August Event at Highgrove

Here are some pictures from our fabulous event on Sunday night. The weather was beautiful and the food was some of our best ever. We were excited to try out a ton of new and exciting menu items and displays for our guests. In addition to the pictures below one of the other biggest hits of the night was our Flambéd Krispy Kreme Donut table. Chef attended, this interactive station featured our chefs sautéing the donuts and then presenting them with Homemade Maple Ice Cream and Toasted Pecans or Homemade Vanilla with Pink Sea Salt. What a creative way to treat your guests to a little bit of Southern deliciousness!  Hope you enjoy!

Our "adult" alcohol snow cone station with lemon drop, green apple, and raspberry! Perfect for that warm summer wedding!

Our Cookies and Cork display. A perfect mingling of sweet and savory homemade cookies with specialty wines. A special treat to welcome your guests to your event at Highgrove.

The ballroom was gorgeous!

Most of the floral centerpieces were done by Flowers on Broad St. and others were done by Tables of Contents-- thanks to Donna and Linda for the beautiful displays!

The food presentation table. This station was a new one where we had fresh grilled chicken and beef skewers served sizzling hot on our giant skillet.

Another gorgeous table.

Our Aviator bar-- the guys favorite type of bar to hang out at  during the event. There are bar stool as well and snacks for everyone to enjoy!

One of our newest displays-- a Cured Salmon Crostini with Lemon Caper Cream Cheese and Caviar-- served in individual metal tins on the bookshelf. What a fun centerpiece for cocktail hour on the patio. 

A close up of the Salmon.

Our Peach Bellinis served with hot Mini Paninis. Another fabulous way to do cocktail hour!

These were one of the most popular treats of the night-- our Fried Oysters served in the shell in a bed of salt. 

8.25 Highgrove Wedding

It was a super busy weekend for us at Highgrove-- but the weather was gorgeous and the events and food were fabulous! Our wedding on Saturday was for a beautiful couple that enjoyed celebrating their special day with close friends and family from all over the world. The bride and groom were married at a church before arriving at Highgrove to enjoy the reception. Cocktail hour was on our patio and featured lots of choices for their guests. Fresh Fruit Cosmos with Key Lime Pie Sauce, Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish on Crostini, Bruschetta, and Fried Green Tomatoes with Homemade Pimento Cheese on Crostini kept guests full and happy during the bridal party pictures. The reception was held in our Garden Ballroom and featured our Southern Buffet for dinner. The menu included Garden Salad, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Beef Short Ribs, Roasted New Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables in Olive Oil. It was wonderful watching this party, as everyone was out on the dance floor the whole night celebrating along with the bride and groom! Cake and coffee were served and then the party continued until the farewell departure. Congrats! Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers: Flowers on Broad St., Cake: Ashley Cakes, DJ: Touch of Class DJs

8.18 Highgrove Wedding

After our busy open house on Saturday morning, we had just a few hours to prepare for another special event that evening-- the wedding reception for Katy and Mark. The happy couple exchanged their vows in a Raleigh church before heading over to Highgrove where they and their 100 guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the patio. We were excited to feature our Shrimp Cocktail Shooters along with our Fresh Vegetable Table. Guests were asked to sign the very unique "guest book tree" (see the picture below), which was a cut from a family tree that the couple are going to make into a table-- how creative!

Everyone then made their way into the Garden Ballroom for the reception where the bride and groom shared their first dance together before also dancing with their parents. Dinner was buffet style and included our Summer Garden Salads, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken Salmon with Tropical Salsa, Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables. After dinner the couple greeted their guests before cutting the cake and then dancing the night away. It all ended with a bubble departure on the front porch and the bride and groom making their get-away in Katy's dad's antique hot red Mustang convertible! What a fun wedding for a sweet couple! Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers: Flowers on Broad St., DJ and Uplighting: Island Sound, Cake: Ambrosia

Summer Open House Pictures

We were so thrilled to host our Summer Open House this past Saturday on a beautiful day! We had a wonderful turnout and were excited to see so many happy couples and their families come out for fun, food, and a tour of Highgrove. Guests were welcomed by our Mock Mojitos on the front porch- served in Mason Jars of course-- so Southern! As guests entered the house they were greeted by a live string trio (provided by Save the Date Music), before heading into the sunroom to try some of our most popular items including our Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Coconut Shrimp, and our Homemade Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream filling. We were also excited to have cupcakes from Sweet Memories-- delicious! Everyone mentioned how lovely the house and grounds looked-- it was a wonderful time had by all. Thanks also to Tara Parker photography for coming out to take pictures!

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8.4 Highgrove Wedding

It was a beautiful day this past Saturday for our first wedding in August. The skies were clear and the sun was out for the marriage of Bethany and Rob. The couple exchanged vows overlooking the lake as guests watched on and enjoyed using the program/fans to keep cool. After the service, everyone headed to our upper patio to enjoy cocktail hour. The couple had lots of hors' d ourves for their guests to enjoy including our Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Fresh Fruit Cosmos, Bruschetta with Fresh Mozzarella and Prosciutto, and also Crab Cakes with Ailoi. After enjoying drinks and appetizers the party headed into our Garden Ballroom where beautiful blue, white, and green hydrangeas adorned each of the tables. The tables also included fun Mad Libs for everyone to fill out. Dinner was served Buffet Style and featured our Summer Garden Salads, Chicken with Herbs de Provence, Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce, Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes, and our Seasonal Vegetables. Following dinner, the bride and groom were excited to offer their guests not just a wedding cake, but also a groom's cake, and the bride's favorite-- Whoopie Pies! Our homemade whoopie pies were delicious and the guests were able to choose from Chocolate with Mint Cannoli Filling, Pumpkin with Maple Cream, or Red Velvet with Cream Cheese. The party continued with dancing and then ended with sparklers on the front porch. A great wedding for a great couple! Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers: Flowers on Broad, DJ/Uplighting: Island Sound, Cakes: Sweet Memories, Photography: F8 Studios.