Blue and white met its match at this quintessential Nantucket wedding

vintage Bronco wedding portraits

Jeffrey and Katelyn still have the original text from high school that set them up on their very first date. After a few years of long-distance marked by visits while they attended different schools, they both studied abroad in Australia and had the chance to travel and explore together. After college, they reunited in New York City, and in their words, “never looked back.” Jeffrey proposed on a walk along the water near their apartment on a rare, mild December day. Choosing Nantucket as their wedding destination felt like an easy decision for Jeffrey and Katelyn, who envisioned a weekend with timeless island ease. “What mattered most to us was sharing the place with our friends and family in a way that felt authentic,” they explained. With the help of Handy & Dallaire Events, they leaned into the island’s natural offerings — food, flowers, and venue — hosting at the Sankaty Beach Club for a celebration captured by Rebecca Love Photography that was quintessentially “Nantucket.”

blue and white Nantucket invitations

Unique detail: cohesive pattern

A tablecloth pattern discovered by Katelyn’s mother became a subtle thread of cohesion, appearing across the invitations by Wouldn’t It Be Lovely, escort cards, and even as a bar wrap.

floral blue and white getting ready dresses

Nantucket wedding weekend itinerary

The weekend struck a balance of welcoming yet understated, with events that included a bridal luncheon, a golf outing for Jeffrey and his friends, and a group trip to a local brewery. “The best part of the wedding weekend was the energy,” the couple reflected, noting how their guests arrived ready to dance, celebrate, and embrace the joy of the moment.

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Featured designer: Oscar de la Renta

Katelyn wore an Oscar de la Renta gown in silk faille with floral applique — a classic design with a summer twist.

Oscar de la Renta wedding dress

Quintessentially Nantucket bridesmaids

The bridal party wore Lula Kate in the perfect shade of coastal Nantucket blue, complemented by small white and green bouquets tied with blue ribbon.

blue and white wedding ceremony

chinoiserie wedding ceremony decor Nantucket inspired bridal style

chinoiserie floral arrangements

Ceremony on the bluff

Their ceremony along the bluff featured readings, prayers, and concluded with the breaking of the glass, set against the sweeping backdrop of the water.

lighthouse wedding portraits

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Nantucket wedding portraits

Must-do: Lighthouse wedding portraits

Nautical touches and a blue-and-white palette captured the essence of the island, while the newlyweds stole away for portraits by the lighthouse.

chinoiserie vases

blue and pink table settings for reception monogrammed fabric napkins

Reception idea: family seating

At dinner, the couple chose to sit with their immediate families, carving out meaningful, quiet moments amid the day’s excitement.

pink and blue centerpieces

Blue and white table numbers

Pale blue and white table numbers were delicately balanced amidst summery centerpieces courtesy of Flowers On Chestnut.

pearl-accented place cards

Pearl-accented place cards

Guests found their table number thanks to place cards with 3-dimensional pearl accents.

monogrammed cocktail napkins customized matchbooks

personalized table signs

Perfectly personalized details

Guests enjoyed personal elements such as custom matchbooks, monogrammed cocktail napkins, and frames filled with the first set of texts that connected them as a couple!

asymmetrical blue and white floral cake

Blue and white wedding cake

The newlyweds cut into a three-tier wedding cake by Pâtisserie by PPX Events with an asymmetrical floral design made of white roses, anemones, and blue wildflowers.

reception mini dress