http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:15:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en      Blue Elephant enjoyed another night of mayhem with the crew at The Kymara Gallery! We usually work with Kymara in New York City, but this time, the show came to the gallery in Biddeford. "Jayne County's Sex! Art! Music!" exhibit featured work from a wide variety of artists including Billy ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=1042       Blue Elephant was proud to be involved in the first annual Portland Music and Arts Festival! The weekend kicked off with a reception at the Portland Museum of Art, where we passed hors d'ouvres around the astonishing installation "The Great Haul", by Maine artist Anna Hepler. We were thrilled to ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=1034      Blue Elephant enjoyed catering another lovely wedding at Pine Point in Scarborough in mid-August. Check out these photos for another look at this great venue! http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=1025        What a night! Not only were we able to assist with the 2010 Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ auction and fundraiser, but we were also able to work with some dear friends for a good cause. To top off, the event was held at a stunning location in southern Maine that ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=1014        The Blue Elephant catered yet another fantastic wedding last weekend, this time at Val Hall Golf and Recreation Center in Cumberland. This is one of our favorite places, and we feel very at home! Congratulations to the bride and groom! What a summer - they just keep getting better and ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=1004   Blue Elephant was honored to cater once again for the 2nd annual Susan G. Komen Golf Tournament at Biddeford-Saco Country Club this summer! Congratulations to Nancy Story and her team for coming in first place! Click here for more information about the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is a great organization, and ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=637     Another lovely party last weekend, here in Saco. This rehearsal dinner took place at a secluded gallery overlooking the Saco River, with a great view of the historic Biddeford Mill Complex. Give us a call about this and other great sites in the area - there are so many hidden ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=991 Internationally best-selling author Dennis Lehane is scheduled to speak at Thornton Academy on July 29! Lehane's books include Mystic River, Gone, Baby, Gone, and Shutter Island, the film version of which is currently in theaters starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Doors open and book sale begins at 7:00 PM at Thornton Academy, ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=988       As we prepare for another wedding at the gorgeous Kingsley Pines Camp in Raymond, Maine, we are revisiting one of our favorite wedding receptions from last year. Kelsey and Eric took it to the next level and entertained their guests for hours with a variety of different events during the ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=979       We had a great time hosting author Mary Fremont Shoenecker as she signed copies of her most recent novel: "Moonglade". The second in the "Maine Shore Chronicles". "Moonglade" is set in the Saco Bay area, and the action takes place in Saco, Biddeford Pool, Ocean Park, and other familiar places. ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=969       We had another great night this week at The Landing at Pine Point. If you have not done so already - check out this great new facility! The bride and groom planned a stunningly beautiful wedding at The Landing, and guests enjoyed a great reception bathed in the bride's favorite color: ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=961   We just wanted to show you this fantastic cake that we recently ordered from Edible Delights...thank you Michelle Gonneville! It was exactly what the client ordered: a fun and elegant Mardi Gras themed cake. Check out Edible Delights on the web. They do beautiful work! http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=956      We had another great event tonight at The Landing at Pine Point...congratulations Donni and Robert! http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=945   We just wanted to take a minute and highlight one of our favorite new sites in the Portland area: The Barn on Walnut Hill. This newly renovated 1897 bar resonates with history and rustic charm. The bar itself has been decorated sparely to allow the natural charm of the structure ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=940    Did you know that Blue Elephant Cafe is available for private dinner parties and other functions? Give us a call and host your next small gathering at our place! We'll fix the food, you have the fun. The photos above are from a recent private party at the Cafe. http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=930      One recent wedding seemed to have someone looking over it! It rained relentlessly until 15 minutes before the (outdoor) wedding ceremony, then cleared completely and the ceremony took place while the sun came out and thick white fog began to pour across the bay behind the officiant. Later, the most ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=922   We had a great time over the weekend with this Hawaiian-themed rehearsal dinner. Rehearsals can be a great way to have some fun and bond with both families before the big day. If you have a rehearsal dinner in your upcoming future - give us a call! We have lots ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=917    Another party last weekend at The Landing at Pine Point - one of our favorite places to work! http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=906    We had the pleasure of catering an intimate summer anniversary party last week in Kennebunk. Good friends, good food and a 10 year celebration were the perfect way to finish off the month of June. We have lots of fresh and classic ideas for making your next private celebration a ... http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=900   Saco welcomed its 40th Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival last weekend! Hundreds of visitors came downtown to shop, browse, eat, and enjoy the beautiful weather. Congratulations to Saco Spirit on another successful event. http://blueelephantcatering.com/blog/?p=894