My (new!) husband and I are deeply grateful to Katie and the Blue Rocks team, and so very impressed by the professionalism, accessibility, and kindness offered in our wedding planning process and weekend of events.
When we first contacted Kat...ie, she already had another wedding on the same day, but was flexible to accommodate ours as well. We had been speaking with a number of caterers and were shocked at how unclear and confusing the process was seeming. That was different with Katie. Clear communication was on full offer. That first conversation was the last time the other event was mentioned - Katie and her team felt fully devoted to our day, menu, rentals, spirit of the event, and more. I’m sure it felt the same for the other couple; yet another reason to be impressed by this small but impressive shop. It was comforting to connect with Katie during the planning - she is humorous, down to earth, driven by common sense, and a seasoned caterer and event mastermind. You feel like you’re talking to a friend, which means a lot at the height of wedding planning stress and could use a good laugh!
When the big weekend came, Katie was exquisite at managing the whirlwind arrival of multiple vendors on a complex schedule and ensured that me (the bride) and families were aware of all going on but not stressed with anything. When it came to the food, I’ve heard only rave reviews (from a tough crowd!). A priority of Katie’s is working with local and sustainable vendors - this shines through in her menus, flavors, and knowledge of how to make just about anything work AND to have it carry the season, location, and authenticity often absent. Katie can tell you where all of her food is sourced from: the farm, grower, fisherman. We love Rhode Island, and we loved being able to support so many of the local businesses that Katie works with. It made our Jamestown wedding so much more special and rooted to the community.
At the event itself, we appreciated how attentive Katie’s staff were to me and my husband. Any time they caught my eye, they asked if I needed anything - more food, another drink. So many friends lamented about their own wedding days and the fact that they never ate. We got to eat and delight in everything - appetizers, dinner, drinks, dessert. To that point, it’s rare to go to a wedding and truly enjoy the food, drinks, venue, and company. We had a magical evening and were filled with so much love, happiness, and good food at the end. I feel lucky to have found Blue Rocks, and to have benefited from Katie’s flexibility, commitment, and experience. She was key to our event’s success.
Thank you, Katie and Blue Rocks!! We couldn’t recommend you more!