Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

Going to the Chapel for these dapper gentlemen!

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.

Beauty By the Sea is a fantastic make-up and product store located on Centre Street in the heart of Nantucket’s downtown. Owner Lizzy Wiggin is the islands go to gal for all things make-up and of course many a brides wedding day look. We asked her to share with us her number one tip for getting a great make-up look for your wedding day and here is what she had to say.

“Mattifying primer or anything to make you look rested, oil free but still hydrated is key!”

Tinted moisturizer is what Lizzy uses as opposed to a full coverage foundation. It is lighter and has spf 25 in it so it helps protect you during all those beach portraits. Then she applies the concealer to cover up any dark circles, red spots or highlights. This will all make you look rested, healthy, yet still dewy. The goal is to start with a nice fresh clean palette then apply your color! Flawless!

After their make-up trial brides always say they feel like they have nothing on! You want to look and feel like YOU but on your best day ever.

To check out the products Lizzy talks about or to book her for your wedding day make-up visit the store at 29 Centre Street or e-mail lizzielegg@msn.com.

Do you have a passion or hobby that you are crazy about?  Do you collect a ’something special’ that gets you giddy every time you are treasure hunting and come across something to add to your collection?  Here is a great example of how to add that on your wedding day.  A recent Nantucket bride, Elizabeth, collects vintage stamps.  She is obsessed with them, and when you hear her talk about them, you can tell she flips every time she find a new one.  She took that love of stamps and had it play out on her cake.  She asked Jodi of Jodi’s Cakes to create a border at the bottom of each cake tier in her color scheme.  Not only is it very unique and different from anything we’ve seen, but it makes for great conversation during the reception.  How will you incorporate personal details on your big day?

photo by Zofia Photography, cake by Jodi's Cakes

Don’t forget the rings!

A stolen moment outside for this newly married couple.

Photo Courtesy Pixel Perfect

The quaint town of Siasconset is a favorite for many island couples.  With its rose covered cottages, wandering crushed shell paths, and little markets – it is a destination in and of itself.  The chapel is a favorite with couple’s looking to say their I do’s, and it books up quickly.  Take a behind the scenes look at real weddings as videographer Meg Simone, Brea McDonald Photography, and Soiree Floral capture the newly minted ‘Mr and Mrs’

An intimate wedding with a spectacular setting!!

Have a wonderful weekend to all our Nantucket brides and grooms!

Photo courtesy Brea McDonald Photography

Main Street Nantucket and Town are great spots for wedding day portraits!!

Photo courtesy Pixel Perfect

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