Capitol File magazine threw a soiree last Saturday, celebrating its second anniversary and actor Forest Whitaker, who dons the cover of the current issue. The event took over the historic Decatur House, at the corner of Lafayette Park, and overflowed into a tent filled with a pink and blue glow from Frost Lighting.
Whitaker and his wife, Keisha, were the stars of the evening, as the friendly couple spoke warmly with passing guests. But the centerpiece, according to Jayne Sandman, Capitol File's associate publisher, was a pink orchid chandelier with glass butterfly shapes created by Exquisite Design Studio. Lone strings of orchids also dotted the tent, with small double-sided copies of the magazine floating on the end.The menu, from RSVP Catering, appealed to those with a sweet tooth, as passed offerings included pyramids filled with griotte cherries and hazelnut chocolate cake and hand-dipped chocolate marshmallows, while a four-level tower featured an array of mini pastries and desserts, such as a chocolate passion-fruit trifle topped with a bruleed meringue in a small glass.
By the end of the evening, as partygoers danced the night away, Keisha took the reins from DJ Rainier and spun a few songs, starting with Jay-Z’s “99 Problems.”
Whitaker and his wife, Keisha, were the stars of the evening, as the friendly couple spoke warmly with passing guests. But the centerpiece, according to Jayne Sandman, Capitol File's associate publisher, was a pink orchid chandelier with glass butterfly shapes created by Exquisite Design Studio. Lone strings of orchids also dotted the tent, with small double-sided copies of the magazine floating on the end.The menu, from RSVP Catering, appealed to those with a sweet tooth, as passed offerings included pyramids filled with griotte cherries and hazelnut chocolate cake and hand-dipped chocolate marshmallows, while a four-level tower featured an array of mini pastries and desserts, such as a chocolate passion-fruit trifle topped with a bruleed meringue in a small glass.
By the end of the evening, as partygoers danced the night away, Keisha took the reins from DJ Rainier and spun a few songs, starting with Jay-Z’s “99 Problems.”
Forest Whitaker's wife, Keisha, took a turn as DJ.
Photo: Julie Fischer/Courtesy of Capitol File
Forest Whitaker's wife, Keisha, took a turn as DJ.
Photo: Julie Fischer/Courtesy of Capitol File
Strings of orchids attached to small copies of the magazine's cover dotted the tent.
Photo: Julie Fischer/Courtesy of Capitol File
A dessert tower featured a variety of sweets, including a chocolate passion-fruit trifle.
Photo: Julie Fischer/Courtesy of Capitol File
The evening's centerpiece was a large chandelier made with pink orchids.
Photo: Julie Fischer/Courtesy of Capitol File
