Over the years, I have always loved a smaller crowd for weddings. Also, food as one of the stars of the day makes my heart sing. Not having the traditions of introductions, cake cutting, or a bridal party make the day unique and fun for everyone ( including your vendors!!) Restaurant weddings tend to elevate […]

Wedding planning, Weddings

February 2, 2024

Restaurant Weddings!

When people hear what I do for a living, they usually think it’s super glamorous and exciting – and it is! I love meeting clients, sourcing vendors, and creating unforgettable weddings for my clients. But being a wedding planner – especially one who plans lots of Cape Cod and Boston destination weddings – also requires […]

Wedding planning, Weddings

November 25, 2023

What Being a Wedding Planner is Really Like – Day-to-Day Life of a Destination Wedding Planner

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

If you’ve recently said “yes!” to your sweetheart, you’re probably in the early stages of wedding planning and looking for the best Cape Cod wedding venues. Your first steps include choosing your ideal wedding season, chatting about your intended number of guests, and creating an outline of a total budget. After that, it’s time to […]

Wedding planning, Weddings

January 7, 2019

Best Cape Cod Wedding Venues

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