As caterers, we love the challenge of creating an unforgettable dining experience for weddings of any size, but Katherine and Nick’s celebration at Christ the King Catholic Church, with nearly 400 guests, stands out as one of our most memorable large-scale events. Their love story began in high school ROTC, reconnected through a Timehop photo years later, and blossomed over a legendary seven-hour first date over coffee.
Working closely with Brittany Bloom Events & Design, we crafted a menu that would not only feed hundreds of guests efficiently but also maintain the highest standards of quality and presentation. The cocktail hour set the tone with a sophisticated array of passed hors d’oeuvres that brought together diverse flavors: our signature mini chicken and waffles (always a crowd favorite), delicate New England crab cakes, Asian-inspired meatballs, and fresh salmon nigiri.
For the main reception, we designed a grand buffet that could serve the large guest count while maintaining the elegant atmosphere created by Tipton and Hurst’s florals and Eventology’s stunning rentals. The menu featured grilled pork chops with our house-made chasseur sauce and Korean-inspired bulgogi brisket as protein options. These were complemented by tri-color roasted potatoes, harvest vegetables, a fresh green vegetable medley, our popular macaroni and cheese, and a classic Caesar salad, all accompanied by freshly baked bread.
One of our proudest moments was hearing that guests were still raving about the food weeks after the wedding. As Katherine shared, many guests commented it was “the best quality food they’d had at a wedding” – exactly the reputation we strive to maintain at Vibrant Occasions Catering.
The evening continued with dancing to DJ Hollywood’s music selection, sweet treats from Smallcakes Cupcakery, and culminated in a magical bubble exit with antique car send-off captured beautifully by Arkansas Wedding Collection and McManus Media.
Vendors:
Ceremony Venue: Christ the King Catholic Church (@christ.the.kingchurch)
Catering: Vibrant Occasions Catering (@vibrantoccasionscatering)
Wedding Planning: Brittany Bloom Events & Design (@bbloomeandd)
Photography: Arkansas Wedding Collection (@arkansasweddingcollection)
DJ Services: DJ Hollywood (@1djhollywood)
Floral Design: Tipton and Hurst (@tiptonhurst)
Event Rentals: Eventology (@eventology_us)
Ceremony Officiant: Msgr. Lawrence Frederick
Beauty Services: Salon Deval (@salondeval)
Videography: McManus Media (@travellemcmanus)
Invitation Design: Canva (@canva)
Bridal Gown: Low’s Bridal (@lowsbridal)
Bridesmaids Attire: Azazie (@azazieofficial)
Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse (@menswearhouse)
Wedding Cake: Smallcakes Cupcakery (@smallcakescupcakery)