Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

A STUNNING fall setting for this Wauwinet wedding.

Designed by Soiree Floral with rentals from Placesetters Inc.

Photo courtesy Brea McDonald Photography.

With many Nantucket weddings, the obvious choice is to play up a nautical inspired atmosphere for your big day.  Maybe using navy with a crisp white for your stationary and linens, seaglass on your reception tables.  You get the idea.  We found a fun way to create a nautical inspired escort display that has great visual impact and it’s interactive as well.

Using a rusty anchor and a buoy painted in the couple’s wedding colors gives the escort table character.  Setting out a coffee table book by photographer Cary Hazlegrove for the guest sign in book is a great way to have a keepsake after the big day.  Even better, you can keep the book out at home to look at over and over while enjoying the beautiful scenic pictures to remind you of your special day on this incredible island.

escort table by Soiree Floral

Blue sky fall day for this Nantucket wedding!

We ALL love wedding cake but more and more couples are opting for a little something extra for dessert at their weddings. Candy buffets, chocolates and cupcakes have all been seen in 2010 but what about adding in an all time favorite fall dessert … perhaps caramel apples?

Paper tags by Griffin-vites Stationery.

When planning for your tabletops – try to think outside the box.  Your rental company may have some great items that can be used in different ways.  Here, for example, a dessert pedestal is being used to showcase flowers.  Giving different height and adding a unique element to the tables is a sure way to stand out from the typical cookie-cutter weddings.

rentals by Placesetters, flowers by Soiree Floral

A sassy fall bouquet to start the weekend. Enjoy the Cranberry Festival if you are here on island!

bouquet by Soiree Floral

Happy first day of Fall! We thought this beautiful invitation set from Griffin-vites Stationery was the perfect kick off to the season.

Nantucket Island is home to some world class restaurants and we all have our personal favorites! Think about taking advantage of your favorite restaurant for an intimate rehearsal dinner or family gathering before the big day.

Do you have a small group and are looking for a cozy intimate feel? Maybe candle light and amazing ambiance? Try the Company of the Cauldron or American Seasons. With seasonal menu’s they always offer up a creative and fresh dining experience.

In search of a great view to share with family & friends?  Straight Wharf or The White Elephant’s Brant Point Grill offer up fantastic water views and wonderful local flavors.

Or for a laid back garden party think about hosting your event at the well known Chanticleer in Sconset. Take advantage of the back garden for cocktails and passed horsdevours and then move inside for a seated dinner.

Bon Appetite!!

The back garden of the Chanticleer Restaurant courtesy of their website.

We have a sweet tooth on this rainy day so we thought we’d share a vintage inspired cake by Jodi’s Cakes.

photo by Zofia Photography, cake by Jodi's Cakes

Today we have guest blogger Kylie Laird of ACK Gift Bags with us to share her thoughts on must have items to include in your gift bags, and what services they provide for you for the perfect welcome to your guests.

A great way to show your appreciation and warmly welcome your guests “on island” is with a personalized Welcome Bag. Your Welcome Bag is perfect for providing essential information on the weekend events along with incorporating the finest of local products or your personal Nantucket favorites. From the very moment your guests arrive they will feel like they are participating in a very special and memorable event.

A personalized welcome letter sets the tone for your destination wedding weekend. The letter can not only outline the weekend’s festivities, timing, suggested attire, transportation pick up points but also can provide an insight into your favorite Nantucket activities, restaurants, beaches or bike trails. Your guests will love to have your insider scoop! They will also enjoy learning about you and your fiancé’s history with the island and why it is a special place for you both.

Our bags come in an array of color schemes and can reflect the signature colors you have chosen for your wedding weekend. Some great basics to include are Nantucket Nectars; Cape Cod Chips; chocolate covered cranberries; nautical shaped cookies or lollipops. You can also include some fun items from your home town or city. You may consider adding useful items: an umbrella for an early spring wedding; sunscreen for the golf tournament you have arranged or flip flops for a beach ceremony. Maps and island guides are a great inexpensive way to orientate your guests to Nantucket. Whether you decide on simple bag with local favorites or an elaborate tote stocked to the brim, keep it personal!

Once you arrive on island your focus should be on relaxing before the big day and enjoying your time with your guests. ACK Gift Bags will deliver your custom Welcome Bags to the downtown inns and hotels and ensure your bags are placed in your guest’s rooms prior to them getting off the ferry. It will be a very welcome surprise when your guests check in.

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your services Kylie!