Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

Looking for a fresh new color to infuse into your wedding? Pantone recently announced THE color for 2011, Honeysuckle!

A flattering hue for wedding attendant apparel and accessories, Honeysuckle is now one of the nearly 200 PANTONE WEDDING Colors available from Dessy, a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid, social-occasion and flower-girl dresses. PANTONE WEDDING exclusively from Dessy provides a collection of color tools to make it easy for brides to achieve perfectly color-coordinated weddings – from inspiration to “I do.” See www.dessy.com for more information.

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

JCrew has been a staple in many a fashion maven’s wardrobe, and they have taken the bridal industry by storm.  With a new flagship store in NYC, you can dress everyone in the bridal party.   A few of their bridal dresses caught our eye.  These would be perfect for a casual beachside wedding.  What’s your style?

Avery dress by JCrew

Arabelle by JCrew

Dune by JCrew

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

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.

If you aren’t lucky enough to be sitting in on one of these amazing runway shows there are plenty of other ways to find out the scoop on all the fabulous new bridal wear. Many blogs are updating daily with shots and insights on the newest trends!

One to always keep an eye on is from the experts at Martha Stewart Weddings at the TheBridesGuide.com You can catch behind the scenes shots and even ideas for your maids or rehearsal dinner dress.

The team at Aisle Dash are breaking down all the trends designer by designer as they return from the shows. You can also check out some newer designers on the scene.

And of course the Knot is showcasing all their favorite picks on their site with video’s as well!

Marchesa Spring 2011

Though this wedding day inspiration board doesn’t scream Nantucket at first look, there is something that is classic, elegant and sophisticated about it. And THAT is all Nantucket! When thinking about your wedding day look don’t be afraid to work in some of your person loves, like horses. Pull out the overall feel of the look, like leather and wool and warm tones. You don’t have to go with hay bales and horse sketches if that’s not formal enough for your event. Talk to your florist and designer to help pull out the common details that can work to make your event YOU!

Inspiration board details can be found at Ritzy Bee.

Looking for that perfect gift to give to your groom or to the groomsmen in your wedding party?  Look no further than Cufflinks.com for an incredible selection to choose from.  There are styles for anything you can imagine.  Being that sports and rivalries are so big here on the east coast, we picked a few that we thought would be not only be fun, but also showcase your team spirit.  This site honestly has something for every guy on your list.  Have fun!

photo courtesy of cufflinks.com

photo courtesy of cufflinks.com

photo courtesy of cufflinks.com

photo courtesy of cufflinks.com

Going to the Chapel for these dapper gentlemen!