A Thank You from a Different Source

This was a nice thank you note from an officiant who served to join two guests in marriage, here at the Hawthorne Hotel recently.

If you need referrals for your wedding, simply ask your catering manager here at the Hawthorne Hotel. They have resources for virtually everything you may need to make your wedding perfect.

Juli
(P.S. Simply click on the image to make it larger)

The Details Make a Difference

Ellen's father, Christopher Greene, designed a logo of Ellen and Alex's initials, and they used it to personalize a number of the aspects of their wedding, such as the place cards, the program, and even the M & M's they used as their favors.

This book, called the Perfect 10, was filled with photos of Ellen and Alex growing up and meeting, and their friends and family. It was printed in hardbound, complete with a dust jacket.

More photos were displayed at the reception in the Essex Room, by the use of digital picture frames.

Who were the "Men in Black"? Two of the grooms best friends outfitted themselves with faux security-like earphones and dark glasses, and surprised the groom right before the ceremony. They certainly added a bit of levity to the proceedings, which we were able to capture on film.

When the company that 'printed' the M & M's received the logo from Ellen and Alex, they expressed concern that it might be a copyrighted symbol. They assured the candy-printing company that it was not, but that shows you the level of professionalism that these details had for this unique couple.

We loved the details that this couple (Alex and Ellen) utilized to make their wedding special. Are you doing something different and special? Be sure to let your catering manager know if you want your details blogged. We are happy to do this for you.

I hope to see you here.

Juli

A Rehearsal at the Hawthorne Hotel

If you look at our daily diary blog, at www.HawthorneHotel.blogspot.com you will see quite a few more photos and information about this wedding rehearsal here at the Hawthorne Hotel.

I hope to see you here.

Juli

Special Dietary Request Wedding Reception

Recently we were asked to do an all-vegetarian wedding reception event. For us that is simply no problem! We did it, and our client was thrilled.



We are very happy to honor virtually any special request when it comes to providing just exactly what our clients want when they host a special event.



Vegan, Lacto-Ova Vegetarian, Pescetarian, or whatever -- our chefs are very happy to oblige these kinds of special requests when they are presented by the event planners.



When you see our packages, please understand that the menus are basic guidelines, but are no means the only items we can prepare as part of a package. Talk to us and we will make sure you receive exactly what you need to make your event special. This kind of attention to detail is what sets our catering team apart for most others.



To learn more, simply call us at 978-825-4358.



I hope to see you here.



Juli

Bride and Groom in Front of the Hotel at Night

We just received this lovely photo from a couple (Suzanne and Justin) who had their wedding reception here at the Hawthorne Hotel in January. It is such a great photo, I thought you would enjoy seeing it.

Juli

Valentine's Day Wedding 2009

Instead of table numbers, the tables were designated with photos of famous couples. A cute ideas, especially on this most romantic of days.


Ribbons of their names encircle their cake.

An emotional hug right after leaving the Ballroom.


Their sweetheart table awaits.

A few glimpses of a very romantic Valentine's Evening Wedding, here at the Hawthorne Hotel.

May we help you plan your special day?

Call us at 978-825-4358.

Juli

Winter Wedding Gift Bag

This was a lovely, thoughtful and appropriate gift bag for the hotel guests who are staying here this weekend, attending a February Winter Wedding, that we thought we would share it with you. It included bottle water, Valentine's Day conversation hearts and "Bliss" chocolates, along with some mints, and granola bars, all in a personalized bag commemorating the occasion.

While it is certainly thoughtful, practical, and seasonal, it was not an overly expensive item to put together -- it is fully representative of the fact that you can have a wedding centered around the elegant Hawthorne Hotel and use Hawthorne Catering, but you don't need to spend a fortune.

Stay tuned for more on our affordable elegance.

Juli

Glimpses of some weddings

This past weekend saw us hosting weddings with winter themes (of course) and we thought you might like a look.


Juli

Two Cakes for One Wedding

The wedding which took place in the Ballroom on New Year's Eve featured not one, but two cakes, and here they are for you to enjoy seeing. The first was a very traditional cake (above), and the second was a groom's cake made in the shape of a hat -- guess you can figure out a lot about this happy couple, just by looking at their cakes.



If you have an unusual aspect of your wedding, and want that featured in our wedding blog, please be sure to let your catering manager know. We will do our best to include you right here.

Juli

What a nice Thank You note!

In order to get a better look at this, just click on the image. it was so nice of the Higgins' to include images of their wedding on their 'letterhead'. Makes us blush. . .

I hope you are planning to have your wedding here, or at one of the locations we cater on the North Shore, through Hawthorne Catering.

Juli

Beautiful Bridal Attendants

As I was walking through the lobby on New Year's Eve, I noticed these four beautiful young women who were obviously waiting for 'their' bride. I asked if I could blog them, and they happily agreed.

I hope you enjoy this candid look at the lobby and life of the Hawthorne Hotel.

Juli

Winter Wedding Wonderland

Yesterday we had a lovely wedding here at the Hawthorne Hotel, right in the middle of the first blizzard of the year. The bride and groom looked spectacular, as did the decor. I hope you enjoy getting a peek at their special day.



Michele and Jason

We hope to see you here.

Juli

Link to Martha Stewart Weddings Reviews

Here is a link to this website. There are a number of reviews by writers who had their weddings here at the Hawthorne Hotel. We thought you might enjoy reading their comments about their weddings.

http://tools.marthastewart.com/reviews/the-hawthorne-hotel-salem/7ae7a74a935daba7.html

We hope this is helpful to you.

Juli

Unusual Elements Add to the Special Flavor of Kelli and Brendan's Wedding

 
 

Here in the first photo you see Kelli holding the Memory Board that her guests will sign as they arrive at the reception after her wedding here at the Hawthorne Hotel tonight. She included our Hawthorne Hotel Winter Postcard as the centerpiece of her memory board, a sweet touch that made us smile!

We also love the favors that she made, seen in the second photo. They are so cute.


The final photo is of her wedding program, which also includes the same image as her memory board, of the Hawthorne Hotel in a winter greens wreath. A perfect touch to tie things all together.

Thanks for sharing your nice ideas with the Hawthorne Hotel Wedding Blog audience, Kelli. We are happy to be a part of your life.

Juli (and Christine, and the TEAM of the Hawthorne Hotel)

Happy Anniversary, Joe and Ann!

We received the following thank you note and photo of a wedding which took place one year ago on the same day that Joe and Ann came to celebrate their anniversary with brunch for themselves and friends and family. To better read the note, just click on the image to enlarge it.



Today this very happy family came to our Sunday Jazz Brunch in Nathaniel's to celebrate the First Anniversary of Joe Wojtowicz and Ann Gilmor (pictured below). They were married right here in the Hawthorne Hotel last year, and could think of no better place to celebrate their anniversary than with us.

We love it that our guests are able to establish such a connection with us, and are able to continue their life celebrations by coming back to the Hawthorne. This is something that you cannot do when you have your wedding in a catering-only function hall or other historic home, since there is nothing there that is open to the public. While we realize this is not going to be the sole determining factor when you choose where to hold your wedding reception, it is just another little thing that sets the Hawthorne Hotel apart from all the other places you can choose -- we do have a way for you to celebrate your special anniversaries. Whether a romantic dinner for two, a big family brunch, an overnight getaway, or just a casual lunch in our Tavern, there are many options here at the Hawthorne Hotel.

We hope you will choose us for your most special day -- and for many celebrations beyond this one.

Juli