Massachusetts Wedding Ideas and Inspiration

A Quintessential Nantucket Wedding in Summertime Blues

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[field title=”The Inspiration”]The vision for this full weekend design on Nantucket developed by Keri Ketterer Walter of Always Yours was intentionally intimate, original and evoked a modern take on coastal charm. We balanced Summer-inspired pops of color with a quintessential base palette of blues, greens and whites. For the welcome reception, we focused on highlighting the poolside space of the estate, adding a dash of Slim Aaron’s poolside glamour to keep the vibe energetic and start the weekend with a truly exciting kick-off celebration. We went bolder, brighter and more vibrant with the palette and details, channeling a 60s colorful design from the linens, to the florals and the playful stationery from Gus and Ruby Letterpress.

For the ceremony, this meaningful moment was floral-focused and built into and around the existing gardens and pergola of Green Market. This created a fully immersive and romantic setting that enveloped guests from the first moment of the celebration.

For the reception, we focused on an al fresco intimate dinner with a unique tablescape against the traditional Nantucket shingled homes on the estate. This tablescape was comprised of a dynamic series of round tables featuring various coastal inspired linens from Reverie Social. The place settings were filled with cut crystal glassware from La Affitto felt like an extension of home, alongside the effortless vignettes of stunning florals by J Landry arranged in hand selected vases, rattan vessels and textured candles.
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[field title=”The Venue”]The Green Market Farm is a private estate on Nantucket and was selected for its coastal charm, luxurious finishes, pristine landscaping featuring all-white florals, and variety of spaces for entertaining.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Eva Franco. Chosen for its understated and delicate charm for an at-home wedding.[/field]
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]It was important for florals to elevate each event, while seamlessly complimenting the existing structures and landscaping. Bold hues of pink and yellow were chosen to add elements of surprise and fun to the welcome party. Plush, all-white couches and chairs supplemented the space and created visual connection to the displayed bar backs. In juxtaposition to the prior events, the wedding day florals and decor were delicate shades of blue, green and lavender. For the reception, round tables with varying linens, aligned in alternating directions, created one grand head table. Delicate florals arranged in basket-weave vases and green taper candles acted as a through-line centerpiece.[/field]
[field title=”Favorite Design Element”]The reception table – bringing individual rounds to create one head table was perfect for the intimate setting.[/field]
[field title=”Tips To Pull Off The Look”]Ways to Achieve this Quintessential Coastal Tablescape with a Twist:
This modern yet timeless tablescape can be recreated by combining a classic color palette, sourcing textiles with patterns found in coastal home interiors and adding layers of local garden florals in vases found naturally at home or from the potting shed. Try choosing china, silver and glassware that feels like it has been pulled straight from the cupboards and cabinets – this is one of our favorite ways to give a design that feeling of “home.” And then the final ingredient is the twist, which comes from unique implementation. In this case, we chose round tables instead of long tables to allow us to mix patterns, fabrics, vases, candles and florals, while giving a dynamic shape to a long and intimate table. When creating this look, think of ways you can turn a few classic details on their heads to add that modern twist that will surprise and delight guests.
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James Bond Inspired New England Garden Wedding

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]The colors were inspired by New England, Bermuda and England!! The bride is from Massachusetts, the groom was from England and they both live in the Bermuda. They were inspired to choose shades of blue, green and white. [/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]This couple truly wanted to have an English garden inspired wedding with a touch of retro Bermuda vibes. They chose a historic estate in New England that has luscious gardens and accented all of their design elements with overgrown greenery and floral arrangements. The motif for their wedding was James Bond, not only because the groom was from England, but his last name is Bond. [/field]
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The bride’s gown was found in the incredible and beautiful bridal shop Bridals By Lori. The bride went with her closest friends for a beautiful trip to see Lori. She selected a beautiful ballgown by Valentini Sposi.

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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The bridesmaid all wore different shades of blue gowns in different necklines and styles! They had the best accessory for photographs: parasols!! [/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The grooms and groomsmen all wore navy and black tuxes. [/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The couple wanted to let their backgrounds shine through their food. During cocktail hour it was the perfect combination of New England, England and Bermuda. They featured classics from New England such Lobster Rolls and Scallops to showing a true not to England with Petite Beef Wellingtons. Their signature drinks are staples of the Caribbean: Rum Swizzle and Dark and Stormy. They even ended their evening by serving a late night Sausage Cart as a nod to Fenway Park. [/field]
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It was truly one of my favorite weddings to design. This couple allowed their English garden vision to brought to life by the florals and the estate. We had beautiful overgrown garden arrangements for the ceremony, to the framed floral entrance of the tent to their stunning centerpieces. We incorporated so many elements to bring England to the states including vintage post box and telephone booth. Their crest was a nod to England’s crown which was on their invitations, menu and cups. They even had badminton available for guests to play throughout the evening. As a nod to their home in Bermuda, we had vintage Veuve boxes, black and white dance floor and rattan chandeliers with touches of greenery.

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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The wedding cake was inspired by classic and timeless vibe. It was a three tier masterpieces decked with edible pearls. [/field]
[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]The carried their James Bond inspired music throughout the evening. Their entire cocktail hour was music from James Bond films. They were introduced to the James Bond Theme song and event their first dance song was Nobody Does it Better by Carly Simon! [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Their table numbers were named after the James Bond films. All of the couples’ favorites! They were framed in rattan to carry through the Bermuda vibes. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Their card box was a vintage post box from England and their seating chart/photobooth was displayed on an English phone booth!! [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]The couple had an espresso martini bar!!! It was the perfect nightcap for their guests. [/field]
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You’d Never Know Tornado Warnings Were Issued Right Before This Cape Cod Wedding!

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The wedding colors were blush, peach, and cerulean.

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Christiana and Kyle and their team focused on the combination of textures, patterns, and colors to bring a tropical twist to the classic Cape Cod vibe, and they perfectly succeeded! Despite a major hiccup – tornado warnings (yes, shockingly in Cape Cod!) whipped through the area as the vendors headed to the venue for the day, the sun came out 30 minutes before the ceremony and it looked like nothing ever happened! The design team executed this vision with ease, infusing the entire day with bright colors![/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]Coastal cuisine was highlighted, with guests enjoying a raw bar during cocktail hour.[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Vibrant colors were infused into this wedding design, with lush florals in shades of peach and pink around every corner.[/field]
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The Simplicity of a Coastal Chic Wedding on Cape Cod

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The wedding colors were white, soft champagne, sand, green (via the grass, greenery, club shutters), and blue (via the ocean, club decor).

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Inspired by the bride’s love of all things white minimalism within interior design, the vision for our wedding was timeless coastal chic with a touch of modern. Wianno Club was the perfect setting – so beautiful on its own filled with character and seaside elegance. We worked to weave in textures and highlight the natural beauty + history of Osterville with rattan accents, pearls, and oyster shells. A refined coastal aesthetic is really hard to achieve without going too nautical, so we were very intentional about where we brought in these design elements.

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]In true millennial fashion, the bride popped up on the groom’s Facebook page and he had to find out “why no one was dating this girl”. While from the same hometown, they had never met in high school. It was a long summer of playing hard to get but he never gave up. Many years later, he proposed on Christmas morning after opening stockings at home. Both being December babies, the engagement was special and intimate with time spent celebrating with friends and family. Our wedding day was 10+ years in the making which made 2023 a perfect year for us having begun dating in 2013. Guests received custom golf tees in their wedding welcome totes that were engraved with “REDDI IN TEN” – a play on our last name.[/field]
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The bride wore a draping silk gown “Bella” by Grace Loves Lace – a simple yet timeless look that flowed effortlessly in the ocean breeze. Reminiscent of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s minimalist ’90s wedding look which broke bridal rules at the time, the slip dress style was so comfortable and easy to dance in. The Grace Loves Lace dress featured a high slit to show off the bride’s tulle Jimmy Choo heels with pearl accents.

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The bridesmaids dresses, by Revelry, brought out the color of the sand in various styles and textures. While the soft champagne satin and tiered styles are modern, the cohesive look felt classic. The dresses were all floor length to create a more formal vibe, and blend seamlessly with the groomsman tuxes. The bride’s vision was that the dresses be as close to white as possible without actually being white. The bridesmaids did however wear white nightgowns lined with feathers in the morning, creating a chic getting ready moment.

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Keeping with the classic, timeless feel, the groomsmen wore black tuxes with peak lapels and bowties. They were also gifted custom cufflinks personalized with their names and the Wianno Club logo. The groom wore David Yurman Mother of Pearl cufflinks gifted by the bride to align with the Osterville setting along with a two-tone Rolex Daytona.

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The menu catered by Wianno Club included seaside features along with some of the bride and groom’s simple favorites such as mini grilled cheese and kobe sliders. Guests were served a duet entree surf and turf style – filet mignon and herb crusted chatham cod. The massive raw bar housed in a white boat was a crowd pleaser and served as almost a design piece during cocktail hour. The custom cocktails – Aperol Spritz and Palomas – provided a pop of color across the otherwise soothing coastal palette for the day. Guests were surprised with a flatbread late night station to close out the reception and fuel up for the after-party.

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The stunning florals designed by Botanique of Cape Cod included dahlias, garden roses, ranunculus, and of course classic Cape Cod favorite, hydrangeas. Guests were greeted by a gorgeous floral arbor set against the ocean bluff as they entered the ceremony. The arbor was later repurposed to frame the sweetheart table – an eye catching statement against the white latticework. Classic centerpieces filled with white blooms added texture to the reception space and bud vases were used to add simple elegance to cocktail hour. Florals were a huge priority for us as they allowed us to enhance the already beautiful space rather than overshadowing it with additional decor. The groom also built a custom welcome sign color matched to the bridesmaids dresses which was adorned with more florals.

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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The simple but chic 2-tier wedding cake was a design piece featuring vertical lines, texture, and a raw edge topped with white florals. Guests were also welcomed to a Four Seas ice cream sundae bar, a local Cape Cod favorite since 1934. [/field]
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With the popularity of wedding TikTok and DIYs on the rise, the bride took many of the design elements into her own hands with the help of Canva and Cricut. The custom BT monogram (designed on Canva) was used across many elements of the wedding weekend including the letterpress invitation, the invitation and menu wax seals, drink stirrers, cocktail napkins, signature drinks sign, and frosted cups. It was also used to customize golf balls, which the groomsmen used throughout the weekend on Wianno’s signature putting green and golf course. The bride used her Cricut to customize acrylic accents including the card box, welcome table signage, signature drinks menu, and custom wedding welcome bags. The most labor intensive but rewarding project was hand painting 180 oyster shells in pearl and champagne and adding each guest’s name via Cricut to serve as place cards. Other DIYs included: venue envelope liners, invitation suite assembly with wax seals and ribbons, bridesmaid hangers, menu assembly with wax seals, and a hand painted / mod-podged champagne bottle. It was so satisfying to see everything come to life!

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The groom, a software engineer, put his DIY skills to use creating all of the table numbers and the welcome sign lettering with his 3D printer. Each frame + number took around 4 hours just to print! He also printed initial wine charms for all of the girls to use on their coupe glasses while getting ready. The printer allowed us to use our wedding fonts and design everything exactly how we wanted when we couldn’t find what we needed available to purchase.

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[field title=”Special Detail #3″]The flower girls used Nantucket baskets handmade by the mother of the bride back in the ’90s. We loved that we could give these baskets a new life and the New England aesthetic was exactly what we wanted![/field]
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A Classic Boston Wedding Celebrating The Colors Of Springtime

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The wedding colors were Pink, Green, and Gold.

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My vision was to mix a traditional romantic wedding with some non-traditional elements. The historic Fairmont Copley Plaza is exquisite, with gilded glam. My idea was to pretend an ivy garden had taken over the Ballroom! Which meant a lot of communication from me to my amazing vendor team!! One example was the awesome luggage cart from the hotel that I asked to borrow. We purchased vintage luggage and asked our florist to fill them with flowers for our authentic hotel-style “Welcome” sign!

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]Jake and I have been together for over 12 years, he proposed after one of our weekly Friday date nights in our small town on December 17th, 2021! We had our annual family Christmas Dinner in Boston the next day and decided to keep the Friday night to ourselves and tell them all in person! We love to live in the moment because life is short, we enjoyed by cuddling with our golden retriever, Macie and watching the Grinch! [/field]
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My mom actually found my wedding dress; she shipped it to the Boston bridal boutique, L’elite, secretly, and it was the 3rd dress I tried on. I knew it was the one, and so did she. I think with a very traditional Catholic Wedding, it was nice to have something non-traditional to surprise my now husband, Jake, & our wedding guests! It was stunning.

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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]For the bridesmaid’s dresses, I wanted them to wear white or ivory, it is so classy & it would make my dress pop a bit more since it had some green in it. Finding white or ivory bridesmaids dresses… isn’t too common, so it was basically them going into the Bridal section in any store or online store. I wanted my best friends to feel comfortable and pretty, and select a style that is true to them. So they had the task to just find a dress that they love and actually WANT to wear, somewhere from Revolve, Saks, Net-a-Porter, Show Me Your Mumu, Anthropology, and more; which was great because it was also in a price range they were comfortable in! After all, being in a wedding is a lot; and I am so blessed to have had them by my side!

For the Matron of Honors (2 sisters), Maid of Honor, and my beautiful mother, they all wore our favorite, Alexia Maria gowns. My mom wore a pale mint color to complement mine, as she walked me down the aisle. [/field]
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The Groom, Jake, wore a custom tux from George’s Apparel in NH. This is where both he and my dad were going to go for their tux; with my dad passing away suddenly the day before Thanksgiving from a cardiac arrest, Jake was still determined to go to the place my dad always went from my sister’s weddings in the town he grew up in.

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The Fairmont Copley Plaza is known for its amazing food, so they took the lead in that regard.

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The florals were outstanding from Olive James Bouquets. All of the Bridesmaid’s bouquets I wanted to be simple and minimal, but that “look” is often just as difficult, if not more, as the traditional bouquets. I thought a small lily of the valley bridal bouquet would compliment my dress and tie into the Catholic tradition as well! The cherry blossoms, don’t get us started; our florist kept her garage at 40 degrees to keep the cherry blossom trees from blooming; she even timed one branch to see how long it would take. Incredible. Our cocktail & reception decor was so fun to design with my mom! My mom and I made 180 pink silk bows to place on top of the guest plates. Our drink signage tied into our invitations, using the facial profiles of Jake and I throughout the designs, such as the “his and her” cocktails that I made on my computer! We ordered a variety of custom matchbooks to be placed all around the cocktail tables & bars for an easy/fun favor for guests to take home!

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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]When I asked Jake if we could have a pink cake, I wasn’t sure how he would take it. But he loved the idea too. It matches our pink bows and it came out so beautifully! I wanted a tiered cake with the traditional pillars like my parents had. But again, to bring in some non-traditional elements.. it was pink, and confetti cake! I feel like no one remembers your wedding cake or what it looks like, so why not have some fun with it! [/field]
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Our first dance was to “How Deep is your Love” by the Bee Gees, performed by our amazing band, Night Shift Entertainment!

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]We did a non-traditional first look, I wasn’t in my gown yet and only had makeup down and we met to exchange gifts face to face. It was something we never thought we would do because we love the tradition; but after some thought, we decided to see each other and I am so glad we did (and still kept the dress a secret). I then gifted Jake my dad’s cufflinks to wear that my dad also wore to my sister’s wedding. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]My mom and I shared the Father/Daughter dance and halfway through the song we brought my 2 sisters to the dance floor; this wasn’t planned. Just felt right. The band said everyone join the dance floor, and our family and friends just watched us 4 in amazement. We needed each other in that moment. And a beautiful tribute to our dad! [/field]
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My mom got me a charm for my bridal bouquet, it was my dad’s fingerprint!

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This Upscale Backyard Wedding Screams ‘Coastal Grandma’ Style

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]This wedding on Martha’s Vineyard set itself apart with the bride’s clear vision for an upscale “coastal grandma vibe.” Maeve and Connor chose to host their wedding at Maeve’s parent’s summer home on the island. This allowed them the flexibility to transform the space into a wedding venue for the evening while still being able to feel at ease and snap photos in the family garden.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]Three weeks after Maeve moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, she ran into Connor at a local brewery. Soon after that day, they went on their first date, where they rode scooters around the city and enjoyed the local fare. Connor proposed about a year and a half later. That day Maeve had made brunch plans with some of Connor’s family. Connor got ready for his usual Saturday mornings at work, sending Maeve and her company off to brunch without him. That morning the city was also covered in a surprise snowstorm, the biggest it had seen in years. Maeve didn’t think Connor would be in attendance, but when she arrived, the restaurant was closed due to the weather. Connor came out from behind the corner and surprised her with a proposal alongside all her guests.[/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]The meal began with homemade focaccia with garden herb pesto and a green salad, followed by morning glory butternut squash ravioli for an entrée. Drinks included a champagne truck by The Bubbly Brit and their signature cocktails: the “Spicy Maeve-arita” and the “Cold Fashioned.” Guests had a variety of desserts to choose from, including wedding cake and heart-shaped cookies.[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]The wedding day included plenty of pops of blue, homestyle decor, sweet and fancy fine China, and cozy outdoor raffia chairs. A romantic outdoor ceremony was held on the lawn, where bridesmaids in layered floral dresses began the procession down the aisle lined in garden-fresh white florals. Guests were greeted during the reception with a glass of bubbles from the vintage champagne school bus while they enjoyed an evening of upscale dining in a relaxed backyard atmosphere.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Maeve and Conor served a baby-blue, tiered white cake with white roses on top and strawberries between the layers.[/field]
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]”Our amazing wedding planner Sandy had her mom paint a gorgeous backdrop for printing names for our guests to find their seats at the reception. Connor and I now have one of the prints hanging in our house.”[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]”Our first look, separate from everyone and in downtown Edgartown, was one of my favorite moments.”[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]”We also loved spending all of the time at the cocktail hour with our guests, eating freshly shucked oysters from the Vineyard, and spending the time in the relaxed environment of our front yard (not having to travel from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception was amazing).”[/field]
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Coastal Elegance in Cape Cod at Wychmere Beach Club

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Blue, White, Green, and touches of pink!

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]The overall design vision for the wedding was coastal elegance, inspired by the beauty and charm of Cape Cod and its iconic hydrangeas. The wedding took place at an extraordinary and beautiful oceanfront setting in New England, providing a picturesque backdrop, Wychmere Beach Club.[/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]The bride’s dress was a special-ordered Oscar de la Renta gown called the Luvi, which featured an extended train and hand-painted flowers.[/field]
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This Couple’s Romantic Garden Wedding Is Full Of Pretty Pink Blooms

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The bride and groom wanted a bold yet whimsical statement with their florals as a main focus of their wedding day. Green Lion Design incorporated an incredible floral arch of orange, pink, red, yellow, and purple flowers mixed with greenery which was the statement piece of the day and the perfect fit in the intimate stone courtyard where their ceremony took place.

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Libby and Dillon are big nature lovers which made Willowdale Estate an ideal location for them to exchange vows. Nestled in the rural woods of Massachusetts is this charming, stone, building with old-world charm. They wanted this to remain a central design element throughout their wedding day.

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Libby and Dillon first met in the library at Washington University in St. Louis in 2013 when Libby was a sophomore and Dillon was a junior. Libby went up to Dillon and introduced herself, and thankfully Dillon was smart enough to ask Libby to lunch. Thus, their friendship began in college, but it was not until they were actually living in separate cities that they finally began dating. Both realizing how special the other person was and that distance could not keep them apart, Dillon and Libby began flying back and forth between Chicago and New York while Dillon was in medical school and Libby was a researcher. They quickly made up for lost time since college, whether it was skiing in Colorado, traveling to Singapore for a wedding, or Dillon living in New York for four months while he was interviewing for anesthesiology residencies and Libby was applying to medical schools to ultimately become a head and neck surgeon; they quickly knew that they could not live without each other. In 2018, Libby and Dillon moved to Boston together as she started medical school and he started residency. Through the challenges of work and school, the excitement of exploring Boston and going on trips around the world, supporting each other during the pandemic, and finding enjoyment in the little things in life such as cooking and petting strangers’ dogs in the nearby dog park, Libby and Dillon continued to fall deeply in love. On June 20, 2020, Dillon and Libby went down to the dock at Dillon’s lake house in Maine to go fishing, and to Libby’s surprise, Dillon pulled out the ring that he had hidden in his fishing tackle box. As lovers of nature, Libby and Dillon wanted to have an outdoor wedding. They found the perfect venue in Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, MA with its beautiful courtyard and elegant tent. Dillon quickly began the process of finding the perfect band, which was a challenge during the pandemic without an opportunity to see live showcases. Fortunately, The Connection sounded even better on the wedding day than they did on their website. Meanwhile, Libby began the process of planning every other aspect of the wedding. Fast forward to May 29, 2022; Dillon was tearfully trying to get through his vows to Libby under the incredible flower Chuppah designed by Green Lion Design. After saying, “I do” and indulging in some incredible hors d’oeuvres, they began their first dance in front of all of their friends and family. Despite hours of rehearsing this dance, they almost immediately lost track of the choreography with all the excitement, but thankfully no one could tell that they were improvising as Dillon swung Libby around in circles. In the end, it was the perfect night. Dillon and Libby could not have imagined this start to their married lives when they first met in the library all those years ago.

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A gorgeous Anne Barge gown with applique’s throughout the fabric was a stunning fit on Libby. It accentuated her tiny waist while giving volume at the bottom. In the sun, it caught the light in such a way that she looked as though she was glowing and the veil brought the entire look together. It incorporated the same applique design and truly brought out Libby’s joy from the moment she put it on. Her gown showed her true beauty and she looked as beautiful on the outside as she is on the inside.

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Dillon, our groom, wore a custom tuxedo from Classic Tuxedo in Boston. His perfectly tailored look made all the difference. The cut of his classic black suit paired with a bowtie brought out the formality of the day and was an ideal match for Libby’s embellished gown.

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For passed appetizers guests were served chicken satay, Korean BBQ beef lettuce wrap, mushroom spring roll, sesame cauliflower bites, and zucchini fritters. Dinner was started with a farm green salad with a butternut squash soup shooter followed by the main course of cod, braised beef short rib and a vegan mushroom risotto. For dessert, Libby and Dillon wanted something fun and provided cookies by Willowdale Estate (the venue) and cupcakes from Georgetown cupcakes.

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Florals were the main detail and focus in Libby and Dillon’s wedding day design. Immediately upon kickoff of their wedding day, the floral arch captured their guest’s attention as the central design element of their ceremony. The rich, bold tones were impeccably designed by Green Lion Design and truly were a work of art. Thinking a bit outside the box and making a color statement is something Green Lion Design did in perfect taste and it was a breath of fresh air. Reception florals added height and kept with a natural elegance and classic feel while bringing the outside into the tent.

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In lieu of a wedding cake, the bride and groom opted for Georgetown Cupcakes for their guests and shared an adorable “cupcake cut” privately with one another. They also had their favorite cookies mixed provided by the venue into the dessert spread for a fun snack to grab and bring to the dance floor.

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Throughout the wedding entrance and in the venue pictures of Libby and Dillon’s story throughout med school and their relationship were on display. It was so clear to everyone present how much they loved one another and how perfect of a fit they are. Seeing images of them in scrubs, hiking, and their engagement session, showcased all aspects of their life on their big day.

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European-Inspired Garden Wedding in the Berkshires

Today’s gorgeous couple found their dream wedding venue in the Berkshires at The Mount, a turn-of-the-century home, designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902. Taking inspiration from the Italian garden on the property, their day was centered around a romantic European theme. From the bride’s knockout Berta dress to the emotional reaction of the groom as his bride walked down the aisle, the full gallery is chock full of beauty at every turn – all taken by Lindsey Nicole Photography!

Jordyn & Jack’s wedding in the Berkshires transported guests out of New England and into a European-inspired fairytale. The beautiful gardens at Edith Wharton’s estate, the Mount, fit their vision perfectly. Upon visiting the estate amidst their tours of wedding venues, the two had a magical feeling in the Italian Garden. The Mount was an especially intriguing venue for Jordyn who as a journalist, found Edith Wharton’s success as a female writer in the 1800’s inspiring. The two became teary eyed picturing their ceremony. It was Jack’s idea for Jordyn to walk through the garden’s vintage stone pergola. It was reminiscent of the ancient stones in England. The first country the two traveled to together. It added to the european theme they wanted for their wedding. The two had their rehearsal dinner at Wheatleigh. An estate that was actually a wedding gift from a Spanish count to his daughter. Jordyn and her bridesmaids stayed the night and got ready in the historic mansion and hotel just 5 minutes from The Mount. Jordyn had to shift her original vision of wearing a long-sleeve lace ballgown due to the venue. All the walking around the property would require something much lighter. She fell in love with a beautiful Berta privee wedding dress that was perfect for their 90 degree day in May.

The soft tulle bows on the straps of the dress added a young but romantic element, and the lace applique still fit what she always dreamed of wearing on her big day. Jack’s custom Tom James tux was filled with black and white photos from the pair’s engagement shoot. It was all a surprise to Jordyn who noticed his handkerchief during their ceremony with their photo. The two chose not to have a first look so it was her first time seeing the special touch her husband added to their wedding day. The wedding was made to feel intimate and personalized for Jordyn and Jack. Since the two are of different faiths, a non-denominational priest acted as their officiant to still have a mostly traditional ceremony. The two exchanged hand-written vows and there wasn’t a dry eye in the garden! Signature drinks featured the bride and grooms favorites when they go out with family and friends. Also included on the big day, their new pup Sterling. He had recently flown from Missouri to join their family so an “aviation” only made sense for his drink! Sterling also dressed up for the occasion with a Style Me Pretty doggie bow tie. (Look closely so you don’t miss it amid his black spots!)

Cocktail hour featured some of their favorite things – lobster rolls as an homage to their family from Rhode Island and local Berkshire cheeses along with vegan options for their family and friends. The al-fresco reception took place in the lime walk leading to the French garden. It featured one long table for 100+ guests. This added to the European theme featuring a more family-style seating arrangement more common abroad. Lit up with string lights through the trees, guests enjoyed short-rib, coq au vin, and orecchiette pasta from Mezze Catering. The table design Jordyn changed multiple times. Originally Jack and Jordyn had picked a tan damask cloth with traditional white plates and elements. When Jordyn and her bridesmaids went shopping and collectively chose their draped-back blush dresses she wanted to include a pop of color to make the pink elements stand out. The textured lace pink overlay on top of an ivory table cloth did just that. Ramble Floral incorporated shades of pink in the table arrangements and the bridesmaids bouquets while keeping the bride’s arrangement white. It was tied together with a diamond and sapphire family heirloom pin for the bride’s “something blue.”

After a great night of dancing with their loved ones, the day ended with Jay-Z’s version of “Forever Young” the couple’s wedding hashtag and last name. Guests saluted the newlywed’s with a sparkler send off to cap off the night as the bride and groom left together in a vintage rolls royce before embarking on their honeymoon the following morning.

West Coast Cool Meets Martha’s Vineyard Charm at This Edgartown Wedding

Personalization was the key to this Martha’s Vineyard dream of a day! Sandy and Robert filled their wedding with nods to where they’re from, things they enjoy, and even the hotel that started it all. Timeless Event Planning effortlessly planned and designed the details (check out the rattan lighting at the reception!) and Morrice Florist put together soft-hued florals that added to the romance. When we say we’re swooning, we mean it. The full gallery captured by Elizabeth LaDuca is just waiting for you to dive in!

In 2014, Sandy and Robert both quit their corporate jobs and moved to the little island of Martha’s Vineyard. Both were looking for summer fun and landed jobs at the Harbor View Hotel, Sandy as a wedding planner and Robert as a pool boy. They met the first week of work in front of the copy machine that Sandy had jammed, and she was instantly smitten.

After four years of dating, Robert brought Sandy back to the Vineyard to the same hotel and the same copy machine, surprising her by popping the question at where they first met.

For their wedding, personalization was key, with everything needing to have a purpose and make sense as to why they would include it in their big day. Since they both lived in San Diego, the goal was to bring a touch of West Coast vibes to the traditionally East Coast island and the hotel that started it all.

The color palette was vibrant like the sunsets they enjoyed together, and all of the food was inspired by their favorite date nights. Their signature drinks were even called the Pool Boy and the Wedding Planner as a nod to how they first met.

Since they had to cut the guest list short due to COVID, creating a personalized experience for their guests was important for the couple. Sandy handmade ceramic vases that doubled as escort cards for each guest. Once guests found their seats, each place setting featured a personalized letter sharing a favorite memory about them.

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This Floral Designer Had The Boho Backyard Wedding Of Her Dreams

When a floral designer has her own wedding, you know you are in for a treat! Not just any wedding venue would do for this couple who met in high school and reconnected 20 years later, so they decided to create their own elevated backyard wedding with decidedly boho touches. The bride and owner of The Wild Dahlia filled the day with a spectacular array of blooms in autumn hues, featuring none other than dahlias of course. She turned to Brilliant Events to help bring her Big Day dreams to life, and the result is a spectacular celebration of love. Catherine Band was there to capture every magical moment, you can see it all in the full gallery.

From the bride… I’m a floral designer who owns The Wild Dahlia and I finally married my high school sweetheart I recently reconnected with. Due to covid, we did things a little out of order so our son was in the wedding as well as my stepdaughter. I couldn’t choose a venue because all New England venues felt like “work” to me since I’ve been doing this so long. We decided on a small but very “us” backyard elevated wedding that was a little boho and a little rock and roll. I hope you think it’s as cool as I did!

We are proof that timing is everything. We have been close friends since high school who took separate paths 20 years ago only to have them come back together. Seeing Arthur as a father made me fall in love with him and took him out of the friend zone and solidified that we are soulmates, it just took some time to figure it out. Our wedding planning took a pause when we realized we were expecting our son, during the peak of a pandemic, wedding planning was put on hold. Entering the busiest wedding season of my life in 2021 the last thing I wanted to think about was planning a wedding. We searched for a venue I hadn’t worked at, that felt unique and intimate but fell short so the decision was made to tent our sweet little backyard. It was the perfect blank canvas to paint the day we wanted. Autumn is our favorite and the flower choice that time of year of course was an important factor. My company name is The Wild Dahlia, I needed dahlias of course so we chose October. We have a passion for adventure and international travel and we really wanted to reflect that in our special day. I was inspired by a trip to India where marigolds symbolize passion, positivity, and happiness to be bestowed on the newlyweds, so I knew I wanted to incorporate marigolds everywhere. It was such a special experience to have my employees hand make some decor and for fellow vendors to help bring my vision to life. I’ve made hundreds of bouquets and to finally make my own was truly a special feeling. I chose dahlias, foraged foliage, California garden roses such as distant drum and honey dijon, and ranunculus gifted from a dear florist friend. Mustard hues were incorporated throughout the day as it’s my favorite and is totally underused, underrated, and unexpected in weddings. I’ve brought hundreds of weddings to fruition and it was finally my turn to create the day I envisioned.

Arthur’s parents are from Greece and we were so happy they were able to be there with us. We asked my aunt to marry us, she was someone who has worked hard to make Arthur feel welcome into the family. We wanted our event to be small and intimate with just family and our best friends. It was everything we wanted and perfectly us. I walked down the aisle to Led Zeppelin’s acoustic version of “thank you” and we exited to The Beach Boys “wouldn’t it be nice”. We are both big fans of rock music and ditched a quartet to create a vibe that felt like us. I had a beautiful Anais Anette custom-made gown unapologetically paired with a pumpkin beer straight out of the can. Our day was about us and was perfectly us. I see couples get caught up on the Pinterest ideas and what others have done, we stuck to what felt authentic. An elevated, upscale, backyard celebration that lasted all night. Arthur chose a HUGO BOSS suit, a Hermes tie that was the perfect burnt orange hue. A handmade boutonniere from his bride, and the Omega watch he had been eyeing that I gave to him as a wedding day gift.

This Lavender Filled New England Wedding Is Effortlessly Elegant

What could be lovelier than lavender? This New England wedding uses this beautiful bloom in a multitude of ways, from tables covered in organic greens and sweet pops of purple to fresh sprigs adorning the three-tiered cake. Karla Cassidy Designs created the effortlessly elegant feeling of a summer garden party with her floral work, and Lynne Reznick Photography perfectly captured the charm of the day in her artful imagery. Visit the full gallery for a closer look.

From Lynne Reznick Photography… To complement the natural beauty of the grounds at Lyman Estate, the couple incorporated lots of greenery and soft neutrals, with pops of lavender for a touch of Tali’s favorite color. Matt’s mother Grace built the chuppah especially for them and they decorated it in lush florals.

During the open-air cocktail hour, guests enjoyed strolling the grounds, sipping on signature drinks, and indulging in fresh seafood from the raw bar. Tali and Matt were excited to incorporate the raw bar because they love seafood and because it was a nod to their New England soirée. The “sip and be seated” escort display was made up of lovely champagne glasses arranged among lush greens and welcomed guests to find their seats written on personalized paper scrolls.

Under the sailcloth tent for the reception, they nodded to the greenhouse on the property with centerpieces made up of collections of potted plants in terra cotta and mercury glass. The plants included an array of greens like ivy and ferns, as well as fresh lavender. The beautiful green floral linens added texture and completed the garden party look.

Classic Meets Modern At This Chic Cape Cod Wedding

Kevin and Carolyn turned their Cape Cod wedding into a modern retreat with classic details we can’t get enough of. Lovers of timeless touches with a twist, the couple filled their day with a blue and white color scheme, lots of fresh greenery, and even more love. Kinship Floral helped bring the vision to life with show-stopping centerpieces that were not only beautiful but also full of sentiment. The bride was very close to her grandmother and to honor her memory tiny glass angels were hidden within the flowers. All of the meaningful moments were artfully captured in the imagery by Lynne Reznick Photography. Take a closer look at all the contemporary cool in the full gallery.

From Lynne Reznick Photography… Chatham Bars Inn is a gorgeous luxury resort on Cape Cod and offered plenty of beautiful options for Carolyn and Kevin to get ready with their friends on the morning of their wedding. Carolyn and the girls relaxed in cute lace-edged dusty blue robes as they had their hair and makeup done. Then they went out on the veranda of the bridal suite to pop some champagne before getting into their dresses and heading to the church.

As an event consultant, it’s not surprising that Carolyn has a love for party planning. So it was no surprise that Carolyn and her mom planned an absolutely gorgeous and personal event with lots of sentimental touches – including hand-blown glass ornament wedding favors packed in a little white box and wrapped with a bow.

The bride brought together a team of vendors who are all friends and created an absolutely beautiful celebration that was really fun to capture and work together on. The theme throughout was about hosting a wonderful celebration for guests and going “classic…but make it modern”.

The Ultimate Galentine’s Celebration Where Every Detail Was Thought Out In The Cutest Way

Editor’s Note: This absolutely fabulous Galentine’s party was hosted last year before Covid-19 hit the states. To take in all the inspiration from this AH-mazing party and make it covid-compliant, we recommend consulting your local CDC guidelines and implementing masks, socially distanced seating, or even take it virtual!

“What’s Galentine’s Day? Every Feb. 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it breakfast style.” Galentine’s Day might have been the subject of a “Parks and Recreation” episode back in 2010, but it soon spurred a cultural phenomenon that celebrated my best gal friends every year across the United States.

In the spirit of ‘ladies celebrating ladies’, Boston-based wedding planners and designers Kelly Golia and LBB Member Kate Murtaugh planned, designed, and styled a Galentine’s Day celebration that we know to Style Me Pretty readers will want to recreate with their own group of friends this February. The event was complete with Valentine’s day inspired color palette, a mimosa wall, personalized vintage Valentines, and a beauty bar ready for any lipstick touch-ups, to name a few! Nearly 50 New England-based female creative entrepreneurs included designers, floral designers, stylists, caterers, photographers, calligraphers, and more, participated in bringing this celebration to life.

The day was designed to be part shoot, beauty bar, and boozy brunch, but most importantly, it was a day filled with an overwhelming sense of community and collaboration as we celebrated our local community of female creatives and all of our sweet Galentines. The event was broken out into two parts: the first featuring a feminine family-style brunch set for 50 gals. The table was adorned with layered blush and petal china, minimalist gold flatware from Party Rental Ltd., and retro-inspired paper goods from The Paper Perfectionist.

An ombre effect balloon installation designed by Fig Balloon Co. Hung overhead, while a 40-foot tablescape featuring breathtaking ombre floral centerpieces and candles from Bloom 52 lined the table. Guests enjoyed a fun Leslie Knope inspired brunch from Mood Food Event and Suddenly Simple events, including waffles with strawberry maple butter, spinach frittatas, and avocado toast. Dessert included chocolate covered strawberry and cookie butter-flavored cakes in shades of pink and red from Lizzie’s Bakery and the coolest conversation heart sugar cookies with female empowerment sayings like “girl power,” “girl boss,” and “ladies celebrating ladies” from Givan Sweets.

The second part of the celebration included four individually styled lounge areas that some of the attendees and contributors were responsible for designing. These areas included gorgeous floral designs, stunning stationery sets, and detailed styling. Each Galentine was encouraged to take her new headshot in – perfect for a resume or new Instagram profile picture! Once guests had time to mingle and have their new headshot taken, the ladies were encouraged to snag a mimosa from the champagne wall from Refined Rentals and be seated for brunch.

Since it wouldn’t be Galentine’s Day without a little love note, a personalized Valentine designed by Kelly, Kate, and The Paper Perfectionist was left at each place setting, featuring a baby photo of each guest. It was a sweet moment in which each guest could look back on their childhood and see how far each one of those little girls has come and succeeded. We all love celebrating weddings and their own unique love stories, but what about the love stories we experience with our business partners, friends, colleagues, or own work wives? To quote Leslie Knope, Galentines’s day really is “the best day of the year!”

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Set Sail for a Boston Harbor Wedding on a Boat You Won’t Soon Forget

If your vision of a perfect wedding day looks a lot like Beth and Neil’s nuptials from He’s Just Not That Into You, then prepare to embark on a great love affair with today’s Boston Harbor sailboat ceremony from Kate Murtaugh Events! The darling duo tied the knot at sea, on a breathtaking boat made only more beautiful by Beach Plum Floral‘s creations. Grab your Sperrys and head on over to the full gallery of inspo – all taken by Stephanie Vegliante Photography.

From Kate Murtaugh Events Design… Andrew and Mark exchanged heartfelt vows on the 10th anniversary of their first date on an unseasonably warm evening in Boston Harbor. With COVID-19 forcing them to make plans on a more intimate level, they ultimately decided to make the most of it and make the day as unique and beautiful as it could be despite the circumstances. These sharp-dressed grooms chose to celebrate with just the two of them in a romantic sail in Boston Harbor surrounded by moody fall blooms and the love of their friends and families from afar. The couple worked with The Mainstay Collective, an heirloom elopement offering in New England founded and ran by myself, Kate Murtaugh Events & Design, to help bring their breathtaking elopement to life.

The sailing charter took place on Classic Sail Boston’s Captiva, captained by David Puett, who also served as the ceremony officiant. Beach Plum Floral designed and planned their intricate and locally grown floral boat installation, emphasizing the colors as they faded in vibrancy and tone from the bow to the stern. It was important for the couple to enjoy some bubbles and bites following their vows, so we placed a heavy emphasis on creating a comfortable sitting area styled to perfection. Buck and Bloom masterfully created a grazing board as a perfect accompaniment. Stephanie Vegliante Photography and LBB Member, Willow Tree Films captured the beauty of the day from start to finish, documenting every important detail for Andrew, Mark, and their families to enjoy for years to come. As one of the grooms, Andrew, was departing the boat at the end of the evening, he exclaimed, ‘This is better than I could have imagined or planned.” The overall experience of planning Andrew and Mark’s elopement has easily been a silver lining amidst the pandemic’s heartbreak. It was heartwarming and inspiring, and we are grateful and honored that our clients’ looked to our entire vendor team to help make this unforgettable experience come to life in such a beautiful way.

From the grooms… Almost five years ago, Andrew popped the question off the coast of Positano, Italy with some of our closest friends after a week-long vacation. We never envisioned that our engagement would be so long, but our lives shifted drastically with a move across the country. Going into 2020 we knew this was the year to finally make it all happen. What we didn’t know was where the world would be by the fall of the year. Through many conversations with family and friends, we decided to shift gears and planned to elope in October on the tenth anniversary of our first date. What we were able to plan was completely beyond anything we could have imagined. Kate and her team were instrumental in providing us with a safe and unimaginably romantic day to celebrate our relationship with a ceremony aboard the Captiva sailboat in the Boston Harbor. From the unprecedented New England weather to the wildly imaginative florals, our wedding day was absolute perfection. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to commit our lives to one another.

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A Southern Inspired Soiree at the Bride’s Waterfront Childhood Home

With intimate weddings on the rise, couples are making the most of their very own backyards to create the wedding of their dreams! Today’s gorgeous Bride and Groom tied the knot at the Bride’s waterfront childhood home in Plymouth, MA. With some magic from Flair Floral and Event Design, their backyard transformed into a fairytale – complete with floral adorned trees, a waterfront ceremony spot, and a jaw-dropping tented reception! So, if you’re looking for some major backyard wedding inspo that would put Father of The Bride to shame… head on over to the full gallery of photos – all taken by Meredith Jane Photography!

From Meredith Jane Photography… This couple has fought through thick and thin and made the most of every challenge their way. Alyse from Boston and Hunter from Mississippi first met at a group brunch with mutual friends in Washington, DC in 2015 and loved each other so much that they had a long distance relationship from DC to Boston for two of their five years together! Hunter even flew in for their surprise proposal and Alyse had no idea until she walked into her Charlestown apartment to him down on one knee. When their original plans had to change because of Covid-19, they didn’t skip a beat before putting together a floral and southern inspired soiree at Alyse’s waterfront childhood home in Plymouth, MA. All the way down to the details, they thought of everything they could to embrace the redirection they were given.

The couple’s photographer, Meredith Jane Photography, and florist, Flair Floral and Event Design, went above and beyond and worked together to design the best way to add floral touches to allow for the tree and boulder filled sloped backyard to transform seamlessly into a perfect ceremony space leading up to the water. This included a tent entrance that overlooked the ceremony space and adding the perfect floral accents to trees to help them add to the ceremony space rather than detract. Hunter’s father, a retired minister, came out of retirement to perform their ceremony and the participation of both sides weaved the two families together in such a special way.

Despite the many adjustments made to ensure everyone’s health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the reception felt intimate and personal and allowed for them to spend time with every guest and really savor the day. Each guest was given a personalized hand sanitizer bottle at their place setting. The smaller guest list allowed for additional special details like individual painted clam shells as place cards, collected from the beach behind our house by my mother and hand-painted by me. The clam shell place cards paid homage to a lifetime of family memories living on Cape Cod Bay and gave their guests a little piece of their private beach to take home with them.

How to Elevate a Blank Space Venue With the Right Color Scheme

Tying the knot at a blank canvas venue has many advantages – versatile enough to satisfy any style, super customizable and a clean setting for photos, but it also comes with its challenges. Like the overwhelming idea of “where do I even begin?!” Lucky for you, the talented team at Hummingbird Bridal and Events is here to provide you with some major inspiration. Their designs are an amazing example of how to elevate a blank space with a lively color scheme and out-of-the-box blooms by Bittersweet Gardens. Head on over to the full gallery to see it all come to life – taken by Shannon Grant Photography!

From Shannon Grant Photography… When planning this editorial, we knew we wanted to showcase diversity, an elevated take on an elopement, and a modern meets timeless aesthetic with a bit of a *wink*. Pinks, peach, and little bits of fresh, summery orange set off against a neutral palette help to bring warmth and enliven an open space.

Designating areas of interest with standing floral installs creates an intimate, yet lush and inviting ceremony space. When planning an elopement, why NOT go all out and invest in a draped fashion-forward backdrop in lieu of a photobooth? Make like a celebrity and ensure your guests all leave with photos of themselves that rival a Vogue cover story!

When your celebration has a smaller footprint overall, you can really invest in creating an unforgettable, personalized experience. Just because the guest list may be tiny, doesn’t mean your wedding dreams need to be! Go for it, have fun, and revel in the fact that love is not, nor ever will be canceled.

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A Stylish and Effortlessly Glamorous Wedding Tucked Away on a Private Island

Today’s wedding planned by Always Yours Events has us day dreaming of warm summer days on the Cape. The gorgeous couple exchanged vows under a sprawling sailcloth tent overlooking the ocean at golden hour. Later, guests danced the night away and enjoyed classic New England fare, surrounded by floral chandeliers lush garden arrangements from The Wild Dahlia. Elizabeth LaDuca captured every memorable moment, check out the full gallery to see it all!

From Keri of Always Yours Events… Tory and Ugo DiBiase’s wedding was an effortlessly glamorous and modern romantic garden-inspired celebration hosted on a private island tucked away off of Cape Cod called Amrita Island. The couple made their wedding into a long, festive Labor Day wedding weekend on the Cape, kicking off with boating excursions and a night at their favorite Cape Cod restaurant called the Chart Room, followed by the tented wedding at the Jones family home and a farewell brunch to close the weekend. The bride and groom envisioned a unique twist on a black tie Cape Cod wedding – upscale, modern, clean and refined married with romantic lush garden inspiration. The color palette worked seamlessly with this floral forward aesthetic, including cement gray, oyster gray, crisp white, various shades of green, barely blush (white with the tiniest hint of blush) and a pop of onyx black.

Some of their favorite personalized details included a custom minimalist invitation suite with a vellum wrap and floral stamps, a bloom forward ceremony with a flower lined aisle, mixed crystal chandeliers through floral rings throughout the tent, overflowing centerpieces in cement compotes, and Tory’s stunning cut out Oscar de la Renta wedding dress completed with a white dahlia bouquet. The DiBiases’ ceremony took place in a sailcloth tent overlooking the ocean at golden hour, which also happened to be the same exact spot where Ugo proposed to Tory the year before. The aisle was lined with floral boxes filled with white and barely blush florals of many varieties for texture and fullness that created the most romantic walk down the aisle for Tory and her father, Clayton. At the end of the aisle were two oversized white urns overflowing with white hydrangea, roses, dahlias and greenery. Ugo wore a dapper custom tuxedo with a sleek collar and cut.

Tory with flowers in her hair wore an Oscar de la Renta in a simple a-line cut with an unexpected cut out feature in the bodice for a bridal look that “wowed.” Despite the level of formality, Tory wanted to be comfortable on her wedding and as close to barefoot as possible, and so she selected a pair of white Rothy’s, channeling that effortless glamorous look. Tory and Ugo’s ceremony was officiated by Tory’s younger brother Ben, and the couple shared their vows in front of 140 of their family and friends. All of the main trees on the estate were covered in lights and the trees just outside the tent featured hanging glass orbs with candles inside. After an extended cocktail hour with panoramic views of the bay, guests walked through the aglow trees to the dinner reception at dusk, and were greeted at the entrance of the reception tent by a display of oyster shell escort cards and two oversized floral arrangements at the main entry to the tent. When guests walked in, their view was an array of mixed and matched crystal chandeliers, with the two primary chandeliers over the dance floor draped with greenery and florals. The head table was a statement piece with seats for the bridal party and their dates to sit with Tory and Ugo– enough seats for 30. Guests dined in acrylic ballroom chairs at tables covered in pale gray linens and two different floral stories at each table. Florals were in cement urns and surrounded by candlelight for a clean garden inspired centerpieces.

Place settings featured a modern and minimalist coupe charger set with a napkin and chic black typography menu card atop. The table numbers at the table were acrylic in a black holder (for that pop of black that tied into the menu cards) for a modern feel juxtaposed next to the overflowing blooms in cement vessels. The bars were white mirrored bars with shelved back bars filled with blooms and glassware. Trophy bowls atop the bars were filled with Veuve Cliquot. The Boston Common Band and ECFS DJs was featured in the center of the tent on a stage that was surrounded by florals to create an impactful view from guests’ seats. Guests enjoyed a delicious three course menu from Morins Catering while listening to toasts from Tory’s father, her sisters (including Tory’s twin) and Ugo’s best friend and best man. They danced the night away to the sounds of Boston Common Band with late night bites and a dessert of a trio of ice cream scoops from the couple’s favorite local creamery and funfetti cake. Tory and Ugo’s remarkable wedding could not have been more magical — it was a celebration that exuded their love and story through and through. A huge thank you to Tory and Ugo for being a dream couple, and to their vendors who brought this day to life alongside the AYE Team including Elizabeth Laduca Photography (who captured their day perfectly), Caleb at Stop Go Love (who also captured their day perfectly!), Morins Catering, Sperry Tents, the Wild Dahlia, Jennifer Tawa Hair Design, Natalie Lelless of Your Makeup Face, Boston Common Band and ECF Entertainment, PEAK Event Services, L’Elite and Atlantic Parking.

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This Cape Cod Wedding Is The Definition Of East Coast Elegance

An abundance of blush and cream blooms will make you stop in your tracks, but it’s the thoughtful details of the day that make this wedding truly shine. Travis and Jillian put meaning into every moment of their special day, like remembering the groom’s father by creating muted table numbers in the shape of nautical flags to honor his love of Cape Cod and affinity for flag collecting. The couple exchanged vows overlooking a sail-boat filled bay, and the celebration continued with a lavish garden-inspired reception space artfully designed by Always Yours Events. Click over to the full gallery for all the dreamy details.

From the bride… As soon as Travis and I got engaged, it was clear to both of us that there was no other place than Cape Cod for us to have our wedding. Wequassett really spoke to us, it is the perfect mix of upscale, elegance and romantic, yet still has that approachable Cape Cod style that we dreamed of for our big day. Cape Cod is sentimental to both of us since I grew up going to my grandparents’ home in Chatham, MA and Travis’ family has had a home in Yarmouth, MA for over 40 years.

We loved that we had a blank canvas to play with and could build out an ethereal setting together with our fabulous wedding planner turned friend, Keri of Always Yours Events. Keri designed a lush and magical oceanfront ceremony comprised of a white rose petal lined aisle structured with white-washed boxes overflowing with hydrangeas, our favorite flower, and a Cape Cod staple as well as two fairy-tale urns blooming upon pedestals framing us during the ceremony.

The floral team at Wild Dahlia led by Shawna Havenga worked with Keri to create a lavish garden-inspired flair with awe-inspiring floral statements that transformed the room into a lush and glamorous space with east coast charm. The day was magical and we felt so blessed to be surrounded by loved ones who came from near and far to celebrate with us.

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Recently Engaged? One of These Gorgeous Gowns May Just Be Your Dream Dress!

It’s officially our favorite time of year again – engagement season!! Whether your S.O. just popped the question or you’re dreaming of opening a sparkly gift underneath the tree, we’re ringing in the holidays with some gorgeous gowns to get you feeling inspired. If you don’t already know about one of our favorite designers, Maggie Sottero, then boy are we glad you’re reading this. Maggie Sottero offers gorgeous gowns (at affordable prices) for every type of bride – from classic to boho. The biggest reason why we love them so much? Their gowns are available in sizes that range from 0 to 28 (that’s right!) Finally, a brand that understands every bride is unique and encourages women to embrace their beautiful curves! Keep on reading to see a few of our all-time favorite styles!

Tuscany Lane by Maggie Sottero

Hello gorgeous! This romantic A-line gown is the perfect silhouette to flatter any body shape. It’s complete with beaded spaghetti straps, a plunging illusion V-neckline and a sheer beaded lace bodice – just the right amount of romantic with a little dose of drama.

Obsessed with the gorgeous matching lace veil!? Yeah, so are we. This unique lace is offered in many different variations, from a sheath silhouette to a slightly sexier version with illusion details, not to mention a plus size design and even a more modest take on this stunning style. The options are truly endless!

Cheyenne by Maggie Sottero

This dress is a dream for the bride who’s looking for some coverage while still hoping to feel sexy on her wedding day. The bateau neckline with keyhole detailing is timeless while the illusion long sleeves and fitted silhouette make a bold statement! We’re in love.

Marisol by Rebecca Ingram

Unleash your inner modern Disney princess with the Marisol gown. Lovely lace motifs over tulle, a delicate sweetheart neckline and beaded spaghetti straps. Your modern fairytale begins with this dress!

Lilana by Maggie Sottero

All you boho brides out there – this one’s for you! The Liana gown features artistic geometric details, a deep sweetheart neckline and a flattering fit and flare shape to accentuate those gorgeous curves. Major heart eyes for this beauty!