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Sometimes we get to cater an event so unique and fun that we have to share it with you! One of those events, a French-themed outdoor summer wedding reception in Draper, Utah, was recently featured in Utah Bride and Groom magazine.
The backyard of this private residence had been transformed into a French countryside cottage, with cascading white blooms among the green and French blue accents.
The bridesmaid dresses carried both the French-inspired color scheme and the toile de Jouy patterns that appeared all throughout the celebration. Toile de Jouy (pronounced twall du zhwee) is a style of fabric that was very popular in France in the 1800s. Characterized by highly intricate patterns that often show scenes of country life, toile de Jouy is typically printed in one color on a white or off-white background.
The toile du Jouy motif popped up again and again, from the tablecloths to the signage to the live illustrators who were there to capture the capture the magic moments of the evening.
The Food
And speaking of magic, take a look at the dessert table! Nestled between traditional French treats of macarons, pistachio cream puffs, and classic croquembouche, the wedding cake itself was a culinary masterpiece. This two-tiered gateau boasted a top layer of rosemary olive oil cake frosted with lemon curd, fresh raspberry and whipped ricotta buttercream. The base layer was a vanilla bean cake with bourbon syrup, salted caramel and shortbread crumble. Magnifique!
The happy couple was beaming as they enjoyed their French food favorites. One chef station served up fresh pomme frites while another offered five different sweet or savory crêpes:
- Caprese: mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil
- Monte Cristo: ham, Swiss cheese, raspberry compete
- Banana and Nutella
- Lemon curd, powdered sugar, cream
- Flambéed crepes suzette with vanilla whipped cream and fresh berries
A French Gamin
Meanwhile, one enthusiastic partygoer gave us his best impression of a Parisian gamin. Isn’t this exactly how Gavroche would have breakdanced at a wedding? And wouldn’t you expect to see him climbing walls and lampposts to strut his stuff or to snap a sassy salute? Vive la revolution!
What followed was everything that’s best about a beautiful Utah outdoor summer wedding. The stunning backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains. Perfect weather. Laughter. Dancing. A true celebration of joie de vivre.
Our thanks to the amazing vendors and artists who helped bring the magic to this French outdoor summer wedding.
Vendor List
- Planning & Design: La Fête Floral & EventsVenue: Private Residence
- Photographer: Mikki Platt Photography
- Videographer: Sarah Hunter
- Florist: La Fête Floral & Events
- Catering and Bar Service: Culinary Crafts
- Rehearsal Dinner venue: Hidden Valley Country Club
- Stationery Suite and Signage: Sophie Baddley
- Wedding Gown: Anne Barge, via Frankie Jane Couture Bridal
- Bride’s Shoes: Nina Shoes
- Rentals: Diamond Event & Tent
- Hair and Makeup: Marisa Rose
- Cake: Lustr Creative
- Reception Music: Strings of Elegance; Zak Osmond
- Live Illustrator: Mallory Clinger
