FEATURED EVENT VENUE: GORE PLACE

Gore Place (Waltham, MA) is a classic New England Country Estate. The mansion and surrounding landscape provide a regency style atmosphere while their newly renovated carriage house boasts of casual elegance. Gore Place hosts weddings, social, and corporate events year round. 

For weddings the lawn provides a beautiful backdrop for a ceremony or cocktail hour. Dinner and dancing can take place in their three season white peaked century tent with integrated dance floor or inside the carriage house. The tent can accommodate up to 200 guests while the carriage house provides a more intimate space for groups of 90-125 depending on event layout. There is even an on-site dressing room available to use prior to the wedding. Between the 50 acres of gardens, lawns, and farmland, the picture opportunities are endless.

The carriage house is the perfect space for off-site meetings, special events and corporate receptions. With many conveniences from A/V and free wifi to AC and ample parking, the carriage house can host groups up to 125 guests. In the summer the lawn provides a versatile space for company outings with tons of space for games, food and more. The historic atmosphere and alluring grounds create a unique inviting space to host your next event corporate event, whether planning a holiday party in the winter, or an extravagant company party in the summer.

Photo credit (tent & cake): Brandin Tumeinski Photography

Contact us to learn more about hosting your next event at Gore Place. 

FEATURED EVENT VENUE: HANOVER THEATER

Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester, MA is a 2,300 seat theatre that draws over 197,000 patrons annually with world class performances and popular Broadway Shows. The Theatre combines old warm charm with state of the art technology making it a unique venue to host an event. Offering a variety of spaces to accommodate events of all shapes and sizes you are sure to find the perfect location for your event.

551 Main street, is Hanover's newest event space. Recently renovated with gorgeous hard wood floors and interesting architecture to create two contemporary and beautiful event spaces. 551 can accommodate groups of 40-250 depending on the event set-up. This is a wonderful space for both corporate and social dinners or luncheons.

photo ©  Erb Photography

The historic lobby offers stunning chandeliers, antique mirrors, a granite bar and an iconic grand staircase. The lobby can accommodate up to 150 guests and is the perfect spot for a cocktail style event.

The grand promenade overlooks the lobby and is a large space that can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated dinner or 300 for a cocktail style reception. This space is ideal for a pre show cocktail party.

Photo © Joe Dolen Photography

The stage is Hanover's most unique space to host your event. Commonly used to host large corporate dinners, fundraisers and weddings. The stage can accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated dinner. Additionally, the theatre can hold up to 2,300 guests making it ideal for a large presentation or tradeshow.  
Photo © Joe Dolen Photography

Photo ©  CJ Gonzalez Photography

Interested in hosting your event at Hanover? Contact us!

For more information on renting the space or seeing a broadway show click here.

FEATURED EVENT VENUE: THE PIERCE HOUSE

The Pierce House, located in the heart of Lincoln, was built in 1900. Crafted in the Georgian-Revival style, the house and thirty surrounding acres of woodlands and rolling lawns originally included vegetable gardens, an orchard, and a carriage house. In 1964, the Pierce family left the house and extensive property to the Town of Lincoln. Since that time, this elegant estate has provided a unique and historic location for weddings, meetings, corporate and social events.

Photographer: Leah Freeman Photography
The Pierce House provides both indoor and outdoor options for all kind of special occasions. Inside the historic estate they can accommodate up to 75 guests, while outside under the tent on the beautifully manicured lawn they can accommodate events up to 200.  

 Weddings at the Pierce House are picturesque. With two on-site ceremony sites, near the pond under an old willow tree or in the colorful gardens, you will find the perfect backdrop to say I do. The estate house features a large wrap around porch, perfect for cocktail hour, where guests can look out over rolling lawns and charming gardens. The dinner reception can take place inside the estate for a smaller intimate wedding or outside under the large white tent for events over 80.

Photographer: Leah Freeman Photography

Contact us to learn more about hosting your event at the Pierce House. 

EVENT VENUE FEATURE: ASA WATERS MANSION

Asa Waters Mansion, located in the heart of Millbury is a beautiful estate for weddings, functions, meetings and cultural events. Whether you’re considering an intimate sit down dinner or an outside celebration, Asa Waters offers outstanding intimacy and elegance.

Asa Waters has a variety of options both inside the mansion and on their beautiful landscaped lawn. Events inside the mansion can accommodate up to 85 guests for a sit down dinner or buffet. For guest lists of a 100-150 a tent can be rented to combine the elegance of the manor while utilizing the spacious grounds.

Planning a wedding at Asa Waters ensures a beautiful elegant event. Ceremonies can take place on their 19^th century style bandstands, under stately trees or on a portico. Following the ceremony your guests can enjoy cocktails on the lawn and porches with dinner in the house or under a tent on the lush green lawn.

For more information about Asa Waters Click Here.
Photo Credits: Rob Reiman Photography

Favorite Baby Shower Cakes of 2016

A special day like welcoming a new baby calls for a special cake. When it comes to planning a shower having a cake that ties into the overall theme of the party is important since it is both a decoration and a delicious dessert. From monkeys to cows and sheeps to elephants these cakes are almost too cute to eat.

 For more cake inspiration follow our CakeART Pinterest page.

Pantone Color of the Year 2017 is Greenery

We’re so excited about Pantone’s color choice for this year.

This refreshing greenish-yellowish hue is “Symbolic of new Beginnings” and has been created to “satisfy our growing desire to rejuvenate and revitalize” according to Pantone.com.

When you think of the color Greenery what comes to mind? new life? spring time? growth? nature? To us, the color and it's meaning represents an opportunity, as a company, to continue to grow and learn each day. It reminds us to always produce fresh, flavorful, wholesome food sourced from local Farms and businesses. It inspires us to continue along our path of being a certified green caterer and to remain socially and environmentally responsible. It excites us to be able to help design and execute our client’s visions, keeping up with current trends and inspire ways to use this vibrant color in many of our upcoming events.

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Photo Ⓒ Jill Markley Photography                                                    Photo Ⓒ Melissa K. Wilson Photography

Greenery is a beautiful color to incorporate in both small or big ways in the design of your event. How about a moss backdrop for placecards to create a natural garden look? Or  magnolia leaf placecards for a more subtle use of the color. Colored napkins are perfect for adding a POP of color to your tablescape.

Greenery also works well when incorporated into floral designs. We love the impact succulants add to an all white cake.


Photo Ⓒ Shane Godfrey Photography       Photo Ⓒ Melissa k. Wilson                        

2015’s color of the Year, Marsala, took the wedding industry by storm, inspiring brides to incorporate the deep burgundy-like color into many aspects of their big day! From bridesmaid’s dresses and cakes to centerpieces and bouquets, we saw many unique and beautiful touches of Marsala in every season that year and expect that greenery will be a huge trend in the upcoming 2017 wedding season- we couldn’t be more excited!

For more wedding inspiration follow our Pinterest page. 

New Year's Eve Punch Recipe

Brook and Brian's Wedding at Charles River Museum of Industry

On the second floor, guests dined at farmers table adorned with wildflowers (designed by a very talented bridesmaid) and lanterns, which complemented the museum's brick walls, creating an elegant but relaxed setting.  Bistro lights from Boston Lighting made the space even more intimate and whimsical. Throughout the reception they adjusted the lighting to fit with the mood of the evening. 

After dinner, the guests enjoyed our s'mores donut bar before dancing the night away. It was a sweet ending to a beautiful day.

The Team
Venue: Charles River Museum of Industry
Photographer: Mark Spooner Photography
Lighting: Boston Lighting 
Farm tables & chairs: Boston Rustic Wedding Rentals

Honey Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yogurt
Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients:
2 lbs carrots (assorted colors) 
1 oz honey clover
1 fl. oz extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. whole coriander seeds
1/2 tbs. fresh chopped thyme
2 tbs. fresh chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds

Steps
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. cut carrots into 2.5 inch batons (sticks)
3. combine honey, extra virgin olive oil, coriander seeds and thyme then add to the carrots. Lightly season with salt and peppers
4. put in oven and roast until golden brown - about 20 minutes

Tahini Yogurt
Ingredients:
1 oz. sesame paste tahini
3 fl. oz plain greek yogurt
Juice from half a lemon and lemon zest
3 garlic cloves crushed

Mix all ingredients together & serve as a side or ontop of the roasted carrots. 

3rd Annual Farm to Table Dinner at Indian Head Farm

Another year and another successful farm to table dinner at Indian Head Farm. We are fortunate to collaborate year after year with Lilac Hedge, Indian Head and Crystal Brook Farm to offer a delicious dinner featuring great local products. Over the course of two days we fed more than 140 guests an array of passed appetizers, local beer, and a three course dinner. Music for the event was provided by The Brother Rule Band and The 19 Carter Band.

Menu

Hors d'oeuvre

Zucchini, Lemon & Mint Bruschetta

Roasted Vegetable Croustade, Crystal Brook Chevre Boursin

Pissaladiere Tart with Honey from Peppers own Bee's

Eggplant Caviar, Bloody Mary Pearls, Basil Crust Cornet

First Course

Chilled Local Corn Soup, Basil Chantilly Crema

Field Green & Herb Salad, Shaved Radish, Beets & Herb Vinaigrette

Second Course

Nicoise Potato Salad, on Rocket Lettuce, French Tarragon

Farm Fresh Vegetable and Spelt Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Honey Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yogurt

Braised Cabbage with Raspberries Zucchini and Summer Squash Potatoes au Gratin

Smoked Lilac Hedge Ham

Spit Roasted Baron of Beef from Lilac Hedge Farm

Third Course

Fresh Basil Pot d' Creme

For More Information about the farms:
http://www.indianheadfarm.com/
http://www.crystalbrookfarm.com/
http://lilachedgefarms.com/

We are proud to be a Certified Green Caterer by the Green Restaurant Association. Click here to learn more about our green catering program.