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Special Spotlight | Bethany & Jeff

6/18/2023

Let's take a trip down memory lane and look back at Bethany & Jeff's 2020 private home micro-wedding!

Bethany and Jeff wanted a big, fun party, where their guests felt important and welcomed and felt strongly that they incorporate thoughtful details. Even though COVID changed their plans, the emphasis on guest experience and having the event be a reflection of their relationship did not.

Their stunning florals by Leslie of Leslie Lee Floral Design stole the show at their ceremony and under their intimate Sperry Tents. The rentals from True North Event Rentals added the perfect touch of home with the farm tables and willowware inspired china, a nod to Bethany’s grandmother.

Andrej from Cape Cod Private Dinners worked with Bethany and Jeff to create a customized menu for their guest list of 18. And due to COVID, they decided to treat their guests to customized masks from Modern Vintage and hand sanitizer from Truro Vineyards. A true sign of a 2020 wedding! Lynne Reznick captured the day in stills and Harborview Studios was there to capture the memories in motion.

Vendors
Florals - Leslie Lee Floral Design
Tent - Sperry Tents
Rentals - True North Event Rentals
Catering - Cape Cod Private Dinners
Masks - Modern Vintage
Hand sanitizer - Truro Vineyards
Photographer - Lynne Reznick
Videographer - Harborview Studios

special spotlight | Elizabeth & Alex

5/26/2023

Let's take a look back at Elizabeth & Alex's gorgeous 2017 wedding at a private home in Yarmouth!

Elizabeth & Alex (or El & Al) hosted 160 of their family and friends at a property along Bass River in the summer of 2017. The couple had a lot to juggle in 2017, including moving across the country, but they made the time to plan their bright, fun, laid back yet wonderfully romantic wedding day with Stephanie’s help along the way!

The wedding venue had a rustic Cape feel with grey shingles, antique furnishings, vine wrapped structures and hundred year old moss covered trees. Elizabeth & Alex chose handmade tables, bars and crossback chairs from True North to sit below their airy Sperry Tent. For a fun twist for their July wedding, they chose the blue star tent for their bar area!

To brighten up the spaces, Elizabeth & Alex picked bold summer florals expertly arranged by Flowers by Semia. They filled their day with sentimental touches like using the antique fountain in the garden for their ceremony arbor, using mix and match furniture from the house for their ceremony seating and having both of their fathers officiate their wedding!

Vendors
Tent - Sperry Tent
Rentals - True North
Florals - Flowers by Semia
Photographer - Janet Moscarello Photography

Craft Corner | DIY Mini Margaritas

5/5/2023

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today we are going to revisit one of our favorite crafts, that also happens to be a cocktail, from Ann & Matt's wedding in 2016. Check out all of the details Ann shared about her super fun DIY element! Thanks Ann!

DIY Mini Margaritas

Supplies:

Mini tequila bottles – we used Altos Olmeca, mostly because we liked the look of the bottles, the tequila is decent, and we got a deal on it from a local liquor store. (Note: it's ALWAYS worth it to ask a local store if they'd be willing to offer wholesale cost if you're going to buy a couple cases of something.)
Smoothie/milkshake/bubble tea-size straws. (We used these, plus some randoms I picked up from Ocean State Job Lot.)
Drill + three bits: one that is the same size as the straws, one that is small/narrow, and one that is medium-sized.
Vice or something sturdy to hold the lid in place (unless you're using mini Patron bottles, which have easy-to-drill cork lids)
Needlenose pliers, paintbrush, and a can of compressed air to clean out the dust from the drilling
Funnel
A good margarita recipe (or a Paloma recipe, if you want a pretty blush-pink color!)

Photo Credit: First Mate Photography

Open up each of the mini bottles, being mindful of whether there is a label wrap that you want to keep. In our case, the lids had a blue label that crossed over the top, and we wanted to keep them for the color. We used a x-acto knife to slice a clean cut on either side so that the label would stay intact.
Pour the tequila into a sealable bottle, pitcher, or container. (We used these.) Seal it up and set it aside. Give the mini bottles a quick rinse, let them dry, then put them back in their box or a container.
Put a lid (or as many as can fit) into the vice to hold it tight. Outfit the drill with the smallest bit, and then drill straight down the center. (It's like a starter hole and makes it a lot easier to drill the bigger ones.) Repeat for all the lids, then move up to the medium-sized bit and do the same step. Finally, finish up with the straw-size bit.
Once you've got the holes made, you'll want to get the lids clean of any dust or pieces created from the drilling. Use the needlenose pliers and paintbrush to get rid of any visible bits inside and out, then blast it with a shot or two of compressed air.
Cut the straws to the desired length. (Wear gloves, obviously.) Work the straws into the holes in the lids. You want them to be as tight/flush as possible, so there won't be any leaking on the day-of.

Note: I DEFINITELY recommend doing these steps earlier, rather than later. It's easy but time-consuming, and not the sort of thing you'll want to be burning time on in the week leading up to the event. Just keep the bottles closed up in a container, the lids/straws zipped in a plastic bag, and the tequila sealed in its separate bottle or airtight pitcher.

Make up the margaritas the day before (or day of), pour them back into the bottles using a funnel, and then seal 'em back up with the lids. Keep them refrigerated until you need them.

These mini bottles took some work, but they're the thing people (still) talk about the most. Plus, having them ready to go and off to the side where people could grab them helped alleviate some of the post-ceremony rush to the bar ;)

CHEERS TO ANN & MATT!
Thanks for sharing!

Photo Credit: First Mate Photography

special spotlight | carly & jon

4/30/2023

Today we're looking back at Carly & Jon's 2017 wedding at Wychmere Beach Club!

Carly & Jon celebrated their wedding back in July of 2017 at Wychmere, one of our favorite locations on the Cape!

Their wedding was filled with pops of red, which was inspired by the red dress that Carly wore to her engagement shoot. We love a pop of color and red was a really fun, bright color to use in July! With over the top florals from Winstons, which included a pop of red on the tables, and the custom monogrammed napkins, this wedding was filled with beautiful details.

In the Harbor Room at Wychmere, Carly & Jon decided to have a long head table with white crossback chairs from True North and also brought in other special rentals from Peak Event Services like chargers and glassware.

Vendors
Florals - Winstons
Table & chairs rentals - True North
Other rentals - Peak Event Services

Craft corner | Truro thirst quencher

4/28/2023

Today in our craft corner, enjoy Vicky's Truro concoction inspired by cool evenings at the vineyard, this refreshing cocktail elevates the basic G&T with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Truro Thirst Quencher
Recipe:
1 ½ oz. Dry Line Gin
½ oz. Lemon juice
Tonic water (we prefer Fever-Tree or substitute club soda if you prefer)
Lemon slice
In a highball glass, add ice and ingredients above. Stir and add a lemon slice for garnish! Enjoy!

Special spotlight | Lucy & Eli

4/15/2023

Looking back at Lucy and Eli's 2017 wedding at Nauticus Marina in Osterville!

Lucy’s family love escaping to the Cape for family vacations. Eli’s family lives by the water in Miami. The coastal feeling of the Cape drew their families together for their wedding celebrations. The non-traditional wedding venue for their traditional Jewish wedding blended their faith and love perfectly.

Nauticus Marina offered the connection to the water and the perfect layout for their ceremony in the round under a canopy of draping, bistro lights by Ryan Designs & American Tent & Table and gorgeous blue summer skies. Floral design by Shawna of Wild Dahlia accented the couple’s traveling chuppah that has been used by many couples on their wedding days. The day was joyous and filled with music by the International String Trio & DJ Danny Walsh, delicious food by A Perfect Taste.

Vendors
Planner - Cape Cod Celebrations
Venue - Nauticus Marina
Florist - Wild Dahlia
Photographer - First Mate Photo
Videographer - Shutter & Sound Films
Caterer - A Perfect Taste
Tent - American Tent & Table
Rentals - Ryan Designs
Band - International String Trio & DJ Danny Walsh

Special Spotlight | Caroline & Teddy

3/17/2023

Today we're revisiting Caroline & Teddy's wedding at Highfield Hall in 2015!

Set at the historic Highfield Hall in Falmouth, this wedding was filled with greens. From the scenery at their venue to the bridesmaids dresses and the beautiful florals from Designers Touch - even the trolley from Cape Destinations was green!

Caroline and her mom worked together to pull together beautiful touches - we loved the potted plans on the tables that the guests were able to take home that evening. And as a surprise, Caroline's mom had us place a scratch ticket with a penny at every guest's seat!

Kate Murphy captured the day perfectly! Especially the surprise guest at end of the event! View all of the details on our website!

Are you looking to incorporate greens in your wedding? Check out our feature on Confetti Day Dreams for more inspiration!

Vendors
Venue - Highfield Hall
Florals - Designers Touch
Trolley - Cape Destination
Photographer - Kate Murphy

Special Spotlight | Hannah & John

3/15/2023

Throwing back today to Hannah & John's 2019 wedding at Hannah's family home in Chatham!

Hannah & John’s Cape Cod wedding in Chatham was full of love and Cape Cod charm. Their color palette of blues, whites and greens looked stunning under the fully floored Sperry Tent and matched perfectly to the beautiful backdrop of the water.

Designers Touch worked with Hannah to pull together beautiful florals for the True North farm tables and integrated mussel shells for a touch of nautical. Morins Catering provided the delicious meal, while their band Groove Alliance played and got the guests on the dance floor after dinner. Check out the amazing video from Antonelli Visual Media - watch until the end for a special surprise!

Hannah + John - The Highlight Film - Antonelli Visual Media from AVM - Antonelli Visual Media on Vimeo.

Vendors
Planner - Cape Cod Celebrations
Venue - Private Home
Florist - Designers Touch
Photographer - Organic Photography
Videographer - Antonelli Visual Media
Caterer - Morins Catering
Tent - Sperry Tents
Rentals - True North Event Rentals
Band - Groove Alliance

Special Spotlight | Annie & Brian

3/11/2023

Today we're taking a look back at Annie & Brian's 2017 wedding at Chatham Bars Inn!

Annie and Brian tied the knot back in 2017 at Chatham Bars Inn. It was a perfectly overcast day on the South Lawn for ceremony and cocktails and under a beautiful Sperry Tent for their reception and dancing.

True North Event Rentals provided their super cool boardwalk for the aisle as well as many of their tables and chairs for the guest seating.

Patrice Milley worked with bright yellows, the bride's favorite color, to bring a pop of color to this spring fling! Christine and Andy from Bello Photo captured every detail - from the M&M escort card favors to the yellow guest book skis!

The wedding weekend was full of fun activities from their rehearsal dinner at Borsari Gallery to their welcome party at the Beach House Grill and finally the brunch, under their same tent Sunday morning, their guests truly enjoyed a wonderful Cape escape!

Vendors
Venue - Chatham Bars Inn
Tent - Sperry Tent
Rentals - True North Event Rentals
Florals - Patrice Milley
Photographer - Bello Photo

Craft Corner | Provincetown Paloma

3/1/2023

This month in our craft corner, enjoy a twist on the Paloma inspired by walks down Commercial Street, this refreshing cocktail is the perfect combination of tart grapefruit and sweet elderflower with a strong tequila base.

Provincetown Paloma
Recipe:
Salt the rim of a rocks glass
Fill with ice
Add 1 ½ oz. Tequila
Add ½ oz. St. Germain
Add ½ oz. Lime juice
Fill with grapefruit juice (we used white, but if you like things sweeter try using pink!) and a splash of club soda
Garnish with a lime or wedge of grapefruit