So yesterday we drove up to ThorpeWood for our tasting, an event we viewed with both excitement and ambivalence. In reality, I didn't really care whether or not we had a tasting, but I was very concerned that the caterer tell me all the logistical details I was responsible for taking care of in the coming months.

To my mind, we already had our caterer and we had already selected dishes off her extensive list of menu options, so why did we need to taste? After all, she's the house caterer -- even if the food were awful, it's not like we would be going with anyone else! Nonetheless, I looked forward to sampling the different foods, and I was keen to break my diet and try my requested carrot cupcakes.

Attending this tasting reminded me of the time I went to a Passover Seder in college. I wasn't Jewish, but I knew it was a Big Deal, loaded with tradition, and I was praying that there would be enough context cues that I wouldn't look like a total ass. Yesterday, as back in college, I inadvertently sat nearest to the host, which meant that all dishes passed by me first. I felt like I ought to know what I was doing, but I didn't so I concentrated on the food. I think I faked it okay.

We sampled the soup shooters and gourmet bruschettas, a couple salads, and a few entrees. We passed the plates around and commented on what we liked and didn't of the options. We even made a few changes off our original selections. Overall, I was quite pleased. The catering staff was great; I wonder how it is for them to work with so many diverse couples and their families -- they must see the gamut.

After the plates were scraped clean, the caterer asked us our wedding colors and wedding theme, and Adam and I looked at each other and giggled nervously. By the time he was asking us to pick out tablecloths, napkins and china I was overwhelmed, and thinking back I'm already planning to reverse all of my original decisions. Whoops. Forgot to request the Red Rider BB gun when I had the chance. Thankfully, I really like our catering team and I think they'll be supportive.

So, in the end, I have to say it was kinda thrilling to get a taste of our wedding. Somehow, those small bites put the day a little closer to my imagination. My only disappointment is that we didn't get to sample our cupcakes. Drat! Perhaps when we met up with them again in September...

0 comments