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!

This Nantucket wedding film blew us away so we HAD to share it here on the blog! We love the way that Meg has woven in all the scenic shots of the island, such an important part of every wedding weekend. The sounds bites, the music and all those amazing moments tell such a strong story it’s hard not to feel like you were there!

CLICK HERE to watch the film.

If you are planning for your September 25th, 2010 weekend wedding we have some news for you! Due to a sudden cancellation Meg is now available for that weekend, the most popular of the year! We’re sure she will be scooped right up so get in touch now to talk to her about your wedding film.

You can check out more of Meg Simone Films on her website http://www.megsimone.com/

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.

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!.

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.

Black and white is a true classic that can always be reinvent for your Nantucket wedding. We spotted this chic inspiration board over at Snippet & Ink and loved the soft sophisticated feel of the board. With a backdrop as gorgeous as Nantucket a black and white wedding might just be perfect!

click here to visit Snippet & Ink for all the details on this board.

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!

We see so many wonderful photos of gorgeous weddings cakes…. but what about the grooms cake? If you plan to take part in this wedding tradition you may want to take a creative approach. Jodi’s Cakes has been creating some fun grooms cakes for her couples this summer and they all have one thing in common, the groom! Is he a Sox fan? Or love to play poker? Don’t be afraid to add your personality into every aspect of your big day, including the cakes. Take a look at these fun grooms cakes from Jodi’s Cakes and keep up to date with her weekly creations on her facebook page.

We spotted this image over on Martha Stewart, and it is all about Nantucket Style for your wedding.  Have a little fun with your guests and give them something sweet at the end of the evening to remember your fun-filled day.  You can get these lobster suckers at The Chocolatier downtown.  Add a thank you tag with ribbons in your wedding colors for a personal touch.  You can have fun displaying them in ’sand’ (brown turbinado sugar) or buy a nautical map as your backdrop.  A lollipop is sure to make every guest feel like a kid again.

photo courtesy of Martha Stewart