A Wedding at Graeme Park: Katie & Steve

The weather Gods finally turned things around for Katie and Steve's wedding at Graeme Park and they had a gorgeous day of bright blue skies and sunshine for their vows in front of the Keith House.

The cocktail hour was held in the field between the 18th century house and the 19th century Pennsylvania bank barn. Joey G's always puts on a huge spread of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and guests had their choice of high and low top tables and lounge furniture to enjoy their sips and nibbles. There were also some lawn games for the more athletic types to enjoy.

Inside the tent, tables were set with vintage linens and colorful flowers in an assortment of milk glass vases.

 

The menu consisted of tomato, mozzarella and roasted peppers over field greens, filet mignon, pan seared crab cakes, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, and vegetarian options, plus a dessert bar.

 



The lovely cake was done by Velvet Sky Bakery and included vintage toppers (family heirlooms?) in the display.

The periphery of the tent included displays of vintage wedding photographs and "s'more love" for guests to take home.

Congratulations Katie and Steve and thank you for celebrating at Graeme Park.

A Wedding at Graeme Park: Nicole & Mike

Nicole and Mike had the second of our rainy October weekend weddings, and again, I must apologize for the crappy cell-phone pictures. They were able to get in their outdoor ceremony behind the historic Keith House at Graeme Park before retiring to the tent for cocktail hour, dinner and dancing.

They chose to set the tent up with long, family-style tables, white, neutral and navy blue linens, and colorful fall flowers arranged in mason jars.

The caterer was Diverse Catering and their meal consisted of roasted new potatoes, rigatoni with spinach in cream sauce, roasted vegetables, a beef dish and salmon.

Their family tradition also included a cookie table with everyone contributing their specialty.

"Help yourself to a cookie ... or twelve" - these are my kind of people!

Congratulations Nicole and Mike and thank you for celebrating at Graeme Park.

A Wedding at Graeme Park: Hye-Won & Tristan

Hye-Won and Tristan braved a mid-August wedding at Graeme Park, and lucked into a not too hot day for their ceremony behind the Keith House. Hye-Won approached the alter with her parents from a path through the woods and joined Tristan in front of the bright blue door on the 1722 stone house.

After their ceremony, which was performed by one of their friends, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour in front of the 19th century barn, complete with specialty cocktails.

Back at the Open Aire Affairs wedding tent, Forget Me Not Vintage Rentals had set the stage with vintage everything - rustic wooden tables, mismatched chairs, china, and glassware, old dressers, cute accents and two lounge areas outside the tent. The tent had also been upgraded with liner fabric, paper lanterns, and chandeliers.

Catering was done by Catering by Rich, who provided a menu of Caesar salad, vegetarian pasta, chicken piccata, sausage & broccoli rabe, and filet mignon, served alongside roasted red potatoes and green beans almondine.

The couple's aunt created many of the home baked treats on the dessert bar, which was staged on a vintage buffet.

Confection Perfection created the lovely, traditional 3-tier wedding cake with "Love" topper.

As the music heated up the night cooled down for dancing and merrymaking. Congratulations Tristan and Hye-Won and thank you for choosing to celebrate at Graeme Park.

A Wedding at Graeme Park: Kelly & Darren

Since I seem to be getting further and further behind with all that is going on at Graeme Park this month, I thought I'd at least get the photos from Kelly and Darren's beautiful vintage inspired wedding up and skip the commentary. There is plenty of eye candy, and if time allows, I'll come back and fill in the details when things slow down around here in November or December.

So, without further ado, here they are, in no particular order.

What a sweet way to remember loved ones who have passed on - the paper read something like "We know you'd be with us today, if heaven weren't so far away."

How cute is this little lounge area?

The bride and groom's chairs.

A little rain couldn't dampen their day.

Congratulations Kelly and Darren and thank you for choosing Graeme Park!