Wedding Stories | Jessica + Ian | Week 3: The Big Day | Orlando Science Center

We are so excited to share the grand finale to Jessica and Ian’s wedding story with you today! After three meetings and plenty of fluid communication with Puff ‘n Stuff Catering Special Event Planner, Heidi Brice, Jessica and Ian were ready to step out and enjoy their magical wedding day. A spectacular wedding like this one is produced by a collection of talented wedding pros working together to bring the couple’s vision and dreams to life. A special thank you to the Orlando Science Center, Encore Creations, VHVIDEO.COM, Chic Event Furniture, Harps Unlimited, The Redcoats, and Kristin Mizo Photography for your incredible contributions to Jessica and Ian’s special day.

Join us and watch the Curry-Garlic wedding day unfold!

Thank you for following Jessica and Ian’s wedding story with us for the last three weeks! We hope their journey inspired you and got you excited to begin planning your own special event. If you have questions or are ready to get started, just give us a call!

Wedding Stories | Jessica + Ian | Week 2: The Tasting | Orlando Science Center

Happy Tuesday and welcome to week two of Jessica Curry and Ian Garlic’s wedding story! If you missed last week’s post, be sure to catch up. Today, we are joining the happy couple just a few months before their big day as they taste the primary dishes in their wedding reception menu. The tasting is every couple’s favorite wedding planning meeting, and it’s ours too!

The cuisine is especially important to Jessica and Ian because cooking together, trying new foods, and discovering unique restaurants truly are a few of their favorite things. And if you haven’t noticed their “spicy surnames” yet, take a moment to think about their incredible fortune to find each other and fall into delicious foody love!

Jessica and Ian have chosen an Action Station menu that will offer their guests a variety of unique dishes prepared live by our chefs and presented as small plates. To learn more about Action Stations, click here!

Please join us as Jessica and Ian enjoy one of the things that set Puff ‘n Stuff Catering weddings apart – their complimentary, personal tasting!

If you watched closely, you caught a sneak peak of the custom dish incorporating both curry and garlic designed by our Executive Chef Paul Lorrain, exclusively for Jessica and Ian’s big day!

Again, thank you to our talented friends at VHVIDEO.COM for capturing this wedding story. Join us next week for the big reveal – Jessica and Ian’s wedding reception!

 

 

Wedding Stories | Jessica + Ian | Week 1: Getting Started | Orlando Science Center

Planning a wedding is one of the most rewarding, exciting, stressful, creative and sometimes confusing personal projects you may ever be responsible for. With one simple “yes!” you are transformed from an average Jane (or Joe) into a full-time event planner! There are countless resources online and in print to help you navigate the wedding landscape, but the most valuable source of guidance will always be from those with great experience – seasoned wedding pros!

The Puff ‘n Stuff Catering wedding team has provided money, sanity and time-saving solutions to brides and grooms for over 30 years, and today we’re starting a new blog series that shows you just how we do it. The first step in our catering process is always a complimentary, private consultation with one of our Special Event Planners to discover your goals, tastes, style and venue. From there, we’ll create a personalized menu and event plan that suits your dreams and your budget!

For the next three weeks, we’ll join Jessica Curry and Ian Garlic as they plan their reception from start to finish with Puff ‘n Stuff Catering. Today, they are meeting with Special Event Planner Heidi Brice to discuss their vision, and taking a road trip to their venue, The Orlando Science Center!

Special thanks to our friends at VHVIDEO.COM for capturing the magic!

Join us next week to see the one of the tastiest steps in Jessica and Ian’s planning – the tasting!

Thank You | Kristin + John | The Ballroom at Church Street

 

We love working with great clients like this sweet couple who was married on St. Patrick’s Day at The Ballroom at Church Street. And we are so grateful when we receive kind thank you notes like this one!

 

“I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help throughout the entire planning process and on our big day! We had the best wedding day I could have asked for, and you and your staff were a huge part of that. The food was delicious, the room was beautiful, and the staff were all great- we have gotten so many compliments on all three. You and Damien are wonderful and we appreciate all of your hard work and thoughtfulness so much. I wish I could do it all over 5 more times- it was really a dream come true! Thanks for everything ”

Kristin + John

 

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day!

Photo by: S&S Photography

Real Weddings | Jenna + Tyrell | The Ballroom at Churchstreet

Today we are featuring another beautiful wedding at The Ballroom at Church Street; the celebration of Jenna and Tyrell!  Their elegant palette of pink orchids and roses were perfectly accented by venue’s stained-glass windows, delicate chandeliers and flecks of gold.

One of our favorite things about this wedding was the joy and excitement that Jenna and Tyrell’s friends and family brought to their special day. The couple’s celebration began with guests mingling in the Ballroom’s atrium while sampling appetizing bites including coconut chicken brochettes, gourmet Polynesian meatballs, stuffed mushroom caps, and crowd pleasers – bacon-wrapped potato tots and the chicken in the egg. Guests were ecstatic to enter the grand ballroom, toast the newly wedded couple, and continue on with the celebration! The bride comes from a large, closely-knit family, and the toast given by Jenna’s sister was so moving, Sandy George, Puff ‘n Stuff Catering Special Event Planner, said it was the best speech she’s ever heard. It truly was a spectacular night filled with fun dancing, outstanding food, great people, and a happy couple. We’re so honored to have shared in Jenna and Tyrell’s special day!

 

 

Butler Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Coconut Chicken  Brochettes with tropical salsa

Gourmet Polynesian Meatballs in a Polynesian sweet ‘n sour sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Potato Tot with sour cream & chives

Baked Stuffed Mushroom Caps filled with spinach & feta

Chicken in the Egg deviled eggs filled with spicy southern fried chicken

 

Displayed Hors d’Oeuvres

Imported & Domestic Cheese Display with crisp gourmet crackers & fresh fruits

 

Plated Dinner

Signature Fresh Garden Salad with tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, toasted sunflower seeds, house-made Parmesan croutons and our house champagne vinaigrette 

Freshly Baked Artisan Breads 

Grilled Fillet Mignon with a wild mushroom Cabernet-thyme reduction

Twice Baked Garlic Smashed Potatoes with cheddar cheese

Chef’s Choice of Fresh Seasonal Vegetables with Italian herbs & butter

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Chicken Piccata with garlic lemon-caper sauce

Saffron Rice with Orzo Pasta, red pepper & onion herb coulis

Fresh Green Beans with red pepper ribbons

 

Event Credits:

Venue: The Ballroom at Church Street
Caterer: Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, Sandy George
Photography: Sandra Johnson Photography
Cake: The Sugar Suite
DJ: White Rose Entertainment
Florist: Colonial Florist

Real Weddings | Michelle + Patrick | The Ballroom at Church Street

Today we are featuring Michelle and Patrick’s New Year’s Eve wedding held at The Ballroom at Church Street, and we can’t stop raving about this wedding!  Their gold and red decor dressed The Ballroom to it’s finest and the subtle “ball drop” theme brought all of the elements of this night together. From the elegantly hung centerpieces of crystals and rose balls to the trays of champagne & sparkling cider, every detail was executed to perfection.

In true Puff fashion, Michelle and Patrick worked with Special Event Planner Heidi Brice to design a custom menu that perfectly complemented their personal tastes, style and the glamorous occasion. The evening began a breathtaking candlelit ceremony, high on the Ballroom’s atrium steps. With the antique stained glass windows as a backdrop, the mahogany chairs and romantic florals popped! The festivities started off with delicious butler passed hors d’oeuvres such as mini turkey & cranberry wellingtons, purple potato cubes, and Parmesan spoons to tease their taste buds. Dinner service followed with an elegant three-course meal featuring a selection of perfectly paired wines. The celebration hit a sweet note with a 2012 Balloon au Chocolat dessert station presenting a unique dessert that doubles as entertainment; check out the video below to see this exciting dessert in action. And as the ball dropped at midnight, a larger-than-life screen displayed the Times Square festivities while guests enjoyed late night snacks and a confetti cannon sounded to ring in 2012. We can’t think of a more perfect way to start the new year!

 

Butler Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Champagne & Sparkling Cider

Purple Potato Cubes Peruvian purple potatoes filled with figs & cashews

Miniature Turkey & Cranberry Wellingtons

Parmesan  Spoons with savory cheesecake, fig preserve & roasted Vidalia onion

 

Course I served with Le Crema Chardonnay

Truffled Calabaza Soup with cinnamon, sour cream, & toasted pepitas, presented in a acorn squash bowl and garnished with baby greens and a champagne vinaigrette

Freshly Baked Artisan Breads each basket featured a “2012″ logo on a sourdough loaf with whipped butter, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic & finishing salt

 

Course II served with Le Crema Pinot Noir

Chicken Caprese Tower Souse-Vide marinated chicken breast on an eggplant crouton with tomato ragout & basil chiffonade topped with fried basil

Piped Garlic Mash with fried potato wafers & crispy arugula

Fire Roasted Vegetables

 

Course III

Espresso Braised Short Ribs

Mascarpone Grits garnished with fried leeks

 

Chef-Attended Dessert Stations

Balloon au Chocolat white chocolate dome covering a flourless raspberry, caramel and chocolate torte with a festive 2012 garnish

Wedding Cake carrot, lemon with raspberry & red velvet provided by Bake Me a Cake

Cream Puffs

Cupcakes

 

Late Night Snacks

Truffle Fried Cones with Burger Slider served with tomato & mustard

Grilled Chicken Caprese topped with fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil cream sauce & basil chiffonade

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Fire Roasted Vegetable Display

 

Event Credits:

Venue: The Ballroom at Church Street
Catering: Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, Heidi Brice
Photographer: Caroline Johnson Photography
Wedding Planner: Weddings Unique, Heather Snively
Cake: Bake Me a Cake
Floral: Raining Roses
Lighting: American Audio Visual
Linen: Connie Douglin
Pianist: Concert Pianist- Jane Moore
Reception Band: LoganMania
Videographer: Cinemedia

Real Weddings | Connie + CJ | The Orlando Science Center

Today we are featuring Connie and CJ’s gorgeous wedding held at The Orlando Science Center. With Spectacular food, a beautiful venue, and all of their friends and family to share their special day – Connie and CJ had all of the elements needed to make for a perfect night.

From their beautiful ceremony at Lake Formosa to their lively reception in the Orlando Science Center, the entire affair was a fun and romantic reflection of their love together. We especially love the unique ways that the couple incorporated CJ’s Filipino culture into their grand celebration. Following the ceremony, the night’s entertainment started out on an exciting note with authentic Philippine dances; the performers had the entire Dino Digs room in applause! As the night progressed, guests enjoyed making the rounds to each of the Chef Bars, and live entertainment had every one on the dance floor. When the cake cutting was announced, everyone gathered around to admire the exquisite cake featuring traditional Kanji symbols and a barong pattern. To compliment the cake, delicious desserts were butler-passed and the coffee bar was opened to toast the night. Congratulations to Connie and CJ, and thank you for letting us join in your celebration!

 

Hors d’Oeuvres

Chef Paul’s Signature Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Shooter

Butternut Squash Bisque Shooter

Oysters on the Half Shell

Artisanal Cheese Presentation hand-picked seasonal cheese assortments from small independent farms complimented by dried fruits, nuts, house made jams, honeycomb, breads, & crackers

 

Chef Bars

Couscous Bar

Sweet Cranberries, figs, slivered almonds, fresh mint, fresh parsley, & apple fig vinaigrette

Savory Olives, feta cheese, radishes, tomatoes, fresh oregano, & champagne vinaigrette

Crispy Bread

Pepper Berry Crusted Lamb Chops

Pepper Berry Crusted Lamb Chops with cracked pepper, bleu cheese & scallion polenta cake with a crimson reduction sauce & topped with micro shiso

Maple Bourbon Glazed Short Ribs

Maple Bourbon Glazed Short Ribs atop a sunchoke & parsnip puree and topped with a thyme au jus & braised leeks

Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi

Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi with cauliflower puree & lemon jam and accompanied by tuxedo orzo

Butler-Passed Mini Plates

Wild Mushroom Confit Crepe atop truffle lentils & served with grain mustard vinaigrette

Butler-Passed Desserts

Candied Ginger Dark Chocolate Truffle with a Kahlua pipette

Spiked Apple Bon Bon with a Hazelnut Croquant served with a Frangelica pipette

Fresh Biscotti almond biscotti, pistachio biscotti & chocolate biscotti

Event Credits:
Venue: The Orlando Science Center
Catering: Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, Heidi Brice
Photography: Photography by Greg
Cake: The Sugar Suite
Florist: Fairbanks Florist

Real Weddings | Christine + Scott | The Palmetto Club

Today we are featuring Christine and Scott’s wedding held at The Palmetto Club. The couple’s elegant style and decor was a perfect fit for The Palmetto Club’s beautifully manicured gardens and gorgeous ballroom. From start to finish, their special day was impeccable!

Great weddings are all about thoughtful details that show the couple’s personality and their care for their guests. Christine and Scott surprised their guests by replacing traditional centerpieces with beautiful and differently flavored cakes. Their guests couldn’t wait to find out what flavor was at their table. Before the “big reveal,” guests made their way to the delicious buffet that Christine and Scott, with the help from our Special Event Planner Aymee Brace, hand-selected for their family and friends to indulge in. Another special element that we loved about this wedding is the way Christine and Scott integrated their children into the wedding ceremony; it was the perfect start for their new lives together. Christine and Scott’s wedding was stunning, and we’re so happy to have been a part of their special day!

 

Butler Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Rustic Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta on grilled Italian bread

Miniature Beef Wellingtons served with Bearnaise sauce

Prosciutto Wrapped Figs stuffed with goat cheese

 

Dinner Buffet

Freshly Baked Artisan Breads

Baby Winter Greens with sun-dried cranberries, candied walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese & mandarin oranges finished with berry vinaigrette

Chicken Champagne with smoked Gouda & caramelized onions in a champagne cream sauce

Dry Rubbed Smoked Beef Brisket served with horseradish, raspberry chipotle sauce and smoky BBQ sauce

Gourmet Mashed Potato Bar with Yukon gold & red skin mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes topped & baked with marshmallows; presented in martini glasses & offered with a variety of toppings including crisp apple-wood smoked bacon, creme fraiche, caramelized Vidalia onions, roasted garlic, shredded cheeses, marshmallows, roasted pecans, whipped butter, chives & cinnamon sugar dust

Italian Zucchini & Summer Squash Medley with plum tomatoes

Penne a la Vodka with shredded Asiago cheese

Event Credits:

Venue: The Palmetto Club
Catering: Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, Aymee Brace
Photographer: Carrie Wildes Potography
DJ: Frank Lebano & Co.
Florist: Events in Bloom
Decor: Events in Bloom
Lighting: Frank Lebano
Cake: Sweeties Delights

Real Weddings | Susan + Christopher | The Ballroom at Church Street

Today we’re featuring Susan and Christopher’s wedding at The Ballroom at Church Street. The Ballroom’s beautiful stained glass windows, chandeliers, and exquisite details set the tone for this romantic wedding. From the moment Susan and Christopher set foot into The Ballroom at Church Street, they knew it was where they would spend their special day.

The newly wedded couple arrived at The Ballroom at Church Street along with their family and friends to begin the wonderful celebration. Their guests were delighted with the three different brunch buffet stations. From salad and pasta to french toast and waffles prepared to order, there were so many delicious options that guests were able to choose as many tasty combinations as their hearts (or stomachs) desired! Toasts were made in Susan and Christopher’s honor, and their family and friends were eager to share in their joy. We’re so thrilled to have been a part of Susan and Christopher’s beautiful celebration!

              

Susan & Chris’s – Wedding Trailer! from Imprint Cinema on Vimeo.

 

Brunch Buffet

Station 1

Signature Fresh Garden Salad with tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, toasted sunflower seeds, and house-made Parmesan croutons, offered with house-made champagne vinaigrette & ranch dressing

Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Chicken Duxelles stuffed with mushroom duxelles & brie in a lite cream-thyme sauce

Penne a la Vodka offered with shredded Asiago cheese

Pipette Amatriciana parmesan, Parma ham, Vidalia onions, Roma tomatoes & fresh herbs tossed in a tomato ragout and offered with shredded Asiago cheese

 

Station 2

Frittata with ham & cheddar cheese

Crisp Applewood Smoked Bacon

Breakfast Sausage Links

Shrimp & Grits mascarpone-infused grits topped with Cajun shrimp & fresh cilantro

 

Station 3

French Toast & Waffle Station prepared to order with a choice of fresh strawberries & blueberries, chocolate chips, syrup & whipped cream

Fresh Fruits of the Season offered with a berry yogurt dip

Brie in Phyllo Cups garnished with fresh fruit & filled with raspberry chambord

 

Event Credits:

Venue: The Ballroom at Church Street
Catering: Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, Sandy George
Photography: Sandra Johnson Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Tickled Pink Brides, Megan Bubalo
Cake: Party Flavors
Reception Harpist: Elizabeth Gerberding
Chair Rentals: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals
Transportation: VIP Transportation
Hair & Makeup: M3 Makeup

Real Weddings | Traci + Bo | The Lange Farm

Today we are featuring Traci + Bo’s elegant southern wedding held at the Lange Farm in Dade City, Florida.  The Garden House at the Lange Farm offers picturesque rolling hills, acres of majestic oak trees, and a Garden House complete with a wrap-around porch, beautiful French doors, chandeliers, and an antique gazebo all working in concert to set the essence of true love and old fashioned romance.

When Traci and Bo’s family and friends arrived, they we’re greeted with tasty passed hors d’oeuvres including Asian beef sates seared with Thai spices & served with a scallion dipping sauce, bacon wrapped potato tots, spinach bouchees, and Key West conch fritters accompanied by a Cajon remoulade. Friends and family enjoyed the beauty of the Lange Farm, and shared the joy of Traci and Bo’s celebration. As guests found their escort cards and seats, they were welcomed to indulge in the much anticipated plated dinner featuring Puff ‘n Stuff Catering’s Champagne Chicken & Grilled Steaks accompanied by garlic smashed potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables. After dinner, Traci and Bo cut the cake, and basked in the sunset glow of their wedding day. Gorgeous from start to finish, Traci and Bo’s special day was flawless, and the perfect start to their new lives together.

Hors d’Oeuvres

Key West Conch Fritters with Cajon remoulade

Bacon-Wrapped Potato Tot with sour cream & a chive

Asian Beef Sate seared with Thai spices & served with scallion soy dipping sauce

Spinach Bouchee a puff pastry filled with a creamy Boursin spinach dip

Plated Dinner

Fresh Baked Artisan Breads

Mixed Green Salad with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and purple onions served with ranch & champagne vinaigrette dressings

Chicken Champagne with smoked Gouda and caramelized onions in a champagne cream sauce

Grilled Chateau Steaks in a pinot noir demi glaze

Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Fresh Seasonal Vegetables in a lite lemon butter sauce

 

Event Credits:

Catering: Puff ‘n Stuff Catering, Special Event Planner Aymee Brace
Venue: The Lange Farm
Photography: Carrie Wildes Photography
Cake: Chocolate Pi
Lighting: Wild Out Entertainment

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