A Stylish Nantucket Wedding

For her entire life, my niece has been summering on Nantucket, so it was only natural that a Nantucket wedding would be her choice. This past weekend, friends and family gathered on island to celebrate with a full calendar of special events. A destination wedding requires meticulous coordination and kudos go to Sarah Taggart of A Polished Plan, who helped my niece and sister-in-law every step of the way to flawlessly execute their vision. From the exquisite flowers (by Flowers on Chestnut – here in the church entry),

Nantucket wedding flowersto the beautiful letterpress invitations, programs and menus, courtesy of Parchment (also a favorite cited by Jill Kargman),

Nantucket wedding letterpress reception invites by Parchment

to the charming welcome bags (filled with Nantucket goodies and custom printed guides), it was so pitch perfect, I had to share a few visual moments.

Nantucket wedding welcome bags

Festivities kicked off on Thursday evening with a private cocktail party at a family residence, which despite the brooding weather, was a great gathering to meet and greet. The next morning we awoke to crisp blue Nantucket skies which luckily accompanied us throughout the weekend.

Nantucket wedding weather

Nantucket is a haven for chic restaurants but I can’t imagine a better venue for the lovely bridal luncheon than Cru. Overlooking the harbor, it has true island appeal.

Cru restaurant on Nantucket

With nautical references, it is seaworthy stylish without going overboard.

Cru restaurant bar Nantucket

Cru Nantucket

View from Cru Nantucket

The tables were lovely with florals that echoed the more formal events to follow,

Nantucket bridal luncheon at Cru

with food living up to expectations, including a fabulous lobster salad

lobster salad at Cru Nantucket

and a Key Lime Pie Jam Jar for dessert that was as delectable as its delivery.

Key lime pie jam jar dessert at Cru Nantucket

That evening the celebration continued with the rehearsal dinner at longtime favorite, The Chanticleer, in the charming hamlet of Siasconset (Sconset to locals). Famous for its rose filled garden entry with signature carousel horse (a replica of the original which left with the previous owner), it is an island classic.

The Chanticleer Nantucket

The casually chic private back garden was the perfect setting for cocktails

Nantucket wedding rehearsal dinner at Chanticleer

followed by a jubilant dinner inside.

Nantucket rehearsal dinner at Chanticleer

The big day started at the iconic Siasconset Union Chapel. Built in 1883, the Sconset Chapel has long been a highly desirable destination for island weddings.

Nantucket wedding at Sconset Chapelphoto courtesy of Sconset chapel

With understated New England charm, pews consist of simple white painted benches but it’s the handmade needlepointed kneelers, each depicting a facet of Nantucket life, that steal the show.

Nantucket Sconset chapel kneelers Sconset chapel needlepoint kneelers

In deference to the privacy of the bride, I won’t share photos of her or the wedding party at church, but suffice it to say, everyone looked stunning. The bridesmaids’ bouquets were beautiful, each with a ribbon embroidered with the carrier’s initials.

Nantucket wedding bridesmaids' bouquets

The final event was of course the reception, held at Sankaty Head Golf Club, on a picture perfect late June evening with the Sankaty lighthouse in the background. A classic old fashioned New England club, the arrangements in Nantucket baskets looked perfect in the entry

Nantucket wedding at Sankaty Head Golf Club

and on the tables, where soft pinks and greens reflected nature’s early summer bounty.

Nantucket wedding reception

Adorable miniature lanterns served as name tag holders which I will definitely be incorporating in future tablesettings.

Nantucket wedding placesettingThose of you who follow along on Instagram know that I was also lucky enough to bring a centerpiece home which is temporarily transforming our Nantucket entry. What an incredible weekend it was to celebrate the marriage of my lovely niece (and husband’s goddaughter) and her new husband. I am sending them all my best as they embark on their new life together (in French Polynesia as I write)!

Nantucket wedding

I’ll be back next Thursday with the next in our design video series.

all photos by Quintessence unless otherwise indicated.

15 thoughts on “A Stylish Nantucket Wedding

  1. How stunningly beautiful — every last detail! That is where I want my next wedding!! haha
    Wishing them all the happiness in the world. Thanks for sharing.

  2. A dream wedding for your niece, Stacey and thank you for the gorgeous images. The florals and tables (love the green striped cloths, and the church needlepoint kneelers. Have never seen anything like that in the churches I have attended!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

  3. Oh wow. I believe I have just pinned every single morsel. This looks absolutely incredible. We have been to Nantucket only once and I bet my daughter would be thrilled with a destination wedding in Nantucket. I love everything about this wedding. The monogrammed ribbons on the bouquets are brilliant! That’s going in the wedding file for sure..
    Thank you for sharing!
    XOX
    Jan

  4. Such a gorgeous wedding, Stacey. Congratulations to your niece and your family. I just love how every detail was personal and perfect – and in keeping with the location. If we would have chosen to get married on my husband’s family’s side of the country, it would have been Nantucket in a heartbeat. These lovely photos are making me wish we would have gone for a second wedding! Hope you had a wonderful time on the island! XOXO

  5. How incredibly beautiful, I’ve somehow lost track of your blog it has grown in its exquisiteness.

    And funny, the men’s clothes are my husband to a T!

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