May Wedding at Highgrove

This weekend brought a few rain showers, but it didn't put a damper on the weddings at Highgrove! Saturday was a busy day, including a brunch and evening wedding. Both couples were a joy to work with and the day proved to be another perfect day for weddings. I wasn't able to get any pictures from the brunch wedding, but the Garden Ballroom was filled with Spring yellow and orange flowers and guests dined on Homemade Chicken A-La-King Pastry Wraps and Spring Salad.

Our evening wedding was a beautiful affair for a lovely couple! The rain passed by just in time for the ceremony to be held outside in the beautifully decorated pergola garden area. Guests were then welcomed to the brick patio for cocktails and handmade Fried Green Tomato Crostini with Salsa and Pimento Cheese and Crab Cakes. The Garden Ballroom doors were opened just a little while later, inviting guests to find their seats in the beautifully decorated room. Following the first dance, dinner was served. The menu featured Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Carved Beef Tenderloin, Seasonal Vegetables, and Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes. The rest of the evening was spent dancing the night away, ending in a sparkler send-off. What a great weekend at Highgrove! Flowers: Brides and Bouquets, Cake: Blue Moon Bakery, DJ/Uplighting: Island Sound

Highgrove May Weddings

The wedding on Friday night was a beautiful affair! From the colors to the flowers to the bride and groom- it was a sweet and lovely Spring wedding. The bride looked stunning in her floral gown and the bridesmaids bright yellow cocktail dresses added a little whimsy! Guests viewed the ceremony overlooking the lake while fanning themselves with bright yellow and blue program/fans. Cocktail hour featured fresh fruit kabobs with key lime sauce and sesame chicken skewers with apricot sauce. The ballroom was festive and fun with light green tableclothes and beautiful spring floral centerpieces and candles. Guests enjoyed a cockatil-party style dinner of food stations located throughout the property including: Salad Station with an assortment of freshly prepared salads, a Carving Station, and an interactive Pasta Station with a chef cooking up three types of pasta dishes. It was truly a wonderful night for a wonderful couple! Flowers by Fresh Affairs and cake by Sweet Memories Bakery.

Highgrove May Weddings

It was a beautiful weekend for our first May weddings! Our wedding on Saturday was a white and silver inspired event for a sweet couple from Boston. Guests enjoyed a bountiful fresh vegetable display for cocktail hour on our newly refinished brick patio before moving into the ballroom for dinner and dancing. The buffet dinner featured our own Smoked Beef Brisket, Spinach and Feta stuffed Chicken, Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes, and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables. The dessert table featured a beautiful arrangement of local made desserts and sweets that added some fun to the evening. Guests were also able to enjoy a photobooth on the patio (which included costumes/props). Flowers were done by Flowers on Broad St. and the desserts were brought in by The Bakehouse Cafe.

April Events at Highgrove

It was a beautiful weekend at Highgrove! We started Saturday off with our open house where our brand new Garden Ballroom and brick patios were featured. You can see some great pictures and a review from Southern Bride & Groom at http://blog.southernbrideandgroom.com/



On Saturday night we had a fabulous wedding with a great couple! It was a perfect day for an outdoor ceremony overlooking the lake and then cocktail hour on the new brick patio. Guests then moved into the brand new Garden Ballroom for the reception where they dined on Wine Poached Salmon, Encrusted Pork, Seasonal Veggies, and Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes. After dinner guests were invited to have some fun on our new side patio where corn hole and s'mores were set up! And there was no cake for this couple... but guests piled up their plates with our Highgrove brownies, chocolate mini tarts, and then a special treat of the bride's grandmothers' homemade cookies. What a wonderful start to the wedding season!