Archive for July, 2009

Fresh ahi tuna

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

I’m bringing in fresh ahi tuna flown in from Honolulu, Hawaii for ths Friday. This is the Rols Royce of tuna. Come to the Boathouse to take advantage of this special occasion.

by Cory Sheldon, Executive Sous Chef

Lakeside rehearsal dinner

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Gardens PavilionLindsey and Mark had a beautiful night for their rehearsal dinner in the Gardens Pavilion. The decor, chosen by the mother of the groom, made the room into a peaceful lakeside oasis.  The guests were treated to a bufet dinner, punctuated by toasts and anecdotes from freinds and family. Lindsey & Mark: Best Wishes for your future together!

- by Anne Roy, Sales Director for the Boathouse

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Looking upriver from the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

Looking upriver from the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

I spent Friday morning at the Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, on the James River. Construction is really moving along. And the vew is awesome.  I did not want to leave the river – even to come back to the lake!

by Anne Roy, Director of Sales for the Boathouse

Summer Love

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Kim and Phil were married in the Gardens Gazebo on the picturesque summer evening of June 26. Their wedding ceremony was followed by a buffet dinner and dancing in the Gardens Pavilion. The tables were adorned with candles and flowers provided by Flowers Make Scents www.flowersmakescents.com. The evening ended with a wedding cake from Baker’s Kitchen www.bakerskitchen.com and a gourmet coffee station.

by Joanne Bogese, Event Coordinator for the Boathouse at Sunday Park

We all scream for ice cream

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Janine and John danced their first dance as husband and wife to the tune of “It’s Your Love” sung by the Best Man and Son of the Groom. The dj from Choice Entertainment www.choiceentertainment.com kept them and their guests on the dance floor for the rest of the evening. The guests were treated to an ice cream wedding cake, provided by Bruster’s.

by Joanne Bogese, Event Coordinator for the Boathouse at Sunday Park

Waterfront Wedding

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Samantha and James were united in matrimony on the beautiful waterfront deck of the Boathouse on the afternoon of June 20, 2009. Their friends and family enjoyed a casual luncheon reception . The bride and groom were showered with bubbles as they exited onto the pontoon boat for a romantic cruise.

by Joanne Bogese, Event Coordinator for the Boathouse at Sunday Park

Love Tweet Love

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

“Love Birds” was the theme for Thuy and Timothy’s June 13 wedding reception. The guests enjoyed a plated dinner in the brilliantly decorated Gardens Pavilion. Then they danced the night away to the sounds of Savannah Band. www.SavannahBand.com. The wedding cake , provided by A Cake to Remember www.acaketoremember.com , was topped with love birds dressed as a bride and groom.

by Joanne Bogese, Event Coordinator for the Boathouse at Sunday Park