Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

Hi everyone!  We hope you had a great holiday weekend.  We know couples are in full swing planning for their 2011 nuptials.  You’re in luck because Boston Weddings Spring/Summer 2011 issue just hit the stands and there are some incredible ideas throughout the pages.

In fact, there is a real wedding done by some of Nantucket’s finest vendors!  They took the show on the road – led by Unique Nantucket Events, along with Brea McDonald Photography and Soiree Floral & Event Design.  Paul and Kerry were married on the Cape and the magazine covers all the fun details.  The couple’s beloved dog was even included in all the fun.  For all the details, be sure to pick up your copy of the magazine today!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and for many couples recently married, this will be their first holiday as a married couple.  Bring back some of that island flair with these adorable mini baskets by ACK GIFT BAGS.  If you are spending the holiday on island, be sure to call Kylie at 508-228-5316 to reserve yours today.  A great hostess gift or even to put at each place setting at your dinner table.  Choose from Chocolate Nantucket Cranberries or Sweet & Spicy Mixed Nuts.

photo courtesy of Ack Gift Bags

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

If you are a bride in the North East then you know and love the magazine. It comes out twice a year and dazzles us with everything we love about New England.

The current issue out on stands now challenged Boston area florists to create luxe bridal bouquets inspired by three very different invitation sets. The feature is called ‘Perfect Pairings’ and showcases one of our favorite artists Sara from Griffin-vites! Check out the stunning apple orchard set that was selected below. Her watercolor artwork is perfect for capturing the texture of the seasons and sophisticated enough for any island wedding. Love the green in these apples!

This shoot is such a great concept…. hhhmmm… maybe something we can take on here at NWU?

There are so many amazing vendors here on Nantucket who help to make your wedding dreams come true.  With the latest issue of Wellwed magazine out on news stands, we thought it would be fun to show you the hard work that goes in to getting some of those beautiful images on the pages you couples use as you gather inspiration for your big day.

Back in early May, vendors got together for the Fall photo shoot of the magazine.  Armed with a color palette and vintage ribbons, this is what they pulled together.

photography by Zofia Photography

photo by Zofia Photography, bouquet by Soiree Floral

Vendors involved in the shoot included Placesetters, Jodi’s Cakes, Zofia Photography, Marty Kelly Papers and Soiree Floral.

Zofia hard at work capturing every last detail

Marty Kelly of Marty Kelly Papers (in the stripes) and Dawn Kelly of Soiree Floral(no, they aren’t related and yes they have been asked if they are sisters) put the finishing touches to the table as they get ready for the stationary close-ups.  Be sure to check out the magazine to see the amazing cake created by Jodi’s cakes.

Marty Kelly and Dawn Kelly attending to details, photo by Zofia Photography

What details will you choose to focus on for your big day?  Have fun and get inspired as you start planning for your big day.

The new Wellwed magazine is rolling out now to a news stand near you.  We are pleased as punch to see so many of our island’s outstanding vendors gracing the pages of the Fall/Winter 2010 issue.  For all of you fall brides who are booking your venues and vendors for your 2011 weddings (and we know you are are out there, our phones are ringing!) be sure to check out the featured wedding of Christine and Marc.  They had their fall nuptials at Sankaty Golf Club and this wedding is chock full of inspirational ideas.

logo design by betseywhite.com

photos by Zofia Photography via Wellwed magazine

Vendors included:

ceremony & reception venue: Sankaty Golf Club

planner: Unique Nantucket

floral & decor: Soiree Floral

linens & tabletop rentals: Placesetters

photography: Zofia Photography

hair: Darya Salon

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

There are many places both on the web and in print for couples to get ideas, color combinations, the latest look in dresses, etc.  One of our favorite resources for island weddings is Wellwed Magazine.  The pages of the magazine are filled to the brim with amazing details that give your day that extra special touch.  The website for the magazine showcases local vendor resources, and posts tips from the most sought after vendors.  Be sure to include this magazine on your must reads as you start to pull the inspiring details together for your ‘I Do’s’.  You will be glad you did.

photo by Zofia Photography, bouquet by Soiree Floral

Last week, island vendors were busy staging a photoshoot for Wellwed Magazine’s upcoming fall issue.  While we can’t show you the pictures, we can tell you a good time was had by all!  The weather held out all morning to get every last detail shot.  It was a great collaboration among island vendors Placesetters, Jodi’s Cakes, Soiree Floral, and Marty Kelly Papers.  Last but certainly not least, the divine Zofia Photography captured all the images and a ittle goofing around.  We can’t wait to show you our inspirations!

flowers by Soiree Floral

Today we take a behind the scenes look of how a couple’s wish list becomes  reality with Dawn Kelly of Soiree Floral

I am often asked how do we come up with a look that celebrates who the couple is on their wedding day? The answer is never clear cut – sometimes it happens within the first few minutes of my very first interactions with client. Other times, it takes getting to know the couple – letting their ‘couple’s taste’ evolve during the process, and going back to the drawing board a few times. That was the case with our lovely Carter and Jen. Wellwed magazine asked me to share my insights as they showcased our process from the Inspiration board to the wedding day. There are some great tips in this article for clients and vendors setting out to showcase their personal style on the big day.

all photos by Brea McDonald Photography