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Weekend
the wedding
Cape Cod is a destination for most people, so don’t be afraid to treat it like one and plan a weekend
full of festivities. Bohlin says an ideal timeline often involves setting Friday night aside for the rehearsal
dinner, Saturday for the wedding and then Sunday for the post-wedding/farewell brunch. “A lot
of times you can host all three at the same venue,” Bohlin says. “And if not, there are so many
lovely restaurants you can take advantage of on the Cape for the rehearsal or for brunch.” Many
couples have also been throwing welcome parties for incoming guests. “They’ll have a more intimate
rehearsal dinner with just their wedding party and then they’ll invite the whole guest list to join them
afterwards,” she explains. “Some couples hold both at the same venue, like at Chatham Bars Inn
which has multiple rooms for different sized groups, while others will tell everyone to meet up around
9 p.m. for drinks at a local bar. The latter can be tricky, though, because you can’t necessarily make
a reservation.” Another reason a three-day affair might be worth considering? Room blocks. “Most
hotels on the Cape will require a three-night minimum stay on weekends in July and August,” Bohlin
says. Luckily, there’s plenty for your guests to do in between the wedding festivities. They can tour a
local brewery or vineyard; admire the displays at the Sandwich Glass Museum; glimpse a Humpback
with Hyannis Whale Watching; munch on some salty goodness during a Cape Cod Potato Chip
factory tour; walk the plank at the Whydah Pirate Museum; catch a show at the Cape Playhouse; grab
a round of (mini or regular) golf; watch the rookies of the renowned Cape Cod Baseball League play
ball; jaunt over to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket for a few hours; and, of course, hit the beach.
THIS PAGE FROM THE TOP: Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, florals
by Designers Touch, Erica Ferrone Photography; Truro Vineyards,
DuHon Photography. RIGHT PAGE: Cape Cod Celebrations senior
planner Stephanie and owner Jamie Bohlin, Organic Photography.
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