Tuesday Shoesday: Snow Shoes

OK. A little earlier this winter I was really wanting snow. I really wanted to take a walk while the flakes fell gently all around. I wanted to make snow angels and go sledding, do some skiing, make a snowman.

I'm all over that now.

Despite the Cape having been spared the brunt of these weekly (literally, weekly) storms, an obscene amount of snow has fallen this year. All you in Connecticut? The suburbs of Boston? I'm really sorry. Really.

But I'm going to put on a brave face (and a pair of these) this Tuesday Shoesday because Puxatawny Phil said spring is just a few weeks away, and I'll probably miss the snow when it's gone.

{ Bride on snowshoes via Orange Girl Photographs }

Tuesday Shoesday: Grey Day

It is a cold, rainy, grey day here on Old Cape Cod. A good day for curling up, watching daytime TV movies, and online shopping.

Is it OK to base a whole wedding around the shoes? I think so. Some gray beauties that sparked a whole Winter-on-Cape-Cod color inspiration:

{ Pour La Victoire }

{ Kate Spade }

{ Rocket Dog }

{ RSVP }

All from Zappos

Baby It's Cold Outside

It is snowing like a bah-stahd out there.  If your wedding was tonight, you'd need some cozy warm tights underneath your dress. Something like this:

{ Jennifer S. Rau Photography via Wedding Obsessions }

Like this idea? Find some cable knit tights here.

Inspiration: Mad for Plaid

I've gone a little mad for plaid.

Not in a plaid wedding dress kind of way:

{ via Style Me Pretty }

But in a Charlotte Marries Trey in a Wedding Infused with Subtle Tartan Details way, a la Carrie's maid of honor dress with a little tartan ribbon at the waist.

{ It is embarrassing how I got this photo. Let's not talk about it, OK? }

Think white rose bouquets tied with plaid ribbon, little flower girls in tartan dresses, groomsmen in navy suits with plaid ties.  A groom in a kilt is not required... but if you're a girl who loves a man in a skirt, be my guest.

What a lovely way to inject some holiday color without being overtly red & green. And a nice way to honor the family if you happen to be a MacSomething, Campbell or Stewart (like me!).
 

 { Top: Have one of these guys outside the church; Flower girls could carry evergreen kissing balls; Centerpieces in silver trophies tied with plaid ribbon;

Middle: Bouquet with amaryllis; Plaid takes the cake; Sweet little flower girl dress; 

Bottom: Red-domed centerpieces and hints of gold; Kilt hits the beach via Raw Photo }

Cold night. Hot Drink How-To.

Yes, yes. Cranberries are synonymous with Cape Cod. Any good Shoreside Bride would feature this crimson berry in a signature cocktail. The classic Cape Codder, The Cranberry Spritzer, The Cape Cod 'Rita... all a little summer.

For you winter Cape Cod brides looking to keep your guests warm, how about a Mulled Cranberry Cocktail?

Recipe:
Combine one quart of cranberry juice, 1 cinnamon stick and two whole cloves in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer.

In another saucepan, combine 1/2 cup cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of water. Warm over medium heat, gently stirring, until the cranberries pop and are well coated with sugar. Use these cranberries to garnish a toothpick or skewer.

{ Recipe & photo courtesy of Martha Stewart }

If you want to booze it up, add some fruity red wine to the juice as it is simmering, or top off the mulled juice with a splash of orange-flavored liqueur, like Cointreau or Triple Sec.

{ Alcoholic suggestions courtesy of yours truly }

Me making one of these to keep warm on this freakin' cold night. Snow? Where are you? Snow?!?

Tuesday Shoesday: The Bride Wore Uggs

{ Martha Stewart Weddings }

Still waiting on this snow my manfriend says is coming. But at least I'm ready.

A Heaven of Diamonds Shine Down Through The Night

Today was a dreary day. Wet. Windy. Cool and getting colder by the minute. But I've heard (from the boy in my life, who fancies himself a weatherman) there might be some snow in the forecast. I'm hoping to wake up to a mantle of white.

Isn't the first snow of the year magical?

And isn't this, too?

{ No Eye Has Seen Photography }

Happy Monday!

P.S.: I haven't forgotten about the Borsari Gallery Real Wedding. And, to warn you, I'm going a little mad for plaid.

Real Wedding: Winter Wonderland

Jenna & Brendan's Christmas-inspired wedding was a sweet, homespun affair.

{ Centerpieces were cylinders of white spider mums surrounded by frosted votives 

and tiny red ornaments. 

Table numbers were tied to larger ornaments with silver ribbon. }

{ The bride's bouquet was red roses, and groomsmen wore red rose boutonnieres.

The wedding was held at the Yarmouth House, which was decked to the halls 

with millions of white twinkle lights. }

{ White snowflake ornaments held escort cards. }

 

{ A candy buffet of Christmas favorites } 

 

{ A simple, but very pretty, cake surrounded by votives and "snow" }

Vendors: Prudente Photography / Flowers, Design & Coordination by Shoreside Bride / Cake from Casual Gourmet / Held at The Yarmouth House

The Winter Season

Cape Cod is quiet in the winter.  Solitary cars on the road and boarded up houses and storefronts.  Frozen harbors and desolate, wind-swept beaches. 

But there is a certain majesty to this season - a certain kind of crystal beauty and warm intimacy.

I know almost everyone dreams of a breezy waterside summer affair when they think "Cape Cod wedding," but maybe, just maybe, we'll find some inspiration for a Cape Cod winter wedding.

{ Sperry Tent dressed up for the winter. }