Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

We aren’t afraid of a little work to get that perfect look right?? When we spotted this lantern over on Design Sponge we knew we had to share. The great thing is that you can select the perfect colors and get just the right size to fit your desired look. I can see these modern lanterns at a fun beach side lobster bake or your super chic Nantucket wedding after party. I guess we will leave that up to you!

here’s what you’ll need:

-cylindrical glasses or vases

-colored card stock

-colored tissue paper

-ruler

-pencil

-scissors

-double-sided tape

-tea light or votive candle

1. measure the height and circumference of your glass and cut a piece of tissue paper that is the same height and 1/4″ wider than your measurement.

2. put a strip of double-sided tape down the length of your glass and wrap the tissue paper around, securing both ends onto the tape.

3. measure and cut a piece of colored card stock that is 1″ taller and 1/2″ wider than your glass measurement.

4. fold the cardstock in half lengthwise and starting at the fold line, make a series of cuts that are approximately 1/2″ to 1″ apart, making sure to stop about 1″ from the edge.

5. unfold the cardstock and stick pieces of double sided tape along the top and bottom, and all along one of the short edges.

6. wrap around your glass, lining up the top and bottom of the glass with the top and bottom of the cardstock.

7. light a candle and carefully insert it into the glass.

Many of Nantucket’s beautiful churches have regulations about what can be tossed into the air in celebration as the happy couple exits together. For good reason of course! We wouldn’t want a flock of birds to descend or rice to create a walking hazard. We have spotted the perfect festive alternative, ribbon sticks!

These are a perfect alternative to the traditional elements and can also incorporate your wedding colors. Hand them out to your guests as they leave the church and they can wave them wildly as you exit as Mr. & Mrs. for the very first time.

A great DIY project or speak to your floral designer to discuss how you can work this festive idea into your day. My guess is your design team with have the perfect ribbon already on hand!

Jodi from Jodi’s Cakes tipped us off to this fabulous Etsy shop and wanted us to share with all our readers. Sarah’s Stands was started when owner Sarah couldn’t find the perfect cake stand for her wedding… out of necessity comes creation! Brilliant and so simple.

Jodi says “They are very nicely done pedestal stands and come in 70 colors. What is unique is the ability to customize the color and they come in sizes up to 22 inches in diameter.  Most pedestal stands are 12 inches max which isn’t large enough for a wedding cake. It’s a great resource for brides!”

Wow! 70 colors!! With selection like that we are certain you will find the perfect color to compliment your beautiful wedding cake.

Thanks Jodi!

If you are planning a winter or fall wedding why not add in pine cones to your decor? Check out this inspiration board from Snippet & Ink. The pine cones add texture, color and a touch of mother natures charm.

{Snippet & Ink board photo credits top row from left: boutonniere from InStyle Weddings, basket of pine cones from Martha Stewart, seating cards photo by Carol Masica. Row 2: reserved seat from The Knot, photo by Sarah K. Chen, cake from Martha Stewart Weddings. Row 3: invitation by Ceci NY, photo from Martha Stewart Weddings, bouquet via Once Wed}

Martha Stewart Weddings has a wonderful special issue on news stands right now dedicated to destination weddings. If you are planning your Nantucket nuptials then I am guessing it will be a destination affair. The magazine is full of wonderful ideas, locations, real weddings and of course those personal touches that make it Martha!

If you are not able to greet your guests in person or just simply want to be sure to welcome everyone in a personal way here are a couple of great ideas to think about.

1. Write your guests a personal note welcoming them and thanking them for attending. Leave this in their room to greet them upon arrival.

2. A split of champagne on ice in their room to get them into celebration mode.

3. If the weather looks iffy provide them with a free in room movie voucher and a bag of popcorn and candy.

4. A themed welcome bag of all the goodies they will need for the perfect Nantucket wedding weekend. Fill it with maps, itineraries, Aunt Leah’s Fudge, a list of your favorite hot spots and eateries and postcards with stamps to send to friends.

Be creative and share with your guests why Nantucket is so special to you and they are sure to have a wonderful weekend celebrating your wedding.

Photo courtesy Brea McDonald Photography

Circular label by Marty Kelly

Many of our Nantucket brides who were just hitched still love all things wedding and still follow our daily musings.  We realized that for you newlyweds, this upcoming Thanksgiving may be your first holiday to host as a couple.  We stumbled upon some really cute place card ideas that will add that extra special touch to your table.

Check these out – your guests are going to love them (and you for going the extra mile)!  These can be purchased at Paper Source.

photo courtesy of Paper Source

photo courtesy of Paper Source