WellWed on the Cape

With its ideal location in Mashpee Commons on beautiful Cape Cod, Cupcake Charlie's offers delicious sweet treats in an inviting, fun atmosphere. Now that we're open, you can enjoy an afternoon cupcake with friends, come in for a cold drink, or take a dozen of our specialty cupcakes to go!

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.

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This Old Barn

Barn venues don't get more elegant than Cape Cod's Borsari Gallery. Located in the village of Dennis, the meticulously restored 1880s barn is filled with art and has an open-plan loft with exposed beams and board floors, providing a picturesque setting for a rehearsal dinner or reception visit: borsarigallerycapecod.com "Couples seeking a happy medium between the old-fashioned and the modern will fall for this renovated barn space."

For an outdoor wedding imbued with the spirit and style of the polo-club set, crisp red, white, and blue really set the tone. Perfectly proper and utterly relaxed at the same time, this combination lends itself to a reception that's as visually captivating and as fun as a chukker brilliantly played.

Pink's feminine charm makes it a perennial wedding favorite. Teamed with black and white, it can be flirty and playful or perfectly polished. It's no wonder pink makes the short list for almost every bride. Somehow, pink manages to be both breathtakingly romantic and undeniably glamorous at the same. Elegant but not overly formal, fun but never gaudy, and so flattering to almost everyone that it borders on the ridiculous, pink offers a spectrum of shades-from barely blushing to eye-popping fuchsia-with an endless potential for personalization.

Sweetly charming or sleek and modern - it's your call. This palette offers endless possibilities for brides who want to summon the sunshine for their wedding day festivities. It's hard to imagine a more modern color combination than clean white and cool gray, but when you add a splash of sunshine, something magical happens: Things get very, very happy. This is not the palette for brides who take their weddings with a side of irony or for those who want solemn faces at the reception.

What's better than realization that it's Friday? It's the opportunity for six lucky readers, to win FREE TICKETS to one of either the Cape or Hamptons Wedding Affair events (we are giving away 3 couples tickets to the Cape & Islands Wedding Affair & 3 couples tickets to the Hamptons wedding affair) ! These signature destination bridal events are filled with lavish decor, innovative floral and table top design, fabulous vendors from across the state, and much much more!

On June 1, 2008, Cupcake Charlie's opened it's doors at Mashpee Commons on Cape Cod to hordes of hungry customers who were more than happy to abide by the cupcakery's slogan, "Life Is Short, Eat a Cupcake." With an array of whimsical selections including "Grammy's Carrot Cup," "Hostess with the Mostess," and "Sinfully Cinnamon," Cupcake Charlie's offers variety packs to let you sample them all. They have delectable seasonal offerings and accommodate special orers, too.

Autumn is an exceptional time to marry on the East Coast. The cooler weather allows you wonderful opportunities to introduce color and texture. In doing a little research on autumnal accessories I came across twigs & honey and feel in love & just had to share. These one-of-a-kind hair adornments are inspired by nature, add a little vintage flair, and are truly for the style-savvy. Pieces start at $38.