Cape Cod - Cake

I stumbled onto this cake by The Casual Gourmet completely by accident and even though I'm not a white cake kind of bride, I'm in love with this cake. I love how there is just a little 'sand', and the gate just really says Cape Cod to me. I definitely like the idea of having the adirondack chairs instead of traditional cake toppers.

Cape Cod - Bridal

This dress from The Dessy Group Destination Bridal Style 1021 would require some serious bootcamp training but I really like it. From far away the lace almost looks like sequence. I wanted to find something simple but not plain. No one wants to look boring at their wedding!

Cape Cod - Reception

Ok so I admit that this is A LOT more traditional then I would normally choose but I figure if I'm making people go to the beach in July in dressy clothes, I can at least let them eat dinner in air conditioning. I also think that the color scheme will really complement the look of my wedding. Believe it or not I actually like the blue carpet. It took a while to get used to it, but it reminds me of the ocean in a good way.

Cape Cod - Flowers and Centerpieces

This is completely different then what I was originally thinking for my bouquet but it's perfect. Made from frangipani it's supposed to be very delicate and the flowers bruise easily.

I love hydrangeas so it only makes sense that my bridesmaids will carry them.

Centerpieces for the ceremony were tough because nothing I found looked quite right. I just wanted to keep things simple because the beach is a very laid back place and some fancy overdone centerpieces would feel out of place. I'm not sure if this is the kind of vase I would use but I love the color of the candle and the small about of sand and shells that were added.

Cape Cod - Cocktail Hour

So my idea for the cocktail hour is to go back to the Sea View and have my guests enjoy some cocktails and appetizers on their terrace overlooking conservation land.

If I didn't want to get married on the beach so badly, I'd definitely use this terrace for the ceremony!

Cape Cod - Ceremony

So I'd like to have my ceremony on the beach which apparently requires a town permit (small fee) but is only a short walk from the Sea View. The only host one wedding a day so I don't have to worry about timing but I do want my ceremony to be later in the afternoon so that it's not too hot for myself and my guests.

Cape Cod - Groomsmen

Jos. A. Bank Stays Cool 2-Button Seersucker Suit with Plain Front Trousers
$395.00 on sale for 199.99

This starfish boutonniere is from Etsy seller magartspartycrafts for 9.99 although I'd probably try to make my own so that it's personalized to my wedding.

Cape Cod -Bridesmaids

I want my bridesmaids to have something airy and comfortable for a beach wedding in July

David's Bridal style 12284 in Canary $135.00 (on sale for $99.00) The dyeable heels look cute but I think I'd need to have the girls get these as well for the beach ceremony.

Old Navy Flip Flops in Radioactive $3.50

Cape Cod -Welcome Bags

The Pink Polka Dot will customize welcome gifts with local products, maps /brochures and even create maps specific to your wedding events. They can deliver to the hotel before your guests arrive from out of town (which will save on stress.) They will also coordinate with your colors or theme. Great idea for guests or even just members of the wedding party!

Cape Cod -Invitations

Unfortunately it's a bit hard to see the invites on here but I like how the colors are muted; it just seems to add to the peaceful mood I'm looking for in this wedding.
Wedding Paper Divas Water's Edge (30 cards @ 3.24 each = $97.20)

Cape Cod -Inspirations

The thing that really inspired me to have a wedding on the Cape in July is because growing up we would go to Martha's Vineyard every summer right around this time. When I think of the Cape, I think of the beach and so I wanted to have a beach ceremony and hopefully outdoor reception.

I want to not only show the beauty of the beach but also the breeze that comes off the ocean.