When Lauren and Christian’s paths crossed during the early days of the pandemic at a local market, little did they know their grocery store encounters would blossom into a beautiful love story. A few short years later, following a heartfelt proposal at Garvan Gardens, they celebrated their union at Arkansas’s P. Allen Smith’s stunning Moss Mountain Farm, where our team at Vibrant Occasions Catering had the honor of creating their dream wedding menu.
A Pasta-Perfect Reception
“We are huge pasta fans, and so we thought it would be perfect for our wedding,” Lauren shared about their menu selection. Taking their love for Italian cuisine to heart, we crafted a menu that balanced sophistication with comfort. During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed our signature Cajun shrimp shooters, Asian meatballs, and sausage cheddar stuffed mushrooms, which Lauren described as “literally amazing, and the presentation was beautiful.”
Main Course Magic
The dinner service featured two show-stopping pasta dishes: a grilled chicken alfredo that showcased perfectly grilled chicken in our signature creamy parmesan sauce, alongside a hearty pasta ragu featuring cabernet-braised shredded beef and Italian sausage in San Marzano marinara. These were complemented by a vibrant medley of garden vegetables, creating a feast worthy of their fairytale garden party theme.
Sweet Finale
The evening’s culinary highlights culminated with our bananas foster action station, where guests gathered to watch the theatrical preparation of this classic dessert. The flambéed bananas, caramel sauce, and vanilla ice cream provided the perfect complement to their five-tiered wedding cake by Sweets by Logan.
A Fairytale Setting
The burgundy and blush color palette perfectly matched the romantic garden party atmosphere at Moss Mountain Farm. Tanarah Luxe Floral transformed the space with abundant blooms, while Laura Powers Photo captured every magical moment. Wedding planner Anna Dickinson of Perception ensured every detail aligned with the couple’s vision.
Vendor Love:
Photographer: Laura Powers Photo, @laurapowersphoto
Venue: Moss Mountain Farm, @pallensmith
Wedding Planner: Perception by Anna Dickinson, @perceptionbyannadickinson
Catering: Vibrant Occasions Catering, @vibrantoccasionscatering
DJ: DJ Xavier Riley, @djxavierriley
Florist: Tanarah Luxe Floral, @tanarahluxefloral
Rentals: Eventology, @eventology_us
Rentals: Confetti’s Party Rentals, @confettispartyrental
Officiant: Pastor Jason Ferguson
Hair Stylist: Studio 2121, @studio2121
Makeup Artist: Jessica Humerick Stylist I Makeup Artist, @jessicahumerick
Invitations: Betty Lu Paperie, @bettylupaperie
Wedding Dress Designer: Made with Love Bridal, @madewithlovebridal
Wedding Dress Store: Joon Bridal, @joonbridal
Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka, @badgleymischka
Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal, @davidsbridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Birdy Grey, @birdygrey
Bridesmaids Dresses: Baltic Born, @balticbornclothing
Bridesmaids Dresses: Lulu’s, @lulus
Groom’s and Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse, @menswearhouse
Rings: Baker’s Fine Jewelry, @bakersfinejewelry
Cake: Sweets by Logan, Logan, @sweets_by_logan
Ceremony and Cocktail hour music: Arkansas Capital String Quartet, @arkansascapitalstringquartet
Looking to create your own magical wedding menu in Central Arkansas? Contact Vibrant Occasions Catering to bring your culinary vision to life.
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