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| Yep! Once we obtained all of our white items, I was FINALLY able to relax and be silly ME!!! |
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On Thursday, August 16th, close to 700 people gathered for Boston's 1st Annual Diner en Blanc on Boston's waterfront (on the lawn of the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse). Attendees met their group leaders at 17 different meeting spots around the city. Most traveled by chartered bus, some by the subway system. All were kept in the dark about the actual location until their arrival.
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| Busmates! OH the anticipation!!! |
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| Our Team leaders! |
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| Team leader Zach & I |
Diner en Blanc started 24 years ago in Paris, France and we finally have had a first taste of this classy, memorable event! An elegant pop-up picnic for the elegant masses! Diner en Blanc has popped up in many cities around the world! This past year a few cities will or have had their first: Toronto, Vancouver, Atlantic City, NYC...
Attendees signed up for the waitlist ~ 6 weeks before the event. Once able to register, attendees were informed that they MUST wear ALL WHITE...no cream, no beige, no off-white...PURE WHITE. Moreover, attendees had to bring their own tables and chairs, white linen, china, silverware (no disposable items), centerpieces, and 3 course meals to share with their guest(s).
I went with 7 of my closest girlfriends and we had an absolute ball...after all of the stressing and worrying about finding all that we needed!
Food baskets and wine could also be purchased ahead of time and picked up from local participating restaurants like Petit Robert or on-site via The Gourmet Valet truck!
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| My Personal Basket!!! |
Live entertainment was provided by French band C'est si bon and a DJ after dinner for dancing under the stars!
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| Dinner commenced with waiving of our linen napkins! |
Our beautiful food:
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| Heirloom + mozzarella salad |
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| Spinach quiche |
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| Chicken alfredo |
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| My contribution: Watermelon+English Cucumber salad w/feta and balsamic vinaigrette. Cold couscous salad with peppers, carrots, and feta. |
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| Tossing bowtie pasta with mushrooms and garlic sauce! |
Our dessert:
Two bars were set up and a grassy knoll used or dancing!
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| Red, White, & Bubbly! |
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| Zach "Had the moves like Jagger!" |
The best centerpieces:
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| Happy Anniversary Guys!!! |
We'll definitely be back next year!!!
aww we didnt make the blog but you may have hte ONLY pic of me and my husband on our anniversary! we had the centerpiece with the calalilly's and lights! is there a way to get it ? :) ryannmacintosh@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteDone! This blog and www.turnitupboston.com have both been updated and your pic sent to the comcast email :0)
Delete"This has to be one of the best blogs with the best photos. Love the picture of table leader Zach with moves like Jagger!" -Diner en Blanc-Boston (FB share)
ReplyDeletehi! I found this through the Diner en Blanc Boston FB page. you were the gal that generously shared the cupcakes! I had the oreo one, and I thought it was pretty fantastic. thanks again, and lovely pictures!
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