When Linda and David got married, they wanted anything but a traditional wedding celebration.  Linda, a well-traveled business woman, felt particularly drawn to India and its rich culture and when she and David decided to get married, she immediately knew where and how she wanted to celebrate the union with their friends and family.

Linda and David invited their friends and families to join them at the Lambertville House where the women arrived adorned in intricately embroidered saris and the men in various styles of nehru shirts (which as a side note, were first called this by Parisian designer,  Patric Hollinton, as a tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of modern-day India and arguably one of the best-dressed politicians of his time).

When guests first arrived, they mingled in the Livery Parlor and on the outside patio while delighting in Chick Peas Samosa (vegetable turnovers filled with chick peas), Aloo Tikki (potato patties with peas), Harabhara Kabab (spinach balls with garlic), Mirchi Pakora (jalepenos stuffed with cheese), Achare Chicken Tikka (chunks of chicken marinated with pickled spices and then cooked in a clay oven), Malai Chicken Kabab (chunks of chicken marinated in very special creamy sauce and then cooked in the tandoori oven) and Fish Pakora (salmon fritters).

Once everyone had wet their palates, they danced to Indian music and watched professional Bollywood Dancers perform the first of two pieces in the Livery Room.  During the intermission, guests were served dinner, which included Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, Lamb Karahi, Bhindi Achari (roasted okra with pickled spices), Mutter Panir (homemade Indian cheese and peas cooked in a curry sauce), Daal Makhani (lentils cooked on slow fire overnight with a creamy touch) and Vegetable Pulao (Basmati rice cooked with garden fresh vegetables, cashew nuts and golden raisins).  And if you’re mouth isn’t watering yet, Gulab Jamun (traditional Indian donuts simmered in warm sugary syrup) and Rasmalai (cheese patties in very special sweet sauce with rose flavor) were served for desert.

The evening concluded with a 2nd Bollywood performance and everyone had wide smiles on their faces as they bid the their adieus.  Especially the bride and groom.

The Team

the venue | the lambertville house | nicole loudenslager

the food | cross culture cuisine | monty

the entertainment | norma michaels entertainment | norma michaels

the flowers | cut and dry florals | keith

the linens | gala cloths | nancy bauman

the photographer | allure west studios | natalie napoleon wi

I so enjoyed photographing the Lambertville House in my hometown of Lambertville, NJ.  Being at the Lambertville House made me feel so warm and comfortable on this brisk winter day and I know your guests will feel the same when you invite them to join you in the 1812 Room.

The Lambertville House is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and among its guests, has been host to celebrities and dignitaries since 1812 (hence the 1812 Room).  This classic boutique hotel is an exceptional place where ambiance, service and attention to detail come together to create an unforgettable event, be it social or corporate.  The Lambertville House offers Corporate Day Meeting Packages (DMP) including several ammenities such as an on-site event planner, full-time meeting/banquet specialists, state of the art A/V equipment and gourmet catering services.  The 1812 Room holds up to 90 people in rounds, 70 people in rounds with a dance floor, 45 people classroom-style and 25 in a U-shaped setup.

Which ever configuration you select, I can guarantee that your guests will have a top of the line experience from the moment they walk thru the door at the Lambertville House.

For Corporate and Event Sales, contact Alison Stickle, 609-397-0200 Ext 101.

For Meeting and Event Planning, contact Nicole Loudenslager, 609-397-0200 Ext 121.