Winding Path Gardens

05/11/2024

Backdrop ideas

05/05/2024

04/27/2024

One week away

04/18/2024

Cleaned up the mess after hedging.

04/18/2024

We are still pruning. Here's a video
of the mess. This hedge maze is a half mile so this is A LOT of work.

04/15/2024

April 15th little cooler but showing some progress planting some pots today got most of the main wedding area pruned and ready... now to do the maze.

04/15/2024

04/08/2024

We are changing things up for 2025. We are looking for full service self contained caterers for our preferred list. Hopefully with variety or specialty ethnic. Message if you have interest or questions.

04/05/2024

Hints of spring as I work. I will post some before and after picturesof clean up .These flowers are here just for me. They motivate me to get busy for the wedding season to come. I'll still share. Do flowers make you happy?

04/05/2024

More pruning. Tractor driver. Muscle guy. Emeralds and then back to leylands after. Garden venues ALOT OF WORK!

04/02/2024

It's that time again. A little later than last year but our season starts a little later.

03/28/2024

Plants getting ready to be planted in there summer home.

03/07/2024

OPEN HOUSE: Idea Day
May 4, 2024
11-4
Come get a warm drink and cookie and wander around our mosaic set up. We will be showcasing the venue set up with lots of ideas for tables and backdrops. You will get an idea of the space all set up. There will be one table that stays blank so you can create your own vision and mess with different colored overlays and runners.
Meet some local vendors.
We will be displaying things we offer and a couple add-on/rentals to spruce up your wedding. Our rental are usually cheaper to rent from us than to buy it for yourself and you don’t have to arrange picking it or returning it.
We are doing things a little differently. We will keep the set up until the 10th of May so if you cannot make it you can book an appointment to tour. Make you appointment soon by calling or texting 425-870-0365.

01/11/2024

GRAZING TABLES/CHARCUTERIE; THE NEW CRAZE FOR WEDDINGS: THE TRUTH ABOUT USING THEM INSTEAD OF A MEAL AT YOUR OUTDOOR WEDDING:
Charcuterie tables are in no doubt, a beautiful display. But what are the health risks, if used as a main coarse, instead of just an appetizer? Can you really leave them out for people to "graze" on throughout your celebration ? Are they, in fact, much cheaper? Will your guests feel fed in this day full of festivities?

First we will go over, Can you just leave a grazing table open for guest to enjoy the duration of your reception and just let people "graze"? That can depends on if you are serving a variety of meats, cheeses, cut fruit, and dips? Food sitting out for a party should be chilled after 2 hours, at typical room temp. If it is above 85 degrees food should NOT be left out for more than an hour. Even on ice, the ice will need replenished ( labor intensive ). Utensils, spoons for dips, tongs and toothpicks must be used to keep guests from contaminating the food.

Costs of Charcuterie are not as cheap as traditional appetizers for a wedding . Cheeses and meat varieties can be quite expensive. The amount of labor to keep it attractively stocked can be expensive and labor intense. If you only plan on simple items such as nuts and crackers and common cheeses, yes, it is cheaper. If you want variety, it can surpass the price of a fine meal. Remember cost depends on # of guests, selection of foods, as well as, props and decorations you want to incorporate and whether you need staff to refill. Catering costs usually include food, prep, set up, and arranging and clean-up. Don't use your friends/ family, let them have fun and enjoy your wedding, not work it.

Grazing tables are a fun and exciting idea for appetizers. If you are planning on it being the main coarse, we recommend putting this on your invite so your guests are not expecting a meal. One bride wrote, " I wish I would of thought this out better. The tables were beautiful but they lost some attraction as they sat out, cheese and meats began to sweat. Some of my guests were surprised that we did not have a meal. I am embarrassed to say some guests left to get something to eat."

Winding Path wants you to have what you want. Good information, planning and organization can make this happen. Remember when the desserts come out, usually this is what your guests graze on. Charcuterie boards for appetizers are great. We see that protein and fruit charcuterie boards used as grazing tables throughout your reception NEED WORKED; which means, more hours for a caterer to stick around.
Just food for thought. LOL