Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

As 2011 couples start planning for their special day, color plays a key role in almost all of their decisions.  We found this fun new color tool over on Martha Stewart Weddings.  Click through to answer 10 questions, and a summary of your style and several color combinations are offered.  There are also photos to show you the colors in use.  It’s a great way to get a visual, and make one of the most important decisions that help drive your stationary, linen, floral, and dress choices.

Happy planning!

color tool courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

p.s – we had many of you asking us how the wedding weekend was with our un-invited guest Earl.  We are happy to report that it was a beautiful weekend on island, the weddings all went off seamlessly, and there were some very happy couples at the end of the day.

We all know our ‘friend’ Earl is heading up the coast and plans to visit us here in Nantucket.  With wedding nuptials this weekend, couples are turning to their vendors for guidance, reassurance, and to put that Plan B in to action.  For all of you who have weddings coming up in the next few weeks, this serves as a good reminder that it is always better to have a plan b in place (and hopefully not have to use it) than to be scrambling around at the last minute figuring things out.  Watch this clip as one Nantucket bride talks about her weekend plans, and see how the island’s vendors are handling Earl’s arrival.

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/24860371/?taf=bos

P.s. – they say stormy weather is good for a marriage.  It certainly gives you great stories to tell for years to come!  Best wishes to all island wedding couples this weekend and their vendors.  Let the spirit of Nantucket shine this weekend!

With Labor Day just around the corner so comes the change in seasons.  While the grocery stores and retail outlets get ready for fall and Halloween treats, many September  island brides choose to keep a late summery feel to their wedding flowers.  Here are a couple of tips to achieve balance and have things look season appropriate without inviting a fall harvest to your table.

Mix berries in shades of reds and honey colors with a pop of chartreuse.  Instead of mixing the tried and true red and orange, lighten it up with a honey-colored hue and greens that have a lighter tone.  A golden peach color is a softer look and helps to transition that feel of late summer days.

flowers by Soiree Floral

If you want to incorporate orange, keep it light-hearted and use fruits – oranges in fact, and mix them with some care-free peach gloriosa lilies or orchids for some fun tropical flair.

photo by Cary Hazlegrove Photography, blooms by Soiree Floral

Mixing colors of the same intensity gives off the look of a casual summer garden.  Ask your floral designer to mix different shaped blooms – large garden roses, delicate lady’s mantle, carefree sweetpea trailing throughout with the smooth, shiny leaf of galax.  You are sure to evoke those lazy days of summer as your guests sit down for dinner.

flowers by Soiree Floral, photo by Brea McDonald Photography

Happy Planning.

Couples are getting creative with the way they personalize their special day.  Monograms play a huge role in that.  You can put it on cocktail napkins, totes for your bridal party, it can even be your icon on all your wedding stationary.

Another way to bring a sentimental touch and have a keepsake is to have a personalized table runner.  We found I Do Originals and they have numerous designs and colors to choose from.  For 2011 couples, it’s never too early to start thinking about the details (and these guys are so busy, they aren’t taking new orders until the first of the year).  A personalized runer would look great on your cake table!

photo courtesy of I Do Originals

I am so excited to share with everyone that Brea McDonald Photography is now offering a Photo Fun Booth for our clients!
About two weeks ago we launched our Photo Fun Booth at a Cape Cod wedding…. and lets just say it was a BIG hit!

As you can see the Photo Fun Booth can add a little something “extra” to the after-dinner portion of your evening; with fun props and silly faces the photo booth brings all kinds of guests together! It was  surprising how creative guests got when in the booth! It was impossible for anyone to walk away without a smile on their face.

The Photo Fun Booth is fully manned by one of our photographers to get the best shots possible AND get your guests rockin and rollin with some fun props (the sailors hat was a definite favorite of the night). We can use a standard white backdrop or work in a fabric that compliments your wedding day style. The booth is set up off to the side during your reception/welcome party and open for fun after dinner! A great addition to any fun filled weekend!.

Today, we welcome Wayne from Island Buggies to give us a little 411 on a pretty amazing line-up of old fashioned cars you can rent for your wedding day.

Island Buggies is a family owned and operated business. We specialize in classic American made cars that have been meticulously restored for your everyday driver. We started this company in the spirit of Nantucket and it’s historical background. Just sitting in one of our vintage cars, you immediately feel as if you’ve stepped back in time for a moment, which gives a unique experience to all our clients. Our fleet ranges from the years of 1926 to 1931. Some of the models we have are Ford Model A Roadster convertibles, Model A Woody, Model A two door/four door sedans, a Chevrolet 1931 New York Yellow Cab Taxi, and a Packard Limousine.

All together we have a fleet of 12 vintage vehicles. The cars are all rentable just like a Jeep would be. The Packard and Taxi are considered limousines which include a driver.

Contact Island Buggies today for more information on pricing and wedding day rates.  They can even decorate your car with white french ribbons, and if requested a floral design is attached to the grill of the vehicle.  Such a cute photo op and a stylish end to your very special evening.

1931 Model "A" Ford

1931 Woody Wagon

Looking for that perfect gift to give to your groom or to the groomsmen in your wedding party?  Look no further than Cufflinks.com for an incredible selection to choose from.  There are styles for anything you can imagine.  Being that sports and rivalries are so big here on the east coast, we picked a few that we thought would be not only be fun, but also showcase your team spirit.  This site honestly has something for every guy on your list.  Have fun!

photo courtesy of cufflinks.com

photo courtesy of cufflinks.com

photo courtesy of cufflinks.com

photo courtesy of cufflinks.com

There are so many amazing vendors here on Nantucket who help to make your wedding dreams come true.  With the latest issue of Wellwed magazine out on news stands, we thought it would be fun to show you the hard work that goes in to getting some of those beautiful images on the pages you couples use as you gather inspiration for your big day.

Back in early May, vendors got together for the Fall photo shoot of the magazine.  Armed with a color palette and vintage ribbons, this is what they pulled together.

photography by Zofia Photography

photo by Zofia Photography, bouquet by Soiree Floral

Vendors involved in the shoot included Placesetters, Jodi’s Cakes, Zofia Photography, Marty Kelly Papers and Soiree Floral.

Zofia hard at work capturing every last detail

Marty Kelly of Marty Kelly Papers (in the stripes) and Dawn Kelly of Soiree Floral(no, they aren’t related and yes they have been asked if they are sisters) put the finishing touches to the table as they get ready for the stationary close-ups.  Be sure to check out the magazine to see the amazing cake created by Jodi’s cakes.

Marty Kelly and Dawn Kelly attending to details, photo by Zofia Photography

What details will you choose to focus on for your big day?  Have fun and get inspired as you start planning for your big day.

Imagine arriving for your Nantucket wedding and stepping into your rental home to a fully stocked fridge with all your favorite foods and beverages. Such a treat right?!?! ACK Fast services offers a wonderful service where they will do all the running around to the islands grocery stores to stock your island home with all your favorites. Why not make things easier on you and your guest the week of your wedding! This is a perfect treat for out of town family and friends as well. Start off their island stay with that personal touch that makes everyone instantly feel right at home.

Contact Amanda at ACK Fast services to get your grocery list in! She also offers baby and beach equipment rentals.

Such a clever name for a clever design! If you haven’t heard about these dresses you need to check them out right now.

Twobirds was founded on the premise that being a bridesmaid doesn’t have to mean forgoing style or looking fabulous. The dresses can be worn in a number of different ways. The dress can be worn in so many ways that you can wear them time and time again and never have the same dress. They have tutorials on their website on how to get the best look for you. With an amazing variety of colors and style options every bride can fall in love with these and bridesmaids will love them too.

Twobirds store is located at 289 West 12th street in New York or in LA at 938 N. Martel and is open by appointment only. If you don’t live in nearby don’t worry! They will ship you a dress to try out along with color samples. How great is that!