Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

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

With only a few days left before the end of the holiday season we thought we would share these fab finds from guest Snippet & Ink Blogger Susan. She created three different gift giving themes for bridesmaids gifts and we just fell in love with her “Preppy” list. Visit their website to see all the details for the board below…. and happy shopping!

We love finding creative things for Nantucket brides – and boy do we have something fun for you today courtesy of Etsy.  Wedding tradition states that the bride carries something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.  If you are still looking for that ’something blue’ – keep this sassy clutch in mind.  Modeled after a Valentino gown, this artistic bow shape goes well with the latest in sculptured dresses.  Why not make a fashion statement of your own!

Looking for a bridesmaid gift?  Get this designed in another color for your bridesmaid’s to carry their essentials on your big day.

clutch made by The Social Seam

Yes, Dabney Lee has a home collection! And for our super preppy Nantucket brides you may have found your perfect event accessory. Looking for a flawlessly designed option for coasters? Or perhaps a coordinating ice bucket for your Jetties Beach lobster bake? Dabney has it all…. and then some! With dozens of pattern options, monograms styles and even the option of you creating a custom design, this collection has the perfect fit to your event style.

We had to highlight a few of our favorites but don’t forget to check out Dabney’s website to see ALL their amazing offerings.

Ice bucket and perfectly styled coasters! Spot on for your party or a wonderful gift for newlyweds.

Keep it all together with a stylish catch all. I see a fantastic bridesmaids gift here!

Being that Nantucket is an old school whaling town there is a ton of history in the island air. From the Nantucket baskets, wooden sailboats and all the vintage pieces you can really feel as if you are stepping back in time. We thought we would honor this history with a simple inspiration board that ties it all together. You can have that vintage island feeling at your wedding by adding in a splash here and there.

Top Row L to R: Nantucket Bride in Codfish Park circa 1885, available at the NHA; Rainbow Fleet rounding Brant Point; Peter Beaton Hat.

Row 2: Navy & yellow table setting by Soiree Floral, photo by Brea McDonald; Navy & star sailing cloth tent by Sperry Tents.

Row 3: Beaded dress by Carolina Herrera; Gold Compass available via Soiree Floral; Nantucket Baskets at the Basket Museum.

Bottom: Nautical Chart table linens available at Placesetters; Custom designed invitations available at Griffin-vites.

Looking for a little sparkle on your big day? Etsy does it again! Or should I say Oh My Deer does it again. Her super stylish hair pieces have appeal for just about every bride. When we saw this little shimmery gem we instantly thought glam.

See more at the Oh My Deer shop on Etsy.

We LOVE everything that Emersonmade touches! Their beautiful flowers, poppers and clutches are so perfectly made and styled that they make every event special! Now they have ring pillows with soft layers of flower petals surrounding the ring. Classic, feminine and in the perfect colors for every wedding. Visit their website to view all of them!

You have selected the perfect wedding dress and now you need to find the perfect shoes! You want comfort, style and something appropriate for those Nantucket beach portraits. Nantucket Island is known for it’s own style guidelines. Flip flops & Jack Rogers are everywhere…and we found some perfect for your wedding day too. Take care of your something blue with Vineyard Vines Bay Blue leather whale flip flops.  Exclusive Nantucket Red Jack Rogers only available at Murray’s can be worn long after your wedding day. Looking to make a serious statement with something out of the ordinary? Visit Vanessa Noel for both traditional and statement making shoes right on Centre Street. And you can never go wrong with a strappy embellished sandal or of course Manolo’s are always in style! Here are a few of our favorites.

Top Row Left to Right: Exclusive Nantucket Red Jack Rogers, available at Murray’s Toggery Shop: Manolo Blahniks, Photo by Kristina Ransom.

Middle Row: Both shoes available at Vanessa Noel.

Bottom Row: Strappy Sandles, Photo by Brea McDonald: Vineyard Vines Puzzle Whale Leather Flip Flops in Bay Blue.

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