We had an AMAZING weekend last weekend. The weather cooperated, and we had the pleasure of working with some very special guests to the island. Hal and Dale had their nuptials here on Nantucket and we infused their New Orleans roots in every little detail. From the moment I spoke to Hal for the first time on the phone, I knew we were in for some fun. They had four days of treating their guests to the best the island had to offer. A clambake at The White Elephant, dinner at the Wauwinet, and an over-the-top black tie reception at the Whaling Museum.

The ceremony was very important to these two, and to celebrate their special day, we covered the church in green, white and blue blooms. A lovely scented garland greeted guests as they entered the church. Hal really wanted the day to capture the essence of Nantucket, with a little bit of their Southern charm. One of my favorite parts of the day is handing over the personal flowers to the couple. In this case, when I saw Hal and Dale, Hal pointed out he noticed the shells we put on the wreaths out front and he was beyond delighted (it's the little things that make for special moments).


Simply with Style Catering kept the guests well fed at the musuem, and even concocted specialty drinks from New Orleans. The gardenia is oh-so-southern so we decked out the railings as you enter the museum with the coveted bloom to greet guests as they made their way in for cocktail hour.

We designed an 'over the top' formal affair fit for a New Orleans crew (after all, Hal told me that people from New Orleans are most comfortable in black tie attire). Beaded overlays, silk linens, silver chargers, crystal glassware, and lush, garden style arrangements completed the tabletops (rentals by Placesetters)I'm told 'When the Saint Go Marching In' was played and every guest (and server) had white napkins twirling in the air! I can't wait to see the photos from Zofia Photography.





The one thing I can definitley say is that every single vendor involved in this wedding was over the moon and LOVED being involved in their big day. Congratulations again Hal & Dale!
xoxo
Dawn

Last weekend is a perfect example of why I LOVE my job! We had two weddings - one Friday and one Saturday, and the bride's couldn't have been more different.

Annie was married on Friday at First Congregational Church and a tented reception out in Tom Nevers. Annie is a mixed media artist, and loves color! Her color palette consisted of Aubergine, Agate, Magenta and Lilac. It wasn't for the faint of heart (and I LOVED it).


Annie told me she loved poetry in our first design meeting together - and my immediate response was to name the tables after her favorite poets with a verse from a poem. She designed her stationary and it looked amazing!



We used the family's silver for containers and had an eclectic mix on each table. Annie and her mom gave me numerous vessels to choose from, and in the end, we used them all! Tall candelabras gave us height to fill the space of the tent.




Annie and Luke each had their own cake (by Jodi's cakes)- he had a whale (how stinkin' cute is this cake!?) and she had a beautiful, elaborate cake that I of course did not get a good shot of.

I can't wait to see the professional photos by Pixel Perfect!

Our wedding on Saturday with Emily was a sweet, romantic Nantucket soiree in Sconset. White and blue were her colors and the simple elegance fit the tented reception. The talented Zofia photography took photos and we'll be sure to post a few images when we get our hands on them!

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photo by Brea McDonald

We had another crazy weekend of weather here on Nantucket. Lots of weddings, and LOTS of rain! Jen and Carter were married this past weekend. One look at their photos, and you'd think they had a fabulously sunny day for their 'I Do's.'

We had the pleasure of doing Jen's sister's wedding a few years ago, so when we got the call from the Riolo family that wedding bells were in the air again, we were thrilled! We've been working with them for a little over a year on all the details, and as it all started to crystalize, I was on the phone with their photographer Brea to make sure she knew ALL the details that went in to this one.

Brea stopped by our studio the day before the wedding to see how things were shaping up (the rain had started by then). She snuck a few 'behind the scenes photos' of me finishing Sara's Maid of Honor bouquet, and tweaking a few of the decor items we had in store for the reception.


We were busy setting things up at Sankaty when Brea popped in to capture some detail shots before the guests arrived. I LOVE these shots - brides always thank us afterwards. So many couples are busy with greeting everyone during cocktail hour that they don't get a chance to just take a moment to see how everything looks. Brea even caught me up on a ladder adjusting things one last time making sure things were just perfect for Jen and Carter's arrival (and yes, I realize I have less than fabulous rain-soaked hair). Notice how the texture in Jen's bouquet plays off the lace in her dress. It's so important to have texture in an all white bouquet - it won't photograph well if you don't (and I'm a stickler for great photos!).



Jen and Carter met during ballroom dance lessons- how original is that!? I'm told their first dance was nothing short of magical.


They had a wonderful evening and I know we've done our job when I get a hug that squeezes so tight I can hardly breathe. Having the MOB call the next day in tears saying she is still overwhelmed, well.....that takes the cake.
Huggs and Kisses Carter & Jen,
Dawn

Our phone has been ringing like crazy with inquiries and bookings for 2010. For those of you planning your fall weddings, there are many great pages of inspiration in the latest issue of Wellwed (Fall/Winter 2009). Some of our fall color palettes, tablescapes, and bouquet designs are featured throughout the pages. Be sure to grab a copy!