Savoury Photos of Events Past

At a wonderfully enchanting summer home on Bowen Island…

Most guests will begin to arrive on the island shortly after 3:00PM for the 4:00PM wedding ceremony, and the ceremony itself will take place at the front of the cottage, overlooking the water.

Friends and family will gather around as Ali and Hamish are officially united…A group photo will immediately follow the ceremony, and then a signature PIMMS cocktail will be tray passed. Wine, beer and mixed drinks will also be available from the bar.

Our service staff will then begin tray passing a lovely selection of both hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and a selection of dips will be displayed on various tables.

Mingling and chatting will continue until approximately 6:30PM, and then guests will be invited to partake in a fabulous West Coast buffet dinner. At approximately 8:00PM, a dessert buffet will be set up with delicious wedding cake, fresh fruit and berry platters, and freshly brewed coffee and tea.

Dancing will then follow, and guests will continue to eat, drink and be merry…

 

Tray Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Grilled Jumbo Prawns
Skewers of marinated jumbo prawns, grilled and served with a Tequila-Lime mayo
Pear & Cambazola Parcels
Caramelized pears, sautéed leeks and cambazola in phyllo pastry…served warm
Mini Tartlets
Caramelized onion and chevre in incredibly flaky pastry…served warm

Stationery Platters

Ole Mexican Dip
Layers of spiced refried beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream with fresh tomatoes, shredded Cheddar cheese, green onions and black olives…served with tri-color tortilla chips
Tuscan White Bean with Grilled Flat Bread
A delicious Tuscan dip drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and served with grilled flatbread
Fresh Tomato, Basil & Roasted Poblano Pepper
Served with fresh corn tortilla chips
Mediterranean Dip
Roasted garlic hummus, black olive tapenade, julienne sundried tomatoes, smoked paprika and Italian flat leaf parsley…served with spiced pita chips

West Coast Barbecue Buffet

"Caribbean" Grilled Wild Salmon Filets
Fresh, wild Skeena River salmon filets marinated in Jamaican rum, demerara sugar and dill…grilled and served with mango salsa
"Tuscan" Country Grilled Chicken
Whole bone-in chicken breasts and thighs slowly grilled to juicy perfection, then bathed in an old favourite Italian sauce…loads of freshly chopped Italian flat leaf parsley mixed with garlic, lemon juice and zest, extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper
Vine-Ripened Tomato & Grilled Vegetable Salad
Fresh, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes along with grilled asparagus, peppers, zucchini, eggplant and yams…tossed with fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Spinach & Romaine Salad
With fresh strawberries, oranges, toasted almonds and an orange vinaigrette
Cool & Crunchy Summer Salad
The best of summer…crisp cucumbers, red and yellow bell peppers, rainbow and French icicle radishes, tomatoes and crisp romaine lettuce in a refreshingly bold lemon-cilantro vinaigrette
French Potato & Green Bean Salad
New baby potatoes and fingerling potatoes tossed with green beans and shaved fennel in a fresh tarragon dressing
Hearty Breads & Butter

Desserts

Fresh Watermelon Platters
What’s better on a hot summer’s day then big fat slices of watermelon…
Wedding Cake