Here Comes the Bride

Patti, Susan the Bride, Cathi

On Monday, Patti Payne, Patty Barrier and I, co-hosted a bridal shower luncheon for Susan Rindlaub, daughter of good friends, Sarah & John Rindlaub.  It was so much fun to plan a totally feminine celebration to recognize the upcoming nuptials of Alex McKay and Susan Rindlaub.  It was an excuse to dig out all the antique china, crystal and silver and set beautiful tables. 

For the centerpieces, Patti Payne went to the tulip fields and returned with the most gorgeous Angelique tulips; pale pink and green ruffled flowers that were breathtaking when combined with white hydrangeas, white and pale green tulle, green ribbon and and sparkling lighted twigs.

Sarah, Margaret, Alison, Danielle





The guests included Susan's bridesmaid friends and new family such as sister Alison Chester, Jessie Cote and Lynn McKay anad Lindsey McKay and Sarah's friends Betty Freeman, Barbara Morgan, Margaret Talbot, Najma Lalji, Lynn Garvey, June Thornton, Susan Armstrong, Danielle Tilden, Carol Brown, Susan Hutchison, Janet Williamson, Terri Rossi, Cheryl Haskins and Debra Rowley.

Mary Jane & David Landau of Landau's Catering and their team did a beautiful job of the food and service.  The menu included passed hors d'oeuvres, a "Bridal Blush" celebratory aperatif and a served luncheon.

Dungeness Crab with Celeriac Tartlet

Fresh Herb Clafoutis with Tomato Jam

Cheese Gougeres

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Spring Carrot Ginger Soup with Cheese Straw

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Lacquered Salmon Filets with Sorrel Sauce

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Spring Peas and Leeks

Asparagus Gremolata

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Homemade Brioche Love Knots with Creamery Butter

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Individual Italian Almond Cake with Strawberries Balsamico

Assorted Petits Fours

Tarmo, David, Mary Jane