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A thank you from the Rob Benzon Foundation to the Abbey
July 25, 2011
The Abbey Catering & Event Design Company
On behalf of all of us on the Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for your continued — and very generous — support of the Rob Benzon Foundation. When we came together over twelve years ago in an effort to make a positive impact out of the tragedy of Rob’s passing, we had no idea how his loving and giving spirit would engage our community as it has, Your contribution serves to remind us that the spirit of caring and giving is well alive in our community.
We are blessed and grateful to have underwriters such as The Abbey Catering and Event Design Company supporting our efforts. Your generosity at this summer’s Launch Party will allow us to continue our mission of helping worthy organizations in our community, as well as making much-needed grants to individuals with urgent needs. Over the past six month, we have provided grants totaling almost $14,000. The proceeds of this summer’s fundraiser, will allow us to continue to sustain these grant levels for the coming year.
Thank you so much for making the 2011 Launch Party such a huge success! It was my pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with you on this event and look forward to working again with you in the future.
Very Truly Yours
The Board of Directors of the Rob Benzon Foundation.
Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever After
Posted by: Chris Campbell
Cheer dances in the body language of all those around - the setting sun slowly filling the night and hearts of the people.
The postcard experience of Ocean View Villas was the perfect setting for this lazy, hazy, fun-filled wedding. With the dramatic views atop the sunset cliffs, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the excited couple said “I do” among overjoyed family and friends.
The couple envisioned an all-white classic wedding with a few flattering quirks. The tablescapes were mesmerizing, gowned in crisp white linens, dazzling with crystal stemware, adorned with simple white wooden folding chairs, and united by an original floral centerpiece designed by our friends at Artquest flowers.
Once the ceremony was over guests were welcomed into the cocktail area, where servers weaved in and out with mouth watering treats – specific morsels of the bride and groom – while playful family and friends shared laughter over the snapshots at the photo booth and the bartenders kept the drinks flowing.
The couple opted for a traditional seated dinner, a fine dining experience complimented by the Abbey’s signature salad and a dual entree finale; so each guest had the chance to try both awe-inspiring main course.
As the sun set, the warm glow of evening turned to the cool dark of night and guests danced with the stars – infused by the hip beats of DJ Randy – who mixed in the prime requests while reading the crowd with a psychic pertinence, persuading the crowd to move in tune to the ever evolving mood.
It was a true pleasure for us to experience this special day. Lydia and Qihai chose one of the Abbey’s spectacular wedding packages – which including all the rest – beheld the Maui Penthouse! Their union was feverishly fantastic and begot an event that will not be forgot.
A private mini orchestra plays for the guests at this event.
Picking out your wedding dress was the first thing you did and now you’re in the middle of planning your ceremony, but don’t forget about your cocktail hour which comes before your reception. You will need music of course, because a cocktail hour with music is like a birthday cake without birthday candles.
There are so many options available from which you can choose, to make life a little less confusing I will give you a short list of traditional and contemporary selections:
- Traditional – have your reception DJ to bring in some ambient mellow background melodies.
- Modern – use a jazz trio or quartet to spice up the evening, a local singer/songwriter to regale your guests with some masterful guitar pieces.
- Trendy – have a solo cellist or harpist charm your guests and keep family and friends moving smoothly to their silky beat
- Themed – hire a tin drummer bringing sounds that emanate the oceanic beach themes.
The main key to make your event and your music selection uniquely yours during your cocktail hour is to add your own personal touch, be creative, create your own vision.
Spice Things Up With a Photo-Booth
Posted by: Chris Campbell
August 15th, 2011 >> Other, Promotions, Trends, Weddings
The Abbey Catering Photo Booth for fun, personal videos and pictures.
If you are anything like the team at the Abbey, we know you like to have fun, either acting goofy with your friends and family or making lasting memories in which you can look back on and laugh about later. So, guess what? We decided to get a fully functional, state of the art photo booth, with video capture and access to upload your photos to facebook almost instantly!
You can imagine your surprise as your friends, family and guests take candid shots of which they can share on their facebook instantly or you can have as we conveniently store all the videos and photos onto a usb flash drive, while they get to have the proofs. This is a great way to entertain everyone as you have some genuine fun making goofy faces, and recording special messages for a seasonal party, wedding, or corporate event, and it makes a great ice breaker as you share the photos you have taken over food, drinks, and a great all around time. You can even come in and check it out for yourself. Oh! And did i mention that the themes can be fully customized for any event, and its mobile, meaning it can be brought to any events catered by the Abbey…now how’s that sound for a little added fun?
The Abbey has plenty of ideas to help add more excitement to your event day and we value your thoughts on how we can make it better. Click here and share your ideas…
It’s Harry Potter Time with the Abbey Catering
Posted by: Quinn
August 9th, 2011 >> Abbey staff, Design, Events, Other, Preferred Venues, Tablescapes, Trends
A theme is all it takes to turn your party from average to adventurous and fun. The Weiner family wanted to take their daughter’s bat mitsvah one step further than just a party. “Which house would you choose Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Slytherin?” The fun movie theme of Harry Potter was perfect for this kind of celebration. The main dining area was set up similiar to the Hogwarts School dining area with the house name banners and then a side dining area with tables labeled for places within the movie like the Whomping Willow and King’s Cross Station. You could almost feel the magic. Hiring the Abbey Catering and Event Design Co along with their event coordinator made this party flow with ease. From set up to clean up, everything was taken care of – from keeping the guests appetites fulfilled to being kept busy with a photo shoot where you could dress up as your favorite character from the movie. Normal parties are things of the past, now themed parties have become more popular and the thing to do.From birthday parties to even weddings it is no longer just a party but an event the host family wants their guests to remember. Celebrating in style now means having fun while you do it. So…..
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- Creating realism with design mastery, the owls of Hogwart’s have come to visit
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- Event Decor makes the Weiner Bat Mitsvah a party to remember.
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- The Abbey creates a mystical world for the bat mitzvah.
Who is your favorite Harry Potter character? Come make memories, we can help you host….
A Sunset Engagement
Posted by: Chris Campbell
August 5th, 2011 >> Client Testimonials, From the Kitchen, Other, Trends
A sunset proposal to be remembered for a lifetime.
I received a call 3 weeks ago from an Abbey patron and was asked to create a perfect dinner for two. It was to be the dinner at which the question of questions was to be asked. I eagerly accepted, for that is the reason we live for – to help two individuals dreams come true. I worked with Lester to present the ideal menu to my Executive Chef Matt, who amped up our vision to a culinary masterpiece. When our guests arrived at their beach-side couture picnic, they were greeted by Matt himself who dazzled them with a seafood salad in vinaigrette and a table-side seared filet with grilled vegetables. As the sun set, Matt was blessed to witness the proposal and the resounding “Yes!” At the Abbey, we love what we do, and it was a true honor to be a part of this magical evening with two very special people. Your memorable moments are what makes all our hard work worth the effort.
Perfect setting to pop that "Will you marry me?" question.
What moment would you like to create for a special someone….
A Small Taste from Our Catering Menu
Posted by: Quinn
July 29th, 2011 >> Events, From the Kitchen, Notes from the Chef, Other
The seafood menu has many dishes and this is one catered item for any event.
Whoever would have thought that picking food for your event could ever be so much fun? By scheduling a tasting with one of our event planners you have the opportunity to sample some of our chefs’ most delicious dishes and then share it with your friends and family when you have that dish catered at your event. Our chefs cook every day working to master new recipes and create dishes they can call their very own. Reading about food is making your mouth water isn’t it? That’s exactly what we want to happen. When you walk into our kitchens your senses are teased with a variety of savory smells. Some of our classics here include coconut crusted golden shrimp, the abbey signature salad with raspberry vinaigrette and even the lobster tail you see here. Are we missing something? Not a problem because we can work with you to create a menu of your choosing. Hungry yet? I’m off to the kitchen to try something new right now.
One of our favorite wedding dish appetizers for your catered menu.
Finally!….Something for the Guys
Posted by: Chris Campbell
July 25th, 2011 >> Other, Promotions, Trends, Weddings
Of course you know the bride to be is pampered and prepped to look her best on one of the most memorable days of her life when she is wedded to the man of her dreams….but, what about the guys?
Often there’s only the bachelor party then the wedding and Bam!…the honeymoon. But now the Abbey is proud to the let the men know that we have something special in store for you too! It’s called Project M, and it’s a featured project for men, to groom you to your finest. Featuring everything from hair-cuts, photo preparation and blemish cover up; which is so subtle that even you will not be able to tell the difference. You will look your best for your pics, and get pampered….GQ style. Their motto is “Let us Man-You-Up for your special events!
They don’t just groom you for weddings either….whether its a night on the town, or a photo shoot, they come to you in the privacy of your own home and they even do spray tanning, which drys instantly, doesn’t smell, changes the topical layer of your skin so you actually tan underneath…It goes on easy, sets in 15 minutes, and last 6-12 days. And it actually feels good during the process….what can you say to that guys? But don’t worry gents, they can also do woman too. Its 100% confidential, and in a totally comfortable atmosphere. And ladies if your reading this, now he has no reason to not look his best, as PROJECT – M grooms his physique and relaxes both mind and spirit making sure you both look your best for your pictures.
Last but not least, and this is the best part, you can get all your grooms and brides-maids done too!
Project M has different packages to cater to all your needs, and it’s part of The Abbey’s All Inclusive Package.
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- Let us MAN-YOU-UP for your special events
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- Airbrushed Blemish Cover Up
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- Project M – Men’s grooming service
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- Project M – Men’s grooming service
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- Project M – Blemish cover
Contact us here to find out more about The Abbey’s All Inclusive Package options.
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- Hand written and delivered directly from the client
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- A thank you from a special client
Dear Abbey,
Thank you so much for personally overseeing our wedding and helping us so much in ways we can’t thank you enough for! You’ve been a great part in making my special day perfect. Thank you so much, sincerely from the bottom of my heart. Please let me know if I can review the Abbey, anywhere. Thanks so much again for everything.
Big Heart
Kiev
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