July Weddings at Highgrove

This was a busy weekend at Highgrove, with two weddings-- but what a perfect few days of weather! Our couple on Friday, Julie and Ben, were married at St. Michael's, but enjoyed a fabulous reception at Highgrove. The grounds and ballroom were decorated with festive hot pink and black and white-- perfect complimentary colors to our blooming gardens! Guests dined on Fried Green Tomatoes and Bruschetta for cocktail hour before heading into the ballroom for the party. A buffet dinner was served, including Caesar salads, our famous Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Roasted Pork Loin, Risotto with Leeks, and Green Beans Almondine. The bride and groom sent all their guests off with individualized bottles of wine and pencils (the bride was a teacher!). Such a perfect day for such a sweet couple!

Saturday's couple, Jessica and Kevin, were married in our garden pergola area. Cocktails were served on the patio while guests dined on Pulled Pork Sliders and Fried Green Tomatoes (popular choice this weekend!). Dinner included our famous Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Smoked Beef Brisket with Texas Sauce, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables. I was so busy working that I didn't get a chance to get any pictures-- except for the cake!

July 9 Wedding at Highgrove

Another hot, but dry day for a beautiful summer wedding! Carmen and Tim were married under the pergola in a sweet ceremony that honored those with them and loved ones who are now gone. The bridemaids and groomsmen looked snazzy in their purple and black polka-dotted attire which helped bring some fun color to the marriage ceremony. Guests enjoyed quite a selection of hors d' oureves on the patio that included Cheddar Biscuits with Ham, Crab Cakes, Sesame Chicken Skewers, and Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms. Another special treat for guests was the red wine and fruit Sangria. Along with the theme of a fun party-like atmosphere, the bride and groom chose a stations menu for dinner. Guests were invited to mingle and try the foods at three different stations in the ballroom and house. The Crepe station included savory Chicken Volute and Seafood Bisque filled crepes and then switched over to a delicious dessert crepe with Almond Cream and Raspberry and Blueberry fillings. The carving station included Beef Tenderloin carved to order along with Rosemary Potatoes. The salad station included a variety of salads like our Classic Caesar with homemade croutons, our Greek salad and our Spring Spinach salad-- all with our homemade dressings! Grilled marinated chicken and assorted rolls also complimented that station. It was a wonderful evening for a sweet couple! Linens: CE Rental, Flowers: Friend of the family, DJ: DJ Anything Music, Cake: Dancing Chocolatier, Officiant: Barbara Lodge.

July 2 Wedding at Highgrove

The first wedding of July was a hot one... but it was a beautiful day with tons of special personalized touches! Elizabeth and Justin love to travel and they love Italy- and they wanted to make sure those two things were incorporated into their wedding day. Guests were first greeted with a picture perfect display on our wood farm table of antique globes, maps of Italy, luggage, and other decorations. They were then seated under the pergola for an outdoor ceremony, complete with lavish floral decorations. Cocktail hour on the outside patio featured Fresh Fruit cosmos, Prosciutto Bruschetta, and homemade Parmesan Cheese Straws served in vintage cigar boxes. Dinner was served in our ballroom where the tables were covered in Satin Lilac linens, amazing vintage inspired floral centerpieces, and antique Italian postcards (which served as table numbers). Family Style inspired dinner was complete with Caesar Salad, Field Greens with Walnuts and Grapes, Salmon with Tropical Salsa, Beef Tenderloin, Truffle Risotto, and Baby Carrots and Snow Peas-- it was a dinner to remember! Another special highlight was Leon the Artist, who drew caricatures for guests throughout the night-- a fun alternative to favors. Guests also enjoyed red velvet cake and were treated to cupcake favors as they left for the night. The bride and groom made their way off to Italy (of course) for their honeymoon! Linens: CE Rentals, Flowers: Flowers on Broad St., DJ: Joe Bunn DJs, Cake and Cupcakes: Cupcake Shoppe, Artist: Leon the Artist, Photographer: Katie Cook.

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.