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Carmel and Todd – Summer Wedding at Mercury Hall

Royal Fig — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:13:56 +0000

Now that the weather is cooling off and the days are getting shorter, we decided to look back to this summer and get a little warmth and inspiration from some past events. On July 10th, Royal Fig had a big role in the wedding day of Carmel Richards and Todd Sanders at Mercury Hall. We always love working at this charming, sun and color-drenched venue. And the complementing shades of ivory and taupe with bursts of bright summer pink selected by the bride set the mood for the day. To continue the lively pink pattern, the couple chose to start the cocktail hour with bright and fresh Prickly Pear Margaritas, and a Watermelon Gazpacho Shooter.

Photo by AJH Photography

The food was a focal point throughout the event, and Carmel and Todd selected a diverse blend of entrees for their dinner guests. On the family-style menu:

Poached Turbot with Olive Tapenade
Roasted Tomatoes with Artichoke, Gruyere, and Breadcrumbs
Broccolini with Almonds and Brown Butter
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peaches
Creole Mustard Mashed Potatoes
Sirloin Burgers with Truffle Butter and Duck Fat Fries with Herbed Mayonnaise and Ketchup

Photo by AJH Photography

After dinner, the guests were served a cool Prosecco Gelee with Fresh Berries and Mixed Berry Puree while the couple took a break to dance the Foxtrot to Frank Sinatra.

Photo by AJH Photography

The entire early-afternoon reception captured the heart of carefree summer fun. It was a memorable day at Mercury Hall for Royal Fig, and most certainly a perfect day for Carmel and Todd. Congratulations to them as they approach their 5 month anniversary, and may we all look back and remember the warmth and love radiated on this day!

Photo by AJH Photography

Thank you so much to Carmel and Todd for leaving us this wonderful review on Wedding Wire:

“Royal Fig catered our wedding on July 10 at Mercury Hall. They were amazing! From start to finish, we received great care and professionalism in planning and carrying out the menu and event details.

Kristen Stacy helped us choose a gourmet, family-style feast. Our menu included watermelon gazpacho with mixed green salad and feta, pork tenderloin and peaches, poached turbo with olive tapenade, sirloin burgers with truffle butter and duck fat fries, sage brown butter broccolini, creole mustard mashed potatoes, roasted tomatoes with artichokes and gruyere, corn bread, popovers, and champagne gelee with berries for dessert. The prickly pear margaritas were extremely popular. Some guests told me it was the best margarita they have ever had, and I definitely agree. We also had a kids menu of macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders and fruit.

Really, the options for a great menu are endless with Royal Fig. They have an extensive menu and will create or customize any dishes to your liking. The champagne gelee was an item Dan Stacy customized for us based on some of the ideas we stated during our first consult with Kristen. Every single item on the wedding day tasted incredible and looked beautiful. Dan is an extremely talented chef. Weeks after the wedding, people were telling me the food was not only the best “wedding food” they ever had, but maybe one of the best meals they ever tasted.

I’ve never planned a wedding before, so I didn’t see the need in hiring a wedding coordinator. If you use Royal Fig, you won’t need to! Their intern, Natalie Osborne, helped me with everything from linens, room arrangements and the ever-important wedding timeline. All of the little details I never thought of doing were under control. They took care of the rentals as well.

When we walked into the reception, Kristen greeted us with glasses of champagne in our toasting glasses we wanted to use for the reception. She kept things rolling right on time, and consulted us as needed if anything needed to be adjusted.

I would be remiss if I did not state what a great value Royal Fig was for us. I shopped around and got quotes from other caterers before visiting Royal Fig. I was shocked at the prices being charged for “appetizer only” meals or cheap buffet chicken dinners. Their cost compared to the gourmet dinner Royal Fig offered was insulting. Royal Fig has a great al a carte system, so we could choose what we wanted, such as appetizers, entrees, side dishes, beverages, linens, china, cake cutting service, set up, waitstaff, bartenders, etc. Everything was itemized and flexible. They even have very casual menu options, too, if you are looking for a more low key affair.

If you want people to talk about how great your wedding was for a long time to come, then Royal Fig is the answer. Thank you, Royal Fig, for a stress free, memorable wedding. You really made the day!”

Carmel and Todd’s Vendors:
Catering and Coordination: Royal Fig Catering
Venue: Mercury Hall
Linens: BBJ Linen
Rentals: Premiere Party Central
Cake: Sweetish Hill Bakery
Dinner Music Musician: Thomas Hughes
DJ: Dylan Jones
Photography: AJH Photography
Florist: Westbank Floral Market

Robin and Andrew’s Camp Lucy Wedding

Royal Fig — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:23:13 +0000

In August of this year,Camp Lucy opened for its first wedding, and Royal Fig Catering was there to be a part of the magic. Camp Lucy is a stunning new wedding venue located in the hill country of Dripping Springs. It is an inspired blend of Asian and American architecture and influences, and owner Whit Hanks has created multiple gorgeous backdrops for both indoor and outdoor weddings alike.

The first wedding here was on August 14, 2010 between Robin Bagley and Andrew Logan. Due to the Texas summer heat, the couple opted for an early morning ceremony under the trees. The lawn was lush and green, and was converted to a croquet field following the ceremony.

photo by Jenny DeMarco

After the ceremony, the reception was held in the main pavilion with an incredible brunch feast including:

Eggs Benedict on Homemade Biscuits
Artichoke, Bacon, and Brie Quiche
Crème Brulee French Toast
Tomato Caprese Salad

We also created several unique touches to display foods, like an elaborate Cheese and Antipasti display, and a tower of Handmade Cinnamon Buns on sticks. At the bar the couple had custom fresh Mimosas and Bloody Marys with our housemade pickled vegetables.

photo by Jenny DeMarco

The venue lent itself well to a Sunday brunch theme with the open-air pavilion. The main covered pavilion was breezy and comfortable atop the hill, even with the temperature and sun creeping up as the day continued. The pavilion has large wooden interior pillars that only allow space for banquet style seating, but the area is still spacious and inviting.

photo by Jenny DeMarco

The outdoor brick-covered grounds and archway adjacent to the pavilion work well with 60” round tables (like these featured with adorable outdoor umbrellas for shade). This brick area also functions well as a ceremony site, with the graceful archway that looks out onto the hill country.

photo by Jenny DeMarco

As early afternoon arrived, the couple exited the wedding from the Camp Lucy chapel. This is another ideal setting for indoor ceremonies, as well as smaller meals and functions. The couple looked stunning and happy as they left to enjoy the rest of the day, and the beginning of their lives together!

photo by Jenny DeMarco

For more information on Camp Lucy visit their website at www.camplucy.com. Thanks to Jenny DeMarco for all of the gorgeous pictures!

Vendors:
Catering – Royal Fig Catering
Coordination – Alicia Anderson, Love Punk Events
Floral – Love Punk Events
Rentals – Dripping Springs Party Rental
Photography - Jenny DeMarco Photography
Cake – Nothing Bundt Cakes
Music - Continental Graffiti

Texas Federation of Women’s Club Mansion Wedding – Kristin and Nik

Royal Fig — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:02:36 +0000

We have catered several weddings at the Texas Federation of Women’s Club Mansion this fall, and we’ve loved every one of them. However, the wedding of Kristin and Nik was one of my favorites because of the amazing teamwork we experienced with all of the vendors and the INCREDIBLE couple and family. Barbara Hearne from Barbara’s Brides, was the ringleader who pulled everyone together in perfect harmony! Thank you Barbara for yet another successful event!

The meal for this wedding of almost 200 guests was served FAMILY STYLE with a first course plated salad. This is another example of why family style service is such a great way to go for any size event. We served the guests in less than 30 minutes, where it would have taken that many guests at least 45 minutes to go through a buffet. The menu consisted of:

Cocktail Hour Appetizers
Dip Bar with Salsa Roja, Spinach Dip, Pumpkin Hummus, Port Wine Cheese Spread and Wasabi Guacamole
Mini Mac and Cheese Bites
Crab Cakes with Ancho Paint and Microgreens

Family Style Dinner
Plated Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Orecchiette Pasta with Butternut Squash and Roasted Root Veg in White Wine Cream Sauce
NY Strip Steak with Bacon Horseradish Puree
Cider Brined Pork Tenderloin with Sunchoke Creamed Spinach
Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Homemade Sourdough Bread

Late Night Snack
Fresh Fried Doughnut Holes with Lemon Curd and Chocolate Ganache
Milk Shots

Orecchiette Pasta with Butternut Squash and White Wine Cream Sauce

Family Style Dinner Service

Not only is Family Style dinner service convenient for the guests, it promotes conversation at the table.

Fresh Fried Doughnut Holes with Milk Shot

The Signature Cocktail - Grape Margarita

Here are some more of our favorite shots from Shannon Cunningham Photography and her second shooter, Tali Wildman:

Cake by Michelle's Patisserie

Floral by Bouquets of Austin, Linen by BBJ Linen

Menu table tents

More of the Fried Doughnut Holes! These made the perfect late night snack!

You can't have doughnuts without milk!

The bride put together a purple themed candy bar and it was beautifully executed by Barbara Hearne's team.

A beautiful ballroom shot with lighting by FILO

We just loved getting to know this sweet couple! Congrats Kristin and Nik!

The Texas Federation Mansion is a gorgeous setting for a wedding at anytime of year!

To top it all off, we received this wonderful 5 star review on Wedding Wire from the Mother of the Groom:

“Our heartfelt gratitude for a job well done at our son’s recent wedding reception. The food you prepared was delicious beyond compare, from the cocktail hour and dinner meal to the “special treat” doughnut holes with their oh-so-good sauces toward the end of the evening. You and your staff are to be commended on your fine service and attention to detail.”

Thanks to all involved with this special wedding and congratulations to Kristin and Nik!

Vendors:
Catering: Royal Fig Catering of course!
Reception: Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Mansio n
Dress: Blush Bridal Lounge
Photography: Shannon Cunningham Photography
Second Shooter: Tali Wildman
Coordinator: Barbara’s Brides
Floral: Bouquets of Austin
Cake: Michelle’s Patisserie
Lighting: FILO
DJ: Stafford from Complete Music
Linen: BBJ Linens
Rentals: Premiere Party Central

Umlauf Sculpture Garden Wedding featured on Weddingchicks.com!

Royal Fig — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:31:09 +0000

We recently had the chance to cater the wedding of Shea and Louie at the beautiful Umlauf Sculpture Gardens. Their wedding was featured on weddingchicks.com with incredibly unique photography by Azini Photography.

Photo by Azini Photography

The menu for this cocktail reception reflected their Cajun roots and included some veggie friendly options. We started with a bountiful cheese display featuring cheese from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop, house made breads, marmalade, and pickled vegetables. Passed appetizers included Boudin Balls, Crab Cakes with Spicy Remoulade, Edamame Falafel with Tahini Dipping Sauce, and Bourbon Sweet Potato Tarts.

Photo by Azini Photography

Our officemate, Stardust Pastry made an assortment of mini cupcakes including two of our favorites, carrot and boston cream!

Photo by Azini Photography

To see more pictures from this wedding, check out the post on weddingchicks.com. Azini Photography did a wonderful job capturing the spirit of this fun couple.

Reminder: La Paloma Open House tomorrow in Lakeway!

Royal Fig — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:10:36 +0000

We are hoping to see everyone out to the La Paloma Open House tomorrow! This gorgeous new venue is a sight to see. Not only does it have a beautiful pavilion (a great rain plan!), 2 ceremony sites, and a luxurious pool house and hot tub, but the rental fee includes overnight accommodations for as many people as you can squeeze into the huge guest house! For more information on booking La Paloma for your event contact Eileen Felton at info@lapalomaevents.com.

Royal Fig is honored to be a preferred caterer, and we are looking forward to sharing our food with you at tomorrow’s event! You can expect to taste:

Venison Sausage with Truffle Quail Eggs
Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms
Trio of Bruschetta
Fingerling Potatoes with Saffron Aioli
Golden Tomato Gazpacho
and a Chips and Homemade Salsa Station in the pool house!

LA PALOMA EVENT CENTER OPEN HOUSE
14913 Murphin Rd. (off of Hwy 620 in Lakeway)
SUNDAY, JUNE 13TH from 4pm to 6pm
RSVP to 512.468.9157 or natalie@royalfig.com

Vendors include:
Royal Fig Catering
Premiere Party Central
Stardust Pastry
Rojo Pictures
Dragonfly Designs
Uptown Valet
Sarah Mulder Floral

and there will be DOOR PRIZES TOO! Here are some pictures of La Paloma Event Center by Rojo Pictures. For more pictures of this gorgeous venue visit Rojo’s blog!

New Space, New Friends, and New Menu!

Royal Fig — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:43:23 +0000

Hello all, and sorry for our blogging hiatus! We have been incredibly busy with traveling, weddings, events, and most of all, renovating and moving into our new office space! We are now located at 4238 Bee Caves Road in Westlake and just love it! We are also very fortunate to be sharing our space with the very talented Stardust Pastry and Rojo Pictures! Here are some pictures of Royal Fig’s new home:

We are looking forward to having a grand-reopening party at the new space, hopefully in January. More details to come… In addition to a great new space, we’ve just updated our menu! Chef Dan has been working hard creating new dishes with the fresh local ingredients that we love from our area farms. Visit our menu pages to check it out!

Pictures from some recent events are coming soon. Keep in touch and let us know if you’d like to drop by our new office and say hi!