A Romantic Winter Wedding Celebration with Custom Pasta Stations

When Ally Trail and Cole Alberius envisioned their December 30th wedding reception at Cold Springs Events in Central Arkansas, they knew they wanted something different from the traditional wedding fare. The couple, who met during their freshman year at the University of Arkansas, worked with Mary Krikorian of Vibrant Occasions Catering to create an innovative dining experience that would keep their guests energized for a night of dancing.

The celebration began with an elegant cocktail hour featuring passed hors d’oeuvres that set the tone for the evening. Guests enjoyed cheese-stuffed mushrooms, spinach artichoke crostini, mini Italian meatballs served over cheesy polenta, and honey chipotle BBQ chicken picks while the Memphis Soul Revue provided the perfect soundtrack.

For the main course, Vibrant Occasions created interactive pasta action stations where chefs prepared fresh dishes to order. Guests could choose between a classic grilled chicken alfredo and a rich pasta ragu featuring cabernet-braised shredded beef and Italian sausage in San Marzano marinara. The pasta stations were complemented by a stationary buffet offering a colorful chef’s vegetable blend, garlic bread, and fresh garden salad with house-made buttermilk ranch and vinaigrette dressings.

As the evening progressed and dancing continued, guests were treated to a surprise late-night snack of Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches – the perfect fuel for the final hour of celebration before the newlyweds’ departure.

To keep guests warm and cozy during the winter celebration, a hot chocolate and coffee bar provided the perfect finishing touch to an unforgettable evening of dining and dancing.

Many best wishes to Ally and Cole!