White House banquet for Governors of 50 states -- who sat at head table? (Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014)

from Obama Food-o-rama (Google Blog on White House and food - dining - nutrition): guests sat at round tables for ten, covered with brocade cloths. The President and Mrs. Obama were seated at separate tables; his included Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee (D) and his wife Trudi Inslee. Republicans were seated on either side of Mrs. Obama, who wore a glittering gold and bronze beaded dress: South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. The State Dining Room was lit a dramatic lavender. Ronald Reagan State China features a wide red rim, former First Lady Nancy Reagan's favorite color, with a gold border. Lush and dramatic floral arrangements featuring red roses and other red blooms with loose vines were on each table, as well as on fireplace mantles and windowsills. Candles in over-sized gold votive holders or in tall crystal holders were intermixed on the tables. Menus laid atop each place setting were cream card stock with a gold embossed Presidential seal. 2014 Governors' Dinner Menu Tuna Tartare Baby Arugula, Bartlett Pears and Caramel Black Walnuts Petite Filet with Maryland Crab Ravioli Warm Meyer Lemon Custard. http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-2014-governors-dinner-menu-and-decor.html