Wedding Catering at St. Francis Hall, Washington DC

Great Room at St. Francis Hall, Washington DC

Catering By Teatime recently catered a fabulous wedding reception at the spectacular St. Francis Hall in Washington DC. www.stfrancishall.com With soaring ceilings, polished wood floors and twinkling lights the venue is one of DC’s hidden gems for a wedding reception and one of our very favorite properties.  Located on the grounds of the Franciscan Monastary, the venue even provides parking for guests – a very unusual perk for a DC venue.

Signature Drink Sign

 The bride chose a creative Signature Drink:  Cucumber and Basil Martini.  Our bartender Ruth P muddled fresh cucumber and basil, added a pinch of freshly grated ginger root, squeeze of fresh lime, vodka,  simple syrup and a splash of club soda.  It was the hit of the night at the bar!

Table Setting at St. Francis Hall, Washington DC

 The table centerpieces and decorations were provided by Wedding Planner Erin Drake of Enlighten Event Designs and included majestic candle displays at each of the guest tables. www.eeidesigns.com 
 Our Plated First Course was Ruth’s House Salad of Mixed Greens, Tomato, Scallion, Pecans, Dried Cranberry and Gorgonzola Cheese in a Balsamic Vinaigrette, served on gold chargers.  
The buffet menu that followed featured Creole Jambalaya (a nod to our Gluten Free guests): Carved Steamship Round of Beef with Chimichurri Sauce and Chipotle Cabernet Cream; Linguini with Sun Dried Tomato, Cilantro and Parmesan; Farmer’s Market Tomato Basil and Fresh Mozzarella Salad; Fresh Fruit Arrangement with Seasonal Fruits and a Fresh Bread and Roll Basket.

Entering Dining Room at St. Francis Hall, Washington DC

Through the Looking Glass at St. Francis Hall, Washington DC

Late October is a favorite time of year for Washington DC and Northern Virginia couples to marry.  The weather is typically mild, the colors are at peak color, and we still have light late into the day and early evening.    Saturday’s event was able to take advantage of the natural light spilling through windows and still capture the magic of the room’s ambiance at nightfall.


And the wedding cake!

Wedding Cake by www.cateringbyteatime.com

Liz and Ian chose my Square Ribbon Cake, off set tiers, with flavors of Chocolate Fudge Cake and Almond Butter Cake.  A unique design for a unique bride and groom.
Another successful wedding reception with Catering By Teatime, www.cateringbyteatme.com