Tasting - Take Two

Recently we ventured back on over to Williamsburg for our actual tasting/open house with the caterer. (I say actual because of my bridal scatterbrain induced date mix-up the previous weekend.) This was our first opportunity to try some of the tasting offerings from our caterer. Every quarter, the Catering Co. typically holds Open House tastings along with a couple of other local vendors to showcase their work. Since it was being held at William and Mary's Alumni House, I knew that it was going to be a nice event, but I wasn't prepared for what we walked into. The entire main floor was pretty much set up for a reception. There was an extensive appetizer display with fresh fruits, cheese and dips, a lemonade bar, and several food stations all styled. Additionally there were several set tables all featuring individual themes with complementary floral arrangements and unique china settings. There was even a bar set up to try cocktails, wine, and beer. (If you can't tell, I was quite impressed!)

It was great to sample the food and I was all over that lemonade, but what really got me was seeing the actual settings in person and witnessing the styled tables and food stations. It was amazing and truly a testament to how well the caterer and florist work together to create a cohesive, unified look. (We hadn't even spoken to the florist at that point and I was already on her bandwagon!)

I don't know if Mr. Hawk was quite as enthused as I, but I definitely believe that the Open House was worth another trip to Williamsburg. (Honestly it would have been even if only for the food, but all the inspiration put it over the edge for me.)

Did you ever find inspiration from an unexpected source?

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