Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

We are back today with another amazing creation from Griffin-vites.  A bride having a Sconset wedding this past September asked Sarah to incorporate hydrangeas in to her escort table signage.  Didn’t this come out beautifully!  A different way to let your guests know where they are sitting – this is great for outdoor weddings where there may be a breeze.

photo by Zofia Photography, stationary by Griffin-vites

Sara from Griffin-vites Stationery is here today to share a design perfect for your Nantucket wedding.

Not only is Nantucket a historically charming, romantic and unique place to get married, but it certainly brings forth a ‘style’ all its own. The look of the island is fresh, clean and coastal…. with a fair amount of ‘preppy-ness’ thrown in the mix. Visitors can’t help but notice the abundance of lush hydrangea bushes, as well as the multitude of locally made Nantucket baskets.

Our latest ‘Nantucket’ collection caters to that chic couple, looking to bring a bit of island flare to their wedding papers. From the dark navy and white striped border, the scattered blue hydrangea blossoms and eccentric whale basket topper…. we think we captured the feel of this gem in the sea!

This set is stunning Sara! Thanks for sharing with us. Check out more of Sara’s custom watercolor work at www.Griffin-vites.com

As we all prepare for Thanksgiving we thought we would put some of our favorite images together that evoke the feeling of the season.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

images by Brea McDonald

stationary by Griffin-vites

flowers by Soiree Floral

images by Brea McDonald

planning by Maine Seasons Events

video by Meg Simone Videography

Etsy… oh Etsy! What a fantastic place to find just about everything you want for your wedding day. We came across these fun personalized drink umbrellas and couldn’t keep them to ourselves.

These little lovelies are made at the Autumn Jo shop along with a collection of other little custom touches.  They can design them with your wedding colors for that added little pop at your reception or if your having cupcakes on your big day opt for a custom umbrella cupcake topper!

We ALL love wedding cake but more and more couples are opting for a little something extra for dessert at their weddings. Candy buffets, chocolates and cupcakes have all been seen in 2010 but what about adding in an all time favorite fall dessert … perhaps caramel apples?

Paper tags by Griffin-vites Stationery.

Happy first day of Fall! We thought this beautiful invitation set from Griffin-vites Stationery was the perfect kick off to the season.

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.

We welcome Sara from Griffin-vites today to chat a bit about one of her newest offerings!

Here at Griffin-vites studio, we LOVE designing paper for Nantucket weddings. There’s such a classic charm about the island… it’s so fun to translate a fresh, preppy look to the stationery sets. This season, one of our fantastic couples was looking to include a personalized map card within their invitation suite. Here’s a peek at our creation!

With a lot of time spent on Nantucket, our bride and groom are so excited to be holding their wedding in such a special place. Aside from incorporating artwork of all of the lighthouses, listing beaches and showing some well-known icons, they, of course, hoped for illustrations of their ceremony and reception spot (‘connected’ by a path of sweet teeny hearts), along with their rehearsal dinner location. The couple wanted to bring in personal details as well, conveying to their guests their fondness for this amazing coastal spot. With a deep-rooted passion for sailing, they asked that a grouping of beetle cats be featured on the cards — displaying not only their wedding date amid the colorful sails, but also their soon-to-be monogram. A love of the local bakery and sandwich shop in town topped our list of illustration requests, as well as renderings of some beautiful on-island family properties.

Additional touches, such as a large compass rose and Nantucket red ‘ACK’ (the island’s airport code) helped bring that nautical look to the maps. We thoroughly enjoyed creating these unique custom cards and hope their wedding guests are just as excited to receive them!’

Visit Griffin-vites website to see more of Sara’s beautiful watercolor invitation sets.

If you are a bride in the North East then you know and love the magazine. It comes out twice a year and dazzles us with everything we love about New England.

The current issue out on stands now challenged Boston area florists to create luxe bridal bouquets inspired by three very different invitation sets. The feature is called ‘Perfect Pairings’ and showcases one of our favorite artists Sara from Griffin-vites! Check out the stunning apple orchard set that was selected below. Her watercolor artwork is perfect for capturing the texture of the seasons and sophisticated enough for any island wedding. Love the green in these apples!

This shoot is such a great concept…. hhhmmm… maybe something we can take on here at NWU?

There are so many questions when the Nantucket wedding planning starts. Just think about your paper products alone: When do you order your save the dates? Your invitations? When do you mail them? AH! So many questions! Not to worry! Heidi and her team at Parchment Paper on Nantucket have the perfect invitation check list. (they think of everything!) They will not only help you find that perfect design for all your paper needs but also help you keep on track with ordering, mailing and everything down to the thank you notes. Working with people who love what they do and are true professionals will only make your wedding planning experience that much easier. Ask your wedding professionals for help and insight during your planning process. They have worked with many vendors, many couples and have great knowledge to share…. don’t be shy!