June 25 Wedding at Highgrove

Our last wedding of the month was a sweet occasion for an even sweeter couple! Megan and Michael's ceremony was overlooking the lake, while paper lanterns hung from the pergola to add some color and fun. Guests then moved to the upper brick patio for cocktail hour where they dined on Homemade Pork Sliders and refreshing Fresh Fruit Cosmos. A signature drink of non-alcoholic mojitos with fresh mint leaves also added some fun! The ballroom had a Summer decor with Ocean colored linens, fresh lemons, lanterns, and hydrangeas on the tables. Once again, our popular "Family Style" menu was presented for dinner, including Caesar and Spring Salads, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Beef Tenderloin, New Potatoes with Rosemary, and our Green Beans Almondine. Couples have been loving the family style option and guests have been commenting on how they love it too! Guests danced the night away and then ended it all with a sparkler departure on the front porch. What a great way to end a fabulous month of weddings at Highgrove! Linens by CE Rental, Flowers by Dogwood Tree Florals, Cake by Cinda's Creative Cakes, DJ PC Productions.

Highgrove June Weddings

Mary Ellen and John's wedding this past weekend was a spectacular night filled with special touches throughout! Guests were treated to valet car service upon arrival, which was a nice touch for such a hot day. As always, Highgrove water bottles were offered to each guest to cool them off as they made their way outside for the ceremony overlooking the lake. Hot pink flowers lined the aisle as the bride walked down. Cocktail hour was on the brick garden patio where guests were treated to Fresh Fruit Cosmos, Homemade Crab Cakes, and Prosciutto and Mozzarella Bruschetta. Inside the ballroom, the tables were decorated beautifully with black floral linens and hot pink flowers.

We were so excited to feature our new "Family Style Dinner Lazy Susans" for this wedding. A new trend in weddings, family style meals are less formal than the traditional plated meals, and a lot more fun and interactive for your guests. Our custom lazy susans sit in the middle of each table, where guests are able to turn the glass in order to reach the food-- instead of passing the dishes throughout dinner service. The dinner on Saturday featured Field Green and Caesar salads, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes, and Baby Carrots in Vanilla Sauce. After dinner, guests were treated to a sweet crepe station on the patio, where our chef served up Almond Cream Filled Crepes with Berries. It was a classy and elegant affair from start to finish for such an amazingly sweet couple! Linens by CE Rentals, Flowers by Flowers on Broad Street, DJ: Island Sound DJ, Cake by Creative Cakes by Renee.

June Weddings at Highgrove

Katherine and Matthew's wedding was a special event of blending cultures and traditions-- all which turned out to be a beautiful and memorable affair! Guests enjoyed the ceremony in our garden pergola area, where as always, Highgrove water bottles were offered to all on this hot June day. Cocktail area was on the spacious brick patio where guests enjoyed jazz music along with their homemade hors d' ouerves (our popular homemade Crab Cakes and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms). Dinner was served in our brand new ballroom, including Carved Beef Tenderloin, Snow Peas and Baby Carrots, and more. Guests then danced the night away (including the traditional Jewish "Hora" dance) before sending the bride and groom off with a sparkler departure on the front porch. Linens by CE Rentals, Flowers by Victorian Seasons, DJ by Island Sound DJ, Cake by Ashely Cakes.

Highgrove May Weddings

Kristi and James had a wonderful evening wedding that finished off a month of beautiful events! This easy-going couple enjoyed a beautiful night with their guests as they dined on our homemade Crab Cakes and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms along with our famous Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Seasonal Fresh Vegetables, and Fresh Spinach Salad with Strawberries. The reception tables were adorned with amazing blue and white hydrangeas and homemade favor boxes filled with sweets. Linens by CE Rentals, Flowers by Suzanne Page, Cake by Ashley Cakes.

Highgrove May Weddings

Heather and Grahm had a fabulous wedding, from the floral design to the wonderful live band! This couple had many special touches to make their day personalized from start to finish. The ceremony was held under the pergola overlooking the lake, where hanging flower kissing ball adorned the lattice. Guests were treated to signature "his" and "hers" drinks on the patio, along with homemade Coconut Shrimp Shooters and Texas Barbeque Sliders for cocktail hour. The party then moved into the ballroom were the band started the party off right! Dinner was served "Family Style" where guest tables were presented with an array of homemade dishes that were passed around-- just like at home! After dinner, guests were in for a special treat as our famous Sweet Almond Cream and Berry Crepes were served alongside the cake and coffee. It was a night to remember! Linens by CE Rental, Flowers by Suzanne Page, Live Band was the Dance Party All-Stars, Cake by Mickey's Pastry Shop.

May Weddings at Highgrove

Sorry for the delay in getting new posts up here! We had a busy May filled with beautiful weddings and sweet couples. Jennifer and Carl's wedding was very family oriented, with aunts, cousins, parents, and siblings helping to make the day special (from floral centerpieces to the spectacular candy station and homemade cookies). The menu featured our homemade crab cakes and fruit cosmos with key lime pie sauce and then our delicious Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken for one of the dinner entrees. It was a big party with lots of dancing and family fun!

Spring Reveiws for Highgrove

"I fell in love with Highgrove from the very first moment. Every place we looked at after couldn't even come close. I was excited the day I got engaged and I was ecstatic the day we signed the contract with Highgrove. Our wedding day was made so much more special by the individualized attention we received from the staff at Highgrove every step of the way, and our bridal director Ann, is definitely the best of the best. Highgrove more than exceeded our expectations!"

Brittany and Hunter
May 14, 2011

Spring Reveiws for Highgrove

We always like to share happy couples' reviews!

"Our wedding at Highgrove was the best day of our lives! We fully expected to be stressed with last minute details but ended up with no stress at all. The flow of the evening was wonderful and the staff could not have been more accommodating! Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the evening was and how much fun they all had! Thank you for making April 30th perfect!"

Liz and Travis
April 30, 2011


"Our wedding day was perfect, and the new ballroom is stunning! We would not change one thing! Highgrove exceeded our expectations! The staff took care of everything and really made us feel special. The entire day was relaxed and calm. Angela was amazing. Thank you so much for making our wedding day one of a kind. We will remember our extraordinary day at Highgrove forever!"

Sarah and Chad
May 6, 2011