Greystone Manor in Cape Neddick was the setting for an amazing Maine coastal wedding. The stone mansion has long views to distant islands as well as the sound of waves crashing against the rocks. The couple wanted to create an extremely elegant event. They chose to go with shades of grey with pops of yellow. Orchids and white roses were the main flowers used on the tablescapes. Every detail of their reception was carefully coordinated. While the bridal party was having their photos taken, the guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers on the great lawn. The Bride and Groom had some amazing shots taken right on the greystone pebble beach that the mansion was named after. Dinner and dancing took place under the amazing Sperry Tent.
Menu
Passed Appetizers
Maine Lobster Cakes with Citrus Aioli
Blueberrys and Cream Cheese En Croute
Seared Tenderloin on Crostini with Horseradish Creme
Stationary Appetizer Display
Bruschetta Bar
A beautiful presentation of homemade tomato bruschetta, roasted red pepper hummus, artichoke creme, garlic herb boursin served with an assortment of crackers and crostini
Plated Salad
Fresh Maine greens with candied pecans, dried cranberrys, sliced apples, gorgonzola tossed in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Plated Dinner
Duo of Beef and Shrimp- Filet Mignon topped with three tail on jumbo shrimp marinated in white wine and fresh herbs served with garlic herb potatoes and baby carrots
Dessert
Wild Maine blueberry pie served with chantilly creme
All photos courtesy of Michelle Turner
Belle Fete worked with a couple to make their barn wedding dream a reality. The bride fell in love with a huge barn that sat at the foot of a hill in Oxford, ME. The first time I went to take a look the sun was setting and a flock of wild turkeys were grazing on the ceremony site. The barn itself was a huge structure with incredibly high ceilings. The bride wanted to turn it into a intimate space. She accomplished that by using twinkle lights, colored lanterns and beautiful bright dahlias that were grown just for her.
There were several John Deere tractors in the barn and we incorporated them into our design concept. The bride echoed the John Deere green in her attendants dresses.
A tractor brought the Bride, her father, and attendants up to the ceremony site on top of the hill. Hay bales topped with pumpkins were setup for guests as seating for the ceremony.
After the ceremony, guests made their way back down to the barn for cocktails. Cocktails took place outside where guests could take in the view.
Dinner and dancing took place inside the barn.
The couple wanted a meal that featured local and seasonal ingredients. They wanted the food to be casual but elegant and work with setting.
Maine Barn Wedding Menu
Passed Appetizers
Pulled pork on cornbread rounds
Deep fried potato salad with chive creme
Butternut soup shots
Stationary Appetizer
Fall Harvest Display – Local cheeses served with fresh vegetable crudite, housemade dips, assorted nuts and dried fruit and crackers
Buffet Dinner
Seared pork loin glazed with a homemade smokey apple bbq sauce – sliced to order
Beef bourguignon
Brussel sprouts with pancetta, butter and fresh herbs
Roasted red potatoes
Homemade cornbread and biscuits
All photos courtesy of Corey Michael
Working with Lori and the Belle Fete team was exceptional. From the first time I spoke with her, I knew that I had found someone special. She was professional, enthusiastic and full of creative ideas. She took the time to get to know our personalities and really worked to incorporate our passions into the catering. As someone planning the wedding from overseas (Zurich), I really appreciated all she did to help me organize, relax me, and take the reins on our wedding. The wedding was everything I could have dreamed. The food was spectacular, the timing perfect, and the venue (a barn) was transformed into my dream dining hall. I could not recommend Belle Fete more highly.
A.C.
Cliffside Lodge in Poland, Maine was the perfect setting for an amazing couple. They chose the lodge because of it’s elegant yet rustic feel. The bride who is a visual artist had a definite vision for how she wanted her wedding to look. The couple wanted their day to have a vintage 20’s feel. The groom and his friends wore 20’s inspired suits with fedoras. The bride’s lace dress completed the look.
The bride wanted to highlight the fall colors that surrounded the lodge. She used bright fall colors in her personal flowers as well as on the tables.
The bride who is a vegetarian wanted to highlight seasonal fall ingredients and feature vegetarian items as well as more traditional fall fare.
Menu
Stationary Appetizer Display
Fall Harvest Display
Fresh fruits and vegetable crudite served with a pesto lemon goat cheese dip
Passed Appetizers
Gorgonzola Bacon Wrapped Dates
Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese Bites
Buffet Dinner
Butternut Squash Lasagna – Homemade butternut squash lasagna with a nutmeg bechamel sauce
Beef Bourguignon served with garlic mashed potatoes
Mixed Green Salad tossed with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
All Photos Courtesy of Johnna Brooke Photography
We loved working with Belle Fete on our wedding! Lori was warm, friendly and very attentive! She gave us excellent tips and suggestions to help make our dream wedding come to life! The food was absolutely incredible! We were told by several people that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. The day would not have been as perfect if it wasn’t for Lori and the Belle Fete team and all their hard work! We would highly recommend Belle Fete for anyone who wants to work with a knowledgeable, professional and creative company!
Our deepest thanks!
Lindsay and Andrew
