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A Magical Seaside Wedding at Great Harbor Yacht Club in Nantucket, Massachusetts

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NIKKI SCHUSTER & KEEGAN O’BRIEN

August 26, 2017. Nantucket, Massachusetts

Nikki Schuster and Keegan O’Brien’s love story began during a high school party in a friend’s basement. After negotiating her curfew, Nikki was able to stay long enough for Keegan to ask for her number and offer her a ride home.

Twelve years later, they were enjoying another summer weekend on Nantucket when Keegan surprised Nikki with a private flight from Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard. Once they landed, they were met by a car service that took them to a small beach. 

"THE CHUPPAH STOOD AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF DOCKS AND BOATS ROCKING BACK AND FORTH IN THE PEACEFUL HARBOR"

Keegan guided Nikki down the beach and to the end of a pier where they had carved their names when they were only 15 and 17-years-old. There, Keegan got down on one knee and said, “Since we were here 12 years ago, the weather has washed away our names. Now I want to start the next chapter of our lives with something more permanent. Will you marry me?” Of course, Nikki happily accepted, and they popped champagne and flew back to Nantucket to celebrate with family.

Most of Keegan’s family lives in South Africa, so a wedding in Nantucket was a natural decision since Nikki has a family home there, making it easy and comfortable for both families. On August 26, 2017, Nikki’s brother John made it all official by marrying Nikki and Keegan at the Great Harbor Yacht Club.

The day was perfect. Billy Evers Creative and his team of vendors created a magical evening that felt natural and beautiful. Guests entered the ceremony and were immediately in awe of the custom abstract, mirrored chuppah with thick rope and vines that wrapped around the structure. 

The chuppah stood against the backdrop of docks and boats rocking back and forth in the peaceful harbor. Immediately after breaking the glass, an amazing, 14 piece band, Hudson Project, ignited the crowd, playing “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac.

Guests followed Hudson Project to a stunning indoor/outdoor cocktail lounge with a custom bar that said, “Love is all you need”. After the customary cannon was fired by the bride and groom, everyone hit the dance floor and never looked back. The dripping vines and floral arrangement above the dance floor made it feel intimate and dreamlike.

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Wedding Dress:  Ines Di Santo ; Bridal Salon:  Mark Ingram Atelier , New York, NY

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I was thrilled to be asked to photograph this wonderful Nantucket wedding as I have known (and photographed) the photogenic bride over the years. This assignment began in New York at Central Park where we created a series of portraits of the couple for their Save the Date mailing and wedding website.

The delightful groom is a native of Nantucket where the bride and her family have a home on the beach with exquisite gardens, lawns and beach settings which are all ideal for photography. The weekend included a rehearsal dinner at Dreamland, ceremony and formal photographs at the family home facing the beach and ocean, and festive reception at Great Harbor Yacht Club which included a tented dinner followed by cake cutting and dancing inside the club. We also covered the Sunday farewell brunch around the pool at the bride’s family home.

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Wedding featured in publications:  n magazine   and   washington post   |  nantucket wedding photographer:   denis reggie   | wedding planner/coordinator:   carolyn hills at nantucket island weddings   |  videography:  michael murray at summer wind wedding films |  lighting:  billy voss   |  florist:   soiree floral   |  wedding cake:   nantucket bake shop   |  rentals:   placesetters   |  hairstylist:     darya salon   |  makeup:   emily denny   |  band:   splash   |  ceremony music:   mollie glazer &  andy bullington   |  transportation:   cranberry    |    vintage car:   highland drivers   |  reception venue:   great harbor yacht club.

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96 Washington St

Nantucket, MA 02554

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We had our wedding reception at the GHYC in August and Courtney did an amazing job. We couldn't have asked for a better spot for our reception. The location is beautiful, the food and service was wonderful. Thank you GHYC.

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