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Belle Fete was a part of a beautiful wedding that took place at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden. The bride and groom wanted to create an elegant reception that incorporated a local feel. The wedding took place in the Rose Garden.
While the bridal party was off having their photos taken around the garden. The guests were greeted by servers handing out glasses of champagne, white wine and sparkling water.
The cocktail hour took place in the kitchen garden. Guests enjoyed passed appetizers as well as a stationary bruschetta bar.
The passed appetizers included:
Seared tenderloin on crostini with fried leeks and horseradish creme
Maine Lobster cakes with citrus aioli
Maine blueberry and cream cheese en croute
The stationary bruchatta bar consisted of our homemade garlic herb boursin, artichoke and spinach creme and traditional tomato bruchetta
Guests were asked to make their way through the beautiful gardens to the event lawn where the plated dinner and dancing took place.
The bridal party was announced followed by the Bride and Groom who were announced and immediately went into their first dance.
After the couple was seated guests were served a plated salad of local greens and vegetables tossed in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Guests were given a choice of the following entrees:
Lemon herb chicken served with pesto cous cous
Honey butter Maine haddock served with roasted red potatoes
Marinated sirloin kabobs served with garlic cous cous and grilled balsmic asparagus
Maine Wedding TipCreate unique centerpieces using local farmer’s market finds.
![]() We created these beautiful centerpieces to highlight appetizers on our passing trays. We went to the Brunswick Farmer’s market and purchased produce that caught our eye as well as some beautiful fresh herbs. The black eyed susan’s came from our garden. These are super easy and are sure to be a big hit at any event.
To create your own centerpieces here are some tips from Belle Fete:
- purchase any produce that are visually interesting and works with your color scheme. Make sure that they have a flat bottom so it can stand on it’s own. Or flatten it yourself.
- using a pairing knife or florists knife cut off the top and create a hollowed space deep enough to hold water
- cut herbs, flowers and arrange
Belle Fete worked with a local college’s Career Planning department to create a very special evening for their guests who were in Maine for a conference. The department decided to hold a dinner at the Maine Maritime Museum.
The menu was carefully planned to highlight some of the best that Maine has to offer.
Passed Appetizers
Maine Diver Scallops with Sherry Creme
Local Maine Goat Cheese with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables on Crostini
Sundried Tomato and Basil Stuffed Mushrooms
Plated Salad- Mixed greens tossed with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Dinner Options
Seared Flatiron Steak with Herb Chimichurri
Honey Butter Haddock
Roasted Vegetables in Phyllo
Dessert
Blueberry Crisp
![]() We used local wild flowers to decorate the tables. Fresh oregano was tied around the napkins to give a finishing touch to the tablescape.
The Barn on Walnut HillBelle Fete Events and Catering is thrilled to begin their partnership with a new wedding and event venue The Barn on Walnut Hill in North Yarmouth. The 3,000 square foot home has every possible ammenity to make your stay there perfect. It has a full kitchen, gorgeous living spaces, elegant bedrooms as well as a grill and hot tub. The 1,750 fully renovated barn is amazing. With soaring beamed ceilings, gorgeous chandeliers on dimmers it can accomodate up to 150 guests. The grounds provide several different spots for the ceremony. It is truly a one of a kind venue. Please visit www.thebarnonwalnuthill.com for more information
Kingsley Pines in Raymond was the perfect setting for this Bride and Groom. They wanted a fun, and relaxed atmosphere that was elegant and modern at the same time. The couple wanted to give their friends and family an experience unlike any they have ever had before. The evening started off with the couple exchanging beautifully funny and touching vows in front of the lake. While the bridal party was off having their pictures taken, guests made their way up to the lodge for the cocktail hour. To mark the end of the cocktail hour and incorporate a family tradition, the bride’s family started off on a round of a traditional German drinking song and a Proste! to announce that guests should proceed to dinner.
Dinner was set in another location on the campus. The dining hall sits directly in the water so the view is incredible. In order to keep the party going the B & G decided to not have a traditional plated meal or buffet but rather have an all appetizer reception. Guests were free to sit where they choose. Some guests gathered on the dock, others on picnic tables while some guests sat in the dining hall.
Dancing took place in the barn. The Bob Charest Band was amazing and everyone danced the night away.
The evenings menu:
Cocktail Hour
Maine Blueberries and Cream Cheese en Croute
Cajun Seared Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Chilled Gazpacho with Creme Fraiche served in cucumber cups
Dinner Hour
Seared Tenderloin on Crostini with Horseradish Creme and Fried Leeks
Basil Sundried Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms
Mini Haddock Risotto Cakes with Honey Dill Creme Sauce
A Trio of Passed Sliders – Classic Cheeseburgers with carmelized onions, Pulled Pork and Salmon Cakes with a honey glaze and garlic oil
Charcouterie Display
The Brides favorite sausages made right in Lisbon. Assorted artisan cheeses, mustards, grapes and homemade pepper jelly
Dirty Rice with Chorizo
Salad Display
Spinach Salad with strawberries, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette; Tortolini Salad; Chickpea salad with fresh lemon, cumin and mint and Quinoah with braised chicken and feta
Dessert
Dessert Display
The father of the bride gave us her favorite ginger snap cookie recipe to prepare and they were delicious!!! Hand rolled calebaut chocolate truffles, German spice cookies, Raspberry and Apricot Shortbread Jam cookies, Hand Dipped chocolate strawberries.
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