Megan and Alex
Megan Andrews and Alex Underwood tied the knot on September, 10, 2011, in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts -- a favorite vacation spot of the bride's family. The New York City couple treated their 120 guests to a weekend-long casual yet elegant fete with subtle beachy touches and a classic New England feel.
The Location
The afternoon wedding was held at The Beach Plum Inn, where many of the guests stayed during the weekend.
Portraits
Prior to the ceremony, the bride and groom strolled down to Menemsha beach with their photographer, Johnny Miller, for portraits.
The Invitation
Hello!Lucky created the the ocean-blue and bright yellow stationery suite. The nautical illustrations are by Lab Partners.
The Fashions
Megan wore a Nicole Miller gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, and Dana Kellin jewelry. Alex chose a Paul Smith suit.
The Bouquet
The bride carried lily of the valley, muscari, dahlias, gomphrena, 'Majolica' roses, freesia, ferns, and chamomile flowers. Her late mother's wedding ring was tied to the ribbon that bound the stems.
The Bridal Party
Megan's bridesmaids wore Thread dresses in various shades of blue -- perfect for the coastal affair.
The Boutonnieres
Lily of the valley and exploding grass were tied with a slate-gray satin ribbon for the groom's lapel. The groomsmen wore either clusters of a 'Majolica' spray roses or hellebores.
The Entrance
Megan walked down the aisle, strewn with rose petals, on the arm of her father, Jeffrey Andrews.
The Ceremony
To help stave off the summer heat, programs doubled as fans.
The Ceremony
Excerpts from Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms and Roy Croft's Love were read during the outdoor service. Guests looked on from wooden benches.
The Escort Cards
Tags hung on distressed wood boards painted with various icons such as lobsters, suns, and lighthouses, that first appeared on the couple's save-the-dates. These motifs were printed to designate table assignments.
The Place Cards
Each guest's chair was clearly marked.
The Cocktail Hour
The Beach Plum Inn displayed the raw bar in an authentic fishing boat. The vessel was later repurposed as a cooler to house the beers during the afterparty.
The Reception
Dinner was served under a tent. Guests were divided among three long tables set with crisp white linens and custom runners. "We decided to mix our friends so they could all meet and spend time together," Megan says. "It was a risk that paid off."
The Centerpieces
Cheerful arrangements of dahlias, 'Majolica' roses, scented geranium, gomphrena, snap dragon, and exploding grass dotted the tables.
Snapshots
An old remote-controlled Polaroid camera perched on a tripod gave guests a great photo op.
The Dessert
The couple chose a chocolate cake covered honey-fudge icing by Black Dog Bakery. It was adorned with fresh blooms and vines and placed on a simple glass pedestal.
The Dessert
A pair of smaller cakes (one red velvet and the other carrot cake) was also accented with flowers.
The First Dance
Megan and Alex took a spin on the dance floor to "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney.
Late-Night Fun
A fire pit kept guests toasty as the evening wore on and the temperature dropped. Adirondack chairs were placed around it and marshmallows were brought out for roasting.
Sources
Photography: Johnny Miller
Location and catering: Beach Plum Inn
Stationery: Hello!Lucky
Cakes: Black Dog Bakery
Music: Jeremy Berlin Trio (jazz trio); DJ Eric Visa
Rentals: Big Sky Rentals
Hair and makeup: Jennifer DelMonaco