Noteworthy {New From The Cape & Islands}
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This Old Barn
Barn venues don't get more elegant than Cape Cod's Borsari Gallery. Located in the village of Dennis, the meticulously restored 1880s barn is filled with art and has an open-plan loft with exposed beams and board floors, providing a picturesque setting for a rehearsal dinner or reception visit: borsarigallerycapecod.com "Couples seeking a happy medium between the old-fashioned and the modern will fall for this renovated barn space."
Food and Drink
The Casual Gourmet - founded by Olive Chase, who was recently appointed board member of the International Caterers Association - is one of the area's preeminent wedding food-service companies and will attend to every detail of your festivities. Go to thecasualgourmet.com Sea Change Planning a large, lavish event? You'll love the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club in Brewster, Massachusetts, which has just opened the new 5,000-square-foot Mansion ballroom, with room for 300 guests. The resort also boasts a 2,500-square-foot permanent tent space with air-conditioning and heating, and an 18-hole golf course. Visit oceanedge.com
Life is Sweet
For cakes so beautiful you (almost) won't want to eat them, look no further than Delicious Desserts. Owner-artisan Lisa Raffael has recently been featured on the Food Network and was honored by Bride's Magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful Cakes. Come and get aquainted at Lisa's website, deliciousdesserts.net
Girls Night Out
Harvest of Barnstable in Yarmouthport, a long-established outlet of home décor, is now offering "bridesmaid nights," where brides-to-be can bring up to eight of their best girlfriends to make favors for the wedding. Barnstable proprietor Wendi Smith and her creative staff will be there to instruct your guests in crafts while they enjoy wine, cheese, and good company. For more information, see harvestofbarnstable.com
