When it comes to waterfront wedding venues on Cape Cod, we try not to play favorites. But with a Mediterranean-style estate set on a private spit of land that juts out into Pleasant Bay, it isn’t hard to understand why the Winslow Estate is a perennial favorite among our couples. We also make every effort […]
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Nicole & Michael at Chequessett Yacht & Country Club
With the words “yacht and country club” right in its name, one could easily assume that the Chequessett Yacht & Country Club has a buttoned-up, formal feel. So not case with the Cape Cod waterfront wedding venue where Nicole and Michael were married on a sultry summer Saturday. Located on the bay side of Wellfleet, […]
Kaleigh & Jared at Highfield Hall & Gardens
There are certain spring days on Cape Cod that are absolutely perfect: warm and sunny with minimal humidity, the leaves on the trees a delicious shade of just-bloomed green, lush lawns, and spring-flowering plants on full display. Such was the day in May when Kaleigh and Jared were married at Highfield Hall & Gardens, a […]
Caroline & Charlie at Chatham Summer
“Summer afternoon–summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James We, um, borrowed that beautiful quote from the website of Chatham Summer, the Cape Cod wedding venue where Caroline and Charlie were married, because the couple’s “summer afternoon” was, in fact, one of the “most […]
George & Elizabeth at Nauticus Marina
When one says that something will be “the social event of the season,” most would assume that claim is hyperbole. Yet when it came to the Cape Cod wedding of George Regan, founder and CEO of Regan Communications Group, and his beloved, Elizabeth Akeley, that might actually be an understatement. Social event of the year, […]
Debra & Ron at Highfield Hall & Gardens
When a bride opts to ditch her wedding gown and go with a short floral dress for her reception, you just know it’s going to be a fun wedding with a decidedly laidback vibe. Yet, with a stunning Cape Cod wedding venue, a thoughtful planning process, and gorgeous details, “laid back” can still feel luxurious, […]
Mike & Matt at Osterville Historical Museum
With more than 550 miles of coastline and countless oceanfront hotels, it’s no surprise that waterfront wedding venues on Cape Cod garner so much attention. Yet the Cape is known nearly as much for its history as it is beaches – the Pilgrims stopped in Provincetown before moving onto Plymouth – and we boast several […]
Krista & Scott at the Winslow Estate
While many of the grand summer homes built on Cape Cod in the late 1800s and early 1900s were done in the classic Shingle Style so often found in seaside summer resorts, there are a few exceptions, one of which is the Winslow Estate in South Orleans. With its Mediterranean design and sprawling green lawns, […]
Casey & Mike at Nauticus Marina
“When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – When Harry Met Sally Love the quote above! But we realize that your wedding day isn’t the start of “the rest of your life.” It is, however, […]
Chrissy & Nick at Nauticus Marina
If ever there was a time when we’d all appreciate the beaming smile of a happy, happy person, this is it. We feel better just looking at Chrissy as she listened to a toast at her pre-pandemic (sigh) wedding. So while we all await what can only be a brighter future, we thought we’d take […]
Unplugged Wedding: A Cape Cod Micro Wedding
Confession time! We didn’t actually coin the phrase “unplugged wedding.” Jillian and Michael, the bride and groom, used it on a sign at the church where they were married as a request that friends and family turn off their phones and refrain from taking photos. But as we were looking through the gorgeous photos taken […]
Jessea & Pete at Kalmar Village
With a sand-in-the-toes ceremony overlooking Cape Cod Bay and the Provincetown skyline, a nautical navy-and-white color scheme, hydrangea-bedecked tables, and a beloved golden retriever serving as best man, Jessea and Pete hit all the right notes for their casual Cape Cod beach wedding. The couple’s family and friends gathered at Kalmar Village, a waterfront Cape […]
Michelle & Evan at Highfield Hall & Gardens
Quirky cool? Beguiling boho? Laidback lux? Everything about Michelle and Evan’s wedding was so uniquely them, so unusual and unexpected, that the usual adjectives assigned to weddings don’t really describe their late-summer nuptials and reception at Highfield Hall & Gardens, a wedding venue on Cape Cod wedding steeped in history. Let’s just call it outright […]
Carolina & Brian at Nauticus Marina
With a bride who hailed from Columbia, and groom of Irish-American descent, this Cape Cod wedding was all about blending family traditions…beautifully. And everything about Carolina and Brian big day was simply spectacular, including the sunny September weather. After exchanging vows at Our Lady of Assumption, a church in the village of Osterville, the very-new […]
Carol & Yang at Highfield Hall & Gardens
With just their family and closest friends coming to their destination wedding on Cape Cod, Carol and Yang wanted a venue with intimate spaces that was still grand enough to celebrate such an important day. They found just that at Highfield Hall & Gardens, a Cape Cod wedding venue with a distinctive vintage vibe. Because […]
Melissa & Brian at Winslow Estate
When both the bride and groom are moved to tears on their wedding day, you just know it’s a match made in heaven. Add a gorgeous waterfront wedding venue on Cape Cod, a sunny summer day, and stunning details to the mix, and you have the makings of Cape Cod wedding perfection! Before we dig […]
Jo & Adam at a Family Home
When two people who are absolutely beautiful – both inside and out – and have a stunning sense of style, tie the knot at a gorgeous waterfront home, one would expect great things. In the case of Jo and Adam’s Cape Cod wedding, one’s expectations would be met…big time. To say that Jo, owner of […]
Alli & Eric at Turntide Estate
From her sleek sheath gown to his dapper brogues, to the stately waterfront Cape Cod wedding venue, and sailcloth tent at the water’s edge, everything about Alli and Eric’s special day was the very embodiment of laidback beach chic. Our thanks to Kristen and Joe of Organic Wedding Photography for sharing their stunning images with […]
Michelle & Will in Brewster
With a cherished family summer house in Brewster, complete with a sprawling green overlooking the “flats” of Cape Cod Bay, there was never any doubt where Michelle and Will would celebrate their special day; at home. Michelle was absolutely stunning in a gown with a sweetheart neckline as she came down the winding stairway which […]
Zach and Scott in Provincetown
Zach and Scott were married on August 4, 2018 in Provincetown, MA surrounded by their extended families and closest friends. With many of their nearly 200 guests traveling to the Cape expressly for the wedding, the couple thoughtfully hosted a welcome dinner the evening before the “main event.” All told, it was an unforgettable gathering […]
Sam & Dan at Mill Pond Estate
From an unexpected black invitation suite to a petite “cutting” cake with a bespoke gilt topper, the individual bridesmaids’ dresses in shades of dusty pink, and dockside photo op with oversized balloons festooned with greenery, everything about Sam and Dan’s wedding was the epitome of seaside chic. The couple chose Chatham’s Mill Pond Estate, a […]
Coastal Charm: How to Make Your Cape Cod Wedding Say ‘Beach’
No matter which Cape Cod wedding venue you’ve chosen, you’ll be saying “I do” surrounded by coastal beauty. Even if your celebration isn’t taking place right on the water, no Cape Cod wedding is complete without some timeless nautical touches. With our decades of experience as Cape Cod wedding caterers, we’ve seen everything from boldly […]
Chuck and Jeff at Chequessett Yacht & Country Club
Chuck and Jeff were married on June 9, 2018 at Chequessett Yacht & Country Club in Wellfleet, a Cape Cod wedding venue whose elegant moniker belies its rustic, beachy appeal. This fun-filled wedding evoked the seaside charm and loving spirit of the Outer Cape, where the grooms holiday each summer. Cape Cod Celebrations provided the […]
Ann and Matt in Chatham
Ann and Matt wed on September 10th, 2016 at the bride’s family’s waterfront summer home in Chatham — where Ann’s sister, Molly, whose wedding we also catered, said “I do” in 2014. We had such a great time getting to know the family when we catered Molly’s wedding, so we were thrilled when we were […]
Kathleen & Matt at Nauticus Marina
Kathleen and Matt were married in a heartfelt, full mass ceremony at Our Lady of Victory Church on Cape Cod. An evening celebration of their union with 200 of their closest family and friends followed at the beautiful Nauticus Marina in Osterville. We’re so grateful to Helen and Frank Coombs of You Ought to be […]
Cape Cod Weddings: Sweets by the Seaside
At the Casual Gourmet, we recognize that your wedding cake is so much more than a mere dessert, and our 30 plus years of experience as a wedding cake bakery and designer on Cape Cod means that we don’t just make your wildest wedding cake dreams a reality: we exceed them. A classic Cape Cod […]
Liz & Dan at Chequessett Yacht and Country Club
If ever a wedding could perfectly encapsulate Cape Cod – which, in our minds, means being both classically sophisticated, and relaxed and beachy all at once – this one might be it. Destination wedding photographer Rebecca Arthurs captured the whole day with stunning attention to every beautiful detail, and we are so grateful to her […]
Emily & Kevin at Heritage Museums & Gardens
If you think a summer wedding reception on Cape Cod should be all about pretty pastels and lush flowers, you’re going to love Emily and Kevin’s August wedding as much as do! After getting ready at her parents’ home with the help of Kimberly Richard Bridal Studio and Spa, the beautiful, blushing bride, and her […]
Eva & Brian
The warm waters surrounding Cape Cod make autumn a deliciously long, drawn-out season here. Balmy days filled with soft sunlight lead into evenings with just a hint of a chill making fall the perfect time for a Cape Cod wedding. As Eva and Brian exchanged vows early in October at Lighthouse Beach in Chatham, the […]
Kerry & Billy at Bourne Farm
If you think a wedding reception at a Cape Cod wedding venue with a rustic barn built in 1775, set among 49 acres of rolling green lawns and woodlands, should be a relaxed event filled with love and a healthy dose of fun and games, you’ll agree that Kerry and Billy’s August wedding absolutely nailed […]
Kelly & Brad at Turntide Estate
From the bride’s flowing blonde tresses and shimmering flat sandals perfect for dancing the night away, to the farmhouse tables with simple place settings and stunning centerpieces arranged under a white tent overlooking the ocean at Turntide Estate in Chatham, everything about Kelly and Brad’s September 2015 wedding was the embodiment of relaxed Cape Cod […]
Carly & Scott at Heritage Museums & Gardens
When a couple has a DJ booth custom made for their wedding reception, the logical assumption is that the bride and groom want to boogie all night long on their big day. In the case of Carly and Scott, that assumption would be spot on! But, wait. It gets better! Photo booths are always a […]
Molly & Mike: A Classic Cape Cod Beach Wedding
It’s no secret how much we love Cape Cod beach weddings at The Casual Gourmet and we just had to share Mike and Molly’s! It was such pleasure partnering with many of our favorite vendors this summer for their fun-filled wedding and reception at the summer home of the bride’s family overlooking the water in […]
Angela & Drew at Heritage Museums & Gardens
Both Angela and Drew are “huge nature lovers” according to the recent bride; he works in conservation and she’s a veterinarian. They knew wanted to be married outside because “…being outdoors IS our church,” says Angela. “Heritage was where Drew took me on our second date so it was a no-brainer for us to make […]
Cynthia & William at Heritage Museums & Gardens
After a year-plus of mini-monies and micro weddings, we’re looking forward to a busy season of weddings on Cape Cod. There’s no better time to look back on one of our favorite pre-you-know-what celebrations at Heritage Museums & Gardens, a unique Cape Cod wedding venue filled with gorgeous flowers and photo ops galore. Cynthia and […]
Jenna and Joe at Heritage Museums & Gardens
The leaves on the trees were burnished to perfect shades of gold and amber when Jenna and Joe exchanged their vows in front of 100 guests at Sandwich’s beautiful Heritage Museums & Gardens on October 7th, 2017. The talented artists from Vero Amore Weddings were on hand throughout Jenna and Joe’s special day, beautifully capturing […]
What’s Your Venue Style?
Are you newly engaged? Congratulations! Let the fun – and the planning – begin! If you’ve always dreamed of getting married on Cape Cod, the first thing you’ll need to do is secure a venue. Popular dates at Cape Cod wedding venues tend to book well in advance. We’ve pulled together a list of The […]
Lori & Jim’s wedding on WellWed
Check out Lori & Jim’s stunning Cape Cod wedding at a private home in Chatham on WellWed! Lori & Jim’s wedding on WellWed
Wedding Trend: Simple Elegance
We are always on the lookout for the latest wedding trends here at The Casual Gourmet. Glitter was all the rage a few years ago, adding an element of flash and fabulous to any event. Fast forward to today and we are seeing a different vision from many of our couples. Many couples are seeking an understated, simple elegance for their special day. […]
Shannon and Ben 6.23.12
Shannon and Ben said their vows this past June on Bourne Farm. The day was absolutely gorgeous with a light breeze. After the ceremony, the happy couple they took a row boat ride on the lake adjacent to the property. Totally picturesque and adorable!! Ajit Singh Photography, LLC captured all the fabulous moments from this wedding. The […]
Annie & Pierre 7.14.12
On July 14th, Pierre and Annie said their “I do’s” at a private residence in Barnstable Village. The adorable couple met in France, where the groom is originally from. It was quite fitting to have their wedding on Bastille Day- France’s Independence Day! They were married in a church and after the ceremony everyone paraded […]