Sweet Basil's Catering

Extraordinary Events helped us design this lovely post-wedding brunch. Mimosas, Peach and Brown Sugar Crepes, Spinach Egg Strata and Country Ham Biscuits helped us start a delightful day.

Allison and Eric held their reception in September of last year at Revolution Mills. Trend setting the color scheme of purple and silver, they had a very festive event which included a candy piano bar. A great group of people and unique style made this wedding stand out.

Melissa and Pearson held their rehearsal dinner on the patio at Sweet Basil's Restaurant on Dolley Madison Road this fall. Hydrangea centerpieces from the Farmers Wife decorated the the tables and personalized menus with casual table settings went along beautifully with the garden patio.

Anna and Matty were married at her parents home in Greensboro. We transformed the Patio of Sweet Basil's into a Tuscany Country Garden. Long tables decorated with flowers and candles worked well for the family style service. Each table was named for an important place in the couples life and the place cards were arranged accordingly. Simply Scrumptious Bakery prepared the decadent german chocolate cake, Chris Fletcher with Triad DJ did an excellent job! He really has a fun set up and crew. The Farmers Wife created vibrant centerpeices that used green summer apples as accents. Last but not least, the guests were a lot of fun and the life of the party!

Andy and Laura had their Rehearsal Dinner on the patio of Sweet Basil's Restaurant. A beautiful, yet very warm evening was the setting on the flower filled garden. Classical guitar by Adam Van Hine filled the air and guests enjoyed the passed hors d'oeuvres and chilled wines. A plated dinner was followed by a buffet style dessert table and french press coffee. Congratulations!

Jessica and Chris were married at Canterbury and had their reception at Revolution Mills. Southern style passed hors d'oeuvres and a Refreshing Signature Cocktail called "Moteato" (Sweet Tea, Vodka and Mint) was served on the courtyard. Once inside the cool reception area guests were treated to a Heavy Hors d'oeuvres Buffet. Delicious Bakery's beautiful cake sat on the grand wooden table downstairs. As the guests watched the cake cutting from above. "Playin the Favorites" Band kept the crowd dancing! The end of the evening was completed with the Bride and Groom exiting through a shower of sparklers and leaving in an antique Model "T" car. A classic, elegant event designed by Bella Wedding and Event Planning.

Tiffany and TJ were married at Magnolia Manor. The sunshine and pink gerber daisies were the perfect accent for their Brunch Reception. After the ceremony guests were treated to fresh orange juice mimosas and chilled champagne. The brunch menu consisted of made to order omelettes and traditional shrimp and grits. Not to mention the plentiful fresh baked breakfast breads from our baker Julie Watson! Simply Scrumptious created the elegant cake with light pink bows that matched the bridesmaid dresses. Photography by Carrie Chee Photography and Elise Horn.

Brooke and Doug held their wedding and reception at the beautifully romantic Groome Inn located on Groometown Road. The romantic old Bed and Breakfast with vibrant gardens was the perfect place for this wedding. After a garden ceremony the guests were ushered to the tent for cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres, then dined on a lavish buffet that included her Grandmother's signature Holden Beach Shrimp. Triad DJ had the perfect combination of dinner and dance music. Simply Scrumptious designed a gorgeously simple cake and the brides mother provided all of the herbacious centerpieces.

Jacki and Mark were married in her parent's backyard on the first of May. The weather was beautiful and they were surrounded by family and friends. Delicious Bakery made a "Delicious" Cake, of course! Photographer David Justice helped create a story book of photos for this romantic couple. Thanks Jacki and Mark!

Kristin and John were married in the beautiful mountains of Waynesville, NC. The wedding and reception took place at Oak Hill on Love Lane. A beautiful Bed and Breakfast with wonderful hosts. It was a vintage wedding with a twist, held on October 31st it definitely had a gothic theme. The wedding was intended to be held outdoors, but the rain came down and we stayed on the wrap around porch. Trina Olsen Photography did a great job of capturing the moment. The flowers were a combination of dark roses and feathers that really complimented the event. The appropriate wines were served as well. Julie Watson (Simply Scrumptios Bakery) decorated the cake to the Bride and Groom's request. Congratulations Kristin and John!

Shea and Jason celebrated their reception at Revolution Mills with a focus on fresh, artistic foods. We accented the meal with colored glass plates and stemware. Architectual elements mixed with simple greenery was supplied by the Farmer's Wife. Chris Fletcher Dj'd and kept the party hopping and Abagail Seymour was such a fun photographer! The limelight photo booth allowed all the guests (even our staff) to have a little fun and get into the act! It was a warm and cozy reception on a cold winters night.

Jill and Chris were married at the Groome Inn. A local restored family farmhouse located on Groometown Road. The sky threatened rain all day, but as the Bride walked out onto the lawn the sun shone through the clouds and celebration began. A classic color scheme of apple green and navy fit nicely with the Inn's classic feel. Stacey with the Farmer's Wife complimented the color scheme and style with beautiful green poms and bouquets.

Elizabeth and Ryan's reception was at the UNCG Alumni house. The bride was a pleasure to work with. She was so creative and organized that working with her was a breeze. Ryan kept the evening hopping with a great sense of humor and surprises of his own. The colors were bright, vivrant and classic at the same time. The Farmers Wife assisted the bride with her homegrown wheat grass centerpieces, and filled the room with hydrangeas and orchids. Julie Watson created a classic and yummy cake that served as the base for the handmade sillouette topper. K2 productions did the lighting and kept the night jumping with great music. No downtown evening would be complete without an appearance from the Hot Dog Man.... Yes, Elizabeth and Ryan completed their party with a street vendor hotdog! So much fun!

Elise and Doug were married at Walnut Lane Bed and Breakfast in Climax. Beautiful secluded location with natural beauty and quiet romance. Todd Pegram with MTP DJ Productions did an excellent job getting the groove on! Stacey at The Farmer's Wife provided creative floral displays that accentuated the nature of the venue and Delicious Bakery matched the deep colors of the wedding and the design of the cake perfectly. Chance of rain 40%. No rain....priceless.

The ceremony took place at Magnolia Manor under the the shade of an old tree. We surrounded the garden with glowing lanterns and string lights and enjoyed dancing with the music of Wally West and dined under the stars. It was a wonderful family affair.

Sarah and Rafal were married in their historic Greensboro home on a beautiful September day. Dave Fox played classical piano inside during the cocktail hours while guests filled their plates. The classic side porch made a romantic space for their first dance. As the sun went down Dave joined Allison King and Bill Jordan and the celebration began.

Kathy and Adam were married August 8th at Hodgin Valley Farm. The colors were bright and fun as were the guests. Guests were greeted with Raspberry Lemonade and Apple Martinis (working with the chosen colors). The lake side ceremony was accompanied by violin players and dinner was served under the tent until dark when the party moved to the barn for cake cutting and dancing. Delicious Bakery did the cake and Wally West provided the music. What a great day!

Andy and Jenna held their wedding at Revolution Mills on a Saturday. Clean and simple table decorations in celedon and white accented by birch tree branches brought the outside in. The guest favors were coffee mugs and a barista prepared coffee drinks to order throughout the evening. The heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet was made of various Chef-manned action stations and the guests enjoyed made to order entrees. Julie Watson did the cake and pastries, Farmer's Wife supplied the floral arrangements and Starbucks handled the coffee station.

Kathryn and Justin were married at Hodgin Valley Farms this summer. The rustic barn provided a great stage for the reception, complete with a blue grass band. We utilized the farm antiques at the farm to accentuate the buffet and bar. The bride and groom had their first dance on the porch under the wagon wheel light. Friends and family supplied the cakes for a true southern dessert table. Farmer's Wife created the flowers. Photography by Sweet Basil's.

Revolution Mills was the setting for Perry and Billy's March Wedding. The old mill provided a great back drop for the tables decorated with green glass vases crowned with a cake centerpiece. All the tables were adorned with different groupings of flowers and the ornate votives were favors for the guests. The brides mother supplied the antique monogramed napkins for a special touch. Flowers by Farmer's Wife, Photography by Suzie Guerrant.

A Canterbury Tale.... Jamie and Tommy were married in April at the beautiful Canterbury Cathedral. Together with Corum's Design and Floral we transformed Berry Hall into rich and regal tapestry decorated room. The colors were sage and brown and the long tables were decorated with candles and flowers. The cake was done by Browen Webber and stood a majestic 8 feet tall. Photos taken by Sophia Harcourt.

On a lovely June day Liz and Rory were married at Timberlake Farms in the orchard. The design was simple with accents of orange and blue. The tables were placed under the shade of the trees and celtic music played in the back ground. Timberlake Farms is an earth sanctuary so great care was taken to make this event as "green" and eco-friendly as possible. Cake by Julie Watson, Flowers by the Farmers Wife and Sweet Basil's. Photography by Sweet Basil's

We catered our friends reception up near Blowing Rock, NC. an elegant wedding in the mountains situated in a rustic christian camp was the setting. The New York Times thought the concept was interesting and did a story on the occasion. White Box Weddings did the journalistic photos and did an excellent job capturing the magic. Most of the guests stayed the weekend and swam in the creek, enjoyed campfires and the outdoor movies complete with popcorn. The wedding was vintage and original, using antiques for display, medicine bottles for the miniature red orchids (The Farmers Wife) and s'more gift bags that served as the favors. Carrie by the way is an excellent designer; she created our logo.

Beth and Mike were married on her Grandparent's tobacco farm in September. We carried the early 1900's feel through the wedding with an old fashioned lemonade stand and a true southern dessert table. Wally West and his band played sweet jazz as the sun went down. Photographer Lindsay Emeigh did an excellent job capturing the moments. The wedding was featured on www.stylemepretty.com there is a great blog on the wedding.

Christian and Eva were married in their backyard early in October. Together we transformed their space in to a european styled wedding with great wine, beautiful flowers (from the Farmer's Wife) a terrific jazz band (The Dave Fox Group)and an elegant plated dinner. The colors the picked: lemon yellow, apple green and dark brown really came to life in the bright sun.

We catered Chris and Cathy's wedding at Revolution Mill in August. It was a gorgeous wedding with sage green, ivory and navy colors. Cakes by Manfred did the wedding cake and Tie the Knot Wedding Planners did an awsome job pulling it all together. If your looking for a good party band; Triple Lindy out of Charleston really got the party going.

We catered Megan and Greg's wedding at the Groome Inn last November. The colors were warm with ivory, dark brown and dark orange. It was a beautiful wedding held on a crisp fall day.