REVIEW NANTUCKET JULY 2019 by Anderson Publishing

REVIEW NANTUCKET

July

• Lifestyles • home • garden • Art • Weddings

ANDERSON PUBLISHING | Box 1018 Nantucket, MA 02554 | P: 508.228.3866 | F: 508.228.9576

Dear Readers, Summer is here again and so will be memories made with family and friends. Enjoy every day, as all of a sudden it is September. Where do the days go? When I was a child, summer seemed to last forever. That does not seem to be the case now. It goes by so quickly. Sometimes I find I want to enjoy a few moments alone, as summer can get hectic. I like to get up early and head to the beach around 6 am when there are very few other souls walking the beach with me. Sometimes it is the only time I can find solitude. If I don’t get out then before the traffic ramps up, Main Street is bustling with the ferry crowds or my houseguests are wondering what the day holds. Although I do enjoy houseguests and the flurry of a summer resort, it is nice to just hear the soothing sound of waves lapping on the shoreline. It seems to center me, whether experienced under the warm sun of a summer morning or in the crisp air of fall or winter, when I relish getting back into my car after a much shorter walk on the sand. No matter the season, the beach is my haven. I hope you can find time to walk when it is quiet in the early morning at the shore, in Town when the streets are quiet, on the docks, or on a walk in the woods, along a cranberry bog or on the many acres of conservation land we have. I do think you will find it offers you time that will refresh and calm you. Yes, Nantucket has changed since I first came here, as it always has for generations. That does not mean that the beauty of the island is still not with us. It can still be found. Don’t be jaded by change or listen to the naysayers. Some change is for the good and yes, some we could do without. However, be sure that you can always find the beauty of the “Grey Lady,” for she never disappears. She is always waiting for you to enjoy her beauty. Seek her out.

Sincerely,

Deborah Anderson Publisher

photos both pages by Deb Anderson

living by the sea

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CONTENTS JULY EVENTS CALENDAR

IT’S JULY – RED, WHITE AND BLUE!

It’s the start of summer on Nantucket. The island is alive again with people .

The colors of Nantucket in July are of course red, white and blue. See how Nantucket uniquely accommodates this season.

NANTUCKET BLUE BOOK OF REAL ESTATE

See the “best of the best” brokers and agents to contact for sales and rentals on Nantucket. View some stunning properties that are available..

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NANTUCKET HOUSING

10,000 people stay on-island in the winter and that life also comes at a pretty steep price.

ONE MAN’S JOURNEY THROUGH ART

At age 23 David Lazarus decided to seek artistic fame and fortune in North America and that’s when his journey began.

ISLAND WEDDINGS

Wedding phototographers and vendors have a special touch for creating what couples have dreamed about.

INSPIRATION

A wedding on Nantucket will evoke a lifetime of memories.

ANDERSON PUBLISHING p u b li s h e r & e d i to r Deborah M. Anderson design, imaging & prepress Anderson Publishing s e n i o r d i re c t o r o f d i g i ta l g r a p h i c s and print production Gustavo Gonçalves c o n tr i b u ti n g g r a p h i c d e s i g n e r Pamela Bulkley office manager Angela Gray p u b l i c a ti o n a n d o n li n e s a le s m a n a g e r Rebecca Devine w e b s i te m a n a g e r Kelly Emery c o n tr i b u t i n g p h o to g ra p h e r s Deb Anderson Katie Kaizer Zofia & Co. Rebecca Love c o n tri b u ti n g w r i te r s Deb Anderson Suzanne Keating Rebecca Nimerfroh Andrew Spencer p r o o f re a d e r Laura Ortiz circu latio n

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SUMMER on nantucket

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Events

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Thursday

Friday

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Saturday _ Wednesday

Tuesday

11 _ 13

Thursday _ Saturday

Friday

12 - 14 Friday _ Sunday

Saturday

4TH OF JULY CELEbRATION 10am • Enjoy a quintessential Fourth of July celebration on Nantucket. Family activities on Main Street include pie-eating contests, a dunk tank and a parade topped off with traditional Nantucket Fire Department water fight • Main St. • 508-228-1700 • nantucketchamber.org

JULY FIREwORkS 9pm • Annual display of Town fireworks • Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Rd. Rain Date 7/6 • Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce • 508-228-1700

GREASE No show on Mondays, Tuesday – Saturday 7pm, Sundays 3pm • A rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be provocative and rebellious • Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. • 508-228-4305 • theatrenantucket.org

SEA SONGS AND AMERICAN CLASSICS ON THE ROOF 5:30pm – 7pm • Join Mystic Seaport’s Don Sineti at the Whaling Museum for a family evening of sea chanteys, whaling ballads, and Americana folk classics. Admission $10 per person for non-members, free for NHA members • Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. • 508-228-1894 • nha.org

NANTUCkET COMEDY FESTIvAL Supports the Stand Up & Learn, kids and teens educational program. Top comedians from all over the country will descend on Nantucket bringing audiences loads of fun and laughter. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water St. • nantucketcomedyfestival.org

NANTUCkET YOGA FESTIvAL OPENING NIGHT CELEbRATION 6pm – 8:30pm • A community-oriented celebration that brings together the very best world-class yoga instructors, wellness experts and healthy living guides • Westmoor Club, 10 Westmoor Ln. • 508-901-1355 • nantucketyogafestival.com

NANTUCkET YOGA FESTIvAL 6:30am – 5:30pm • By coming together to explore ways to find a happier, healthier more peaceful way of living we can begin to affect positive change in our community and ultimately in the world around us. Workshops and classes • Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm • 508-901-1355 • nantucketyogafestival.com

RACE FOR OPEN SPACE 8am • Organized by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation Associates, this 5K (3.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles) course for runners, and separate 2-mile course for walkers, attracts serious runners, casual joggers, walkers and those who are simply avid conservation supporters. Proceeds from the Race will go to the Foundation’s Land Fund, which helps to preserve and protect the island’s invaluable open spaces. The Race for Open Space is held rain or shine • Milestone Cranberry Bog, 220 Milestone Rd. • 508-228-2884 • nantucketconservation.org

SUMMER ART AUCTION & GALA 5:30pm. • A lovely evening at the GHYC, honoring Nantucket artist Carol Keefe. A slideshow of the art will be posted in June. All works have been donated by AAN artist members. All proceeds benefit the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery and the AAN Arts Program • Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington St. Ext. • 508-228-0294 • nantucketarts.org

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Sunday

16 - 18 Tuesday _ Thursday

18 - 21 Thursday _ Sunday

Saturday

22 - 27 Monday _ Saturday

Wednesday

Saturday

“THE GREAT FIRE” TOUR 10am, tours offered throughout the day • A commemorative tour of “The Great Fire” of 1846 on the 172nd anniversary of this historic event. The tour will depart from the Whaling Museum at 13 Broad Street and will run approximately six times throughout the day. The tour is twenty minutes long • $10 per person • 508-228-1894 • nha.org

NANTUCkET RED-TIE SOIREE 7pm – 10pm • Largest fundraiser for the Maria Mitchell Association – Nantucket’s Science Center. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Along with some great surprises, you will enjoy an open bar, exceptional food and great music from the Perry Rossi Band • Sankaty Head Golf Club, Sankaty Rd. • 508-228-9198 • mariamitchell.org

11TH ANNUAL NANTUCkET GARDEN FESTIvAL See Website for times and locations • Highlighting the unique and beautiful garden ecosystems on Nantucket and focuses on the importance of sustainability, conservation and gardening ethics for the long-term health of the island • 508-228-0427 • ackgardenfestival.org

THE NANTUCkET ART & ARTISAN SHOw Celebrating 28 years of Art & Caring, this three-day show features over 50 local and nationally recognized artisans with all proceeds directly benefiting Small Friends of Nantucket. See website for times and tickets • Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. • 508-228-6769 • nantucketartandartisanshow.org

11TH ANNUAL NANTUCkET TRIATHLON 6:30am start of race • Since our inaugural event, the Nantucket Triathlon has donated over $140,000.00 to the Town of Nantucket Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarship opportunities for Nantucket students • Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Rd. • 508-901-9207 • acktri.com

wHITE SHARk PARTY 11am – 3pm • This post - triathlon party hosted by Cisco Brewers and OCEARCH is a perfect way to wind down after a day of swimming, running, and biking. This event is open to the public • Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. • 508-901-9207 • acktri.com

12TH ANNUAL NANTUCkET ATHENEUM DANCE FESTIvAL The Festival includes free programs for all ages and culminates with two evening performances. A major fundraising event for the Atheneum • See website for times, locations, and tickets • 508-228-1110 • nantucketatheneum.org

10TH ANNUAL FARM FRESH FEAST 5:30pm • A magical evening that celebrates local food and farms and community programs. Cocktail party followed by a locally-sourced, gourmet dinner and auction • Walter F. Ballinger Educational Community Farm,168 Hummock Pond Rd. • 508-228-3399 • sustainablenantucket.org

ON THE ISLE’S 20TH ANNIvERSARY GALA EvENING 7pm – 10pm • Two simultaneous performances. Guests are assigned to one venue to start and switch to the other venue at intermission for the second performance. Enjoy a glass of bubbly between shows. Afterward, gather for a dessert reception and dancing to a Swing-era Big Band • ‘Sconset Casino & ‘Sconset Chapel, New Street, ‘Sconset • ontheisle.org

THE NISDA 46TH ANNUAL SANDCASTLE AND SCULPTURE CONTEST Noon – 4pm • Awards are based on creativity, concept, and design. The event happens in fog and sun! Rain date Sunday, July 28th • Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Rd. • 508-228-9248 • nisda.org

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IJ Ut’sL Y IT’S THE START OF SUMMER ON NANTUCKET. THE

ISLAND IS ALIVE AGAIN WITH PEOPLE

AND ANTICIPATION IS PALPABLE FOR OF THE

FOURTH OF JULY AND ALL THAT SUMMER OFFERS. WITH GALLERY OPENINGS, THEATRE PRODUCTIONS, COCKTAIL PARTIES, DAYS AT THE BEACH AND HOUSE GUESTS, SUMMER OFFERS SO MUCH TO LOOK FORWARD TO. ENJOY NANTUCKET!

Deb Anderson

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Town

his carefully created residence contains both the traditional infrastructure of our historic

past, yet resembles the craftsmanship of a modern establishment. Just a few feet from Main Street, this wonderfully updated Pine Street home has the framework to illustrate the configuration of an original 1830s Nantucket masterpiece. Three floors of historical charm with four bedrooms, four baths, dining room, and several living rooms, creates a vibrant playground for gathering with family and friends. In addition, the private fenced in yard contains a rear porch and patio, outdoor shower, and garden. 17 Pine Street $ 2,895,000.

A n g e l C o n r a d Fr a z i e r a t N a n t u c k e t R e a l t y A d v i s o r s 15 North Beach Street, 2A â&#x20AC;˘ 508.367.9557 â&#x20AC;˘ angel@nantucketrealtyadvisors.com

Town

stay awhile

he Levi Starbuck House is one of Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earliest and most exquisite examples of Greek Revival architecture. Built in 1838 and renovated in 2003,

this twelve room, five bedrooms, five and one-half

bathrooms residence has been carefully maintained with attention paid to preserve a myriad of historic features. The three levels of finished living space are introduced by a grand front entry porch, leading to an elegant foyer with a beautiful staircase with original wood detail, and a double parlor with two fireplaces. With views of Nantucket Harbor and unparalleled craftsmanship throughout, this is truly one of the most desirable offerings in all of historic downtown Nantucket. 14 Orange Street 5 beds/ 5 full baths, 1 half bath $4,950,000.

A n g e l C o n r a d Fr a z i e r a t N a n t u c k e t R e a l t y A d v i s o r s 15 North Beach Street, 2A â&#x20AC;˘ 508.367.9557 â&#x20AC;˘ angel@nantucketrealtyadvisors.com

tunning newly constructed contemporary beach compound with sweeping 1st-floor water views. The main house is 5 bedroom, 5 and 3 half bath with over 5,500 sq ft. of living space. There is a guest cottage, gunite pool, and luxurious cabana surrounded by extensive and thoughtfully designed hardscape. Less than 50 yards from the property is a grassy path to Squam Beach, and abutting the property is over 300 acres of unbuildable Nantucket Conservation Foundation land offering a unique and private setting. The chic and stylish estate was thoughtfully conceived and executed. This stunning property is offered turnkey and is available for immediate occupancy for family and friends to enjoy this summer!

Squam

stay awhile

56 Squam Road $8,595,000.

J Pepper Frazier Company 19 Centre Street â&#x20AC;˘ 508.228.3202 â&#x20AC;˘ jpfco.com

Town

sophisticated

his well-appointed 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath home epitomizes sophistication

and style in its contemporary design, while retaining vestiges of a historic past. The highest level of craftsmanship and materials were used in the thoughtful renovation which is

apparent in every detail Town $4,395,000.

Marybeth Gibson, Sales & Rentals at Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty 37 Main Street • 508.325.2897 • marybeth@maurypeople.com

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Housing by ANDREW SPENCER

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n a bright summer day here on Nantucket, it’s like paradise.

Whether you want to go fishing, play golf, shop, or just relax on the

beach, this island is the perfect place to let your worries go. On

those days, it’s easy to forget that after you leave and go back to

your winter home, more than 10,000 people stay on-island. And

while life on Nantucket isn’t without its joys, that life also comes at a pretty steep price.

The median price for homes on Nantucket is between $1.5

“I felt like I wanted a job where I could give back,” she

and $1.9 million. At those prices, as many as 90% of the

explained. “I wanted to help.”

people who call Nantucket their permanent home have no hope of ever being able to own their own home; which means

And help she does, along with her team at HOUSING

they have to rent whatever they can find and afford.

NANTUCKET. “For me, it’s a conservation issue,” she said of

Oftentimes those rentals are only available for nine months,

the group’s efforts to preserve affordable housing for the island’s

which just exacerbates an already difficult situation. These

year-round residents. “With housing prices so high, we’re

year-round residents are the backbone of the community, and

losing good people who are the backbone of the community,

they are the employees who keep necessary services running.

the people who are vital to maintaining a healthy economy

However, if they can’t live on the island, what’s there to do?

and community. They just can’t afford to live here. And once

Enter HOUSING NANTUCKET, the island’s only private 501(c)3

you lose them, it’s hard to get them back.”

organization that works to create affordable, safe, and sanitary housing solutions for year-round residents of Nantucket.

HOUSING NANTUCKET works to keep those folks on-island

HOUSING NANTUCKET Executive Director Anne Kuszpa

low-rent options to covenant housing. But the need is tremendous.

through housing options that range from comparatively came to Nantucket from Wall Street, where she was working as

The most recent statistics show 183 individual households on

a commodities trader. While on a vacation to the island, she

the group’s waiting list for some kind of housing. Those 183

met the man she would later marry, and the rest is marital bliss

families are on the list; there are currently two vacancies available.

history. However, Anne soon discovered what so many others

And given the recent news of real estate prices going even

before her learned: Nantucket is not an inexpensive place to

higher, those numbers will continue to go in opposite directions.

call home. Coming from a successful financial career, she felt a calling to do what she could to help those more in need:

all photos not credited are courtesy of Housing Nantucket

It's easy to forget that there is an entire infrastructure of individuals

Beverly Hall Photography

THE MEDIAN PRICE FOR HOMES ON NANTUCKET IS BETWEEN $1.5 AND $1.9 MILLION.

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IT'S EASY TO FORGET THAT THERE IS AN ENTIRE INFRASTRUCTURE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK TO KEEP NANTUCKET GOING . . .

who work to keep Nantucket going, both during the summer and beyond. HOUSING NANTUCKET hopes to keep those folks here on the island so there will always be a vibrant local community. “Anyone who loves Nantucket doesn’t want to see the island painted into a corner,” she said. “But if we lose the people who make the community what it is, that’s what’s going to happen.” It’s not all doom-and-gloom, however. There are plenty of stories of local families that have made their dream of living on Nantucket a reality through the assistance they got from HOUSING NANTUCKET. You can view some of their stories on the group’s Website. While you’re there, consider making a donation to help other families live in safe and affordable homes. Everyone who loves Nantucket will thank you for it. HOUSING NANTUCKET is located at 75 Old South Road. To learn more or to make a donation, please visit www.housingnantucket.org. A variety of tax benefits can be realized through your donation, and those benefits are outlined on the Website.

ONE MAN’S

JOURNEY THROUGH ART by SUZANNE KEATING photos COURTESY OF DAVID LAZARUS

DAVID LAZARUS FOR OVER 40 YEARS, AS A SCRIMSHANDER, PAINTER, PRINTMAKER AND TEACHER. THIS IS THE STORY HAVE KNOWN

OF HIS JOURNEY AS AN ARTIST AND HOW HE

NANTUCKET HIS HOME. BY HIS OWN ADMISSION, DAVID WAS A TERRIBLE STUDENT GROWING UP OUTSIDE LONDON, ENGLAND. HE KNEW THAT THE ONLY THING HE WAS ANY GOOD AT IN SCHOOL WAS ART, SO HE STUDIED AT THE BATH ACADEMY OF ART IN SOMERSET. HE BECAME A FREELANCE PEN AND INK ILLUSTRATOR EARLY ON AND FOR A TIME, DAVID DID GET HIS WORK PUBLISHED. AT AGE 23 HOWEVER, HE DECIDED TO SEEK ARTISTIC FAME AND FORTUNE IN NORTH AMERICA AND THAT’S WHEN HIS JOURNEY BEGAN. MADE

David started his trans-Atlantic journey with his friend Tim in Toronto, Canada. It took 12 days of hitchhiking along the Trans-Canada Highway to get to British Columbia. He recalls picking apples there, which he said was hard work and a job he personally came to hate! It was time to explore south of the Canadian border in Washington State. David liked the vibe in Bellingham, where he hung out and learned the venerable art of scrimshaw, a local craft originally practiced by the indigenous people of the Northwest, who used whale ivory and petrified walrus tusk to etch their stories. Scrimshaw appealed to David’s artistic abilities with pen and ink and gave him a manageable, portable studio from which to work while he continued his exploration of the States. He really liked being able to pack his tools into a backpack and have a means of making some money while on the road. Leaving Washington State, this erstwhile explorer crisscrossed North America, headed to Key West, Florida . . . one coast to the other, from the north to the south. In Key West, David found a community of artisans, hippies, and entrepreneurs. He was able to ply his new trade from his miniature studio and there he met shop owners Bob and Inez Kareka. David’s art reminded them of the scrimshaw done in the Northeast, which grew out of the whaling tradition in Nantucket and where they owned another shop. They suggested he move to the island and work for them in their aptly named shop, Kareka. From the Northwest to the Southeast and up to the Northeast, David’s sojourn ended when he set anchor on the island and began his exploration of art 30 miles out to sea. I remember walking into Kareka on Main Street in 1975 looking for a new pair of earrings, but what really caught my eye, was a high counter at the back of the shop where a tall man with a British accent was regaling customers with tales of the high seas while he etched a

fanciful scene on a piece of ivory. I was fascinated. That was the first time I crossed paths with David Lazarus and his art and it wouldn’t be the last. Fashioning various scrimshaw designs on necklaces and pipes, David’s work drew the attention of Morgan Levine from The Four Winds Craft Guild, who offered him a career opportunity plying his trade. David apprenticed with Bob Spring, learning more about traditional scrimshaw. So began a more-than-40-year collaboration with The Four Winds Craft Guild that continues to this day, having moved through a succession of owners, to Sam Sylvia in the ‘80s, and presently to his son John Sylvia. David expanded his interests by taking printmaking classes with Michael Vienneau at the Artists Association of Nantucket. First, scrimshaw, then printmaking, now oil painting and watercolors – David has exhibited them all at Four Winds and Sylvia Antiques on Rays Court, as well as becoming an artist member and teacher at AAN. He also exhibited for years at the South Wharf Gallery. Printmaking was a logical segue from scrimshaw into intaglio etching. He continued to explore and refine his printmaking capabilities for many years. David’s popular prints of whales and birds of prey soared off the presses and into the hands of young and old, the wealthy collector and the average worker and that’s the way he likes it. He admits to being a bit of a socialist when it comes to getting art out into the world. David feels that the biggest limiting factor for an artist is to get stuck with one medium or genre. After the tight work of printmaking, he found oil painting and the liberating medium of the juicy oil paints opened him up, increasing his artistic voice. Considering himself a multilingual kind of guy, David began with small 8” x 10” oils, finding that the more he did, the larger his canvases became. Having a restless artistic spirit, David says he wants to someday work with clay and find other areas of art that playfully speak to him. I asked David what his artistic influences were. The Ashcan School and the Canadian School, particularly Tommy Thompson, a rigorous outdoorsman who took all his supplies with him into the wilderness and only painted 8x10’s. David considers the painter Robert Henri to be a modern-day Da Vinci. The sensuality of thick oil paint used by the Impressionist painters created a kind of magic for David. Up close, dabs of paint and quick swipes of the brush don’t look like anything, but step back and there’s a stunning landscape! He is aware that painting, like set design, is an illusion and that’s the kind of magic he likes. Currently, the arc of influence for David is moving more toward abstract, or non-representational painting, like Diebenkorn. He finds he likes the challenge of abstract art – it’s a new language. A big misconception about abstract art is that there are no rules . . . But

there are! You cannot paint a la prima, like in a landscape, you have

Nowadays, the Saturday Farmers Market is the closest to getting his

to think more about the two-dimensional. He says a good painter

feet wet in the real world. He sells a lot of his own prints there, but

knows how to draw and draws a lot! You have to let the painting dry

says the payback isn’t financial, it’s about making a connection. He

and then go back in and see what it is asking for. This editing process

also admits, “I’m a bad businessman.” David likes the inglorious

takes a certain amount of discipline and courage. Refusing to become

noise of the street and the interactions with the kids. He brings a small

a staid painter, David finds this exciting. “The explorer in me is

portable printing press for the kids to try, and they love it! An

having some fun and it’s proving to be somewhat lucrative.”

interesting aspect of an artist’s career, he feels, is the natural progression to teaching, which David does at the Artist’s Association

As we talked some more, David told me he is concerned that we now

of Nantucket. At this stage in his life it’s important for him to give

live in a world with no yardstick for craftsmanship and he feels there

back and pass the torch by teaching younger people.

needs to be. “People think they can just throw paint on a canvas and call it an abstract, or pile refuse in a room and call it an art

I asked him why he stays here. At one point, he moved to Maine for

installation.” He does think it’s important to reach the man on the

a few years, but realized it would take 10 years to establish himself

street and he has a fondness for graffiti and public art because

as an artist there - something he had already done here. So, he

it takes the precious out of the art world, making it accessible to

moved back and now considers Nantucket his only home. “The island

everyone. David rented a table at the Annual Christmas Bazaar for

has been good to me and I hope I have been good to the island.”

many years in the 1990s, where he sold very inexpensive prints to

I think I speak for many when I say, yes David, you have!

the local folks or often gave them as gifts. I know, because as the organizer of the Bazaar for 12 years, I was often the grateful recipient of these treasured prints!

Katie Kaizer Photography

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WEDDINGS

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nspiration

Fashion The Bridal Gown So much is said every year about what is "in", but you should choose a style that pleases you. After all, it is your day and you should feel good in what you choose to wear. One piece of advice ... take only a few people with you when choosing your gown, as too many opinions will make your choice more difficult. Consider your mom, your sister or a friend with an honest opinion. Make a day of it by scheduling bridal salon appointments (and you do need them) around lunch, and maybe a relaxing manicure and pedicure at the end of the day. If your appointments start later in the day, have dinner out. By the end of the day, you may have the gown of your dreams and you will want to have shared the day with those close to you.

Accessories The newest trend in accessorizing is the brooch. Although an "oldtime" fashion statement, it is having a resurgence. Many estate reproductions are now being made. Brooches are nice because you can wear them in many non-traditional places, such as at the crown of your veil, in your hair, on the waist of your dress, at a spot to gather up your dress or at the back of your gown. Embellishing the back of a gown has become popular and a brooch is a beautiful touch. A brooch is also nice because you can wear it again on a cocktail dress and even pass it along as a family heirloom to be the "something old" your daughter wears on her wedding day.

Things to Remember • Can’t afford the gown of your dreams? Ask a local dressmaker to copy it.

• Allow 4-6 months for bridal and bridesmaid’s gowns, two weeks for shoes to be dyed.

• For the groom, order tuxedo far ahead to be sure that it fits and that accessories are correct.

• Allow for inclement weather if your gown(s) are arriving separately. In dense fog, the planes don’t fly and in high winds the boats don’t run.

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P arties • R ecptions Your reception can be as grand or as simple and intimate as you want. A lawn wedding may suggest a reception in a tent set up on the property. A church wedding may conclude with a reception at a restaurant located on the water. Nothing could be more Nantucket than a seaside event! The smell of the salt air, the sound of seagulls and the feel of warm ocean breezes make beautiful memories.

Reception • Decide whether to have the receiving line as people exit from the church or at the reception. Current day brides have chosen to include only the bride, groom, maid-of-honor, best-man and parents in the receiving line. This relieves the other wedding attendants from multiple introductions and reduces the time.

At the reception entry, greet your guests with a silver tray decorated with flowers and filled with flutes of champagne. It lets guests start the festivities without having to make their way through the crowd at the bar. How about over the top, elaborate hors d’oeuvres for your reception food? You could choose to have tables for guests who want to sit, allowing others to mingle freely. That way no one is at a table with just one group of people. No need to worry about offending anybody with your seating plan! A dessert table with decadent chocolates, mini-desserts (cheesecake tarts, key lime pie slices, chocolate mousse), a bowl of velvety raspberries and fluffy whipped cream offers a choice other than wedding cake. Slices of wedding cake can be set onto the table after the bride and groom “cut the cake.”

• Find out any restrictions – alcohol, occupancy, tents, etc. • Check whether musicians, caterer, photographers, etc., need approval from location management. • Are there stoves, refrigerators, etc., and can you use them? • Make sure there is enough parking. Ask for valet service to be provided as it is convenient for everyone. • Check bathroom facilities – request fancy soaps, hand towels, potpourri, or supply them yourself. • Order portable toilets if needed for a large party so that guests

Favors are meant to be something to take home to remember the day. You can have boxes or ribbons printed with your names, monograms or just the date. They can be filled with all types of things — a small gift, candy or a slice of wedding cake or groom's cake. Place them at everyone’s place setting or arrange them on a table for guests to take as they depart. Chocolates in the shape of shells or chocolate covered cranberries can be put into clear cello bags or placed on a real shell and tied up with an imprinted ribbon. A Scotch and cigar tent could be set up with couches and cozy chairs for those who want to partake as the evening goes on. Raw bars are a favorite for guests to enjoy. Your caterer may provide that service or bring in a company that is known for providing this service. One thing is for sure . . . the seafood will be the freshest possible!

don’t have to wait in line for that one downstairs bathroom or take a long walk from the reception tent to the house. • Ask if the caterer provides custodial care if needed (broken glasses, spilled drinks, etc.) and if it is an additional fee. • Confirm who cleans up and who removes the trash. • Consider hiring a babysitter for young children. • Find out about cancellation policy. • Spray the yard for insects the day before and the morning of an outdoor wedding or reception. • Plan for sufficient lighting if reception is to run into the night.

Things to Remember Pre-nuptial Party • Theme bridal showers (garden, linen, lingerie, wine, housewares, etc.) and co-ed showers are in style. • If you are having a small ceremony and reception - invite business and social acquaintances to a party beforehand. • The bridesmaids’ party can be a tea, luncheon or dinner and it can take place any time in the weeks before the wedding. It is also a good

Consider the romance of candles or clear mini lights. • Set a festive tone by greeting guests with trays of champagne or iced drinks as they enter the reception. • Choose a secure place for gifts. • Write out a flexible schedule as to how much time to allow for the receiving line, photo session, what time to serve food, the first dance, when to cut the cake, etc. Give copies to all concerned – the caterer, photographer, musicians – so that your wishes can be followed.

time to give your attendants their gifts. • Rehearsal Dinner – consider inviting the minister or priest, out-of-town guests, perhaps the caterer, musicians or photographer.

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F lowers Nantucket floral designers are known for their unique approach to each and every wedding. When you meet with your florist, let them get to know some things about you and your life. It will help them to infuse your preferences and style into what they create if they have a sense of you as a couple. Nantucket is known for its hydrangeas and, of course, seashells can be used. A few can even be tucked into a bride’s bouquet or tiny ones tied to ribbons. The back of the bride’s and groom's chairs can be decorated with a beautiful floral display to coordinate with the table flowers. Hydrangeas are used for spring, summer and fall weddings in shades of blue, pink, purple, green and white. Bouquets of wildflowers and garden flowers are frequently used. Queen Anne's lace adds a soft touch to any white or green bouquet, especially when grouped with white hydrangeas. Fall and winter weddings are enhanced with the use of Nantucket's popular cranberries. Fill clear glass vases with them and then add flowers to create a stunning look! The groom’s boutonnière should hold one special flower that is in the bride's bouquet. Remember the flowers for the grandparents!

Things to Remember • Find out what greenery or flowers are available at the ceremony and reception site and any restrictions that may apply. • Order corsages and boutonnieres for relatives or people performing special duties in the wedding - make sure pins are provided. • Confirm the delivery time and make sure refrigeration is available. • Consider having a throw-away bouquet, so that you may dry or press the flowers from the one you carried down the aisle. • Donate your reception flowers to the church or for the Sunday service or take flowers to a hospital, a nursing home. • Find out what flowers are in season. You may be able to take advantage of nature’s supply in friends’ or relatives’ gardens. • Flowering, potted plants can be a consideration – they will keep long after the reception is over and can become part of your new home decor. • Consider having flower petals for guests to throw after the ceremony or when you leave on your honeymoon.

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