6.16 Wedding at Highgrove

This weekend we were so excited for the gorgeous weather as we had 3 weddings at Highgrove! Friday night I wasn't working, so I didn't capture the images from that event, but below are the photos from both Saturday weddings.
Our evening wedding on Saturday was a beautiful affair filled with special details and touches that made for a perfect event! Alex and Preston were married under our pergola as 180 friends and family watched as the couple said their vows under the hanging lanterns and ribbon. Cocktail hour was on our patio where guests enjoyed the bar along with our Fresh Fruit Cosmos, Crab Cakes, and Fried Green Tomato Crostini. After cocktail hour, everyone was welcomed into the vintage inspired decorated ballroom where vibrant and gorgeous flowers and table centerpieces adorned each table. Dinner was buffet style and included our Garden Salad, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Green Beans Almondine, Roasted New Potatoes, and Smoked Beef Brisket. The champagne toast was held following dinner and then the cake cutting. I had to take a picture of the cake, as it was the most fun and interesting we've ever seen when cut and served! The guests danced the rest of the night away and ended the event with sparklers on the front porch. Congrats to all 3 couples who started their new lives together this weekend at Highgrove! Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers: Flowers on Broad St., DJ and Uplighting: Island Sound, Cake: Swank Cakes, Photographer: Tara Parker

June Weddings at Highgrove

Our brunch wedding during the morning was filled with delicious food from start to finish! Our couple exchanged their vows underneath the pergola as 150 friends and family watched under clear blue skies with a gentle breeze blowing. Cocktail hour on the patio featured our Fresh Fruit Cosmos and Ham and Cheddar Biscuits, along with our Non-Alcoholic Mojitos and Pink Lemonade. Guests then made their way into ballroom where they were welcomed by homemade Lemon Mousse with Phyllo Crisp at their seats. The second course was served family style and included our Creamy Grits, Crisp Bacon, Homemade Blueberry Scones, and Curry Chicken Salad on Croissants. After the guests were all served, the Belgium Waffle Station and chef attended Omelette Stations opened up. The waffles were made fresh on cast iron waffle makers and guests could choose between Chocolate or Vanilla Waffles and topping of Strawberries, Bananas Foster, Whipped Cream, and Nutella. It was a huge hit! The omelette station on the patio was popular as well with over 8 omelette fillings to choose from. After brunch, we opened up our Cookies and Milk station in the house where an attendant poured ice cold Milk into mini glasses and served up warm Chocolate Chip Cookies. If that wasn't enough food, the bride and groom also served their guests cupcakes and pies! It was a delicious event from start to end! Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers

6.1 Highgrove Wedding

It was a rainy start for our first June wedding, but thankfully, the skies cleared up just in time for the wedding this past weekend. Our couple shared their vows underneath our pergola, as the dark clouds rolled out of sight and the sun came out. Everyone then moved up to the patio for cocktail hour where guests raved about our Coconut Shrimp, along with Fresh Fruit Cosmos, and Beef Tenderloin Crostini. The reception was held in our garden ballroom where the color scheme was black and silver, with multi-colored hydrangeas as the centerpieces on each table. Dinner was buffet style and featured our Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Beef Brisket, Green Beans Almondine, and Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes (our most popular menu by far!) Cake was served along with coffee as the guests enjoyed a wide range of music on the dance floor. It was a great start to a month of fabulous weddings! Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Cake: Sweet Memories, DJ: Lenny Fritts, Flowers: GCG

5.26 Highgrove Wedding

We've been super busy this May and are enjoying a fabulous wedding season this Spring! I was out of town last week, so I was unable to get any pictures from our three weddings last weekend, but I did capture some images from one of our three events this holiday weekend. Courtney and Dustin exchanged their vows overlooking the lake this past Saturday-- the day was hot, but sunny and dry! Their friends and family then moved up to our brick patio to enjoy cocktails and hors' d oeruves, including Pork Sliders with Cole Slaw and Cheddar Biscuits with Ham and Honey Mustard. The reception was held in our garden ballroom and dinner featured our Garden Salad, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and Beef Brisket. After dinner guests enjoyed a champagne toast before the cake was served and then enjoyed dancing the night away. One of the pictures shows the "guest book" which was a painting of a tree that guests added their finger print "leaf prints" to-- what a creative idea! The table setting shows the favors for all the guests provided by the bride and groom-- homemade jam, yum! Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers: Flowers on Broad, DJ and Uplighting: Island Sound, Cake: Cinda's Creative Cakes

5.12 Highgrove Wedding

This weekend we were busy with two weddings, but I just captured the images from one. Thankfully the weather was gorgeous both days as we held two beautiful weddings for two wonderful couples. Lauren and Tyler were married on Saturday under our outdoor pergola. They exchanged their vows in front of 140 friends and family, where the bride looked amazing in her lace covered gown! The guests then headed up to our brick patio where they enjoyed Cheddar and Ham Biscuits and also our Fresh Fruit Cosmos for cocktail hour. Everyone moved into the ballroom for the reception, where the theme of light blue and white was seen in the linens and flowers. Dinner was buffet style and began with our plated Caesar Salad followed by our Beef Brisket, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Green Beans Almodine, and Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes. Coffee and cake were served after dinner as the guests had fun moving on the dance floor to a wide array of music. A sweet beginning for a sweet couple! Food and drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers: Dayspring Flowers, DJ: Island Sound

Highgrove 5.5 Wedding

The skies opened wide right over us this past Saturday... but the rains could not keep the celebration from happening for Kyla and Nick! The ceremony had to be moved into the ballroom, but thankfully, this couple had gone all out with fresh flowers and candles, so the backdrop for their marriage was breathtaking. They included a few special traditions in their ceremony including a lasso ceremony and a coin blessing, both important to the bride's family heritage. Cocktails were passed in the ballroom, as guests enjoyed Pork Barbecue Sliders, Crab Cakes, and Fresh Fruit Cosmos-- along with Margaritas in honor of Cinco Da Mayo. Dinner was served and included our Caesar Salads, and then a buffet including our Beef Brisket, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Seasonal Vegetables, and Roasted New Potatoes. After the champagne toast, cake was served and then the entire party moved to the dance floor as this lively group thoroughly enjoyed dancing the rest of the night away. It all ended with a sparkler departure on the front porch. It was a fabulous event from start to end! Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Florals: Fresh Affairs, Cake: Sweet Memories, DJ and Uplighting: Island Sound, Photography: Sweet Life

Highgrove 5.4 Wedding

It was a sweet and intimate affair this past Friday night as Berenice and Kevin celebrated their marriage with close friends and family. We were so thankful that the storm clouds passed right over us, allowing the couple to be married under the outdoor pergola. One of the bridesmaids sang two special songs during the exchanging of vows and everyone enjoyed the handheld wood fans that the bride provided to fan off some the sun's rays. Cocktail hour was up on the outdoor patio, where Pork Sliders were passed along with Fresh Fruit Cosmos and Crab Cakes with Aioli Sauce. The reception was held in the ballroom, where dinner featured our Caesar Salad along with a buffet of Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Salmon in Dill Sauce, Rice Pilaf, and Seasonal Vegetables. Wedding cake was served for dessert as the guests enjoyed dancing and mingling until the sparkler send off at the end of the night. Food and Drink: Highgrove, Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers: Expressions of Love, DJ: Island Sound, Cake: Sweet Memories Bakery, Photography: Brian Mullins