Grand Wedding at Highgrove!

We were beyond excited this weekend for the reveal of the final finishing touch on the ballroom-- draping and twinkle lights covering the ceiling! The mother of the bride this Saturday even began crying when she walked into the room for the first time to see the transformation from elegant reception room to dreamy and magical ballroom. It was a fabulous wedding to go along with the new look of the room as well... featuring The Embers as the wedding band! Guests were first treated to valet parking and a beautiful fruit display as they were welcomed to Highgrove. Cocktail hour continued on the brick patio and also at additional seating tables underneath the pergola garden area (as the ceremony was held off-site). Homemade cheddar biscuits with honey mustard and ham were passed, along with Coconut Shrimp, and Fried Green Tomato Bruschetta. Guests made their way into the ballroom where The Embers treated them to live dinner music-- they were amazing! Dinner was family style, served on our glass lazy susans and featured Garden Salad, Chicken Frances (our own chicken with light lemon sauce), Smoked Beef Brisket with Holy Smokes Sauce, Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables. The band then opened the dance floor as guests danced the night away. The bride and groom (Lindsey and Joey) also made sure there guests left on a sweet note, with a colorful candy table! It was a perfect day! Linens: CE Rentals, Music: The Embers, Flowers: Flowers on Broad St., Cake: Cinda's Cake Creations, Photograpy: Michael's Memories

July Reviews for Highgrove

Here are some more feedback comments from some of our brides this summer:

"Highgrove exceeded our expectations! Our experience was great! Our guests keep telling us they've never been to a more beautiful venue or had better food. Our Highgrove coordinator was amazing! She truly made my day perfect and was such a joy to work with. She had great ideas and advice and made the day stress free!"

Megan and Michael
June 25, 2011



"Highgrove's location, service, and staff exceeded our expectations. It was picture perfect and they were a dream to work with throughout the entire process. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special!"

Elizabeth and Justin
July 2, 2011

July Weddings at Highgrove

This weekend was a scorcher... but guests still had a fabulous time celebrating the marriage of Lauren and Dustin. The couple were married under our pergola, with over 200 guests looking on as they exchanged vows. Following the ceremony guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the brick patio, in the air conditioned house and inside the ballroom. Lemon Shrimp stuffed Mushrooms and Bruschetta were passed by our servers while the bridal party took pictures. Guests were delighted to move into the ballroom (and the a/c) where gold tableclothes and purple accent flowers decorated the room. Dinner was buffet style, with plated Spinach Salads served first (topped with candied walnuts and champagne poached peaches) and then Salmon, Pecan Crusted Bourbon Chicken, Seasonal Vegetables, and Garlic Roasted Mashed Potatoes served for dinner. Instead of traditional wedding cake, the couple had a fabulous display of individual homemade pies-- which were delicious! The guests danced the night away and then departed with a sparkler send off. The rains stayed away and it was a wonderful end to a great month of weddings at Highgrove. Linens: CE Rentals, Florist: English Garden, Baker: We Are Not Just Cakes

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.