From the bride…

I really loved when we got introduced as a couple at the beginning of the reception (even if our name was incorrect Our first dance was really special and I think that will stand out forever. The biggest surprise, though, was the adorable figurines my parents made of us when we were children to put on the cake table. I loved how they put a little veil on me!

Kevin’s family has a tradition of singing “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” by Meatloaf during the reception. The guys stand on one side and sing the guy parts and the girls on the other singing the girl parts. The bride sits on a chair in the middle of the circle and the groom stands singing to her. Interesting tradition, I know. But, it was hilarious!

Lots more goodness coming up in just a bit!

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Here are a few little tidbits for you to fall in love with…first off, that GORGEOUS Pronovias dress. The bride had the train trimmed off and had her tailor (French Bridals in Beverly, MA) create the flower out of the remnant. As for the decor, Rachel and Will wanted a simple, woodsy, relaxed affair.

From Rachel…

The chapel was at the camp that my father went to as a kid and where our family vacationed for my whole childhood. I remember watching the late summer weddings from the back of the chapel with my sister when we were very small. It felt like a full circle to be standing up front next to Will with our friend’s children whispering in the back just like I did many years ago.

Our favorite part of the wedding was when our friends began playing & singing Here Comes the Sun as we walked out of the chapel.

My one piece of advice…Don’t go crazy with the details. Select a few that you are passionate about and have fun focusing on those. Don’t overschedule your day. Give yourself time to enjoy being surrounded by your friends and family.

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A few last words from Sarah…

Off to the reception! What would a Cape Cod wedding be without East Dennis Oysters?? We served tapas, family style on the tables in multiple courses. Chef Paul Lively of Brewster did a fantastic job with the food. For dessert, again, we went against tradition and did without a cake. Instead, my Mom made cookies, Reid’s uncles made their famous family Ice Cream, and we had cupcakes. We had a self-serve dessert bar. Reid is a musician and we both love Latin jazz, so we hired the fantastic Carlos deLeon Band from Providence, RI, to provide the salsa music. Everyone had a blast. It was such a relaxed, enjoyable, intimate party!

Thank you so much to Amanda of Orchard Cove and to Sarah and Reid for sharing their day with us!

Oh and by the way, if you haven’t already checked out Sarah’s absolutely beautiful line of children’s clothing, Sarah Waldo, it’s so worth the trip. You’ll see that her laid back chic style really touches every part of her life!

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From Sarah, the bride…

We wanted the wedding to have a SUBTLE beach-theme. I have always loved turquoise and blue, so we went with those colors. Reid and I designed our invitations, maps, etc. and worked with the FANTASTIC Providence-based letterpress master, Dan Wood.

After meeting with our tent company, I decided, insanely, to make the napkins for the event, as I wanted just a little color. I was literally seaming these 250 linen napkins into the wee hours of the night just 2 days before the big day. Thank goodness for all my friends who pitched in tying the nautical knots.

My mom and I are real do-it-yourselfers, so all of the centerpieces, decorations, etc. we put together. My mom also makes Nantucket Lightship Baskets, so she made small ones for the flower girls and a dish-shaped basket for our rings. Traditional scrimshaw adorned the baskets with the child’s name personalizing them. My sister knitted the pillow for the ring basket. I did not hire a florist, as I knew pretty much what I wanted in terms of flowers.  A friend helped put together the adorable flower girls baskets. It was certainly a family affair!

So much more to come!

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