Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

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.

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.

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

The runways this season have been filled with ruffles, sashes, sparkly embellishments and feathers on the newest bridal gowns.  When putting your look together for your big day, don’t forget about that finishing touch for your hair.  Many island brides opt to remove their veil after the wedding and put a fresh bloom or accessory in their hair.  With vintage looks being front and center, we found some great accessories at this Etsy shop – Sibo Designs.

photo courtesy of Sibo Designs

photo courtesy of Sibo Designs

photo courtesy of Sibo Designs

We have some exciting news to report just in time for Nantucket wedding season! Theresa Davis of Tresses & The Day Spa just returned from a trip to New York City where she worked at the Redken 5th Ave. Exchange sharpening her skills for the up and coming wedding season. She focused on many of the newest trends in wedding hair styles and looking your best for the big day!! Here is what Theresa shared with us:

“Dressing the Bride” encompassed the how-to’s of bridal styling from the what, when and how of foundations and creating camera ready curls to translating magazine looks. From the importance of the consultation to photo shoot trade secrets, each day brought fresh, new and exciting ideas to fulfill the needs of today’s brides.”

“Brides expect a lot from the hairstylist, and they expect plenty of attention to even the smallest detail. Tresses & The Day Spa is committed to bringing innovative and modern styling choices to our clients.” says Theresa “When one of us attends an educational event we share the knowledge we have learned with our team, allowing all of us to increase our skills.”

Congratulation to the Theresa and the team at Tresses! We can’t wait to see what stunning styles you create for your brides this year.

For information on booking an appointment with the team at Tresses visit their website or call them at 508-228-0024.

We have lots to be thankful for in 2010.  Among them, the love and support from our sponsors, supporting vendors, amazing brides and couples.  One of our biggest supporters from the beginning was Krista and the staff at Wellwed magazine. They worked hard on the Spring/Summer 2010 issue and it does not disappoint!

photo by Brea McDonald

Within the pages, amazingly talented island vendors have their work showcased on the glossy pages.  Among them:

Marty Kelly Paper, Placesetters, Brea McDonald Photography, Griffin-vites, Soiree Floral,  Nantucket Photo Booth, Destination Affairs,Unique Nantucket, A Taste of Nantucket, Simply with Style Catering, Nantucket Catering Company, ACK Gift Bags, Cisco Brewers, Susan Warner Catering, Jodi’s Cakes, Nantucket Island Resorts, Claudia Kronenberg Photography, Zofia Photography, Nantucket Party Rentals, Darya Salon, Sperry Tents, A Piece of Cake, Jessica Hicks, The Atlantics, Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental, Nantucket Inn, Susan Lister Locke Jeweler, Parchment, Nantucket Event Media, Plum TV, Sultans of Swing, Chase Canopy, Jared Coffin House, Nantucket Bake Shop, Westmoor Club, Artist Jeanne van Etten and Jeweler Heidi Weddendorf.

Congratulations to everyone and hopes for a prosperous 2010!

Also, just a quick reminder the Cape & Islands Wedding Affair takes place this weekend at Ocean’s Edge Resort in Brewster, MA.  Wendy from Nantucket Photobooth said she will be on site and taking photos of all the festivities.  Be sure to stop by and say hello to her!

With the start of a New Year, everyone has their New Year’s resolutions.  No matter where you go, people are trying to live a little ‘greener.’  Your wedding day can play right in to that, and you can wear a proud smile on your face as you walk down the aisle.  Take a look at these beautiful lipsticks.  Would you believe they are an environmentally friendly product?  The lipstick tube is made from corn (wonder how they do that?) and the box it comes in is plantable.  Even better, two dollars from every sale is donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Now that is something to smile about!!

photo courtesy of Cargo Cosmetics

Monique Lhuillier knows how to dress a bride! All her beautiful little feminine touches and stunning fabrics can make anyone feel like a queen. Her recent runway show at NY Bridal Fashion week was highly anticipated and we caught a glimpse of it over at WhoWhatWeddings.com.

Click the link to watch a short video of her 2010 fall collection on the runway:

http://vimeo.com/7365562

We all wish we were in New York checking out the latest new creations from our favorite designers. (Finding that perfect dress is right up there with finding the right groom right!) But we can’t all be there to soak in all the amazing details. The Knot tv has offered up an option for those of us stuck in everyday life and posted several segments online from this years runway.

Bridal Fashion Week is where all the new trends are spotted so we thought we would start there. What were the top 10 trends on this years runways? Visit The Knot tv to see their selections.