April 26th Wedding

Sunday’s wedding was a truly unique and incredible celebration! Décor reflected this Middle Eastern vibe with rich orange and red overlays on the guest tables and a beautiful brown and gold silk overlay on the head tables.

Bouquets of Austin arrived early that morning to deliver and decorate with gorgeous centerpieces, shepherd’s hooks, candlelight, and other large floor arrangements. As you can see in the pictures, the ballroom was bursting with color!

Later in the afternoon the delivery from Simon Lee Bakery arrived and it was just as vibrant as the flowers. This three-tiered cake was flavored with coconut, orange dreamsicle, and strawberry fillings. The groom’s cake was just as decadent with its chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate gnash filling. All I can say is WOW!

Before the guests filled up on cake, they were served an assortment of appetizers:
Summer Sausage Balls with Fresh Apples
Goat Cheese & Garlic Toasts with Caramelized Onions
Parmesan Cheese Straws, and Pesto Toasts

Later followed by the main course:
Filet Medallions with Béarnaise Sauce
Balsamic & Sage Chicken Cordon Bleu with Fontina & Prosciutto
Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin with a Splash of Curry
Garlicky Green Beans Lemon Zest
Traditional Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Pear Slices, Dried Bing
Cherries & warm Bacon Vinaigrette

While dinner was being served there was one last surprise from the mother of the bride. Belly dancers entertained the guests throughout dinner and weaved their way in and out of the tables. Finally the bride was brought up to dance with them before they ended their show!

Thank you all for such a wonderful day! We wish the happy couple nothing but the best!!!

April 25th Wedding

Her gown was unique and elegant which is exactly the general theme of her wedding. She selected the red linens with black and white centerpiece fabrics to accent gorgeous arrangements. It was modern and yet timeless.

Having a moment between tasks to stop and listen to the toasts is rare and it may be better that I don’t considering what happened that night. I actually cried! Everyone that spoke was thrilled to be a part of the wedding even more so to be celebrating the joining of the couple.

After we shed a few tears (of joy of course) as well as many laughs, it was time for the cake cutting! The Sweet Stuff delivered a fantastic 3 tiered cake, each a different flavor. The jade and red icing matched perfectly with her décor and everyone loved the letters spelling “I DO” on the table! A fun twist that they added to the cake table was homemade cookies rather than a groom’s cake. The candy bar matched their personalities- vibrant and fun. And all of their guests were just as sweet as the cake.
Do it yourself projects or simple baked goodies are great ways to add a personal touch and the guests are always impressed!

Because many of the guests were from other states, particularly northern states, they thought it would be fun to share some traditional southern BBQ with their guests!
Ancho Chili & Honey BBQ Chicken Breasts
Grilled Kielbasa with Apricot Glaze
Garlicky Green Beans with Lemon Zest
Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato Salad with Spicy Chipotle Ranch & Zesty Croutons

When it was time to announce the exit, the guests gathered in front of the house and formed two lines as the bride and groom ran through a sea of bubbles, jumped in their car, and away they went. We are honored to have been a part of this special affair as always.

So congratulations and we wish you a lifetime of happiness!

April 24th Wedding

Elegance is the perfect word to describe this wedding.

The bride and groom arrived on Thursday for their rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, which was hosted in our Garden Ballroom. The BBQ dinner was a perfect companion for the evening along with our spectacular Mixed Berry cobbler while they relaxed and visited with all of their friends.

Friday started thoughtfully with a bouquet of roses that were sent to the bride from her hubby-to-be! As everyone prepared for the day and vendors came and left, the ballroom was steadily filled with gorgeous centerpieces by Prive Floral. The arrangements accented the Celadon colored linens perfectly with the sheer goddess overlay.

The bride and groom cakes arrived shortly after and were absolutely stunning! Simon Lee Bakery never ceases to amaze us! However, Simon Lee wasn’t the only scrumptious item on the menu. Passed appetizers served throughout the cocktail hour consisted of:
Shrimp Corndogs with a Mustard Dill Sauce
Pesto Toasts with Sundried Tomatoes and Parmigiano Reggiano
And Summer Sage Sausage Balls with Red Delicious Apples

For dinner we served a gorgeous spread of flavors and color:
Slow Cooked Filet Medallions with a Rosemary Bing Cherry
Reduction
Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
3 Cheese Creamy Pesto Penne
Oven Grilled Asparagus with Sea Salt
Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary & Garlic
Traditional Greek Salad

There was a special surprise after dinner… the groomsmen danced to “ The Village People” wearing sunglasses and hats and the girls to “Greece” wearing boas and sunglasses
The remainder of the evening flowed from one event to another with an ever so lovely exit in front of the main house. We are so thankful to be a part of their special day.
Congrats to the newly weds!!!

April 19th Wedding

As family and friends filled each chair, the bride and her wedding party had a rush of excitement! The ceremony was held beneath our two “Kissing Trees” and involved an intimate sand ceremony to unite the couple.

While the food was wonderful, cake was delicious, and décor was oh-so-elegant, nothing could beat what happened later that night. The bride called it “Crazy Hour” during which she passed out an assortment of colorful hats, glow sticks, blinking sunglasses, and boas to each table for all of the guests to dance with and literally, go crazy! It was truly entertaining for all the guests and will make for awesome pictures!

The day was exactly how the bride had imagined and we were thrilled to be a part of it!
Congrats again!!!

April 18th Wedding

Saturday’s wedding was a truly a fairy tale story. The two met in elementary school, grew up in the same town and then went on to the same collage. In college is where they fell in love and on April 18th they became husband and wife. I know many of us dream about when we will meet that special someone, and for this couple, it turned out that special someone was always there.

The wedding started with a beautiful bridal brunch hosted in The Winfield Dining room. The Bride made sweet little place cards and bought drink charms for all her guests. The Eggs Béarnaise with fresh fruit and bacon was a perfect fit for the occasion.

Throughout the remainder of the evening, the magic continued. They enjoyed a fabulous meal accompanied by specialty drinks selected by the Bride and Groom. Cherry vodka sours were a perfect pair for the ladies and the gentleman sipped on their Crown and Coke while the kiddos were even treated to Shirley Temples! Cakes by Kathy was marvelous as always and Johnny from Complete Music was the perfect MC for the night. The guests were out on the dance floor for almost every song creating an incredibly festive occasion.

The Bride and Groom exited the ballroom in a tunnel of bubbles and enjoyed their first night as husband and wife here at The Winfield. We thank you Bride, Groom, their family and guests for bringing life and love to the property; we wish you all the best!

April 11th Wedding

Last weekend brought more than just candy and eggs… it brought friends and family together to witness two people sharing the most memorable day of their lives.

The couple decided to hold off on seeing each other until it was time for pictures later that afternoon. I couldn’t wait for him to see her because she looked absolutely stunning in her silk A-line gown. They took most of their pictures before the ceremony to ensure that they had enough time to socialize during the reception. One request from the bride and groom was to get a group shot with all 120 guests in front of the house before they made their way into the Garden Ballroom.

After the ceremony guests enjoyed cocktails and passed appetizers in the Ballroom then later a fantastic dinner. The passed appetizers were the perfect addition to this menu. They were colorful, flavorful, and playful! Cocktail tables allowed for a smooth flow of socializing for all the guests throughout the Ballroom.

Passed Apps: Beef Crostini with Red Pepper Mayonnaise
Pesto Toasts with Sun-Dried Tomato & Parmigiano Reggiano
Lime & Cilantro Shrimp Shooters
Main Course: Seared Chicken with Wild Porcini Cognac Crème Sauce
Garlic Mashers
Green Beans Almandine
Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato Salad with Spicy Chipotle Ranch & Zesty Ciabatta Croutons

As previously stated, the guests were social butterflies and the DJ embraced every moment of it! Johnny, with Music 4 Life DJ’s, played everything from hip-hop to country and the guests were thrilled! The night was perfect and the couple was happy… what more could we ask for?!

Thank you both for such an enjoyable weekend! Congratulations!!!

April 5th Wedding

Personal, intimate, and elegant- three words to sum up this wonderful Sunday wedding. The couple invited their closest friends and family to be a part of their special day and enjoyed the sweet sounds of a harp throughout the evening.

Earth tones, candlelight, and a soothing Celadon colored linen were the main ingredients to this elegant evening. Large dogwood branches stood as centerpieces on the guest tables with crystals draped from the limbs and wonderful white blooms.

While serenaded in the Ballroom, guests enjoyed a carefully chosen dinner that perfectly complimented the touch of earthy, natural flavors of the décor.
Pesto Toasts
Balsamic and Sage Chicken
Summer Sage Sausage Balls with Fresh Apples
Garlic & Rosemary New Potatoes
Green Beans with Lemon Zest
Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons

After a champagne toast and delicious wedding cake, guests formed two lines towards the main entrance of the Ballroom to see the new couple off for a grand exit.

We wish you nothing but the best!!!

April 4th Wedding

The wedding morning started on the right foot by getting pampered and relaxed with a wonderful gourmet breakfast, manicures, pedicures, hair, and make up. As the day went on and family and friends steadily arrived the bride grew more and more excited about her big day!

The ceremony was held under our two romantic “Kissing Trees” (my favorite) with a string quartet in the gazebo to add an intimate feel. The tables in the ballroom blended a rich spread of crèmes and whites with various arrangements of white roses and hydrangeas on top of an ivory linen with a White Satin Stripe overlay. Touches of sage ribbon were also used to tie the folded napkins further complimenting the flower arrangements. It was a perfect amount for the gorgeous spring day!

Austin Juke Box provided entertainment for the night and they were fantastic! They provide a combo package of DJ services as well as a live band. Having a mix of both kept the guests dancing while also having many opportunities for mingling throughout the evening. They were wonderful to work and we appreciate everything they did throughout the night to facilitate a successful wedding atmosphere.

Since the couple decided to leave for the night, they both changed into their get-away attire and had a gorgeous Rolls Royce waiting to take them to their hotel. Rose petals were tossed and they were on their way!
Congratulations, best wishes, and thank you for a wonderful night!!!