Late Night Snacks

As the DJ hypes up the crowd and leads them through a long night of dancing, some of your friends and family may wish that they had grabbed a couple extra bites of their dinner! Treat your guests to something special as the night wears on, and surprise them with a Late Night Snack!

Vinwood Caterers has recently added an entire menu of Late Night Snack options to their already amazing Menu Line Up, and we are so thrilled to be able to offer them to our clients at Cruiseport Gloucester!

Did you serve a traditional and elegant style meal as the main entree? Why not switch it up and offer your guests something funky and different in the last hour of your party? Mini Take-Out Kung Pao Chicken served in a Chinese Restuarant Take-Out Box with Chopsticks will be sure to get everyone's attention!

Maybe you had a lot of guests fly in from all over the country? Give them a taste of New England by serving Mini Lobster Rolls with Cape Cod Chips or Crab Cake Sliders with Hand Breaded Onion Rings. But don't let them feel too homesick! There are all kinds of Comfort Food options from the Mac & Cheese Martini Bar to the Ultimate Nacho Bar!

As a venue just North of Boston, we know our clients don't like to miss the big game! Have a Street Vendor Sausage Cart or Gourmet Beef Sliders with Hand Cut Fries give your guests a taste of Fenways finest without leaving the dance floor!

Let your sweet tooth finish off the night by offering your friends and family one last treat before they go home. Chocolate Chip Cookies and Ice Cold Milk Shooters, Passed Mini Ice Cream Cones, and the Ridiculous "Smore's" Station will have your guests walk out with a big smile!

If you are trying to think of the perfect surprise for our guests at the end of the night, don't waste anymore time! Request a list of these options, along with dozens more, and arrange a Late Night Snack for your Wedding!

Choosing Your Wedding Dessert!

For decades the traditional dessert of weddings have been a multi tiered wedding cake, but most recently we have seen a huge variety of desserts make their way to the table! Sometimes, what you decide to bring in for your final sweet course can say a lot about your personal style, your heritage, or even the theme of your big day! Take a look below and see what different options you may want to consider as your guest's final bite.

Cupcakes: When your guests go by the dessert table and see a cupcake stand, they will instantly smile and be reminded of their youth. Cupcakes are young and fresh, and very easy to distribute as well! Another perk to having cupcakes is that you are able to incorporate more flavors than when you have a traditional wedding cake. Now you and your fiancee can stop fighting over chocolate or vanilla and choose a variety that will impress all of your guests!

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Pastries: Many different heritages have a specific cuisine based on the part of the world that they live in and the style of cooking that they are accustomed to. Why not celebrate where you and your fiancee have come from by hosting a Pastry station? From Greek Baklava, to Italian Biscotti and Cannolis, your guests, friends and family will appreciate trying something different!

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Candy Bar: Hosting a colorful and whimsical candy bar at your event shows your playful and sweet side! By using candy that you and your fiancee both love, your guests will enjoy their dessert in many ways! Include boxes or totes so your friends can take home these treats as a favor too!

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Sundae Bar: Who doesn't love a delicious ice cream sundae on a beautiful Summer day!? Our Vinwood team makes an amazing Ice Cream Sundae Bar as a part of their Enhanced Dessert Options, and leaves your guests with the ultimate unique treat!

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Coffee Station: Depending on the crowd coming to your event, you may have a lot of coffee drinkers that would love to see something extra special at the end of the night! Our Vinwood team does an excellent International Coffee Station that combines freshly brewed coffee with a variety of liqueurs from Kahlua to Chambord! If your looking for something even more fancy, there are options from other local vendors like Espresso Dave, who brings his classic Espresso cart into your event and offers a variety of frozen drinks! This set up will give everyone the energy to stay up late and celebrate!

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Choosing something outside the box is exciting for not only yourself, but your guests! After attending so many weddings in their life time, why not surprise everyone with an extra special dessert!

A Winter Wedding

Theres something special about the Winter season. While it hasn't always been traditional timing for a Wedding, the season brings us a beautiful range of design and themes. Some clients like to incorporate the white and sparkle of the snow and ice into their event, while others prefer to get into the holiday spirit!

From outerwear to shoes, we have seen Brides go all out for their Winter Weddings, and you can tell by the photos that our girls embrace this time of year!

Our venue gets decked out with special wintery touches, icy blue and purple lighting, cold weather growing flowers and plants, lots of candle light, sparkle, and something special to keep guests warm!

One of these events is the perfect way to shake those Winter Blues and get excited for the next big snow storm! Remember the magical softness to these Weddings and you will appreciate the natural beauty around you.

When Bad Tiaras Happen to Good People: Choose the Perfect Hair Accessories for Your Big Day!

On your wedding day, you have the ability to go from a normal (but always beautiful!)girl, to a total princess or a model! By utilizing some amazing accessories for your hair, you will be able to make an even more special transformation that will have your guests gasping when they see you turn the aisle.

In recent times, the Tiara has begun to receive a bad stigma, mostly due to when bad tiaras happen to good people, but if you refrain from going too Disney Princess, a Tiara can actually look classic and elegant. The key behind the perfect selection is to make sure you don't go too large. A modern Tiara can look more like a crystaled head band, then the traditional crown. Try a variety of them on and see which one suits your hair style best.

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If the diamonds are a little much for your wedding day look, you may want to consider something a little more unique! Women have been dressing up their hair with different objects, from feathers to vintage hair pieces ever since Carrie Bradshaw strapped a bird to her head in Sex and the City The Movie. See below for what some offbeat brides did to change up their traditional look.

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Last but not least, we have the simple, natural , and always elegant look that Brides have been utilizing for generations. Flowers. Whether it be a simple orchid fastened behind the ear, or a delicate wreath of lavender, flowers are always in style and are a classic choice.


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 With such a wide variety of choices for your wedding, you can dress your hair up or down however you prefer! Be sure to bring your hair piece with you to your hair trial so your stylists knows what they will be working with on the day of! And remember, by keeping your look elegant and classic, you will appreciate your photographs decades after your Wedding Day!

A Less Traditional Bridal Bouquet

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When the Bride begins her descend down the aisle to her patiently waiting Groom, the guests turn and look to her in awe. Her smile, the white dress, and the splash of color from her Bridal Bouquet, she looks perfect.

But maybe flowers were never really your thing... the whole idea of carrying a portable garden in your hands wasn't what you pictured. You want to carry something unique and different, just like you! Check out how some of these Brides took a less conventional approach for her own bouquet, by adding brooches to replace real flowers!

The brooch bouquet below mixes shades of gold and white, with various shapes and sizes creating an intricate design. The different stones and crystals make this bouquet more of a work of art than an accessory!


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This unique design is primarily white, and even has the addition of white feathers for some extra attention! Despite matching the wedding dress, this bouquet will surely stand out.



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With the rich plum color, a variety of stones, and vastly different shapes, this bouquet is exciting and eye catching!

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 Brooch bouquets don't have to be a total mix of design and style. This one reflects careful selection of matching pieces and perfect placement that allows it to be unique but remain refined.


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So are you convinced yet? Maybe it's time to try something new and allow your artistic style to shine through! For your wedding, think about replacing a traditional bridal bouquet with one made of brooches! 

Full Feature on Cruiseport Gloucester

If you have ever lived or vacationed in the Cape Ann area, you definitely would have passed Cruiseport Gloucester!

As a building surrounded by the water and docks, with long walls of vast windows, and a lighthouse at the main entrance, this venue certainly stands out of the crowd!

What you may not have gotten the chance to see, however, is what Cruiseport looks like on the inside! Take the time now and see some of the highlights of our Grand Ballroom.

By the end of this post, who knows, maybe you will be booking a tour to come see it in person!

The soft glow of the entry way greets your guests warmly and guides them into an exciting party!

Vaulted ceilings and chandeliers create the perfect setting to making your event a formal affair!

With classic linens, gold chivari chairs, and all of the fixings for the perfect table setting, is there anything more an attendee could ask for?

Gorgeous hard wood floors and a soft and neutral wall color are pleasing to all eyes, and can match any theme or color scheme!

The Bay Windows offer the perfect setting for a beautiful ceremony filled with light!



What are you waiting for? Make your appointment to come see Cruiseport Gloucester today!

To book a tour please feel free to call our Events Office at 978 282 9700 ext. 1 or email us at cruiseport@comcast.net.



2012 Trend Alert: Color Combinations

Every season Pantone releases the latest colors and color combinations that will be featured in the years upcoming Fashions. What better way to select a fresh color palette for your wedding then to choose from their new ideas?!

Selecting a color or combination of colors has been a popular theme seen throughout wedding and event design for decades. Traditionally, we have seen a lot of White combined with whatever color the Bridesmaids are wearing!

Some of the colors featured in Pantone's Spring report would make gorgeous theme that hasn't been over done! Check out below how we took one of their amazing pairing, Cabaret and Sodalite Blue and came up with some must have decor options!

Take a look at some of the other fantastic color combinations that Pantone has released! Your wedding can be trend setting and beautiful leaving your guests simply amazed.





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Cruiseport Gloucester's Fabulous Annual Bridal Expo!

Will you be joining us for Cruiseport Gloucester's Fabulous Annual Bridal Expo?

Taking place on Thursday, January 26th, 2012, from 6:30pm-9:30pm, our venue will be hosting vendors from all over the North Shore and Boston to bring you the perfect wedding planning event! Be prepared to meet the best of the business including:

• Photographers
• Bakeries
• Florists
• Lounge Furniture
• Photo Booths
• Candy Bars
• Bands
• DJs
• Lighting
• Pipe and Drape
• Stationary and Invitations

  ...and many more!

You'll have the opportunity to check out the latest in Dresses and Tuxedos during our Fashion Show featuring FOUR different stores! By the time you leave our expo you might have every detail of your big day planned, maybe even with a few new ideas! 

If you have not had the chance to get tickets yet, log on to our website at http://www.cruiseportgloucester.com/ and reserve your spots! Tickets are just $10.00 a person, and you can pay for them at the door. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 26th!

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Welcome to Our New Blog and Happy New Year!

With 2011 just hours behind us, it's a wonderful feeling to look back at all of the amazing events we had the opportunity to work on this past year. Looking to the giant calendar we have hanging in our Events Office, we can reflect on over 80 weddings, various Dances, Parties, and Fundraisers that were held at Cruiseport Gloucester starting on January 1st  all the way through to December 31st, 2011! 

To kick off 2012 with a bang, we are beginning our brand new Blog! Check in from time to time on our latest events, what new trends and styles are circulating through out the hospitality industry, and maybe even steal a few ideas for your own upcoming event! Feel free to leave us your feedback, your questions, and even some ideas of your own! 

A very Happy New Year goes out to all of our friends, family, and fans, and we send out our best wishes to each and every one of you!