When I first started envisioning what events could look like in our 1902 Carriage House ideas of rustic charm, soft lighting, and great farm-to-table food came to mind. We even put together a photo shoot with a team of very talented vendors to represent what that could look like. But nothing could have prepared me for just how absolutely perfect our first event in the Carriage House was.
It all started with Amanda and Stephan’s vision of an intimate dinner that would speak to their love of fresh, seasonal food. They quickly teamed up with the crew at Fire Roasted Catering, known for their high-quality meats and their practice of using traditional Argentinian grilling, New England fireplace cookery, and colonial cooking methods to create an interactive experience for their guests.
From there, the gifted Crocus Hale Flowers and Julie Seitel Lighting came together to give the Carriage House a magical glow.
Our friends at Classical Tents supplied the rentals, including those gorgeous copper-top tables that fit in so well with Crocus’ and Julie’s designs and the look of the Carriage House.
The Easy Ridin’ Papas provided the tunes- a mix of 20’s, 30’s and 40’s music with a bluegrass/ragtime feel. There couldn’t have been a more perfect audio accompaniment to this night.
And if you’re wondering who snapped these ridiculously good-looking shots, it’s our friend JP Elario.
We had so much fun working with Amanda, Stephan and all these amazing vendors to make this dinner a reality. Every detail of the event complimented the Carriage House’s rustic elegance. It reminded me of a 1920’s speakeasy, but ten times classier.
If you’re interested in hosting an event in our historic Carriage House please contact me at gleathrum@edithwharton.org .
Stay tuned for pictures of Stephan and Amanda’s wedding coming up soon. Here’s a sneak peek:
Cheers,
Grace