A Rustic Italian Dinner Party

I had the pleasure of designing a very small loft for an intimate Italian Dinner Party for 24 guests for two gentlemen that host a large networking group.  It was an even greater challenge when my décor budget was only $150, excluding the usual rentals of tables, chairs, and linens of course!  Fortunately, they mostly wanted candles as the décor and centerpieces, but I was able to incorporate some pieces of artwork on the walls as well to give the appearance of Italy and I used wine corks as accents on the tables, for the rustic feel that they wanted.  You know guys don’t really want that elegance that we girls always want

Courtesy of Leslie Marie Photography

Courtesy of Leslie Marie Photography

The guests enjoyed and authentic Italian 3-course meal of bruschetta served with several spreads as their Hors d’oeuvres, Risotto with wild mushrooms topped with parmesan cheese as the first course, Roasted chicken breast with zucchini over pasta as their entrée course, and Tiramisu for dessert, prepared by Chef Aaron of Louis Kingsley Inc. 

Courtesy of Photograher Carlos Bell

Courtesy of Photographer Carlos Bell

Courtesy of Photographer Carlos Bell

Through every course, the guests had a selection of Italian wines to choose from.  And, let me tell you, the food was amazing!  It was the exact same as it was during the food tasting as it was the night of the event!  The guests had a great time and are looking forward to the next event!