Details
all in the
If you do want to go full Cape for your wedding, the world is
your oyster when it comes to possible accents. “Hydrangeas tend
to make an appearance at a lot of Cape Cod weddings, whether
they’re heavily featured or there’s just a touch of them throughout,”
says Bohlin. “And then we’ve had a lot of twists on nautical
recently. We’ve seen a lot of oyster shells and mussel shells being
brought in as opposed to starfish and seaglass.” Some more Cape-
appropriate extras Engaged has seen dominating Pinterest over the
years: lighthouse or compass motifs on stationery; driftwood arches;
lanterns or sand-filled vases for centerpieces; rope accents and flip
flop favors. “We also have seen a lot of the iconic signs you see
throughout the Cape — like ‘Entering Chatham’ — in the details,
whether it’s on a welcome bag or table names,” says Bohlin. As
for color palettes, the Cape planner points out that she encounters
many variations of blue, like navy and teal. “There are tons of
trends online every year, like the pantone color of the year, and I feel
like the national trends don’t tend to hit Cape Cod as much as they
do other areas,” she says. “But we do see a lot of greenery, which I
know has been taking off all over.” What about photo ops? “I would
say it depends on the town. For example, the Pilgrim Monument,
Commercial Street or the wharf are all fabulous locations in P-town
for photos,” she says. “Lighthouses always tend to make their way
into couples’ albums, the Chatham Lighthouse is a big one, and
then, of course, the beaches. Almost everyone wants beach pictures
— it’s beautiful and we’re surrounded by it, so how could they not?
the colors
of the cape
Menu
on the
Bohlin admits there are two major staples: “We usually see Cape Cod Potato Chips
in every single welcome bag and Cape Codder signature drinks made with cranberry
and vodka are popular at cocktail hour.” But they aren’t the only fitting options for
your wedding eats and treats on the Cape. More goodies for your guests’ welcome bags
could include a bottle of Nobska Farms Hot Sauce, sweets from the Candy Manor,
a rainbow of sea glass candy from Cake and Islands, some Chequessett Chocolates
and/or a few freshly baked Salty Oats Cookies. You might also consider wine from
Truro Vineyards and/or Cape Cod Winery along with some Devil's Purse Brewing
Co. beer at your cocktail hour. At the reception, perhaps you’d like to serve actual
cod for the main course or go for a more casual Cape-delicacy like fried seafood. And
you could finish the night off with an ice cream station, featuring favorite homemade
flavors from Sundae School, Four Seas or the Ice Cream Smuggler.
THIS PAGE FROM THE TOP: Pilgrim Monument, Organic Photography; floral centerpiece by Lilacs, Wianno Club,
Dulce Press Stationery, Peak Event Services, Melissa Robotti Photography; Cape Codder cocktail, Getty
Images. RIGHT PAGE: Chatham Bars Inn winter wedding, Organic Photography.
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