If you’ve ever been to the Gulls Way Estate in Malibu, you would agree the views from the bluffs are unbeatable. Tucked away from the Pacific Coast Highway, this eleven-acre paradise once belonged to the late Dick Clarke. Now, the property, which boasts a front main house and guesthouse, serves as a venue, including hosting only four weddings a year.
Sara and Jared looked as though they jumped out of a storybook. Allowing the venue to speak for itself, the carefully thought-out accents of lush green and sophisticated ivories and whites highlighted the romantic nature of their special day.
Greeted with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, guests watched as Sara and Jared exchanged their vows under an ornate white floral chuppah. Once the glass was stomped, guests were treated passed champagne and wine, along with six tray passed hors d’oeuvres, including out Hamachi Ceviche served on a Purple Potato Chip with Ginger and Chive, and Ricotta Toast, topped with Marinated Strawberries, Clover Honey, and Micro Basil. Mediterranean Antipasti and Cheese Stations filled out the cocktail hour.
Photo: Gary Ashley Photo @garyashleyphoto
For dinner, guests began with a fresh Grilled Tenerelli Orchard Pears and Kale Salad, mixed with Watermelon Radish, Persian Cucumber, Creamy Burrata, and Pistachios, all tossed in a Citrus Vinaigrette. For entrees, guests were given a choice of a Soya & Honey Glazed Sea Bass, a Honey Roasted Chicken Breast, or Slow Braised Short Ribs, served with Charred Corn, Shitake Mushrooms and Chives. Dessert consisted of Bread Pudding and a Spiced Chocolate Cake. Finally, at the end of the night, guests walked away with a small takeaway consisting of Avocado Bruschetta and our Black Mission Fig Brie Melt.
And candles melted to a romantic glow and the music slowed down, our couple and final guests danced into the night, happy, smiling and completely in love.
See you at the dinner table,
CBC
Photo: Gary Ashley Photo @garyashleyphoto
MENU
WELCOME DRINKS
Aperol Spritz | Prosecco | Aperol | Splash Soda Water | Orange Wedge Garnish
Unsweetened Iced Green Tea
Arnold Palmer
Flat Water
Sparkling Water | Lime Wheel
COCKTAIL HOUR PASSED DRINKS
Champagne | Rosé | White Wine | Canned Beers
PASSED APPETIZERS
Ricotta Toasts | Marinated Strawberries | Clover Honey | Micro Basil
Baby Artichoke & Red Pepper Crostini | Burrata | Mint Pesto | Crispy Shallots
Seared Avocado Spring Roll | Sun-Dried Tomato | Pickled Red Onion | Cilantro Cream
BBQ Braised Chicken | Plantain Chip | Crisp Mango Salsa | Micro Green
Hamachi Ceviche | Purple Potato Chip | Ginger & Chive Yuzu
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare Wonton Cup | Sriracha | Cucumber | Ginger | Wasabi Dust
MEDITERRANEAN ANTIPASTI STATION
Hummus | Tahini Spinach | Tzatziki Sauce | Olives | Pepperoncini
Cumin Scented Pita Bread | Grilled Pita Bread
CHEESE STATION
Creamy Brie | Aged Cheddar Cheese | Gorgonzola
Dried Fruit | Jams | Marinated Olives | Assorted Crackers
FIRST COURSE – PLATED
Grilled Tenerelli Orchard Pears | Kale | Watermelon Radish | Persian Cucumber | Burrata | Pistachios | Citrus Vinaigrette
Red Oak Lettuce Salad | Roasted Asparagus | Pears | Radish | Shaved Fennel | Toasted Almonds | Orange Balsamic Dressing
Assorted Bread Butter
SECOND COURSE – PLATED
Soya & Honey Glazed Sea Bass | Charred Corn | Shiitake Mushroom | Spring Onions | Sweet Carrot Purée
Lavender-Clover Honey Roasted Chicken Breast | Shallot Confit | Charred Corn | Shiitake Mushroom | Spring Onions | Sweet Carrot Purée
Slow Braised Crème De Cassis Short Ribs | Shallot Confit | Chives | Charred Corn | Shiitake Mushroom | Spring Onions | Sweet Carrot Purée
Charred Eggplant | Shallots | Vegan Tzatziki | Rustic Tomato Sauce | Micro Mint
DESSERTS – TRAY PASSED & FAMILY STYLE
Warm White Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding | Brownie Crumble | Caramel Drizzle
Spiced Chocolate Cake | Valencia Orange Reduction | Vanilla Bean Marscapone Whipped Cream | Cardamom | Hazelnut Brittle
Fruit
LATE NIGHT TAKEAWAY
California Avocado Bruschetta | Ciabatta | Balsamic Reduction | Sea Salt
Challah King’s Black Mission Fig Brie Melt | Caramelized Vidalia Onion | Parsley
Beet Hummus | Toasted Pine Nuts | Olive Oil | Paprika | Cumin Scented Crisps
ESPRESSO BAR
Espresso | Café Latte | Cappaccino | Americano | Cade Mocha | Chai Latte | Hot Chocolate | Mocha Latte
Flavoring | Caramel | Rose | Vanilla | Hazelnut | Lavender
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