Napkin Folds for Special Events and Weddings
David Lai Photography
Looking for an interesting and creative way to make your table look extra special? Here are some various folds we have done for clients as well as a few unique new styles we have seen recently!
Vintage Plates with “Waterfall Fold” linen napkins
Sasha Reiko Photography Green Ginger Photography
Flatware tucked into a “Pocket Fold” linen napkin
Alyssa Wilcox Photography Aya Sato Photography
Printed menu on top of a “Rectangle Fold” linen napkin
Twelve Baskets Catering Photograph
Use of greenery or leaves on simple “Rectangle” or “Pocket Fold” linen napkins
Amanda K Photography Mike Fiechtner Photography
The classic “Triangle Fold” on charger or straight on the table
Amanda Lloyd Photography Angela and Evan Photography
DIY (by the bride’s father!) Copper Napkin Rings on beautiful blue linen napkins!
Erin and Ray Photography
Calligraphy name tags wrapped around a “Pointed Rectangle Fold” linen napkin
Mariah Gentry Photography
Here are a few looks that we hope to fold for your next event!
“Knotted” napkin fold
Delbarr Moradi via Pinterest
“Pocket Cone Fold” linen napkin with tucked herbs
via DIY Network
“Envelope Fold” with linen napkin
via Martha Stewart
Alison and Keith’s Garden Wedding
Keith and Alison had a beautiful, intimate, un-plugged May wedding at Robinswood House in Bellevue on a quiet Thursday evening(weekday weddings are becoming more and more popular!) and their color palette highlighted the natural beauty of the garden surrounding their ceremony and reception. After a tray-passed app and cocktail hour, the couple celebrated their wedding with a delicious dinner with friends and family and danced into the still-lit night of our late northern sunsets. Gorgeous photos from the talented Jenny Storment
Color Palette: Silver, Dusty Blue, Lavender, Dusty Rose
Tray-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres: Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Mini Skewers and Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates
Dinner: Northwest BBQ – Maple Syrup Glazed Salmon Skewers, Rosemary Baked Chicken Breast, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Greek Greens Salad, and Assorted Fresh Baked Macrina Rolls
Refreshments: Berry and Herb Infused Water, Lavender Lemonade, and Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Desserts: Brownie, Meyer Lemon, and Sweet & Salty Blondie Bites
Did you happen to notice there were NO CAMERA PHONES in the shots from the ceremony??? LOVE un-plugged weddings! See more of the story on Jenny Storment’s Blog
Venue: Robinswood House
Photographer: Jenny Storment Photography
Caterer: Twelve Baskets Catering
Rentals including Vintage Plates: Twelve Baskets Catering
Day-Of Coordinator: Muse Dezign
Officiant: Rev. Ray Van Winkle
Hair and Makeup: Kat Green – MakeupLove
Wedding Gown: The Wedding Bell
Brittany and Jake Swan Trail Farms Wedding
Jake and Brittany were married at Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish on a lovely August day surrounded by friends and family. What a sweet and genuine couple! We were honored to be a part of this special day. Beautiful photographs provided by the talented Josh Newton. Dreamy color palette of Blush, Peach and Gold.
Take a peek at this amazing video from RP Imagery showing off the beautiful day!
Wedding Menu:
Stationary Hors D’oeuvres
Crab Rangoons
Crab and lightly spiced cream cheese wrapped in a crispy wonton, served with a sweet Malaysian sauce
Roma Tomato Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes marinated in a variety of savory spices with onions and fresh herbs & feta cheese,
served with sun-dried tomato crostini
Custom Buffet Menu
Grilled Flank Steak
local Blue Mesa Ranch steaks marinated in red wine, garlic and our special blend of spices, then seared to perfection over an open flame and served with our tri-peppercorn & sherry sauce
Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast
chicken breast marinated in white wine and fresh herbs, served with a creamy Camembert sauce.
Roasted New Potatoes
baked in fresh herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Seasonal Oven Roasted Vegetables
Garden Salad
fresh mixed greens with sliced carrots, English cucumbers, grape tomatoes and assorted dressings on the side
Fresh Macrina Bakery Sliced Artisan Bread
served with butter
Venue: Swans Trail Farms
Photography: Josh Newton
Videography: RP Imagery
Florals: Kay from Seven Sister Designs
DJ: Radio Parties
Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering
Bridal Gown: Hayley Paige
Bridesmaid Dresses: JCrew
Bridal Hair: Charlotte Ware
Makeup Artist: Chelsey Matley Makeup
Rentals: AA Party Rentals
Open House Tasting at Within Sodo
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We are so excited about our Open House coming up on Thursday, January 30th at Within Sodo. This is a great chance to come out and try a variety of our menu items, as well as get a feel for the general ambiance of Twelve Baskets Catering. We are excited to also be featuring a few of our favorite local vendors. There will be tunes and ambient lighting from Adam’s DJ Service, beer and wine from BevMo, sweets and cakes from The Sweet Side, photography by Colleen Carroll, delicious coffee drinks from Espresso Elegance, creative florals from Bash & Bloom, Invitations and Stationery by Just Milled, photo booth by Emerald City Photo Booth, displays and beautiful rentable contributions from MG Davis Events, Vintage Ambiance, Seattle Farm Tables and AA Party Rentals. We are excited to see you at gorgeous Within Sodo!
February Open House – “Around the World” Food Station Tasting Event
Well, another round of applause is in order for the great people and local companies who helped us put together yet another successful tasting event. We couldn’t have done it on our own and we are so grateful and appreciative for their support and generosity in sharing their talents! Thank you, Catherine of CALIMA Portraits for the beautiful photographs. See the list at the bottom of the post of all who participated and be sure to give them a call for your next party!
This “Around the World ” themed event had three international food stations as well as some tray passed hors d’oeuvres and a dessert bar!
Also, click here to look through our Pinterest inspiration board and how we developed the theme and colors!
South of the Border
-Chicken Santa Fe-
lime-marinated chicken breast, grilled to perfection over an open flame,
served with a salsa fresco
-Build Your Own Steak Fajita Bar-
with fresh local Blue Mesa Ranch tender steak sautéed with red & green peppers and red onions, served with soft flour tortillas
-Mexican Quinoa Salad-
a colorful medley of quinoa, fresh tomatoes, lime, corn,black bean tossed in a garlic, cracked pepper, cumin, chili powder, fresh lime and olive oil dressing
-Pork and Pineapple Tamales-
fresh signature tamales with carnitas, mole sauce, baked pineapple, chili peppers and cilantro, wrapped in a corn husk shell
Pan-Asian
-Vietnamese Summer Rolls-
fresh cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, red leaf lettuce and carrots all wrapped in rice paper,
served with Thai peanut lime and a sweet chili dipping sauces
-Pho Station-
choice of beef meatballs or tofu with seasonal vegetables and rice noodles in broth with cilantro and onions
-Steak Satay-
with Teriyaki sauce
Mediterranean
-Chicken Souvlaki Skewer-
fresh grilled chicken breast seasoned with lemon, olive oil and Mediterranean herbs and served with tzatziki sauce
-Greek Salad-
Romaine, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh diced tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers and cucumbers all tossed with our Mediterranean dressing
-Warm Artichoke and Parmesan Dip-
served with sliced baguettes and our signature pita chips
-Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta-
slow-roasted tenderloin with herbs & garlic, sliced thin and served on a thyme & roasted garlic toast point topped with a creamy tarragon horseradish sauce
Northwest Tray Passed Hors D’oeuvres
-Smoked Salmon Cakes-
fresh wild Northwest in-house apple wood smoked salmon,
served crisp, topped with a Cajun remoulade sauce
-Brie and Poached Pear Purses-
D’Anjou pears poached in mulling spices over a slice of Brie in an Athens phyllo shell,
topped with a caramelized walnut and a lavender-infused honey drizzle
-Baby Red Potatoes-
stuffed with sour cream, dill, Boursin cheese and chives
Dessert
-Brownie Bites-
a blend of bittersweet chocolate chunks, chips and Hershey’s kisses
-Meyer Lemon Bites-
with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust
-Sweet & Salty Blondie Bites-
chewy, buttery sea salt blondie bites featuring butterscotch and chocolate chips, walnuts piece and shredded coconut
-Lady Yum Signature Package-
mini cake
chocolate cake pops
mini ombre frosted sugar cookies
mini vanilla cupcakes
salted caramel French macaroons
Beverages
Citrus Iced Water
Passion Orange Guava Sparkling Punch
Vanilla Mint Lemonade
Freshly Brewed Caffe Vita Coffee Service
Assorted Hot Numi Teas
Venue: The Great Hall at Green Lake
Photographer: Calima Portraits
Event Planner: Pink Blossom Events
Flowers: Laurel’s Floral Decor
Specialty Rentals: Vintage Ambiance
Stationary and Signage: Just Milled
Wine and Beer: Wine World & Spirits
Specialty Desserts: Lady Yum
Linen Rentals and Chair Covers: Platinum Designs
Photo Booth: Fun Frames
Rentals: AA Party Rentals
Striped Linen: Pedersen’s Rentals
January 2013 Open House Recap
Another new year, another open house – but not just any open house! This January, we pulled off our best one yet, with help from some of our dear friends and colleagues! We brought the theme from our booth at the Seattle Wedding Show – “Mint to Be“, and with all the talent in the room, it was just fabulous! We would like to thank all of you who came out to support us, try our food, and see us in action! We truly love what we do and are grateful for the opportunity we have to be a part of such great events in Seattle from the grand weddings and corporate meetings, to the simple and intimate social gatherings. We love it all!
These stunning photographs were taken by Angela and Evan Photography and we are so thankful to all of the other vendors we joined forces with to create such a magnificent soiree. From the fantastic florals provided by Lola Event Floral and Design, down to every last little vintage glass bottle from Vintage Ambiance. Everyone made their mark and deserves a round of applause!
Venue: 415 Westlake
Photography: Angela and Evan Photography
Event Planner: Melody Davis
Florist: Lola Event Floral and Decor
Bar: BevMo
DJ/Lighting: Wave Link Music
Farm Tables: Seattle Farm Tables
Vintage Rentals: Vintage Ambiance
Handcrafted Party Details: Heathoriginal
Rentals: AA Party Rentals
Specialty Linen: Creative Coverings
Specialty Dessert: Lady Yum
Wedding Gowns: The Dress Theory
Event Painter: Sam Day
Invitations/Stationary: Just Milled
Photo Booth: Emerald City Photo Booth
Transportation: Butler Valet
Coffee Catering: Espresso Elegance
Coat Check: Coat Check Complete
View more photos here on our facebook page!