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Cape Cod Beach Ceremonies

10/23/2017

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So you have decided on Cape Cod for your destination wedding, but now is the time to choose your ceremony location - Beach? Church? Venue?  Back Yard?  So many of our clients opt to have their toes in the sand and today we are sharing tips on having a Cape Cod beach ceremony.

Permit
If you choose to have your ceremony on a public beach, be sure to contact the town hall for a permit.  Permits range from $35-$50 depending on the town and the beach.  Also be sure to get all of the town rules and regulations - for example when can you set-up and when do you have to break it down?  


Parking
Again, a public beach is great, but parking can be interesting.  If you are getting married on a public beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day do not forget that beaches charge for parking from 9am-5pm every day.  So unless you want all of your guests to have to pay to park their cars, either plan your ceremony after 5pm or provide transportation for everyone.  Don't forget, if you do provide transportation, your vendors will also need a place to park.

Chairs/Benches
When planning a beach ceremony on any beach, it is always a good idea to consider what seating you will offer and how it is getting on and off the beach.  If you are at a public beach, most restrict the time that the chairs or benches can be on the beach - for example they have to be set-up within 30 minutes before and taken down within 30 minutes of the end of the ceremony.  Take in to consideration the length of your ceremony - do your guests need to be seated?  And if you think they do, then consider do they all need to be seated?  We highly recommend offering limited seating on the beach for just family or older guests as you can save money and time getting the chairs or benches on and off the beach.

Tides
On Cape Cod we have some serious high and low tides, especially on the north side beaches.  Please be sure to check the tides to know if you will be standing on dry sand or not during the time of day you want to get married!

Location on the Beach
Please be sure to be mindful of the location you choose to hold the ceremony on the beach.  Think about how far your guests and vendors will have to walk.  Do your ceremony musicians need power?  Also be sure to check for a power source at the ceremony location.

Weather
Lastly, consider the weather.  Not only could the weather be too windy, cold or raining to have a beach ceremony, but  it could be scorching hot!  Be sure to be prepared for anything - have a plan B location for poor weather, fans for the heat, sunglasses for the sun, pashminas for the cold or a water station for thirsty, hot guests.  Keep in mind that the one thing you can't control is the weather, but you can control planning for it!
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A "Not So Sweet" End to the Cape Cod Wedding Season

10/15/2017

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Summers on the Cape fly by, we cannot believe we are saying goodbye to our interns! We can't imagine this summer without them. Check out the final installment of Rachel's Intern Blog!

In the words of Rachel Ayotte...
Watching my internship with Cape Cod Celebrations come to a close is not bittersweet, because quite frankly, there really is nothing sweet about it. This summer I was challenged, inspired and exposed to an entirely new profession. Trading in my summer of champagne glasses, rehearsals, beaches and brides for
textbooks and term papers is somewhat cruel. If it weren’t obvious enough, I am not
ready to return to my normal life just yet.

Over the past few months, Jamie and her team have accepted me into their Cape Cod Celebrations family with open arms. From the very beginning, they have allowed me to become a part of a family that finds success in mutual support, encouragement of growth and a fostering of diversity of thought and creativity. Their ability to effortlessly extend their family to interns like me is only a small reflection of the
true foundation of their company, and just a fraction of their integrity. Jamie and her planners are professional, “down to business” women, but they are also unwavering sources of comfort and warmth. Though my experiences throughout the summer aided me in developing new skills and honing others, as well as have pushed me to pursue opportunities outside of my comfort zone, their ability to make professional relationships more than a handshake and a signature is what separates them from
others within the industry and is what made this internship unforgettable.

At my first wedding, I assisted Stephanie. Throughout all of the new things I was learning and absorbing, I will never forget her standing beside me as the bride made her way down the aisle. I noticed Stephanie tearing up, a long sigh filling her lungs. It took me by surprise, quite frankly, to see her well up. I figured she had executed so many weddings in the past that by now, she was more than accustom to the
sound of the processional and the sight of a weepy-eyed, love-struck groom. But as the summer flew by, and every bride found herself at the altar, I noticed that each planner had a similar reaction at each wedding. Despite the countless “I do’s”, veils and vows, the emotional investment that each planner had in their clients was one that I would not consider professional. In fact, it far surpassed the bounds of business and delved into a relationship beyond the confines of contracts or professional formalities.

When Cape Cod Celebrations planners execute a wedding, they welcome you into their family and extend themselves into yours. It was a privilege to feel at home with their company, and I will sorely miss their warmth. I encourage anyone planning a wedding, or looking to intern or become a part of their team to not to be a stranger to them and the work that they do, because they will, without hesitation, take you in
as their own.
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Cape Cod Couples Tell All | Scott & Leonora | October 4, 2008

10/4/2017

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We are so excited to start our "Cape Cod Couples Tell All" series today with one of Jamie's first ever Cape Cod Celebrations clients - Scott & Leonora.  Scott & Leonora were married 9 years ago today on the lawn at Chatham Bars Inn and had their reception inside the Main Inn restaurant - now called STARS.  We caught up with Scott and Leonora and they were so great to answer questions for us to share with couples looking to get married on Cape Cod today.


Cape Cod
  1. What made you choose Cape Cod for your wedding?
    It is a special place to Leonora’s
    family and became one to Scott’s side as a result. Leonora’s mother spent her summers growing up there as did Leonora.
  2. Why would you tell future brides and grooms to get married on Cape Cod?
    Cape Cod offers so many options for a perfect wedding. The many seasons, venues, food options, and wonderful people make it an easy decision.


Your Wedding!
  1. In a three words, how would you describe your wedding?
    Best party ever!
  2. Was your wedding exactly what you had envisioned?
    Exactly and more.
  3. What was your biggest concern in planning your wedding?
    Weather.
  4. What was your favorite part of the planning process? What was the most difficult part?
    Our favorite part was seeing all of the different aspects of the wedding planning finally start to come together as one cohesive piece. The most difficult was dealing with the inevitable family issues that arise (they all worked out as they usually do).
  5. What was your favorite part of the wedding?
    The dancing to the 12 piece funk band!
  6. Looking back, would you change anything about your wedding? If so, what and why?
    Not a single thing except making sure the groom got some of the raw bar ;)
  7. Who was your favorite vendor?
    Jamie Bohlin and Cape Cod Creations! (not a shameless plug, we promise!)
  8. ​​What do you think your guests would say their favorite part of your wedding was?Either the dancing at the wedding or the rehearsal dinner after party at the Squire.
  9. How would you title your wedding? (e.g. The wedding with the best food and dancing!) This was the “There Are No Words For It Party Of 2008!” Some have been heard calling it the “wedding of the century.” Too much?

Wedding Planner
  1. Why did you decide to hire a wedding planner?
    She was familiar with the venue and 
    extremely knowledgable in Cape specific weddings which we were not. She was our lion between all the areas we could navigate alone.
  2. How did having a planner contribute to the success of your wedding?
    There was no way we could have done it alone because neither of us live on the cape and Jamie was our “boots on the ground” person.
  3. For upcoming brides, why do you think it is important for them to consider hiring a planner?
    It alleviates enormous amounts of undue stress and allows you to think about the important things. They also get all the dumb groomsman in line and where they are supposed to be.
  4. What was it like working with a planner? What was your overall experience like?
    It was incredible easy and our experience could not have been better.
  5. Why would you recommend Cape Cod Celebrations over other companies?
    As a person who works in the wedding industry (photography) I have seen and worked with many planning companies. Cape Cod Celebrations is at the top of the planning world. Professional, accommodating, and easy to communicate with.


Wedding Advice
  1. What advice would you give other brides about planning a wedding?
    Don’t do it alone
    and don’t give “jobs” to family members. Hire professionals.
  2. What was most helpful to you in the planning process?
    Having someone be able to speak on our behalf and advocate for us
  3. What do you wish you would have known before planning your wedding?
    How much actually goes into planning a wedding. Especially who and how to seat people!


The Future
  1. What do you think will be the next big trend for weddings? What do you think weddings will be like 20 years from now?
    I think the next big trend will be “What’s old is new again.” Going back to more traditional weddings. Weddings in 20 years will be harder to dance at because the music will be bad (unless they play the “oldies”) and our joints with be sore. ;)
  2. How’s married life!?
    Challenging everyday in an amazing way! The best. 
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Photo Credit: Justin Ide Photography
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Photo Credit: Justin Ide Photography
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Scott & Leonora with their 2 children and Jamie at Chatham Bars Inn - Summer 2017
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