WellWed on the Cape

A candy apple bar brings a touch of old-fashioned charm to any reception. Think decadent caramel and delicious toppings like butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, and toasted coconut to top off the good times! If setting up a candy apple bar sounds a little too "labor intensive" - yet you want your guests to take home a "taste" of Fall - check out Hammond's Candies. Since 1920 they have been making tempting treats with true craftsman ship.

Photo booths are becoming increasingly popular as each wedding season passes. Part guestbook, part guest activity, photo booths are known to "loosen up the crowd"-giving everyone a chance to get a little silly - or a little close - in the booth! Our readers like Nantucket Photo Booth, a company based in Nantucket which offers a fun alternative to the standard guestbook.

For couples considering a destination wedding that will exceed all your wildest expectations, we've found a perfect plot of paradise for you.

Tucked away in the corner of Puerto Rico's northwest coast lies the town of Rincón, an exclusive oasis unmarred by the plague of overdevelopment that has effaced the beauty of other Caribbean locales. With tropical temperatures averaging 82 degrees, breathtaking views of jewel-toned sunsets, and secluded beaches laden with cobalt and cornflower-blue sea glass (rare hues that are highly prized among collectors), Rincón is a true treasure.

Even though WellWed is focused on 4 main markets: Vermont, Cape Cod & The Islands, New York, and The Hamptons, we still like to maintain a finger on the pulse of the wedding industry everywhere. There's one place where weddings are HUGE--NYC--and where many of the talented vendors who call home actually work in our different markets on a regular basis.

If any of you are in the city on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, stop by Locally Grown, a bridal show dedicated to unique, independent New York City vendors.

With 2.5 million weddings in the U.S. each year, if each bride made just one green choice, it would make a big difference. "Flowers are the most pesticide-laden crop that comes into the country," says Kate Harrison, Author of The Green Bride Guide.

 

 

 

New England Brides-To-Be, Save This Date: The Cape Cod Summer Entertaining Expo will occur on May 29th in Hyannis, MA!

There's always something new to discover in the Cape and Islands, and there is no better way to keep the memory of this picturesque state alive then with a handcrafted treasure from a local artisan. Whether you're looking for a bridesmaids gift or a favor, there's a locally-made item for you. With so many choices, it can be hard to narrow things down - to help get you started, we offer this list of some of our new favorites.

 

It's official! Allison Wildes Liset's Elegant Engagements is one of the Cape and Islands' Best Wedding Planners. The business, based in Sandwich, Massachusetts, received the honor as part of WBZ TV4's 2008 A-List competition, but Liset's been generating buzz for a decade now. When Liset started out her wedding planning agency was the only one on the Cape. Countless thankful clients later, Elegant Engagements is still the go-to resource for dream destination weddings in the region.

A few images that we could not resist to share from our latest Gown photo shoot with photographer JP Elario in Saratoga Springs. Hair & Makeup byMake Me Fabulous  & a sampling of gowns from Cameo Couture, Lily Saratoga & Something Bleu. A special thanks to the Saratoga Race Track for hosting our shoot!