Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

Though many of us consider Nantucket to be our home it is also a popular destination venue for weddings. If not for the couple then always for their guests! Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine is featuring a stunning Nantucket wedding in their July/August issue coming out on stands right now. The breathtaking Galley wedding is featured in a two page spread with the couples personal story and some inside scoop on their wedding style.

You can pick up copies of this National publication in bookstores and local news stands OR you can purchase a digital download on their website.

Congratulations to all the vendors for their hard work and this recent feature!

Venue: The Galley

Flowers & Decor: Soiree Floral

Linens & Rentals: Placesetters, inc.

Photography: Brea McDonald Photography

Paper Products: Marty Kelly Paper

Cake: Jodi’s Cakes

Event Planning: Nantucket Island Events

Make-up: Beauty By the Sea

Hair: Darya Salon
Here are a few of the gorgeous details from the Nantucket wedding!

Photos Courtesy Brea McDonald Photography

I recently photographed a stunning Nantucket wedding at the White Elephant. The bride and groom infused their wedding with lots of classic Nantucket details. One of these elements was their Nantucket postcard escort table. I LOVE this idea and thought it was such a fun twist! The table was filled with a tray of deep thick grass that held up the vintage Nantucket postcards. Each postcard had the bride and grooms name and address already filled in so that after the wedding the guests could send them their wishes. So fun!! The cards also had the guest name and table name printed at the bottom left of the card where the post office bar code would end up.

What a great way to seat your guests and relive the wedding through their wedding postcards the weeks after the big day!

Photo courtesy Brea McDonald Photography

So you want to get married on the beach…sand in your toes as you say “I Do” and flip-flops on your guests.  The Jetties might just be the perfect location!

Photo Courtesy of The Jetties

Whether a small, intimate gathering or a larger celebration, A Private Concierge and The Jetties will work with you to create an event beyond your expectations.   The Jetties is available for rent by private groups from mid May through October.

When you rent out the Jetties it does not include catering (contact A Private Concierge for caterer selection on the island), but it does include the following:

The Jetties can host functions in several different areas in order to meet the needs of each individual wedding:

BEACH AREA

This area can be tented for intimate groups of 50 or 500, depending on your needs.  Remember, that there is a deal on the tent rental if the weather is perfect and you decide not to use it, contact A Private Concierge for more specific details.

COVERED DECK AREA

Under the deck (no tent needed) area is for your intimate sit-down wedding of 50 people or less.  Enjoy each other’s company and the gorgeous view.

RESTAURANT BUYOUT

And for those large weddings that want the ultimate in privacy, rent out the entire restaurant (deck & beach) for your wedding day.  There are endless opportunities with what you can do.

Photo Courtesy of The Jetties

A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all of your Weekend-Of wedding management needs. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (508)-332-9422 for more information about our services and how we can tailor them for your wedding weekend.

photo courtesy of The Chanticleer

Holiday Magazine was quoted as saying, “Here in ‘Sconset, between the cranberry bogs and the rose-grown bluffs, is one of the most beguiling villages in the world.”  Sconset is a very quaint and unique part of Nantucket and a hidden gem to many that travel to the island.  A Private Concierge knows that the beautiful village of ‘Sconset offers many opportunities for the most gorgeous wedding views and venues including the chapel, beaches and the well-known Chanticleer.

The Chanticleer known locally as the “Ivy Covered Cottage,” is known for its rose-covered exterior, exquisite gardens and exceptional cuisine.  Its modern French menu emphasizing New England and artisan ingredients is complemented by a festive dining experience which is just one of the many highlights of the venue. Our chef works with each bride & groom to create the perfect cuisine to capture their vision and food preferences.

The Chanitcleer offers different rooms and options in order to tailor each wedding experience to each individual couple.

photo courtesy of The Chanticleer

ROSE GARDEN OR NORTH (BACK) GARDEN

This area is perfect for cocktail hours and dinner for smaller wedding receptions.  The flowers are gorgeous and make for a perfect backdrop to your event.

GRILL ROOM

This room seats 40 guests for sit down dinner and up to 80 for cocktail service.  It’s great for a rehearsal dinner or a more intimate wedding.  Add the FIREPLACE seating area to the Grill Room and the venue seats up to 50 guests.

MAIN DINING ROOM

The most popular room for a small to mid size wedding, this room can accommodate up to 76 people with the rental furniture (50 people with the venue’s current furniture).

SUN PORCH

This amazing room that overlooks the back garden (can be used for your vows) seats up to 30 people at round tables or 22 at one long table.  (This room can be combined with the Main Dining room to seat just over 100 with rental equipment.)

Let the Chanticleer and A Private Concierge make your wedding a dream come true.

A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all of your Weekend-Of wedding management needs. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (508)-332-9422 for more information about our services and how we can tailor them for your wedding weekend.

Not-So Secret Locations…

Cocktails on a yacht for your rehearsal dinner, spa treatments for the bridal party before the wedding, a picture perfect ceremony on well-manicured greens, outdoor cocktails on the grass, some croquet for you and your guests and a gorgeous suite on your wedding night…this all exists at one place on Nantucket.

A Private Concierge wants to introduce you to The Westmoor Club, the premier venue for your “dream-come-true” wedding.  The Club is nestled among fifteen acres high on a hill just 300 yards from Nantucket Sound and a healthy walk from the top of Main Street.  Whether you are planning an intimate wedding of a few or a large wedding of a few hundred, The Westmoor Club is your perfect place.

Photo Courtesy The Westmoor Club

The Club offers several different scenic options, depending on your preference, one option is the north lawn, which accommodates up to 400 people and offers views of the tennis courts, croquet lawn and elaborate gardens.  And don’t forget the amazing food at The Westmoor Club from award winning chef, Peter Wallace.  The Westmoor Club offers standards that are beyond exceptional and will work closely with you and A Private Concierge to make sure they are truly special for each couple.

Contact A Private Concierge for more information about the club and for how we can help you the weekend-of your wedding.

The Westmoor Club

A Private Concierge can arrange, manage and take care of all of your Weekend-Of wedding needs. Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (508)-332-9422 for more information about our services and how we can tailor them for your wedding weekend.

Sarah from A Private Concierge is back today with the final installment of her ‘Weekend-Of’ series:

We have covered almost all of the Weekend-Of your wedding tips, including: Don’t go hungry, arranging transportation for your guests, and options for petite travelers.

A Private Concierge has worked with your vendors to ensure all the final details are taken care of so that you don’t have to worry.

CREATE ITINERARIES FOR YOUR GUESTS

The guests are beginning to arrive for a beautiful Nantucket wedding weekend that is full of wonderful gatherings, cocktail parties, the ceremony & reception and even a Sunday brunch. A Private Concierge can be sure that all of your guests receive the full weekend-of itineraries to ensure they know when to be where and what to be wearing.

The itineraries are a great place to share local information about best beaches, historical information about Nantucket, or nightlife.  If the rehearsal dinner is family and wedding party only be sure to share great restaurant recommendations, like The Straight Wharf Restaurant.  Scott, Gabriel, & Amanda have done an amazing job creating and serving food that “speaks of this place and this culture.”  It is a must eat when on Nantucket and after dinner it’s a great spot to enjoy some nightlife.

PROVIDE FINAL PAYMENTS FOR ALL VENDORS

We know this isn’t the most fun part of the wedding weekend, but most vendors require final payment on the day their job is completed. A Private Concierge knows you have a lot to think about, even after the ceremony and reception are over, so we can manage making sure each of your vendors receive their final payment. (And we keep records of every payment delivered, so you can cross that off your list too.)

TRANSPORT ANY GIFTS OR LINGERING ITEMS FROM VENUE

We know that you and your maid of honor don’t want to have to carry any gifts to The Chicken Box with you after the reception.  So, A Private Concierge will make sure that any gifts or lingering items from the reception are delivered to your desired accommodation.  And you know after many summers of dancing at The Chicken Box that wearing white is a big risk, so we can make sure your wedding dress gets to your accommodations safely as well when you make your final change of clothes.

AND FINALLY…ENJOY YOURSELF

A Private Concierge wants you to relax and enjoy yourself, let us take the stress out of your wedding weekend.  Contact us at info@aprivateconcierge.com or call (508)-332-9422.

Jodi from Jodi’s Cakes tipped us off to this fabulous Etsy shop and wanted us to share with all our readers. Sarah’s Stands was started when owner Sarah couldn’t find the perfect cake stand for her wedding… out of necessity comes creation! Brilliant and so simple.

Jodi says “They are very nicely done pedestal stands and come in 70 colors. What is unique is the ability to customize the color and they come in sizes up to 22 inches in diameter.  Most pedestal stands are 12 inches max which isn’t large enough for a wedding cake. It’s a great resource for brides!”

Wow! 70 colors!! With selection like that we are certain you will find the perfect color to compliment your beautiful wedding cake.

Thanks Jodi!

No event is too big or too small to include the timeless fun of a photo booth! Whether your Nantucket wedding is black tie at the Yacht Club or more casual out at the brewery the photo booth will be something your guest are certain to enjoy.

Wendy from Nantucket Photobooth shared with us that at even the most cutting-edge occasions, event planners are finding that the magic of stepping behind a curtain and pressing that button is truly timeless. At any event, from the most formal to the merely frolicsome, photo booths produce guaranteed results in gales of laughter, hilarity, and good-natured antics.

With today’s photo booths offering up top quality high resolution digital files, guest can now blow that skinny little paper strip up to a large wall size memento! This idea was recently spotted on HGTV and offers up a fun new twist to the traditional wedding portrait framed on the wall.

For more information on reserving a Nantucket Photobooth for your wedding or rehearsal dinner check out their website or e-mail info@nantucketphotobooth.com.

Nantucket wedding cake expert Jodi Levesque from Jodi’s Cakes is known for her stunningly beautiful cakes. But it’s also what’s on the inside that makes her cakes so special. She joins us today to share some ideas on flavor combinations that will wow your guests. Thanks Jodi!

I would love to see couples go out on a limb a bit with flavors.  Those are the cakes people not only remember but would never pass by for the dance floor! Nervous about your more particular guests? Offer something small like truffles or chocolate dipped strawberries for the few guests who perhaps are not wild about your chosen flavor.  A small plate of macaroons at each table would also satisfy those more finicky eaters.  French macaroons are very hot this season!  They are the new cupcake.

Spring and summer weddings often tend towards light, fresh flavors.  Raspberry lemon is always popular, but why not try something different?? Blackberry lemon or blueberry  lemon is a wonderfully unexpected flavor twist. The tang of  citrus and berries balances the sweetness of the cake and butter cream perfectly. Or go for a coconut cake layered with key lime curd and fresh raspberries.  If you aren’t a fan of coconut –use a white butter cake instead.
Summer should be all about light and fresh.  It is hot and guests have had a big meal..lots of sitting.  This doesn’t mean you have to avoid chocolate..just balance the chocolate with something lighter such as fresh berries and a simple vanilla butter cream.  Chocolate cake with coffee butter cream is a classic and one of my favorites…add some crunchy chocolate espresso beans for a twist!! Want something more decadent? How about white butter cake with mocha praline buttercream. You get it all…light white cake..chocolate..coffee and the crunch of praline!
Prefer to keep it simple? Yellow cake with dulce de luche buttercream is a great summer cake.  Serve with a side of fresh berries and some whipped cream..perfection!

Fall is particularly a fun time for stepping out.  I will never lose my affection for the classic carrot cake but how about soft moist layers of pumpkin cake with a cream cheese filling? Late summer/ early fall people are just beginning to tire of lemon and berries..they are ready for those hearty fall flavors but the weather may still be warm. Try a light white spice cake with fresh raspberries and a spiced butter cream icing. Late fall is definitely the time to go all chocolate!  Let your hair down and forget about swimsuits for awhile!

photo by Amy Poor

When faced with a couple who is unsure of which flavor to choose I will often ask them what their favorite dessert is..not their favorite cake.  How can we translate this into a cake?
Say a couple loves salted pralines…then lets talk about a Chocolate cake with a salted caramel cashew buttercream!
The key is to have fun with the flavor! Weddings are meant to be special and they are all about celebrating the couple. If someone says ” I am not a cake lover”.. I say you haven’t thought about it enough!

Photo Courtesy Brea McDonald Photography

Nantucket boasts some of the best in the biz when it comes to our wedding vendors. We have shared many of the magazine features showcasing these vendors here on the blog. Today we bring you yet another one from one of our favorite magazines Wellwed!

This fun strawberry themed shoot is featured in the current issue of Wellwed and offers up a new twist to a spring/summer wedding. The perfect look for a casual garden party wedding at Westmoor Farms!

Sara from Griffin-vites Stationery created the colorful watercolor paper products, Meagan from Maine Seasons Events pulled together the concept and design and all photos were shot by Brea McDonald Photography.