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Here is a meeting place for those in love and planning their own "greatest celebration"; a haven for our magisterial couples of years past whose memories should always be a couple keystrokes away; and a warm welcome for those recently inaugurated into the living dream of their Forest House wedding.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Rock n Roll Burger Bar


Rock n Roll Burger Bar

A perfect way to incorporate our infamous 3rd level into your rehearsal dinner. This Rock n Roll Burger Bar sets the standard of fun and light hearted celebration for the night before you say "I DO." While our chef creates exceptional one of a kind flavor for you this is also a great choice that you can recreate at home to bring back the fond memories of a special time with family and friends. 

Appetizers:

v Grilled Chicken Apple Sausage Skewers with Pale Ale Mustard
v Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Potato Skins
v Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Smoked Gouda Cheese
           
Salad:
          
v Tossed Green Salad with Three Dressings
v American Made Cole Slaw

Sides:
         
v French Fry Combo  ( shoestring  curley waffle crinkle cut and sweet potato with onion rings)
v Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

Mains:
         
v 1/3 Pound Angus Beef Burgers  Turkey Burgers  and Vegetarian Patties
v With  Mustard Mayo Catsup BBQ Salsa Lettuce Tomato Onion Pickle Relish Bacon Mushrooms Avocado Guacamole Olives Peppers Jalapenos  Jack Swiss Cheddar and Bleu Cheese and …..

Dessert:

v Banana Splits



Ways to Personalize Your Rehearsal Dinner:

Rock Band competition
















Have your guests dress in Rock n Roll attire




















Rock n Roll Rehearsal Dinner Invitations- This is a save-the-date but you could make into rehearsal dinner invitation.



















Rock n Roll style Grooms Cake 














Friday, August 3, 2012

VonPalmer Wedding

Maggie and Mike Von Palmer

Ceremony Site: Forest House Lodge 

























Officiant:  Mitch Darnell
Ceremony Music:  Gary McAlister of First Class Entertainment
Photographer:  Rick Siegel of Siegel’s Portrait Design
Reception Site: Forest House Lodge 




























Bridal Attire:  Handmade by the Bride and mother; custom design










Bridesmaid Attire: David’s Bridal



























Groom's Attire:  iTailor suit






























Save-the-dates: Rick Siegel of Siegel’s Portrait Design
Invitations:  Invitations by Jill (Etsy) 
Flowers:  Botanica Designs






























Caterer: Forest House Lodge 
Cake and Flavors: Forest House Lodge























































DJ/Entertainment:  Gary McAlister of First Class Entertainment 
Favors: Etsy




















Honeymoon Location:  Costa Rica
First Dance Song:  'You and Me' by Dave Matthews Band
Father/Daughter Dance Song:  'You Are My Child' by Barry Manilow
Mother/Son Dance Song:  'In My Life' by The Beatles
Cake Cutting Song:  'I've Never Had Nobody Like You' by M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel


Bouquet Toss Song:  'Miss Independent' by Kelly Clarkson
Garter Toss Song: 'You Can Leave Your Hat On' by Joe Cocker
Signature Drink:  'Dirty Von Palmer'

Three words to describe your wedding:  “Totally awesome dude”
Advice to upcoming/planning for Brides and Grooms:  "Make the wedding your own.  Have fun!!!"
Colors: Burnt orange and brown

"My Aunt and cousin performed a Hula and aTahitian dance at the reception.  They were awesome."