It’s honestly one of my all time favorite weddings, not only did everything (and everybody!) look just beautiful, but the whole day was just wonderful. I never felt like they made the whole day look like it was about all the details (which were obviously beautiful!), but the day was about them celebrating as a family, with lots of friends. I think it’s safe to say that everybody had a wonderful time chatting, playing games, enjoying the view, food, drinks and dancing to the beat of an awesome band. It was a beautiful wedding in so many ways.

Having said this, I know that S&C (+ their families) put a lot of work and love into the wedding planning, and Susan did such an AMAZING job that I’d love to share some  of her insights with you all:

Everything I wore that day was from the girls of the family:

Something old – My Moms engagement ring from my Dad

Something new – My Aunt bought me a brand new bracelet from Swarovski

Something borrowed – My cousin loaned me the earrings she wore on her wedding day

Something blue – My sister bought be blue Tory Burch flats – I’m not a heels girl and these were so fun and perfect

I also wore Gucci perfume, and pinned heirlooms from my grandparents and great grandparents who have all passed into my dress.

My Dad performed the service, he was ordained for a day, we couldn’t think of anything better than having my Dad marry us, it was especially special for me as the bride to have my Dad truly give me away.

The wedding reception was a real labor of love. The venue is actually my husband Corey’s Aunt & Uncle’s home, and most everything at the wedding was homemade/DIY! For example:

The wooden signs on the property were created and painted by Corey’s mom.  After Hurricane Sandy ravaged the steps to the beach at the home, she picked them up and re-purposed them into those gorgeous signs!

Everything on the tables was purchased from Amazon or Homegoods.  Myself,  Mom, Sister, Corey’s Mom and Aunt Lynne collected candles and mercury glass vases over the year for the tablescapes.

As our guests arrived they were offered our signature cocktail, double lemon lemonade or double vodka lemonade, served out of mason jars.

For cocktail hour we stuck with the island theme and served lobster rolls, clam chowder, pulled pork sandwiches, corn fritters and had a full raw bar.

Dinner, which was balsamic chicken and butternut squash ravioli, was served family style, with bottles of wine on each table.

The lavender on the table was all hand tied with lavender that was purchased and shipped in bulk from Washington State.

The card box is actually a mailbox which we painted.

Corey and I created koozies for our guests from CustomInk.com.  They were a joy to work with and I would highly recommend them.

In lieu of a guestbook, guests were asked to sign a coffee table.  It’s now one of our favorite pieces of furniture in our home.

Corey was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, so as favors, Corey’s Mom made homemade jam from raspberries grown in her backyard as wedding favors.