Yuna Lee & Michael Thompson
WEDDING Part V
Cocktail Hour
After the ceremony, our guests were invited to a Cocktail Hour at the Jefferson Hotel's Rotunda.
After taking Bride/Groom photos, we walked down the Jefferson Hotel's Grand Staircase (inspiration for Gone with the Wind)
Our guests, with drinks in hand, greeted us =)
Our guests enjoyed an open bar
We served three signature drinks, beer, cocktails
and...
Jefferson Hotel & Virginia Wines
(from Monticello, where Jefferson owned a home)
We made sure our guests had butler-served and displayed
Hors D'oeuvres
Chesapeake Bay Crab Balls,
Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce
Braised Shortrib Wellington
Coconut Shrimp with Honey Chili Glaze
Artichoke Basil and Sundried Tomato Bruschetta
Eggplant Caponata on Toasted Foccacia
Display
Display of Fresh Seasonal and Exotic Fruit, Fresh Vegetables,
Domestic and International Cheeses with Baguettes, Crackers and Appropriate Dips
Display of Fresh Seasonal and Exotic Fruit, Fresh Vegetables,
Domestic and International Cheeses with Baguettes, Crackers and Appropriate Dips
Our guests were then piped by Tom MacLeod up the grand staircase and into the Empire Ballroom (where reception was held)
Yuna, this is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
ReplyDeleteHi Yuna!
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me... I'm Susan... I have listened to your husband on the radio since he came to Cincinnati. Sorry to see him go... But I wish you the best in your futures!
Your wedding pictures are beautiful! And the your wedding menu makes me salivate..;-)
A Beautiful staircase picture too...
And it looks like you also added a touch of Ireland with the Bag Pipes!
Your on-Line Friend,
Susan