Thursday night we spent a lovely evening attending Detroit Cultivated‘s wedding event UNBRIDELED. The wedding experience was held at MOCAD in Detroit, inside their dining space Cafe 78. The night included::
Three-course seated dinner by Executive Chef Nick Rodgers of The Root Restaurant & Bar
Beverage pairings by Cafe 78
Strolling dessert reception with gourmet ice cream by Chef Matt Tulpa of the new Vicecream
Boutique bridal fashion by Alessandra Bridal Couture
Floral design by Lisa Waud of pot + box and Flower House
Inspired disc jockey entertainment
Bridal ephemera
Custom designed favors to take home
Neither G or I are brides to be, but our little sister is, so the amount of wedding inspo at the event was amazing. Haley Lertola, owner of Detroit Cultivated, specializes in planning events and weddings that support the local community and use sustainable practices to minimize waste. Make sure to check out her website if you are looking for a Detroit event planner!
Cafe 78 inside MOCAD is a gorgeous event space!The Appena Prima:: Sweet Vermouth, Aperol, Licor 43, orange juice, lemon juice, peychaude bitters, and orange peelPretty invitations, menus and stationary by Alisa Bobzien StudioGorgeous gowns by Alessandra Bridal Couture
The most beautiful plates and silverware. I am obsessed with this gold tablewarePot & Box provided gorgeous flower arrangementsCenterpiece goals <3
Spring Vegetable Bruschetta :: Ramp Pesto, Goat Cheese and Pickles. This was divineAsparagus Volute :: Creme Fraiche, Pistachio, Shaved Asparagus, Wine Pairing :: Caves de Cerca ‘Famega’, Vinho Verde, Pt, 2015Non-veggies were served Smoked Local Lamb Shoulder :: Tomato Curry, Carolina Gold Rice, Mushroom Conserva, Mint, Cucumber, Wine Pairing :: Domaine Les Hautes Noelles Gamay, Loire, FR 2014Lovely Menu 🙂Veggie Option :: Vegan Pad Thai :: Rice Noodles, Shaved Vegetables, Ginger Marinated Tofu, Herbs, Peanuts, Thai PicklesVicecream by Chef Matt Tulpa brought their Airstream and served delicious ice cream after dinnerSome of the chef inspired flavors included Chocolate and Olive OilThe desserts, also from The Root Restaurant & Bar were also tastyThis dessert drink was DELISH! :: Vodka, Patron Xo Spiced Chocolate Liqueur, Cream, Cinnamon, Cocoa Nib Bitters, Grated ChocolateMore pretty DessertsCan I call and ask Vicecream to just park in my driveway?
You know I wouldn’t leave you hanging, here are all the links for the night’s amazing vendors. Check our their sites and let them help you plan your dream wedding or event ::
I’m not a bride to be, but this sounds like a fabulous event. Always fun to have a night on the town with great food.
It was so lovely! The food was great and the tables were my dream wedding decor. Now just to talk my boyfriend into proposing! lol