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>> as winter melts to a distant memory, find inspiration in the airy, carefree mood of summer days & nights. after months of cozy hibernation, it’s time to shed your winter layers & delight in the dawning of spring & summer. breathe in the scent of spring blossoms basking in dazzling sunshine. striking landscapes beneath blue skies provide the ideal setting for romantic days that fade into grand sunsets. the cape & islands’ vibrant energy embraces those who celebrate their love in this magical place.

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flowing sundresses and dainty sandals embody the spirit of spring, replacing bulky winter jackets and sturdy boots. let the spring weather bring natural accents, like delicate feathers, refined turquoise, and seashells, to your personal style. “seaside swoon,” page [72] our surf-inspired gown and design feature, demonstrates the ease with which sophisticated motifs complement rustic decor and bohemian details. the rise in temperature creates the perfect opportunity to incorporate saltwater sensibilities into high fashion and nautical design with seafaring accessories page [78]and homespun driftwood garlands page [87]. summer is the ideal time to enliven diy projects with nature, art, and visions of the past. my grandmother, a native vermonter, wove these elements into her daily life. an outdoor enthusiast, she spent summer days foraging for berries and living off the land. she taught me about the dignity of dirt underneath my fingernails, while also teaching me an appreciation for all things that sparkle. her passion for antiquing furthered my love of time-weathered trinkets and lives on in the pages of this magazine. we wellwed encourage you to draw from your own heritage and include a mixture of heirloom details, couture elements, and the cape and islands’ authenticity in your special day. our vibrant “color palette” section, pages [105-142], draws from the organic shades found in the blossoms of spring and lush orchards of summer to prove that vibrant inspiration can bloom in your own backyard. continue to be inspired by the best of the cape and islands as you peruse our “made” section, page [70]— overflowing with unique and chic treats that add a pinch of local spice to any warm-weather wedding.

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>> it’s a snap! “wediquette” expert anna post gives brides the key tools & advice they need to work with their wedding photographers to capture every special detail. number one

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LET’S MEET:

PRINT IT:

Start by viewing a variety of candidates’ work online. When you’ve narrowed the field, meet with prospective photographers in person.

Look for personality qualities that inspire confidence and show an ability to organize and take charge, yet allow you to feel relaxed.

Bring visual examples of what you like from magazines and the internet. Having a clear idea of what you like stylistically helps potential photographers understand your point of view, and ultimately makes your initial meeting much more productive.

Negotiate the inclusion of an album with your photographer, or have photos on a cd, and obtain copyright permission to create your own album after your wedding. Look for a service that provides high-quality printing and design, archival papers, and strong, sewn bindings. Don’t forget albums for parents and grandparents.

number TWO GETTING TO KNOW YOU:

it’s always wise to follow your instincts when choosing the photo style that is most appealing to you. at the end of the

day, the style you choose should reflect your unique personality and the tone of your wedding.

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gives brides the tools to capture every magic moment.

An engagement shoot is a smart way to get to know your photographer. Use the photos for your wedding website, save-the-date cards, engagement album, or guest book. The shoot is also a chance to practice relaxing in front of the camera and to discover which types of photos are important to you. Have fun with the engagement session, and let your personality shine through.

number THREe INK THE DEAL:

Always have a written agreement which spells out—among other things—the name of the actual photographer, times, places, number of hours, types of photos, key shots, number of touch-ups, and copyright permissions. Having everything in writing will help to ensure you get the photos you want with no confusion. You will end up feeling much more relaxed on your special day, knowing that your agreement with your photographer is solidified in writing.

number five BE CONSIDERATE:

Your photographer is not a mind reader, so communicate clearly. Provide a list of key people you’d like photographed and assign someone who can point them out.

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engagement photos the “first look” processional shots of attendants bride and father walking up the aisle bride and groom exchanging vows bride and groom kissing bride alone; groom alone bride and maid of honor groom and best man bride and groom with wedding party bride with her attendants groom with his attendants bride/groom with her/his parents details of decor: cake, bouquet, favors, etc. bride and groom cutting the cake bride and groom’s first dance bride dancing with her father groom dancing with his mother bouquet toss bride and groom leaving the reception

never hesitate to articulate your vision to your photographer— you want the end result to reflect the joyful mood of your wedding.

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for their May getaway

before the couple left THE PROPOSAL. A few days which to invite her father to join them,

to Nantucket, Andi decided for a romantic weekend. Mark quickly somewhat hindered Mark’s plans gave he realized that this turn of events changed his mind, though, when his Andi’s father for permission to marry him the perfect opportunity to ask and on an early morning fishing trip daughter. Mark joined Andi’s father he for. That evening, Mark insisted that acquired the blessing he was hoping Beach, and after a little surfcasting and Andi take a sunset walk on Dionis to one knee in the sand and asked Andi to settle his nerves, he dropped to be his wife. be entirely and Mark wanted their wedding to THE DAY & DESIGN. Andi navy and choosing to addition In Nantucket—classic, chic, and traditional. local beers, the couple included handkelly green grosgrain ribbons and numbers table put and cards drawn maps of the island as save-the-date take full advantage of their In order to on vintage Nantucket postcards. walked down Main Street for an only-inlocation, the entire wedding party To continue the fun, the newlyweds Nantucket photo after the ceremony. ball and croquet, for guests to enjoy set up lawn games, including bocce during the reception.

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THE RECEPTION. THEY TOOK A WHEN ANDI & MARK EXCHANGED SPEECHES AT THE MOST SPECIAL MOMENT OF THE DAY CAME NANTUCKET, AS WELL AS TO ADDRESS EACH OTHER & EXPRESS THEIR LOVE. MOMENT TO REFLECT ON THEIR CONNECTION TO

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Alice + Ben

ALICE & BEN MET ON MARTHA’S VINEYARD, WHERE BOTH HAD A LONG HISTORY OF FAMILY FUN & FOND MEMORIES. WHEN IT CAME TIME TO CHOOSE A NUPTIAL LOCATION WITH PERSONAL CONNECTIONS, THE PICTURESQUE ISLAND WAS THE CLEAR CHOICE, the couple says.

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before the ring.

Both students at Yale, and frequent visitors to Martha’s Vineyard during their childhoods and summer holidays, Alice and Ben seemed fated to inevitably meet and fall in love. As luck would have it, rising sophomore Alice was on a retreat on the Vineyard with her a cappella group at the same time that Ben— who would soon start his senior year—was visiting his family’s summer home with a group of his friends from school. The pair ended up connecting after Ben and his buddies saw a flyer advertising a concert being given by Alice’s group at the Tisbury town hall, and opted to attend. The enchanting combination of beautiful music, stunning scenery, and sweet summer air was just the ticket to kick off a great friendship, which later blossomed into true love several months after the pair reunited back at Yale. “Over the past ten years we have grown and changed alongside each other, and when Ben proposed, we both felt ready to make an official commitment to one another in front of our family and friends,” Alice says, reflecting on the couple’s long and happy history.

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alice + ben

“WE CHOSE BRIGHT PURPLES, MAGENTAS & BLUES, MOSTLY BECAUSE WE LOVE THE COLORS, BUT ALSO BECAUSE THEY WENT SO WELL WITH THE GREENERY & bold tones OF THE GROUNDS,” THE COUPLE SAYS OF THEIR STRIKING PALETTE.

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[1] shell shocked: nestle blooms in seashell vessels for an island feel. [2] mason jars filled with whimsical paper striped straws add a playful pop of color.

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the proposal. After college, Alice and Ben were enjoying life in New York City. One evening, the pair had plans to see a play—or so Alice thought—but Ben had a different agenda. Just before they walked out the door, Ben casually inquired whether Alice wanted anything from the cardboard box he’d been organizing that day. “I peeked into the box and saw a gorgeous bouquet of red roses, and a bottle of champagne. I turned around to see that Ben had quickly gotten down on one knee,” Alice recalls. After her resounding “yes,” the couple headed to a hotel suite Ben had secretly booked, where they called their families with the joyful news. the design. Aiming for a simple, elegant design motif, Alice and Ben opted for a vibrant color palette of purple, magenta, and blue to complement the verdant natural scenery of Alice’s mother’s home. One of Alice’s favorite aspects of her wedding day was her whimsically chic paper goods, which she feels set the tone for the entire celebration. Aside from fabulous stationery, Alice and Ben completed their nuptials with sweet heirloom details, brilliant blooms, refreshing gazpacho—from Alice’s mother’s recipe—and precious parasols to shade guests from getting too much summer sun. At the end of the decidedly romantic evening, guests headed back to Edgartown with delicious morsels of Chilmark Chocolate in tow.

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Marissa + Casey

The abundance of Nantucket’s natural beauty made the picturesque island perfect for Marissa & casey’s classically chic nuptial celebration—the inherent appeal of the special locale complemented the couple’s joyful love story.

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06.04.2011 CLAYTON AUSTIN. love. stories.

before the ring.

During their freshman year at Cornell, Marissa Wilson and Casey Gibbons had the good fortune to be introduced by a mutual friend while serendipitously crossing a foot-bridge at the same moment. “A few hours later, I somehow got her to laugh at a few of my jokes. We’ve been laughing with each other ever since,” Casey says. Since that fateful first day, the couple has continued to build a strong, committed relationship. “After our freshman year, Casey transferred to Williams College for basketball, and I basically spent the next three years driving back and forth,” Marissa recalls. During their junior year of college, Marissa studied abroad in Rome, and the pair continued to build their relationship long-distance until they finally realized that they never wanted to be apart again. “While I was abroad, Casey, with the help of his friend Phil—who’s now a filmmaker and who also filmed our wedding—made a video for me about how much he missed me,” Marissa says. “It was pretty hilarious, and kind of like a bad ’90s music video, but it was the best gift I’ve ever received.”

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marissa + casey

FROM ADORABLE TOTE BAG FAVORS EMBLAZONED WITH whimsical WHALE GRAPHICS TO INCORPORATING NAUTICAL UNDERTONES INto THEIR cHIC PALETTE, MARISSA & CASEY CHANNELED THE SPIRIT OF NANTUCKET ISLAND THROUGHOUT THEIR WEDDING CELEBRATION.

the proposal. Eight years into his romance with Marissa, Casey knew that he would need to craft a very strategic proposal plan to surprise his astute girlfriend. First, he planned an ostensibly fancy date, and purposely canceled at the last minute. Knowing that Marissa’s thinly-concealed disappointment would provide the perfect cover, Casey woke at the crack of dawn the following morning, and replaced the everyday ring in Marissa’s jewelry dish with the engagement ring he’d chosen. Once Marissa realized the switch, Casey got down on one knee, and officially asked the magic question. Marissa’s answer was a resounding “yes,” and the couple jetted off to New York City to enjoy an extravagant evening.

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[1] bright blossoms: make a bold statement by filling vessels with a single bright bloom. [2] seaworthy wooden boxes double as a nautical cake stand. featured wedding professionals catering: nantucket catering company [nantucketcateringcompany.com / Page 104] coordination: unique nantucket events [uniquenantucket.com / Page 43] event rentals & Linens: placesetters inc [placesetters-inc.com / Page 14] floral design: SOIREE FLORAL [SOIREEFLORAL.COM / page 11] hair & makeup: darya salon & spa [daryasalon.com / Page 45] photography: CLAYTON AUSTIN. LOVE. STORIES. [CLAYTONAUSTINLOVESTORIES.COM] additional contacts: CAKE + CUPCAKES: A Piece of Cake / ENTERTAINMENT: SULTANS OF SWING / GOWN: LAZARO / INVITATIONS + MENUS + PLACE CARDS: MA JOIE PRESS & TINY PRINTS / RECEPTION SITE: LILY POND Estate TENT: NANTUCKET TENTS / TRANSPORTATION: HIGHLAND DRIVERS

the day & design. After an intimate and heartfelt ceremony, complete with a traditional church service and plenty of romantic moments, Marissa and Casey treated their guests to a true Nantucket wedding experience. Their wedding featured a multitude of vibrant, bright colors in a nod to the magic of the summer season, and boasted some unique elements, including a laidback steel drum band, playful photobooth, yummy raw bar, and a sparkler send-off at the end of the night. “The sparkler send-off was a perfect way to cap off the night, and get everyone together one last time,” Marissa says.

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a perfect balance of boho brilliance & nostalgic charm capture the sunlight with gold and bronze tones. ethereal tiers of embroidered silk and a sultry sequined bodice make this fleur woods gown a tide-turner; emulate effervescent beach grass with a delicate gold and crystal hair vine by boutique de voileâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a cluster of vintage-inspired hair pins and a re-purposed sweater collar complete the look. vintage earrings.

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unlock the mysteries of sea-inspired beauty with a duo of exquisitely crafted wax and porcelain hairpins; add something old to something new with earrings that mix sparkling crystals, luminous pearls and antique resin cabochons; both by miss allaneous. OPPOSITE: the sun-washed shades of summer echo in the blushing tones of this garden rose, ranunculus, and sweet pea bouquet, trailing a spill of silk ribbons and vintage lace, by dandeneau flowers.

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secrets of the sea & maritime curiosities live the life aquatic with these something bleu heels feathered with velvet and silk organza petals.

OPPOSITE: plucked from a mermaidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding, this sweet bouquet mixes seashells and sea glass-smooth baubles with seaweed-tinted succulents, ranunculus and barely blushing antiqued hydrangea, by dandeneau flowers. this page:

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prepare for a coastal fete with sea-spun diy projects, enlivened with festive touches. hop on a vintage beach cruiser, and savor summer’s warmth on spontaneous jaunts down the coast—happily ever after is just around the bend. OPPOSITE: a sweet and salty cake table, teaming with tantalizing curiosities, invites guests to sample a shore-inspired confection, by irene’s cakes by design.

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ABOVE left: top this: a sailor-style cake topper adds instant vintage charm to your celebration—see more heirloom treasures at wellwed.com; above right: wave hello to your guests with ribbon & wood veneer pennant flag place cards attached to oldfashioned hat pins [christaalexandra.com], hand-calligraphied by flourishes studio; center left: entice guests to step up to the plate by offering up delicate antique china dishes in an array of intricate, summery patterns; center right: stash sweet & salty take-away treats for guests in kitschy vintage tins; opposite: a picnic-style dessert buffet invites guests to satisfy

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ABOVE left: miniature peach cobblers in quaint glass jars are picnic-perfect treats; above right: tangerine-tinted letters invite a good time, in this ecru letterpress invitation by goosefish press [goosefishpress.com];a peach blossom adds capricious charm to a sparkling vintage clutch, [Diy details at wellwed.com]; center left: marshmallows are all grown up with gourmet peach flavors & pillow-soft texture, from mia mallows [miamallows.com]; center right: guests will feel sew welcome with charming hand-embroidered table numbers [Diy details at wellwed.com]; opposite: a fancifully scalloped ribbon & bold sugar tulips wrap up a three-tiered apricot, ginger & cardamom cake with a layer of pale peach fondant, by irene’s cakes by design [irenemaston.com].

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mirror the ivory tones of sun-bleached sand dollars with a ladylike bouquet of nerine lilies, parrot tulips & sweet peas, complete with an antique chiffon scarf for added elegance, by dandeneau flowers.

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above (clockwise from top left): a time-worn brick backdrop frames a newlywed kiss, captured by brea mcdonald photography; seek

out your own private island at your seaside venue, like this serene vista, captured by heidi vail photography; a simple rattan vessel houses a white-washed arrangement of garden roses, hydrangea & ranunculus, by lilacs floral; a garland of tiny sea shells brings tide pool panache to a short-&-sweet sarah seven gown, captured by rebecca hansen weddings; bone-white shells & miniature woven spheres bring the beach to your bouquet, by soiree floral; delight beachcombing guests with clamshell-topped place cards, by east six.

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take advantage of rustic, barnyard backdrops to make pastoral portraits full of relaxed romanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;here, grinning newlyweds horse around for a memorable moment, captured by jocelyn filley photography.

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above (clockwise from top left): lush red wine hues add a royal flush to a bouquet of dahlias, zinnias & plumosa, by petal floral design; eclectic decor accents a rough-hewn beverage table, by new england country rentals; corked table markers give a nod to the locale, by griffin-vites; an intimate family-style table, from be our guest, bursts with fresh vegetables & bottles in bloom, designed by desiree spinner events & petal floral design; conjure memories of berry picking & impromptu hayrides with a simply sweet strawberry creme cake, by krazy kakes; a very vino stationery suite evokes a refreshing feel, by griffin-vites.

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a feminine bouquet of peonies, astilbe & rust-hued kangaroo paw, by petal floral design, will have you dancing with joyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;complete the look with stylish accessories, captured by shannon grant photography.

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above (clockwise from top left): show guests to their seats in swanky style with peachy place cards dusted with gold; pillow-soft raspberry marshmallows, by sweet lydia’s, sit pretty on a fanciful tiered stand trimmed with demure ribbon & signs by frog prince paperie; bring your hobbies—& your pets—to the pinnacle of your dessert with a sweet custom cake-topper, by annacrafts; a pretty-in-pink bouquet of calla lilies, peonies & garden roses casts an enchanting glow, by sayles livingston; floral-friendly table numbers, by kate’s paperie, perfectly accent rose-rusted vessels of magenta peonies, by september weddings; ruffled buttercream piping in a mesmerizing ombre motif makes this confection irresistible, by artisan bake shop.

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A wedding where you can kick up your heels and then, kick off your shoes.

No ocean can compete with the beauty of a bride, but it does join the celebration.

The white sands of Old Silver Beach will complement your gown in a soft, breezy Courtyard wedding. The “something blue” is a sea gleaming through windows at your brilliant reception. And your first dance?

What’s a little sand in your shoes on one of the most beautiful days of your life? All is bright, and clear and joyful here at Sea Crest Beach Hotel, inside and out.

• Ocean Front rooms with balconies or patios • Our private beach; warm, gentle waters; Cape Cod’s most recognized sands • Outdoor or indoor weddings; ocean view receptions for up to 350 guests • Catering, from passed hors d’oeuvres to New England Clambake buffets and served receptions • Water recreation, spa, and nearby golfing

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Begin your marriage in a place where you’ll celebrate countless anniversaries.

These include birthdays, family reunions and all means of togetherness.

We can’t wait to help with your first celebration.

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