Barclay Catering & Event Planning met Megan & Erik at a Bridal Show in Raleigh before they booked Barclay Villa as the Venue for their Wedding and Barclay Event Planning have been planning with the couple for almost 1 ½ years for their very special Wedding on Saturday, November 26, 2011.  Barclay Villa was Twinkling with the Christmas Trees and Garland in the house and the grounds looking Beautiful!  The couple planned a Vintage Carnival Themed Rehearsal Dinner Friday Evening that allowed Chef Paula to become even more creative!  Chef and her team prepared Philly Cheese Steaks, Vegetable Quesadillas, Herb Buttered Roasted Corn on the Cob, Three Cheese Stuffed Potato Skins, Fresh Mini Pizzas, NC Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders, Pink Lemonade and even served Coke in the old time little bottles and Cotton Candy.  For Dessert the Guests were served Warm Cherry Cobbler and an Ice Cream Sundae Bar with 8 Different Toppings.  The Wedding took place in the Gazebo Gardens at dusk on Saturday with their Family and Friends gathered.  Guests enjoyed a Cocktail Hour while the Bride and Groom had pictures made.  The Guests were then invited into the Lector Corrina Grand Ballroom for the Dinner and Dance Reception.  After a Fresh Caesar Salad our Bride, Groom and Guests were served a Combination Plate of a Grilled Fillet of Beef, Maryland Style Crab Cake topped with Spicy Orange Sauce accompanied by Grilled Asparagus and Yellow Squash with Buttermilk Smashing Potatoes.  After Dinner the Guests enjoyed a night of dancing and socializing before a Sparkler Exit at the Front of Barclay Villa.  We know Megan & Erik will have many, many more happy years to come.

Wedding Pros: Barclay Catering & Event Planning, Barclay Villa, Cara of Salon Bliss, Ambrosia Cakes, Dana Jo Photography, CB Entertainment.          

Notes of Thanks from our Bride and Groom:

Erik:  ”Chef Paula, I’m disappointed.  For years, everyone thought that I made the best crab cakes in the state.  However, yours were SO good, that I know I’ve been beaten.  Thank you for a wonderful wedding dinner.  The food was so amazing! Our guests can’t stop raving. “

 Megan:  ”Basically, we’re in love with you guys. Just a real, true love.”

On Saturday, November 19, 2011 Barclay Catering and Event Planning was part of an Engagement Party/Christmas Shower for a Lovely Couple who will be getting married at Barclay Villa in September 2012.  Chef Paula B. offered a Wonderful Menu of Grilled Chicken Tenders served with her new white BBQ dipping sauce, Bourbon Glazed Meatball, Asian Potstickers with a Peanut Sauce and Ginger Sauce, Fried Mushrooms, Hot Baked Crab Dip with Garlic Toast, Italian Cheese Torte, Pumpkin Spice Spread and much more.  Barclay Catering also prepared White Chocolate Walnut Fudge and a Chocolate Nut Oreo Fudge. Cathy and her Team worked with the couple to plan the perfect party!

‎70th Birthday Celebration Luncheon held on Sunday, November 6th. Chef Paula B. with Barclay Catering provided the wonderful food for this Surprise Celebration which was held following Church. The perfect time to hold a small Birthday Celebration Luncheon.

Vendors: Barclay Catering & Event Planning, Barclay Villa

Barclay Catering & Barclay Event Planning had the true honor of working with the Beasley family for the second time in 2011. Earlier this year Lauren’s Sister, Jamie, was married at Barclay Villa. Lauren & Rich’s Wedding Reception was held at the Lane Tree Country Club in Goldsboro, NC. Chef Paula B. designed two beautiful and artfully done fruit displays with warm chocolate fountain for the Guests to enjoy while waiting on Wedding Party Introductions. She also designed two dessert tables that accompanied the Wedding Cake. The Guests enjoyed a Dinner Buffet prepared by Chef Jason of Lane Tree. Cathy and her team directed the Reception with the help of Jeff, Club Manager and his great Staff. The Event Planning Team set up the Reception Tables, Candy Buffet, Directed Introductions, Hosted Guests to the Buffet, coordinated the Cake Cutting Ceremony, Bouquet and Garter Toss. The couple exited with their family and friends lining the exit as the couple walked through the Guests threw Snow on the happy couple.

Thursday,  October 13th Barclay Catering & Event Planning hosted our Fall 2011 Food and Beverage Taste Test and Bridal Workshop at Barclay Villa.  This event was an Invitation only event designed for our Brides & Grooms to sample a selection of Chef Paula B.’s menu items that are currently on the menu and some new menu items that will be added to the menu.   We had many tables set with various tablescapes featuring our linens, china, chargers, stemware and flatware offered by Barclay Catering.  Barclay Event Planning had Preferred Vendors from different categories available for Brides to speak with and interview. Vendors included were A Moment Like This Photography, PC Productions, Ashley Cakes and Dragonfly Florist.  Barclay Event Planning also had many Wedding Stationary Books on display.

Barclay Catering held a Fall Party where Chef Paula B. was able to show her diversity in cooking. The event included Paula’s Hot Dog Stand, Treats on the Grill, a Chili Cook-Off, Photo Booth, Corn Hole Tournament, Hay Ride, Pumpkin decorating station and Costume Parade for the Children. Our clown for the event was Sybil the Clown and bounce house from Airfilled Fun. The Photo Booth featured Paula’s huge Pumpkin that we have been following the process on. A Wonderful Time was had by all who attended!

Barclay Catering & Event Planning was very proud to be a part of Lucia & Kyle’s Wedding Weekend at the Coats Community Church, Coats NC.  Rehearsal was conducted Friday evening by Barclay Event Planning and then hosted to a lovely Rehearsal Dinner Celebration by the Parent’s of the Groom in the Church Fellowship Hall.  The Dinner Buffet was a Southern Style Themed Meal.  On Saturday Lucia made her Bridal Entrance as the Church Chimes marked the hour of five o’clock in the Evening to a Church filled with Family and Friends.  Their Ceremony was performed by Reverend Jesse Mooney and included Three Beautiful Solos plus a Unity Candle Ceremony.   The Guests made their way to the Church Fellowship Hall for a Dinner Reception hosted by the Bride’s Parents where they were greeted by Barclay Catering Staff.  The Dinner Buffet included a Tropical Fruit Display with Warm Chocolate Fountain, Grilled Mixed Vegetables, Chef Paula B.’s Blackened Bourbon Glazed Prime Rib, Roasted Turkey Breast, Southern BBQ filled Potato Skins, Chicken Marsala (another one of Chef Paula B.’s specialties), and a Southern Style Shrimp & Grits Station.    Cathy and the Barclay Event Planning Team coordinated Formal Introductions and Entrance of the Bride & Groom into the Reception.  After a Traditional Cake Cutting and Receiving their Guests the couple exited with a Sparkler Good bye onto the Groom’s Tractor.   We wish Lucia & Kyle many, many years of happiness!

Wedding Pros: Barclay Catering & Event Planning, Dragonfly Florist, Special Occasions Cakes, Dan Robert Photography, Reverend Jesse Mooney

Barclay Catering & Event Planning worked with Rebecca & James for almost a year on the planning of their Wedding Weekend at Barclay Villa.  The couple had Rehearsal on Friday with their Wedding Party then had a great Southern Themed Rehearsal Dinner celebration at Bella’s Fountain.  The meal included Southern Style Shrimp & Grits, NC Pulled Pork BBQ, Rib-Eye Steaks, Cole Slaw, Collard Greens with Fatback, Baked Beans, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Yam Casserole, Hushpuppies, and Chef Paula B.’s Delicious Warm Banana Pudding.  The Groom’s Cake was a London TARDIS Police Box to honor his British Roots.  The Couple had a Beautiful Sunny Wedding Day for their Traditional Filipino Ceremony to honor the Bride’s Roots.  The Ceremony included Pinning of the Veil, Cord Ceremony, and also Coin Ceremony.  After the Ceremony, Guests enjoyed Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres Pool Side while waiting the beginning of the Dinner and Dance Reception in the Lector Corrina Grand Ballroom.  The couple used Silver Pintuck Table Linens with Ivory Chair Sash and Napkin all included in Barclay Catering Pricing.   The couple made a grand entrance into the Reception with a skit and great props that set the festive mood for the rest of the evening.  After the Dinner, Ceremonial Cake Cutting, Toasting, and Special Dances the dance floor filled and stayed busy until Sparklers ended the Evening in the Front of Barclay Villa.   Best of Luck to the Newlyweds!

Wedding Pros for the Weekend:  Barclay Catering & Event Planning, Barclay Villa, Davis Make Up Artistry, Classy Hair, Swank Cake Designs (Friday and Saturday), Warren McCormack Photography, Florian Strings, Greg Ramsey of Joe Bunn DJ Company and Father Peter DeMitri.

We at Barclay Catering & Event Planning feel so privileged to have worked with Kesai & Hugh on the planning of their Wedding.  Kesai had always dreamed of an outdoor Ceremony and Dinner which made Barclay Villa perfect as their Wedding Venue!  Barclay Event Planning held Rehearsal on Thursday evening and then helped coordinate their Rehearsal Dinner Celebration at a nearby Restaurant.  On Saturday the weather was perfect for a Gazebo Gardens Ceremony and Dinner under the Stars at Bella’s Fountain and Upper English Garden Area.  Guests enjoyed Cocktails Pool Side and then a Dinner Buffet of Carved Apple Glazed Pork Loin, Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast topped with White Wine Sauce, Seasoned Red Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Mixed Vegetables.  After Dinner the Couple had their cake cutting and toasting in the wrought iron gazebo in the Upper English Garden Are a.  The Guests then followed the Newlyweds into the Lector Corrina Grand Ballroom for the Dance Reception that kept Guests dancing for hours.  The Evening ended with a beautiful sparkler Good bye.    Best of Luck to Askesai & Hugh!

Wedding Pros: Barclay Catering & Event Planning, Barclay Villa, Dragonfly Florist, Sweet Memories Bakery, Carolina Media Star, The Perry Entertainment Group, Minister David Jones.