Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

A few weeks back A Private Concierge and Vineyard Vines teamed up to bring our bride’s a sweetheart of a giveaway.  We received word that there is a winner!  Congratulations to Maia and Michael for becoming the recipients of ties for their bridal party.  We know the colors for their wedding are deep pink and blue, their ceremony and reception will be held at the White Elephant, and Zofia Photography will be shooting all the special moments and all the details (including those ties!).  The question is – what will Maia and Michael pick? We took a peek at some of the new designs Vineyard Vines is offering and thought maybe these will make their short list.  Stay tuned……

photo courtesy of Vineyard Vines

photo courtesy of Vineyard Vines

photo courtesy of Vineyard Vines

photo courtesy of Vineyard Vines

Check out yesterdays blog post to find out how you can outfit your wedding party with Vineyard Vines ties. Happy Friday!

Photo Courtesy Brea McDonald Photography

Flowers by Soiree Floral

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

A moody “Halloween”  photograph from Jordi Cabre.

We LOVE this time of year on Nantucket! Each weekend the island swells with visitors coming over for the many Nantucket weddings taking place and new brides visit to plan the exciting details for their weddings next year. The days are sun-filled,  the evenings are crisp AND you can get a table at many of the islands top notch restaurants! Yay!

We can’t pass up all these fall specials and wanted to share with you what some of our favorite restaurants are offering. Great excuse to check them out for a possible rehearsal dinner location or reception venue. Bon Appetit!

Today we continue with our series on tabletops, shot at the beautiful Galley Beach. Some Nantucket brides love the look and feel of a Nantucket wedding with the ‘traditional’ elements. Items like lightship baskets, basket weave patterns, seashells – you get the idea. Well, our savvy vendors took those elements and with a few simple tabletop changes, changed the overall look of the same table from yesterday.

photo courtesy of Schuyler Shepherd

Jen Shepherd of Placesetters, Inc chose rattan chargers with a napkin ring to match, water glasses in a heavy glass etched with shell motifs, and a white dinner plate with a basket weave design.

Dawn Kelly of Soiree Floral chose a Nantucket Lightship basket brimming with beautiful spring blooms.  The soft colors and fluffy blooms soften the tablescape and ties together the rattan and basketweave textures.

photo by Schuyler Shepherd

The finishing touches to the table include custom designed paper goods by Marty Kelly of Marty Kelly Papers.  Adding touches of soft blue and shells to the escort cards completes the design.

photo by Schuyler Shepherd

Memorial Day weekend is the ‘official’ kickoff of the summer season here on Nantucket.  To celebrate that, Current Vintage is having a Memorial Day Sale with 20-75% off select Dresses, Jewelry, Shoes and so much more.  For those brides who are out on island for the weekend, this is a great opportunity to pick up some unique attendant’s gifts.

Be sure to check out the unique Cheryl Fudge/CurrentVintage anchor dress.  These dresses are one-of-a-kind collaborations between local designer Cheryl Fudge and Elisabeth English of CurrentVintage, and never stick around for long.

photo courtesy of Current Vintage

As we all know Figawi is all about having a good time and celebrating! So this weekend when you are done with all the shopping sit back and enjoy one of the islands signature drinks. This 888 Original is sure to help you get into the spirit of the weekend.

Life is Good

888 Cranberry Vodka

Splash of 7Up

Splash of Cranberry Juice

and a splash or Redbull to keep you going!

Top with a lime and cherry

Now your ready for the weekend!!!

The new issue of New York Magazines Weddings is out and Nantucket made the list for ‘Carefree Escapes for Two – Honeymoon Destinations’.  The article states:

‘Once the summer hordes decamp, Nantucket’s flat topography and dramatic coastline make for great cycling.  Pack a picnic basket with lobster rolls and a good blanket, and pedal the three-mile path to Surfside Beach.’

Stay at: The White Elephant (from $275)

Get there: from NYC a 4.5 hr drive (depending on I-95 traffic) to Hyannis, and a two hour car ferry ride (from $260).

Do you need another reason to come to the island and wrap up some of those last minute wedding details? Well here it is!! The Wauwinet & Topper’s are offering an amazing deal on May 13th & 14th.  An overnight stay and dinner for two for $150-!!!  A perfect opportunity to sneak away and spend some quality time together before the big wedding day. Call for reservations 800-426-8718 or book online with promo code MATWAU.

See you there!