Dessert Reception!
Who doesn't like dessert?! A couple recently came to me with the idea of having a dessert reception to cement their 15 year bond. They wanted an evening ceremony followed by a short dessert reception. I LOVED IT! Since the bridesmaids dresses were chocolate I suggested that we carry that theme throughout the decor, food, and drink. Chocolate mousse, chocolate matinis, chocolate satin... in a lounge setting.
The ceremony took place on the terrace of the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel lit by live ficus trees and Norfolk's city lights across the harbor - beautiful!
The reception in one of the smaller ballrooms was intimate and candle lit. We used submerged orchids, cube ottomans, and organza sashes to provide complimentary pink tones, while our small beaded lamps picked up the bride's accent metal - gold.
The menu included martini mousse, petit fors, chocolate fondue, fruit & cheese, coffee bar, and a signature martini - YUMMY!