February 24, 2016

Wisp Wedding Tent Styled Shoot

February 24, 2016

Fête recently teamed up with Jessica Fike Photography and Wisp Resort for a styled shoot at Wisp's Wedding Tent. We decided to make the most of the billowing white ceiling panels and create a stunningly sophisticated black and white stripe theme.

Gorgeous chair covers don't have to break your budget. Use our elegant rentable options to really wow with your sweetheart table. Choose a more economical option for guest tables.

Layering black, white, and striped layers brings richness and depth to your guest tables..

The gorgeous chandeliers create an elegant atmosphere.

We'd like to thank Jessica Fike Photography and Wisp Resort for their assistance with this shoot. As you can see, Wisp's wedding tent is a literal blank canvas, so contact us today to paint your own gorgeous event there. For information on events at Wisp Resort, please contact Katie Morris at 301-387-4000. To book Farmhouse Fête for floral or event styling, contact us at info@farmhousefete.com or 301-750-6790.

February 22, 2016

Fête Vetted

Chanteclaire Farm

February 22, 2016

Fête Vetted

This month in Fête Vetted, we take a closer look at one of the most charming wedding venues in the Deep Creek area, Chanteclaire Farm.

Chanteclaire Farm brings the casual elegance of the French countryside to an authenticly beautiful American farm. Couples love the outdoor ceremony setting, and the barn reception that is anything but rustic. One thing we hear over and over from clients is how stress free their Chanteclaire Farm weddings have been. The Farm focuses exclusively on weddings, so the care they put into planning and executing is second to none.

Amenities:

Private location on 100 acres
Outdoor Ceremony Location
“Plan B” Covered Ceremony Location
Onsite farmhouse and cabin available for rent
Experienced DJs and Emcees to coordinate the day’s schedule
Food and cake prepared onsite
Parking for 80+ vehicles
4 finished bathrooms
Bonfire "After Party"

Style

Chanteclaire Farm has been designed and styled for elegant country weddings. Clients can personalize the space through floral design and tablescapes, but the majority of the decoration has been thoughtfully prepared by the venue. The reception space features chivari chairs, chandelier lighting, and antique relics hanging from the walls. There is natural greenery and fairy lighting draped the length of the room, creating an incredibly romantic effect when the chandeliers are dimmed. A red canoe serves as the salad bar, and the buffet is made from reclaimed barn wood. The hardwood floors are gorgeous, so you'll have none of the typical barn worries about stability or splinters. And unlike barns that are not fully dedicated to weddings, you won't see a bird, bat, or mouse.

Formality

Despite the barn setting, a wedding at Chanteclaire Farm is far from casual. Guests in shorts and flip flops would be seriously out of place, but we wouldn't recommend full black tie either. The best looks at Chanteclaire are going to be hip, stylish takes on the tuxedo or a sharp navy or tan suit. Female guests be advised that the ceremony takes place on grass, so stilettos are not recommended. Need some inspiration for making style choices? Look to the steampunk inspired Silo Bar, whose construction was featured on Renovation Wild on Animal Planet.

Ideal Client

Chanteclaire Farm is far from a rent-a-venue. Clients should expect a great deal of attention to detail from staff in both the planning and execution of their big day. Because the farm only hosts weddings, it is the perfect venue for clients wanting a stress-free experience.

The Chanteclaire team takes pride in their knowledge of event flow and timing, and have turned wedding execution into something of a science. They will certainly let you know if they think your ideas would disrupt or diminish the perfect guest experience. If you feel the need to control every process and item of decor, this will not be the venue for you.

Policies

Chanteclaire provides all food for their weddings, including the cakes. Meals are served as a buffet, where the staff makes each plate as the guest walks through. Clients can provide their own alcoholic beverages. No open flames are permitted inside the venue. Clients are free to use decor items from the farm’s sizeable storage room.

If you're interested in hosting your wedding at Chanteclaire Farm, please contact Ann at info@chanteclairefarm.com. If you're interested in having Farmhouse Fête provide your floral design or tablescaping, please contact us at 301-750-6790 or info@farmhousefete.com.

October 26, 2015

Fabulous Fêtes

Anniversary Fête at Wisp Resort

October 26, 2015

Fabulous Fêtes

We were thrilled when Yvonne called us to discuss non-floral options for her 25th anniversary soirée! The couple were married at Wisp Resort, and were coming back to celebrate the milestone! To celebrate the silver anniversary, Yvonne and Marc asked for touches of silver, crystal, and "bling" as the theme for the decor. Garrett County locals are familiar with the McHenry room in the Lodge- it is perfect for large receptions, being able to hold somewhere over 1,000 guests depending on how the room is set up. Size can be a blessing, but also a challenge for more intimate events. To create a more cozy space, we made use of the large black curtains Wisp uses to divide the room, but added some champagne color splashes to make them look purposeful and part of the overall picture.

We also made use of a client favorite- our large iron trees- which held crystals, beaded spiral ornaments, and gorgeous glass votive holders glowing with tea lights. These rentable pieces are so versatile, and can be used for everything from holding escort cards, notes from guests, or decor to match any theme. They also double as a great way to add structure to an outdoor celebration space, or in this case, a very large indoor space!

One of our favorite sayings here at the shop is that a party without a cake is just a meeting. Well, this was truly a party, because it featured not one, but four cakes! The group used the opportunity to acknowledge birthdays and anniversaries of other family members. We supplied the cake stands, and styled the tablescape, which featured a selection of our votive holders and mercury glass accents. The beautiful cakes were made by Tammy at Lorenzo's Frostburg Bakery.

We created two different tablescapes for guest seating to add visual interest. Both featured gorgeous satin chair covers in a lovely champagne color. Champagne is a great neutral for any event, as it really picks up either a silver or gold tone depending on the surrounding decor. Half of the tables featured our silver candelabras adorned with silver votives and strands of crystal sitting on a gray burlap runner and surrounded by mercury glass hearts.

The other half featured glass vases of varying heights with floating candles and a touch of sparkle provided by a submerged acrylic bead garland. The vases were surrounded by silver votives and sat on a flowy gray rayon runner. Yvonne and Marc included a hand-written note on each table to welcome guests, which sat in our harp stands.

The couple provided guests with chocolate wine bottle favors, and we had fun styling a table to house the cute confections. Our candle lanterns and a tin tray held the goodies, and we included a tin wine bottle label and resin Cheers sign to play up the wine theme.

We hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as we enjoyed styling the event! We'd like to thank the staff at Wisp Resort, it was a pleasure working at your venue! Also, a big thank you to Shannon Gray Photography! Shannon is new to the area, so be sure to check out her website for more examples of her beautiful photography work at shannon-gray.com. If you are interested in any of our decor, or having us style your next event please give us a call at 301-750-6790 or email info@farmhousefete.com.