Imagine a summer on the Cape in the 1930’s – full of clambakes, tennis matches, and fabulous vintage swimsuits. Bride Emily’s grandparents spent their summers at the Chatham Beach and Tennis Club in the 30’s, and Emily’s family has a deep connection to the local town. Despite living in California, Emily + Scott couldn’t imagine […]

Wedding planning, Weddings

March 30, 2019

Real Wedding: Emily + Scott | Chatham Beach and Tennis Club

If you read last month’s blog post on our favorite Boston and Cape Cod wedding venues, you’ll remember how much we love Chequessett Yacht and Country Club in Cape Cod. Don’t let its fancy name fool you – this beachside venue is perfect for casual and laid back weddings. It’s set on the beach and […]

Wedding planning, Weddings

March 11, 2019

D + T | Chequessett Yacht Country Club, Cape Cod

We love to see how wedding styles change over time, and in the past few years we’ve been delighted by the interesting, sophisticated, and really cool wedding trends that have become popular. From first looks to personalized vows, these tradition-breaking trends help make your day much more personal and unique. “Trend” can be a bad […]

Uncategorized, Wedding planning, Weddings

February 5, 2019

A Wedding Planner’s Guide to the Top Wedding Trends of 2019

There’s something special about city weddings: the city itself becomes as much a part of your wedding day as the florals, decor, and guests. Boston is a fantastic city for a destination wedding: it’s easy to get to, it’s walkable, it has endless venue options for weddings of any size, and you can take advantage […]

Wedding planning, Weddings

January 14, 2019

Real Wedding: J + J | Bastille Kitchen, Boston

Happy engagement season! If you’ve recently said “yes!” to your sweetheart, you’re probably in the early stages of wedding planning. The first thing you should do is check out our recent post on all the things you should think of first when you get engaged. Have your season, ballpark number of guests, and an outline […]

Wedding planning, Weddings

January 7, 2019

A Wedding Planner’s Favorite Unique Cape Cod and Boston Wedding Venues for 2019

It’s engagement season! Hundreds of thousands of blushing brides-to-be around the country have recently said “Yes!” and are now sporting a sparkly new gem on their ring finger. The excitement of an engagement can quickly turn into stress when you stare down the mountain of wedding planning you’ll have to do (and when everyone you […]

Wedding planning, Weddings

December 20, 2018

You’re Engaged! Now What?! A Wedding Planner’s Guide to the First Steps to Take As Soon As You Say “Yes”

Dana + Danny hosted the sweetest, most intimate Cape Cod destination wedding this past summer. More than just a wedding, it was a mini-vacation and extended family get-together for them and their 32 guests. They chose to do a backyard wedding by choosing a few rental homes where everyone could stay, and having a tent […]

Weddings

December 13, 2018

Dana and Danny’s Backyard Wedding

Hadar + Michael’s gorgeous summer wedding on the south shore combined cultures, traditions, and families into one amazing celebration. They both share Jewish faith and live in Boston, but Michael also wanted to stay true to his hometown of Miami. With guests coming from all over the world, they wanted to tie together all the […]

Weddings

November 26, 2018

H + M| The Villa, East Bridgewater

           Even if you have a tight handle on your wedding budget, it’s easy for costs to balloon and get out of hand. There are so many little things that add up, and before you know it you’ll be over budget and stressed out. The flip side of the coin? My clients want […]

Weddings

November 14, 2018

A Wedding Planner’s Tips for Cutting Costs at Your Wedding

A sweet, romantic wedding in the backyard of your family home: twinkling bistro lights strung across the garden; a beautiful tent lit up with laughter and music; creating new memories in the home in which you grew up. Sounds ideal, right?   Until your cesspool backs up, your neighbor calls the police because of noise, […]

Weddings

October 31, 2018

A Wedding Planner’s Must-Know Tips for Planning a Backyard Wedding