Erika and Jeff: Chic and Savvy in September, September 25, 2010

Although Erika claimed that she was never really in to planning her wedding, she still managed to put together a beautiful event that reflected her fun and funky sense of style and made it seem like so much fun.



September 25th was sunny and mild - perfect for a garden ceremony. Erika put the finishing touches on her look and posed for a few photos before the ceremony began.



















Inside the Providence Ballroom, everything was set in shades of blue.








We were able to bring in the beautiful altar flowers from the ceremony and use them alongside the head table.



In addition to the traditional wedding cake, the cake table featured a laptop styled grooms cake.




Jeff and Erika shared their first dance before enjoying a delicious buffet dinner including Asian Sesame Salad, Dijon Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms, Herb Crusted Sirloin of Beef with Green Peppercorn Sauce and Roasted Garlic Yukon Mashed Potatoes. Our banquet staff assisted in preparing the first plates.

















The bar featured the usual assortment of top shelf liquors, Copper Ridge Wines and a selection of beers.














DJ Mark Harman of Harmany DJs kept up the soundtrack for the evening as photographer Ron Jones of Jones Photography captured the moments to savor for years to come. Flowers provided by Maryam Flowers.

Best wishes to Jeff and Erika for a long and happy marriage!

Welcome Brittany!

Please join me in welcoming Brittany to the catering team as our fall semester intern. Brittany will be working on holiday parties as well as any other odds and ends of events that come our way in the next few months!

Best wishes to Brittany for a successful internship and an exciting career upon graduation!

Jessica and Brad: June 5, 2010

Jessica and Brad were a very sweet and laid back couple. Their ceremony was held at Vienna Presbyterian Church which, as you can see, is a very beautiful and well lit venue.



































The reception, while elegant, reflected a sense of fun. Instead of the traditional wedding cake, they had cupcakes with simply a top tier to cut.






Here Jessica and Brad enjoy their first dance together.







Afterward, the DJ kept the dance floor full all night long and the guests appeared to have a great time!









Best wishes to Brad and Jessica for a long and happy marriage!

Professional photography provided by Stephen Gosling Photography.

How to Check Your Guest List from Personalized Webpage

For those clients with room blocks, you can easily check your reservations listing from your own computer at home or work. Here's how:

From your Personalized Web Page, you will need to create a user ID and log in. If you have hhonors, you will be able to use your hhonors # and password to log in.

Once you log on using your user id password, click e-Events.

Now you need to "link" your group. Use the Hotel Property Code IADFH, the Group Code provided to you by Cynthia - typically 3 - 4 letters, and your Group Event Nickname (usually in the format "Bride's Last Name ~ Grooms Last Name Wedding" or your function name.)

Next enter your event start date and event end date provided to you by Cynthia.

Click "I agree" to the terms and conditions.

From My Guest List Manager section you will be able to click “manage your guest list”

At this screen you should be able to:

Book reservations

View / change Reservations

View Room Count Summary

Please feel free to email Cynthia at Cynthia.Park@hilton.com for assistance if you have any questions.