A charming Nantucket garden party wedding with handmade details
High school sweethearts Alexa and Ben crossed paths when she became the manager for his baseball team. They started dating soon after, and despite attending colleges in different states, the pair made the distance work and came out stronger on the other side. Not one for big proposals, Alexa wasn’t expecting Ben to pop the question after a typical walk around the block with their dog! Upon returning to their apartment, she found flowers and champagne (set up by some friends) and Ben on one knee. Little did she know, Ben had a whole weekend planned — from an intimate family dinner that evening, engagement photos the next day, and a disco-themed engagement party the following night with friends and family who traveled to celebrate with them. Inspired by a classic coastal vibe, Alexa and Benjamin’s Nantucket wedding at The Chanticleer planned with the help of Jimmy Jaksic of Immaculate Reception and captured by Rebecca Love Photography was a timeless nod to New England summers.
Theme: charmingly quaint garden party
Instead of going the way of beachy nautical vibes, Alexa envisioned a charming and quaint summer garden party full of soft florals and pastel tones.
Bridal style: classic New England coastal
Bride Alexa wore a timeless spaghetti strap satin A-line wedding dress by Lela Rose from The Plumed Serpent with a minimalist cathedral-length veil.
Blue and white bridesmaid inspo
Her bridesmaids wore flowing blue patterned dresses from STAUD with bow-tied shoulder straps. The bride carried a bouquet by Parties and Petals filled out with delicate blue flowers that surrounded white peonies, while the bridesmaids featured white hydrangeas.
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Classic Nantucket lightship baskets
In true Nantucket fashion, Nantucket Lightship Baskets (handmade by Alexa’s godmother) were incorporated throughout the ceremony and reception.
Quintessential Nantucket church venue
The couple tied the knot at Siasconset Union Chapel in a traditional Greek wedding and were surprised with handmade stefana crowns placed atop their heads by the bride’s brother.
Charming sailboat accessories
Guests were treated to a cocktail menu sailboat at the monogrammed outside bar.
Timeless coastal reception design
Their outdoor reception space was the definition of a Cape Cod garden party, with fluffy blue and white hydrangeas decorating long banquet tables with cross-back chairs. Rattan table numbers (handmade by the bride) matched the rattan chargers at each place setting, which were topped by embroidered monogram napkins and Brant Point Rounding cards — each with a penny to toss on the ferry ride out.
Added entertainment: lottery tickets!
Guests took their chances with scratch-off lottery tickets during the reception as added entertainment.
Timeless reception traditions
The newlyweds cut into a two-tier wedding cake from Killer Kitchen Gourmet with carefully chosen floral accents before dancing the night away with their family and friends.
- Photography: Rebecca Love Photography
- Wedding Planner: Jimmy Jaksic, Immaculate Reception
- Ceremony Venue: Siasconset Union Chapel
- Reception Venue & Catering: The Chanticleer
- Florals: Parties and Petals
- Cake: Killer Kitchen Gourmet
- Entertainment: Joseph & Erika
- Videographer: B. Remembered
- Invitations: Perfectly Invited
- Rehearsal Venue: The Nantucket Hotel
- Welcome Party Venue: Lemon Press
- Beauty: RJ Miller Salon
- Dress: Lela Rose
- Dress Store: The Plumed Serpent
- Bridesmaids' Dresses: STAUD
- Tux: The Black Tux
- Groom's Shoes: Del Toro