The Date

14.10.2023

The Venue

Town Head Estate

Number of Guests

118

Allison and Mark

Allison and Mark, how amazing!

Allison and Mark travelled all the way from the USA to the beautiful Town Head Estate for an amazing wedding weekend in October.

The Vintage Trailer was booked for guests to enjoy after they travelled from all of the USA and Uk the Thursday before the wedding. This was the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, family and the soon to be Mr and Mrs. We especially loved the fact Allison and Mark created their own pizzas, bringing a touch of the USA to Town Head.

Pre Wedding Food 

Pumpkin, Sage, Wild Mushroom & Mascarpone Pizza
Prosciutto, Buffalo Mozzarella, Shaved Parmesan, Rocket & Balsamic Glaze Pizza
BBQ Pulled Pork with Apple Chutney & Rocket Flatbread
Harissa Hummus & Falafel with Pomegranate & Rocket Flatbread
Butternut Squash, Spinach & Chickpea Curry Pots with Rice, Poppadoms & Baby Coriander
Lamb Madras Curry Pots with Rice, Poppadoms & Baby Coriander
Truffle Mac & Cheese Pots
Churros with Dark Chocolate Sauce

Wedding Day

Allison and Mark worked hard to create the perfect day surrounded by all their family and friends. Sam from Free Range Floristry created beautiful florals and an arch for the ceremony which was then used behind the Bride and Grooms sweetheart table. After the ceremony guests headed downstairs in the bar and marquee area for canapés and drinks whilst the tables were set up ready for the wedding breakfast.

Canapés 

Heritage Tomato, Red Onion & Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze
Pecking Duck Pancakes with Hoisin Sauce
Truffle Mac & Cheese Bites
Toffee Apple Pork Sliders with Caramelised Balsamic Red Onions
Cheddar, Sage, Mushroom, Sweet Potato, Shallot & Soft Cheese Filo Parcels

After canapés were complete, it was time for the guests to head upstairs into the barn ready for the wedding breakfast. But first, speeches!

Wedding Breakfast 

Duck Liver Parfait,
Caramelised Red Onion Chutney,
Baby Leaf Salad,
Toasted Sourdough

or 

Wild Mushroom Pate,
Caramelised Red Onion Chutney,
Baby Leaf Salad,
Toasted Sourdough

Baskets of Home Made Bread & Butter

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Slow-Braised Cumbrian Beef Cheek,
Red Wine Jus,
Thyme Mash,
Glazed Carrots
Tenderstem Broccoli
Crispy Kale

or

Pesto Fillet of Lunesdale Salmon,
Thyme Mash,
Glazed Carrots
Tenderstem Broccoli
Crispy Kale

or

Roasted Vegetable Wellington,
Chasseur Sauce,
Thyme Mash,
Glazed Carrots
Tenderstem Broccoli
Crispy Kale

Instead of having dessert at the table, guests headed downstairs to tuck into a dessert table, whilst the barn was changed over and the band set up ready for an evening of ceilidh dancing.

Dessert 

Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Tart,
Coffee Cake,
Cinnamon Toffee Apple Cake,
Caramel Pear Blondies

After a few hours of dancing, it was time for evening food, served from the Vintage Pizza Trailer.

Ham and Pineapple Pizza
BBQ Pulled Pork, Apple Chutney Flatbread
Goats Cheese, Truffle Honey & Caramelised Onion
Pumpkin, Sage, Garlic Mushrooms & Mascarpone.

We loved being part of your big day, thank you for choosing us. Congratulations from all of us at Karen Rhodes!

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