and we’d appreciate your vote! http://www.c-ville.com/bestofc-ville2013/
A little behind the scenes from a wedding this past weekend at Keswick Vineyards with Maliha Creations, Lacy’s Florist & Gift Shop of Orange, Ron Dressel Photography, Sound Enforcement DJ Service, and of course Harvest Moon Catering :)
Loved the pre-plating of this Tri-Tapas course, check out the full menu below!
Tuna tar tar on crispy wonton
Baby spinach salad, with mango chunks in the salad and slices on top of the
salad with toasted almonds and mango vinaigrette
Brown sugar pan fried plantain with refried black beans and lime crema
Passed Appetizers
Artisan cheese display with artichoke tapenade,
sopressata and capicola
tomato jam, mixed olives, seasonal fruit,
crackers and baguette
Fried oysters with Creole remoulade
Bacon wrapped dates
Pre Plated Tri-Tapas Plate
Tuna tar tar on crispy wonton
Baby spinach salad, with mango chunks in the salad and slices on top of the
salad with toasted almonds and mango vinaigrette
Brown sugar pan fried plantain with refried black beans and lime crema
Buffet dinner
Macadamia crusted mahi mahi with tropical fruit salsa
Smoked brisket with
mango and habanero bbq sauce
Short grain coconut sticky rice
with lime zest
Tender Mustard greens, collards, kale and swiss chard
with roasted garlic and red pepper flakes
baguettes per table from Albemarle Baking Company wrapped in napkins on the table
and garlic infused olive oil sprinkled with pink Hawaiian sea salt
We’re so excited to see what lucky couple will win the 2013 A Charlottesville Wedding Gift contest whose grand prize is a beautiful wedding on November 10th, 2013 at Trump Winery for themselves and 75 of their dearest family and friends. Full details on this year’s contest and photos of our prior winners’ weddings are on the website: A Charlottesville Wedding Gift. And here is just a glimpse of all the amazing Central Virginia wedding professionals who will be donating their time and talents to making sure our winners have an exquisite and memorable wedding day.
Just a few quick shots from our first spring wedding of 2013. The brides great homeade candy centerpiece really stole the show! The lovely fresh fruit platters, served family style after dinner, were a huge hit! Thank you to Gearharts Chocolates, The Jefferson Theater, Hedge Fine Blooms, DJ Fernando Saenz, and Kate Carmack Photography for a lovely event.
Photo courtesy of Jack Looney 
Happy Spring!
Check out our inspiration Board from a recent Wedding at Mount Ida Farm!
About the venue:
From wedding venues to private events in Virginia, Mount Ida Farm has it all! Mount Ida Farm is a unique location for your wedding venue located south of Charlottesville Virginia on a secluded 4000-acre sanctuary. Offering unlimited options, Mount Ida Farm is the perfect destination for weddings and private events. If you are looking for a luxurious venue for a wedding in Virginia, we have the perfect setting for you! Spectacular scenic vistas, historic homes, horse drawn carriages, tree lined drives, cocktail parties: lake or stable side, and historic plantation accommodations all combine to create the venue of your dreams.
Thanks to Aaron Watson Photography for the stunning images!
We are so thrilled to be featured in this gorgeous wedding on StyleMePretty.com with a host of delicious vendors including Photographer: Jen Fariello Photography | Videographer: Blue Sky Films | Floral Designer: Beehive Events | Event Designer/Planner: A. Dominick Events | Wedding Officiant: Rev. Bhavani Metro | Invitation Designer: Cheree Berry Paper | Lighting: Blue Ridge A/V and Lighting | Catering: Harvest Moon| Ceremony Musicians: Linden Trio | Band: 10 Spot | Carpe Donut Truck: Carpe Donut | Vintage Limousine: Albemarle Limousine | Cake/Desserts: Maggie Austin Cakes | Wedding Gown Designer: Amsale| Bridal Jewelry: Cheryl King Couture | Bridesmaid’s Dress Designer: Bill Levkoff | Bridesmaid’s Jewelry:Demoiselle Jewels | Venue: King Family Vineyards
Harvest Moon Catering is proud to support the Charlottesville Community Dental Center’s 1st Annual Founder’s Award: An Evening of Joyous Celebration Honoring Dr. William J. Viglione at Alumni Hall with music by Rick Olivarez Trio and Gypsy Jazz. Guests will enjoy a very special dinner graciously sponsored by Harvest Moon along with Cocktails and music.
