Al Fresco 50th Anniversary Party
July 3, 2025
Private Residence, Margate City, NJ
Cheryl & Chuck marked their 50th anniversary with an intimate al fresco celebration at their Margate City home, surrounded by friends and family. We curated a multi-course, family-style dinner that began with a relaxed cocktail hour featuring passed hors d’oeuvres a seasonal mocktail, and wine.
Long farm tables were set with gold-detailed place settings—a subtle nod to their golden milestone—while fresh-cut, NJ-grown flowers and softly glowing gold & rattan table lamps ran the length of the table. Overhead, bistro lights were woven through lush greenery, creating a warm, effortless atmosphere as the evening unfolded.
Seasonal Mocktail
Bee’s Knees
blackberry preserves, lemon, honey, elderflower tonic
Menu
Cocktail Hour
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta - basil oil & grilled sourdough toast points
Seafood Croquette - charred lemon aioli
Fancy Deviled Eggs - beet brine, dijon mustard, fresh herbs
Family Style Dinner
Amuse
Puffed Pastry - buttercup brie & fig jam
Salad
Caesar Salad - baby romaine, shaved pecorino, toasted garlic breadcrumbs, oyster Caesar dressing
Mains
Roasted Fresh Catch - smoked turnip puree & dill chimichurri
Teres Major Filet - horseradish cream
Sides
Ratatouille - onion confit, summer squash, tomato, herb oil & flowers
Fingerling Potatoes - truffle oil & fresh herbs
Charred Broccolini - crispy garlic
Dessert
Grazing Spread
Strawberry & Traditional Cheesecake, Chocolate & Vanilla Mini Donuts, Lemon & Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate & Vanilla Layered Anniversary Cake
Producers & Partners
Planning & Catering: Haute Feast
Florals: Sticks & Stones Flora
Tabletop Rentals: The Finery
Cake & Desserts: Honey Bloom Bakery
Photography: Alyssa Mancini Photo
Lighting: Ocean Tents
Furniture Rentals: Party Rental LTD.
