WedLuxe Magazine Summer/Fall 2015 Toronto & Eastern Canada | Page 125

A dozen different varieties of canapés were served during cocktail hour, including rosemarycrusted lamb chops with roasted pine nuts and a parsley emulsion. “Pink Panther” cocktails were served as a fun throwback reference to the bar where Alana and Andrew first met. THE CULINARY COMPONENT Amazing food was unsurprisingly a major component of the event! The couple worked closely with Executive Chef Jamie Meireles and Chef de Cuisine Michael Robertson of oliver & bonacini events and catering to create memorable food experiences that would wow guests throughout the evening. “Planning the wedding dinner was a detailed experience. Weekly meetings took place with the culinary team, mostly with Andrew. The chefs were so intent on giving us the most memorable wedding meal ever, and it absolutely was. We were so touched at how passionate the whole team was in delivering a truly magical experience for us,” recalls Alana. Halibut ceviche, lime & espelette canapé Bison tartare taco & potato crisps, smoked chili & egg yolk aïoli Tuna & preserved black bean cucumber cup, chili & lemon canapé 125