August 2005
Guests applaud the entrance of newlyweds Laura and Sally Green Heaven
Sally & Laura: International Tapas
After a ten month engagement, Sally Green, 31, and Laura Heaven, 26, invited family and friends to HRC's Equality Center to celebrate their November wedding. Green, Deputy Field Director for a non-profit organization, met Heaven, who is now a social worker, while she was interning at her workplace.
BasiKneads Catering came highly recommended by HRC staff, who have used BasiKneads for board meetings and receptions on numerous occasions.
A Memorable Ceremony in Takoma Park
The HRC Equality Center in downtown Washington
Guests gathered at the historic Takoma Park Presbyterian Church for a ceremony presided over by Reverend Laura Collins.
Green gives high praise to Park Florist's vivid floral arrangements of red roses, golden stargazer lilies, calla lilies and eucalyptus. Musician Karen Boyer, friend of both brides, performed a contemplative prelude as guests arrived.
While the ceremony went smoothly, Green will never forget "when Sally forgot her vows, which she had written herself, and Reverend Collins prompted her".
Following the ceremony, guests were shuttled to HRC's Equality Center, located blocks away from Washington's bustling Dupont Circle.
A Festive Reception in Dupont Circle
Toasting to a bright future
Upon arriving at the Equality Center, attentive servers greeted guests with hors d'oeuvres such as Baked Crab, Brie and Artichoke Crostini, juicy Crimini Mushrooms Stuffed with Swiss, Bacon and Herbs, and savory Assorted Mousse Tartlets.
Friends leisurely mingled at the BasiKneads wine bar while enjoying music performed by the Chamber Players of Washington. The flute, viola and harp trio was provided complements of BasiKneads as a part one of their monthly promotions. This versatle ensemble entertained guests with a mix of classical, Celtic and popular selections.
When planning her menu with event manager Rich Vizard, Green indicated that she wanted a "diversity of foods - something for everyone." Vizard designed an hors d'oeuvres buffet featuring a variety of international specialties, including lemongrass-scented Asian Meatballs with Thai Red Curry Sauce, crisp Miniature Spanakopita Triangles, spicy Jerked Chicken Breast Kebabs, and BasiKneads' Tuscan Antipasti Platter of roasted red peppers, marinated imported Italian mushrooms, Prosciutto and fresh fontina cheese.
A tapas buffet allows guests to sample a wide range of flavors
A cascade of red roses decorated a sinful three-tiered chocolate truffle cake with chocolate mousse filling and French butter cream icing, prepared by Wedding Cakes by Michael. "Very tasty! Excellent!" raved Green. Green was also took advantage of an exclusive 10% discount offered by Wedding Cakes by Michael to all BasiKneads clients.
Flutist Betsy Kerlin of Chamber Players of Washington
Other vendors given top ratings by Green were DJ Steve Zacarri from Sound Traditions and photographer Tami Heilemann.
The couple escaped to St. Thomas for a romantic Caribbean honeymoon.
The Menu
Featured Vendors
HRC's Equality Center
Washington, DC
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(888) 556-5799
BasiKneads Catering
Arlington, VA
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Tami Heilemann, Photographer
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Park Florist
Takoma Park, MD
www.parkflorist.us
(800) 272-8949
Chamber Players of Washington
www.dcchamberplayers.com
DJ Steve Zaccari, Sound Traditions
Washington, DC
www.soundtraditions.com
(202) 321-3007
Wedding Cakes by Michael
Alexandria, VA
www.weddingcakesbymichael.com
(703) 518-8888
Planning a wedding at HRC's Equality Center? Contact BasiKneads Catering at info@basikneads.com.