH A TOMATO BASIL BEURRE BLANC

MUSHROOM RISOTTO AND BABY VEGETABLES

WILD BERRY TRIFFLE

Hope that it has inspired and made you think about your upcoming event. Till the next post, have a good party.

Thanks for visiting


Patrick

August Wedding

I have been in the industry for a long time, and people always ask me questions about weddings or events that I have done in the past.

So I hope this blog helps those that are a little overwhelmed in the planning – or just curious


Occasionally you get a bride that gets it. It sometimes not all about you. It is about your guests and family, and this has been the trend for the past 8 years.

Right from the start, guest were greeted by a handcrafted pottery vase by the groom with curly willow branches. Hanging from the branches were pictures of the grooms and brides grandparents and parents wedding day photos.

Simple – but what a statement it makes. This wedding spans generations.

Each Guest was given a handcrafted pottery vase created by the groom as a custom favor. This  is a great way to show your guests something that is important to you and really personalize your event.

 It is not about the show... but personalizing your event to stand out.

Three Square Vases with Gerber daisies, decorated some of the tables while others were decorated with three square vases of White stargazer lilies and others had towering red glads with curly willow. Simple but elegant.

I haven’t done a long table for many years. You never get to talk to your bridal party. I advised this bride to do a Hollow Round to accommodate her bridal party of 19.  The only thing about a Hollow Round table is the center – it is hollow.  I have put trees in it adored with crystals, fountains and this time I put the cake. The cake was clearly a perfect choice.

Hope that it has inspired and made you think about your upcoming event.Till next post, have a good party.

Thanks for visting
Patrick