What could be more beautiful than a summer wedding, hosted as the UBC Botanical Gardens! A beautiful backdrop for a beautiful couple. The weather was out in full sunshine, giving the wedding party and their guests an amazing splendor of an evening. The meal started with bar, canapes, and featured drinks – then the ceremony space was transformed into a long table plated dinner.
Executed by the ever talented DreamGroup Productions. Featured in Wedding Bells.
Credits
- Venue: UBC Botanical Gardens
- Decor: Bespoke Decor
- Planner: Dreamgroup Planners
- Photographer: Bake Photography
- Caterer: Savoury Chef Foods
Multi-Course BC Focused Wedding Dinner
canapes
arancini
crisp risotto balls stuffed with provolone, sundried tomatoes & basil oil
dolmades
grape leaves stuffed with tangy herbed rice, yogurt gel, dried tomatoes and sumac crumb
harissa chicken skewers
moroccan spiced chicken skewers with a herb yogurt dipping sauce
mini stuffed potatoes
baby potatoes stuffed with crushed potato, bacon and shallots, garnished with creme fraiche and chive
wild mushrooms on toast
creamy wild mushrooms with a parmesan tuile and kale chip on a crostini
on the tables
artisan bread and butter
mixed olives
first course
roasted beet & goat cheese salad
roasted golden & yellow beets, mixed with orange segments, ‘Okanagan’ goat cheese, & toasted hazelnuts on a bed of mache lettuce
main course – a choice of
lentil croquettes with with cauliflower
crispy moroccan spiced lentil croquettes, accompanied by a duo of cauliflower (roasted, pickled), silky beet puree, with shaved fennel, lemon and herb salad
salmon
wild roasted BC salmon, herb butter fingerling potatoes, brussel sprout leaves, warm grainy mustard vinaigrette, cucumber, horseradish, and creme fraiche
glazed duck breast
roasted crown of duck breast with a honey, orange, and star anise glaze, duck jus, ginger orange puree, confit duck leg and cabbage roll
lamb with cauliflower
thyme scented lamb loin with a sherry reduction, cauliflower and potato puree, green beans and roasted tomato
sides on table
rice pilaf
spiced quinoa
dessert course
wedding cake – served to guests