Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

Hello, and welcome to Nantucket Weddings Unveiled! Gathering advice and ideas for your wedding on island has never been easier. Here, you will find inspirations, tips from real brides, real weddings, and vendors to suit your dream day.

Check back often as we will continue to add unique information vital to helping you create your special day. Don’t forget to send us  a note at info@nantucketweddingsunveiled to tell us what is helpful, and what else could be helpful to you as you navigate the waters of wedding planning.

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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 main land weddings.

To that end, we have decided to refocus our efforts to embrace the style that is Nantucket.  So many people visit our beautiful island and while they may not be getting married here, they do want to have some of that ‘special something’ that brings them back to the charm this island holds on their big day.  You’ll be able to take our ideas, tips from pro’s, and the styles we bring you and infuse it all into your big day – no matter where your wedding location is.

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!

Delphinium are a quintessential flower on Nantucket during the summer months.  Derived from the Greek word “delphis,” meaning dolphin, delphinium are also commonly known as larkspur. Other names include Lark’s Heel, Lark’s Claw and Knight’s Spur.  Used by Native Americans and European settlers to make blue dye, it’s believed that the most ancient use of delphinium flowers was for driving away scorpions.

The July birth flower, these lush, dolphin-shaped flowers symbolize an open heart and ardent attachment and convey a feeling of lightness and levity.

Looking for a fresh new color to infuse into your wedding? Pantone recently announced THE color for 2011, Honeysuckle!

A flattering hue for wedding attendant apparel and accessories, Honeysuckle is now one of the nearly 200 PANTONE WEDDING Colors available from Dessy, a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid, social-occasion and flower-girl dresses. PANTONE WEDDING exclusively from Dessy provides a collection of color tools to make it easy for brides to achieve perfectly color-coordinated weddings – from inspiration to “I do.” See www.dessy.com for more information.

With the blizzard hitting the Northeast this weekend we were inspired by snowflakes.  Here are some fun ideas for a winter wonderland wedding.

inspiration board via My Personal Artist

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This warm, elegant and classic inspiration board from Snippet & Ink sums up what we love about the holidays. All the best to you this holiday season!

We are back today with another amazing creation from Griffin-vites.  A bride having a Sconset wedding this past September asked Sarah to incorporate hydrangeas in to her escort table signage.  Didn’t this come out beautifully!  A different way to let your guests know where they are sitting – this is great for outdoor weddings where there may be a breeze.

photo by Zofia Photography, stationary by Griffin-vites

Sara from Griffin-vites Stationery is here today to share a design perfect for your Nantucket wedding.

Not only is Nantucket a historically charming, romantic and unique place to get married, but it certainly brings forth a ‘style’ all its own. The look of the island is fresh, clean and coastal…. with a fair amount of ‘preppy-ness’ thrown in the mix. Visitors can’t help but notice the abundance of lush hydrangea bushes, as well as the multitude of locally made Nantucket baskets.

Our latest ‘Nantucket’ collection caters to that chic couple, looking to bring a bit of island flare to their wedding papers. From the dark navy and white striped border, the scattered blue hydrangea blossoms and eccentric whale basket topper…. we think we captured the feel of this gem in the sea!

This set is stunning Sara! Thanks for sharing with us. Check out more of Sara’s custom watercolor work at www.Griffin-vites.com

With the temperatures dropping outside it got us thinking about ice.  In the wedding world, that translates to diamonds.  There is no doubt that the royal wedding next spring will have a big influence on fashion and trends in the coming months.  We saw this inspiration board on Snippet and Ink and immediately saw the ring that looked similar to Princess Diana’s.  Which got us thinking – what is your style in wedding rings?  Do you have a family heirloom that is passed down, are you a princess cut, will your ring be all diamonds, or are you going to make a bold statement with color?  We’d love to hear about it.

board courtesy of Snippet & Ink

Since we are in the holiday spirit, we thought these red bridal shoes would be a fun accent to a wintertime wedding.

photo courtesy of The Knot

This chilly weather got us thinking about what makes this time of year so great.  Hot cider, peppermint cocoa, chai tea lattes, mulled wine – the list goes on and on.  This time of year allows winter brides to bring a unique touch to their big day.  Wouldn’t it be great to have some of these drinks set out for guests at your winter wedding?  They smell delicious and they help warm up your guest’s hands as they head in from the cold for a night of great food and music as you dance away your reception.  Talk to your caterer about incorporating one or more of these for a truly unique beverage bar.  Brilliant!

photos courtesy of brides.com