October signified the end of summer weddings and the beginning of fall weddings and festivities. It was a busy month for Maison Cuisine! On the first of the month we catered the last of the season wedding at the beautiful Millcreek Barn in Michigan. The bride looked gorgeous and it couldn’t have been a more perfect fall day, the air was warm and trees were beautiful! The tables were set with beautiful antique glasses and simply stated vases with a mix of hydrangeas and greens leafy plants. The ceremony took place outside under a canopy of autumn leaves. There were cocktails and a few of our favorite passed hors d’oervres: brie and brown sugar tarts, truffle mac and cheese, cinnamon-curried chicken skewers, and mushroom bruschetta. For dinner, we set up a buffet using all of the local produce we could find! There were all the fixings for s’mores and the bonfire was roaring! For dessert, there were pies from Cranes Pie Pantry, Doughnuts, and Apple Cider! A truly sweet end to a perfect day!
The following week, we had 2 very exciting events at the Merchandise Mart! Ann Sacks, a fabulous tile and bath fixture showroom, had a book signing: www.hauteliving.com/2011/09/haute-event-ann-sacks-to-host-book-signing-with-interior-designer-michael-s-smith/ There was also another event for deAurora, a furniture showroom that is the perfect balance of old world artisanship and modern technology.
October fifteenth was a gorgeous day for an estate wedding in Naperville! The bride was stunning and the groom looked dashing! There was a slight chill to the air, but the sun was shining and the sky was blue. We passed around hot cranberry-ginger cider as well as butternut squash soup in a demi mug that was garnished with crème fraiche and chives. It was a small intimate wedding served family style. We served petit filet with a trio of sauces, local roasted veggies, butternut squash ravioli in a sage cream, salmon filet in a mojo sauce, and a spinach salad with strawberries & feta. All of the guests made their favorite cookies and mom made a fabulous wedding cake! They had a sweet send-off with every guest holding a sparkler as they walked to their car and drove off into the sunset to live happily ever after.
Thanks to Jessie Holloway for the amazing photos! http://www.jessiehollowayphotography.com/
We have had many great tastings and meetings and are getting ready for fall weddings and corporate events! It is a going to be a great end to a busy year!