There are so many gorgeous wedding venues on Cape Cod, it would be impossible to choose a favorite, but one of the most unique is certainly Highfield Hall & Gardens in Falmouth, so we thought we’d tap into our creative side and do a styled wedding shoot at the incredible historic venue. Built in 1878, […]
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Olive Chase Reflects on 40 Years of The Casual Gourmet
When asked what has changed since she opened the doors of The Casual Gourmet in April of 1986, Olive Chase says simply, “Everything.” When asked what has stayed the same, specifically of the hundreds of couples she and her team have worked with, Olive is also succinct. “Couples still love the romance that is Cape […]
Sarah Kate & Josh at Various Locations
What, pray tell, do we mean when we say Sarah Kate and Josh’s wedding was “at various locations”? Well, there was simply too much awesomeness to contain their wedding celebration to one venue. The weekend-long festivities, all of which were brilliantly orchestrated by Allison Wildes of Elegant Engagements, seemed to have everything. The one thing […]
Sarah & Brian at Bourne Farm
If the goal of one’s wedding is to spend a day, or a weekend, celebrating love and savoring laughter with those you are closest to (well, yeah; of course it is!), Sarah and Brian’s June wedding at Bourne Farm was a resounding success of epic proportions! With 49 acres of rolling farmland dotted by ancient […]
Julia & Kyle in Harwich Port
A grand waterfront home, its shingles weathered to the perfect shade of silvery gray. A backyard overlooking the water, brimming with just-bloomed hydrangeas and sea grasses. A bride who just couldn’t seem to stop smiling. A handsome groom in a bespoke blue suit — no tie, thank you very much. Beach-chic details that were well […]
Jaimie & Ari at Winslow Estate
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 […]
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, […]
Lauren & Jason at Nauticus Marina
Lauren and Jason’s September wedding had all the elements of a quintessential destination wedding on Cape Cod. Four fun-filled days, each with its own very special event; not one, but two stunning seaside Cape Cod wedding venues; charming décor details that created a just-right look of elegant beach chic; warm, sunny days and crisp, cool […]
Cailey & Sam at Nauticus Marina
A sultry summer Saturday. A waterfront Cape Cod wedding venue. Classic coastal details. And love. Lots and lots of love. Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? When it came to their wedding day at Nauticus Marina in Osterville, Cailey and Sam certainly thought so. Sam and Cailey kicked off their Cape Cod destination wedding weekend in laid-back […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Questions to Ask Your Caterer (Part 1)
Nearly every wedding magazine or blog will caution you to be certain that your caterer is licensed and insured (both are absolute musts!), but the caterer will be a big part of your day and you may want to dig a little deeper. Consider asking: How long have you been in business and do you […]
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 […]
2nd Annual Cocktails and Connections
This past week we had the pleasure of hosting the 2nd Annual Cocktails and Connection event alongside our friends and Co-Sponsors at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce which took place at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. Upon registering their names and picking up their name tags, guests were able to drop their business card into […]
Cutest Couple Contest!
The Casual Gourmet will be giving away a Free Wedding Cake to a lucky bride having their wedding on Cape Cod! This is your opportunity to possibly have Cape Cod’s Foremost Wedding Caterer provide your wedding cake for FREE!! Read Below on how to enter. Good Luck and may the BEST Bride Win!! Contest Info This […]
A Night at the Museum!
Back in February when winter was so gloomy, the girls and I sat around the office thinking wouldn’t it be a great idea if we could have a party for ourselves. The next question that we asked ourselves was; hmmm who should we invite and where should we have this fabulous party we were thinking […]
Viva Las Vegas
Olive and I are just returning from a week in Las Vegas after attending the Catersource 2011 Conference & Tradeshow.
Sneak peak at our Cocktails & Connections event
Here is just a quick sneak peak at the cocktail party the Casual Gourmet hosted last night at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis. It was a great way to bring together 160 + members of Cape Cod’s wedding industry under one roof to chat, drink, eat & connect. We just wanted to […]
Hearts and chocolates and diamonds! Oh my!
With Valentine’s day just around the corner the Casual Gourmet is a buzz. This season’s brides are coming in to taste cakes, make design choices and finalize wedding details. Lots of customers are coming in to pick up treats for their Sweetie! Take a look at some delectable treats the pastry department has created. Brownie Pops […]
We won WeddingWire’s Bride’s Choice Award for 2011!
Centerville, Massachusetts – January 25, 2011 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce The Casual Gourmet has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Catering! Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire […]
Cape Cod is one of the Top Locations for Destination Weddings!
As we gear up to ring in the New Year, we start to notice some very interesting trends for 2011. More and more brides seem to be calling us excited about their engagement and the one thing most of these brides have in common is that they are all mostly from out of state. Cape […]
