Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

Island vendors Jen Shepherd of Placesetters and myself  (Dawn Kelly of Soiree Floral) spent some time last week down in the Big Easy at the Special Event Show.  While we walked the floor and attended seminars one ’surprise’ kept coming up - the color red for weddings.  I was a little taken aback - red can be a bold, controlling color and if it isn’t used correctly, can end up looking like a cheesy Valentine’s dance gone wrong.

When used the right way, however, this color can be sophisticated, demure, sexy and can really lay the groundwork for some pretty amazing eye candy.  The photos below are a great example of how to incorporate the color with other strong elements to create a harmonious balance.

The first element is the shape of the serpentine table (not something we ever see on Nantucket, but a fun concept).  The linens take center stage from the band on the linen to the amazing looking chair covers.  Don’t they remind you a little of a mermaid’s tail?  The black floral containers really anchor everything together and calm the red down.  Along with crystals and feathers (they aren’t going anywhere for 2010 - they showed up in a lot of designs) and pops of silver the layering on this table helped achieve a cohesive look.   Even the napkins have been rolled to look like rosebuds, clever!  The glassware on this table is also a line that is carried by Placesetters and is a favorite for island events.  Enjoy the eye candy!

photo by Dawn Kelly

details on the tabletop

We LOVE the Style Me Pretty blog! The content is stunning, it’s updated countless times during the day and it features some of our favorite wedding vendors! Yesterday they ran a feature on a photo shoot with three of our fantastic island vendors. The was part of a series called “Inspiration to Reality”. The blog readers create inspiration boards, a team of vendors then selects a board and translates the concept into a design for a mock wedding.

The vendor team consisted of Meagan from Maine Seasons Events, Dawn from Soiree Floral, Sara from Griffin-vites Stationery, Brea from Brea McDonald Photography and Meg from Meg Simone Videography.

We are so proud of the vendors involved in this shoot! Congratulations to all of you!

To see more of the posts on Style Me Pretty follow these links:

Griffin-vites Stationery, Design I,  Design II and Design III

If you are planning a winter or fall wedding why not add in pine cones to your decor? Check out this inspiration board from Snippet & Ink. The pine cones add texture, color and a touch of mother natures charm.

{Snippet & Ink board photo credits top row from left: boutonniere from InStyle Weddings, basket of pine cones from Martha Stewart, seating cards photo by Carol Masica. Row 2: reserved seat from The Knot, photo by Sarah K. Chen, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings. Row 3: invitation by Ceci NY, photo from Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet via Once Wed}

Ever considered having a winter Nantucket wedding? How romantic it would be to walk down main street with snow covered cobblestones, rent out an entire B&B and stare out into the quiet harbor. Ah-mazing!!

We spotted a couple of inspiration boards over at Snippet & Ink that could help bring your winter wedding to life. Cozy elements coupled with cool colors = super romantic Nantucket wedding.

For the details on this board click here: Autumn Gold and Ice Blue

For all the details on this board click here: Baby It’s Cold Outside

Have you marked this years calendar? Did you book your ferry tickets yet?

This years Christmas Stroll weekend is December 4th-6th and you do not want to miss out on this island tradition. Stroll (as we call it) is filled with holiday spirit, amazing shopping bargains, special dinner menus and fun get-togethers. If you are planning and island wedding this is a perfect weekend to get out to the island and get your Nantucket fix before things really slow down for the winter. As we get closer to stroll we will post up some insider tips on the shopping hot spots and dinner deals that will be available at this year’s stroll.

Do you have vendors to meet and venues to visit? Now is the time!!!

See you strolling!!

Crisp, Clean and Elegant…. with a touch of mother nature. Who could ask for more!

Top Row Left to Right: Bouquet by Soiree Floral, photo by Brea McDonald Photography; Plates available at Placesetters Inc.; Monique Lhullier Platinum Collection.

Second Row: Compass favor available via Soiree Floral; Bamboo Chair available at Placesetters Inc.; Starfish watercolor invitations by Griffin-vites.

Third Row: Whimsical hanging pom-poms by Soiree Floral; Bridesmaids dress from Priscilla of Boston; Necklace & Earings by Victoria Greenhood Designs; Custom Designed feather headpiece; Bride & Groom at the compass sign downtown Nantucket, photo by Brea McDonald.

Well, it might be more than one photo -  this breathtaking inspiration board we saw over at Snippet & Ink has lots of Nantucket hydrangea blues -sometimes more can be better!! For all the credits visit Snippet & Ink

When you think of pink, you automatically have visions of all things girly, large mounds of cotton candy, and everything syrupy sweet. This color, can however, be extremely chic and ‘grown up’ for a fall wedding when you mix it with gold.  Metallics have invaded everything from candle holders to vases and layering textures makes this color combination sophisticated.

Another great idea is to serve a light pink signature drink - and to dress it up, rim the glass with edible gold flakes. You can’t get much more stylish than that!

Charger available at Placesetters

flowers by Soiree Floral

We are so excited to be included in the inspiration board contest on the My Island Wedding blog. We have two boards that are in the contest and we need you to go over and vote for your favorite!

Our Strawberry Board (a huge hit here on the blog) and our latest board, Sea Glass are both in the mix. Click on the link to go over and cast your vote for the Nantucket Weddings Unveiled inspiration board you love right now!!!!!   www.myislandwedding.com

The Sea Glass Board is #30 and the Berry In Love Board is #18…. now go vote!!

Inspired by all the subtle tones in natures tumbled sea glass we gathered together this inspiration board.

All Photos: Brea McDonald Photography

Flowers & Decor: Dawn Kelly, Soiree Floral

Table Settings: Placesetter’s Inc.

Menu: Marty Kelly Nantucket

Cup Cakes:Jodi’s Cakes

Location: The Galley

Tent: Sperry Tents