Nantucket Wedding Inspirations

Hello everyone, and Happy spring!  We’ve missed posting about all things Nantucket Weddings and are so happy to be back in action!

While running our Nantucket Weddings Unveiled blog it became apparent that our readers were looking for more than just great tips for having a Nantucket wedding but also tips on getting that Nantucket style into their mainland weddings.

So many people visit our beautiful island and while they all may not be getting married here, they do want to have some of that ‘special something’ on their big day that brings them back to the charm this island holds.  We created Nantucket Wedding Inspirations so you will be able to take our ideas, tips from our favorite pro’s and the Nantucket style we bring you and infuse it all into your big day – no matter where your wedding location may be!

We have some exciting things in store and we look forward to sharing them with you at the brand new NANTUCKET WEDDING INSPIRATIONS.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with all the latest and greatest!

We look forward to inspiring your wedding style!

Brea & Dawn

We can’t believe it’s almost October here on island. It’s been a fast, fun filled summer with all things wedding. Today, we wanted to share a project that brought some of Nantucket’s finest wedding vendors together  back in May (that seems so long ago). This shoot was done for Wellwed magazine (a must read if you are getting married here on island). As you’ll see in the video, this was a collective effort chock full of the tiniest details. From chargers meant to evoke the grey shingled homes here on Nantucket, to amazing letter press invitations that were over the top, to custom knit mini sweaters, and even ‘snowflakes’ to hang off the tablescape. Add in faux fur chair covers on a wintry-like grey day in May and you have the perfect backdrop to host a formal affair.

We’ve had some pretty amazing weather here on Nantucket recently. The sun has been out, everything is in full bloom and it looks like quintessential Nantucket around town.    We came across this fun cocktail for those of you planning a bridal luncheon.  When we read it, we thought it was perfect for these dog days of summer.  Try serving up these cocktails for your best gals!

The Juice of A few Flowers

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice (1 grapefruit)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes)
• 1 cup good vodka (recommended: Grey Goose or Finlandia), optional
• Extra lemon juice
• Granulated sugar
• Fresh mint sprigs

Directions

Combine the orange juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and vodka, if using, in a pitcher. Dip the rim of 6 martini glasses first in a dish with lemon juice and then a dish with sugar. Set aside to dry.

When ready to serve, place ice cubes in a cocktail shaker, add the cocktail mixture to fill the shaker 3/4 full, and shake for about 30 seconds. It’s important to shake for a full 30 seconds to get the drink very cold and dilute it slightly with the ice. Pour into the sugared martini glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint. Continue filling the shaker with ice and cocktail mixture until all the drinks are poured. Serve ice cold.

This chic inspiration board from Snippet & Ink is a fab starting point for a shipwrecked island wedding! We are in love with the easy, breezy, soft tones!

all details available at Snippet & Ink.

Here’s wishing everyone a safe, and happy 4th of July!  The island is jamming with lots of happy people.  Water fight in town is done and everyone’s heading the beach.  Enjoy!

It was a busy weekend on Nantucket with weddings.  Everywhere you turned, there seemed to be a pretty girl in a white dress holding a beautiful bouquet.  We noticed a lot of peonies walking around the cobblestone streets this weekend so we thought it would be fun to look in to the meaning of peonies:

With a recorded history that dates back thousands of years, it’s not surprising that even the mythology surrounding the origin of the peony has multiple versions.  One legend has it that the peony is named after Paeon, a physician to the gods, who received the flower on Mount Olympus from the mother of Apollo.  And another tells the story of that same physician who was “saved” from the fate of dying as other mortals by being turned into the flower we know today as the peony.

The traditional floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th wedding anniversary flower, peonies are known as the flower of riches and honor.  With their lush, full, rounded bloom, peonies embody romance and prosperity and are regarded as an omen of good fortune and a happy marriage.

designs by Soiree Floral, photo by Clayton Austin

Have a wonderful wedding weekend everyone…..

I can not think of anything more Nantucket than blue and white! It’s preppy, nautical and just classic! This inspiration board could be the perfect spring board for your seaside wedding or rehearsal dinner. The hydrangea, stripes and grey shingles just screams Nantucket!

Get all the details on this board over at Snippet and Ink.

With  4th of July celebrations on the horizon we thought it was time to talk lobster!

Lobsters are a way of life in New England and nearly a summer time staple on Nantucket. Many couples kick of their wedding weekends with a clambake or lobster dinner. Some go for the formal lobster dinner at their wedding and some opt for the casual clambake on the beach. Either way you need the proper gear! We spotted these adorable “Lobsters in Love” bibs on the Bird and Banner website. Festive, fun and practical! What more could you ask for.

We spotted this creative escort card display and loved the idea enough to share it with all of you! This wedding was a recent feature in the Knot… but on the West Coast! Yes, everyone loves a little nautical inspiration on their wedding day! You can see more photos from this wedding on the inspired by this blog.

Photo by Meg Perotti

We saw this inspiration board over on Snippet and Ink and it fits our island style to a T!  Don’t you love that crisp green and white combo?  Having your flowers girls feet dressed in green is a great way to add a little pop of color as they make their way down the aisle.

board courtesy of Snippet & Ink