Italian weddings place a great emphasis on the reception meal, which may be served in as many as 14 courses.
Celebrity guests with the most glamorous hosted by the design house enjoyed a packed schedule of receptions, meals, and art exhibitions at famous sites throughout Palm Springs.
At 7 and 11 p.m., Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 60th Street and Broadway, (212) 258-9595, jalc.org; $350 for the first set, $500 for the second set, includes cocktail reception, multicourse meal and party favors.
At 7 30 and 10 p.m. (Monday at 7 30 and 11 p.m ., Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 60th Street and Broadway, (212) 212-9892, (212) 258-9595, jalc.org; $250 (of which $180 is tax deductible, not including food, drink or gratuity); on Monday: $350 for the first set, $500 for the second set, includes cocktail reception, multicourse meal and party favors.
Funerals come with up to three opportunities for mourners to show up: there's the waking of the body, which is often in the home, the "removal" to the church, and, on the final day, a funeral mass and burial followed by a reception or meal.
This time, a record may have been set as 34 sponsors -- mostly media companies eager to gain access to potential customers -- paid for events, receptions and meals, and gave away merchandise like cellphones, cookies and the coveted Lance Armstrong "Live Strong" yellow bracelets.
It's a bit trickier when you walk into a cocktail reception or meal alone.
Groups of no more than 12 should request a reception or meal in the well-stocked wine cellar or a specially prepared feast served in the rustic private dining room located next door.
As for a wedding reception, a meal is usually served, and there may be music and dancing.
A reception, plus six meals, alcohol, staff and activities costs $175 and up per person, and rooms are another $79 a person, a night.
