If you couldn’t make it to this year’s Chester County Bridal Show, don’t worry. Fortunately for all of us David Campli captured every moment of the always exciting event. From meeting brides to showcasing new dishes, catching up with vendors and simply enjoying the sights, the show is an opportunity to get tips, vendors and one gorgeous venue all in one afternoon.
This year as brides reached the front door of the Foundry they were greeted by a very handsome Rolls-Royce Phantom, provided by Premier Luxury Rentals. Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company was out front with their signature trolley “bus” as well as a Cinderella style carriage. All are available for rent for weddings and other events.
Inside the tent and through doors brought brides into the heart of the Phoenixville Foundry, the Cuppola Ballroom. Here and throughout the rest of the building vendors for every detail of the ceremony and reception were waiting to answer questions, give out samples and show the endless options for the couple’s day.
Immediately to the left in the lobby area was Bette’s Bounces photo booth, where folks could get their pictures taken with fun hats and funnier faces.
To the left of the dance floor was the Phoenixville Foundry meeting area where couples could sit down with venue staff to discuss options. Just past that was the bar featuring champagne from Frank’s Union Wine Mart in Delaware.
The far side of the dance floor held the J. Scott Catering gnocchi station. Two of our chefs created the following dishes to order:
Sweet Potato Gnocchi- brown butter, toasted almonds, Chantrelle mushrooms, sage and Grand Marnier
Goat Cheese Gnocchi- peas, basil, shaved prosciutto, yellow tear drop tomato, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar
Potato and Cheese Gnocchi- short Rib, shiitake mushrooms, toasted garlic, micro arugula and cream
Table vignettes created with Party Rental Ltd. products by Sommerfield Design Flowers were the focus on the dance floor offering couples ideas on tablescapes in three different looks.
The J. Scott Catering meeting area was buzzing with the exchange of ideas and possibilities. The area featured lounge furniture by American Furniture Rental and our new bookcases, an exclusive feature in our 2012- 2013 wedding packages for the Foundry.
Right next door was the talk of the show, the piece de resistance. The fish station, aptly named for the goldfish swimming amongst the rocks at the center of the table, with Sommerfield Design’s tall iron stands, sat in the water,seemingly bursting up towards the ceiling like fireworks with brightly colored flowers at the top. The station not only featured beautiful décor but tasting plates including:
Asian Fork- seared sesame tuna, scallion, mung bean and mushroom soy
Madras Curry Shrimp Salad- blood orange mango relish, frisée and toasted coriander
Pan Seared Miso Salmon- bok choy, pickled ginger vinaigrette
The west wing was the home to most of the vendors in attendance each with tables offering fantastic options for couples. Our last blog, Vendor Relations, talks about the various businesses that we were pleased to have worked with again this year.
At the far end of the West Wing was another beautiful car showcased by Premier Luxury Rentals. On either side of the Bentley was a selection of blossom cups featuring:
Greek Salad- baby arugula, mixed olives, sheep’s milk feta, roasted pepper, tear drop tomato and red wine vinaigrette
Peanut Butter Mousse- mixed berry glaze, sugar brioche- a twist on the classic PB & J
Dark Chocolate Decadence Cake- cappuccino mousse, drizzled with dulce de leche
Fish Taco- Breaded tilapia, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, crisp iceberg lettuce
As if all of that weren’t enough the mezzanine played home to three of our favorite vendors, Sommerfield Design Flowers, Cake Art Studio and David Campli Photography.
Moving throughout the event were our t-shirt clad servers offering three of our newest passed hors d’oeuvres:
Smoked salmon tartar spoon caper chive creme fraiche & potato baton
Duck prosciutto, roasted pear, peppered blue cheese
Fried goat cheese, prosciutto and honey
It was a tremendously successful event that could not happen without the support of everyone involved. From the variety of vendors to of course the Phoenixville Foundry, J. Scott Catering is proud to have worked with such an outstanding group of businesses. Thanks to all and we look forward to next year.
