Yesterday we teased you by mentioning that one of our weddings had been featured in ALL THREE of Utah’s major bridal magazines. What we didn’t tell you is that the bride for this amazing event is someone so beloved and respected within the wedding industry in Utah, that for many of us, this was the real ‘royal wedding’ of last year. I am speaking of none other than Mary Crafts, head of Utah’s premier catering company (Culinary Crafts) for 27 years running, and one serious class act. So what choice does the top caterer have when it comes to catering her own wedding? Well there really isn’t any – she simply had to set the bar to a whole ‘nuther level! Three days of celebration, family and…what am I forgetting here….oh yes – FOOD! So here is Day 1 – the Rehearsal Dinner held in Mary’s own back yard. The Rehearsal Dinner was coordinated by Jacque Riehl of Riehl Events, featured in the latest issue of Utah Valley Bride, and of course catered by Culinary Crafts. I was nothing short of honored to have been asked to document this for Mary & Rick.
The rehearsal dinner was decidedly low-key, considering what was to follow. Food, family & fun in a casual backyard setting. (interrupted only by a quick run-through of the next day’s ceremony)
Even the soft drinks were special – small batch, home-made and delicious.
It may have just been a backyard cookout, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be amazing. Mary and her team put together a complete set of gourmet condiments/chutneys/sauces to go with the grilled fair.
When is a s’more more n’ a s’more? When its made with fresh, hand-made marshmallow chunks!
Time to bask in the sun and save up energy for the next days events…
The Ceremony & The Reception