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 […]
Cape Cod Wedding Venues
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maureen & James at Nauticus Marina
When a couple opts to include their fur baby in wedding portraits and chooses a jalapeño margarita as a signature cocktail for their reception, you just kind of know their “Big Day” must have been filled with lots of fun. And so it was when Maureen and James tied the knot in Osterville, MA on a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]