From the venue to the ring, our editors rounded up the most extravagent offerings for Boston brides.
The view from the Shoreside rooms
Step out onto your private patio which seems to hover above the ocean and listen to the waves crash against the rocky coastline in front of the iconic Nubble Lighthouse. The luxury Viewpoint Hotel’s (viewpointhotel.com) new Shoreside rooms offer quintessential Maine with a modern approach.
The private patios
They were built and designed in partnership with NYC-based CR Design (cr.design) and are made of poured concrete to mimic the rocky shores below. The material lends itself well to the midcentury modern interiors that are warmed with pops of natural textures like custom woven headboards fitted with planters, carved round wooden tables and jute area rugs.
The Nubble Lighthouse
Get cozy when the sun fades by firing up the electric fireplace that runs along one wall and turn on the king beds’ amber underlighting to create a soft and calming glow. The commercial grass roofs hide the rooms seamlessly and have sustainability benefits—they absorb rainwater and provide insulation to regulate temperature in an energy efficient way. The green roofs also allowed for the inclusion of a new Ceremony Perch with a glass ceiling for unobstructed wedding views.
The Shoreside rooms carved into the landscape.
Stone stairs and a path lead down to the ceremony lawn. Engaged couples have the option to rent the entire property which includes a 900-square-foot saltwater pool heated to 80 degrees, beach club service with a private shuttle to and from nearby Long Sands Beach, bikes, and a well-equipped fitness studio with Peloton treadmill and bikes and a Hydro Rower. Say I do with the ocean as your backdrop.
The wine room at Contessa
The area’s top restaurants provide the perfect setting for the big day.
Atlántico
This European-inspired South End hotspot is now offering a buyout of the entire restaurant—Sunday through Thursday—that includes a cava toast, a curated beer and wine package and Atlántico’s Menu de la Casa from Chef Michael Serpa for each guest to enjoy during a seated feast. 600 Harrison Ave.,atlanticoboston.com
A table set at the Herb Lyceum.
Herb Lyceum
Located on the picturesque grounds of the Gilson Family Homestead, Herb Lyceum resides in a renovated 19th-century carriage house surrounded by fragrant herb gardens, greenhouses and blossoming trees. This Groton property is a stunning combination rustic charm and elevated farm-forward ambiance. 368 Main Street,herblyceum.com
Contessa
Perched atop The Newbury, this resto’s panoramic views of the city, delectable Trattoria-inspired eats and chic interior boasting a luxurious marble bar, gold accents and pops of rich color make it the perfect space to transform for your big day. 3 Newbury Street,contessaristorante.com
A wedding at Woods Hill Pier 4
Woods Hill Pier 4
Helmed in tandem by operating owner Kristin Canty and Chef Charlie Foster, Woods Hill Pier 4 takes special care with each ingredient from farm to plate ensuring delight in every bite. Magnificent 180 degree waterfront views and the option for many different stages make this the perfect locale for your Seaport nuptials. Plus, take a peek at the Concord locationWoods Hill Table—for a more intimate evening. woodshillpier4.com,woodshilltable.com
The interior of the newly opened Santa Maria Novella.
Nothing says “our special day” like a signature scent. With roots in apothecary arts dating back to 1221 Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella (us.smnovella.com) is a must-smell. Try fl oral and musky olfactory creation Fresia, a flower native to South Africa that offers an aura of “charming freshness.” Or Tobacco Toscano with warm and woody Oriental notes that come from the perfect swirl of Tuscan tobacco together in perfect harmony with a smoky vanilla base. 121 Newbury Street,us.smnovella.com
The best-selling Loop ring
As sustainably crafted as it is breathtakingly beautiful, Sophie Hughes’s (sophiehughes.com) engagement collection sources from recycled 18k gold and antique and vintage diamonds. Besides rings, Th e Poppy Bezel Collection includes necklaces and earrings, perfect for the mother-of-the-bride, and day-of wedding jewelry––particularly for a “something blue” with American-mined Montana Sapphires. 681 Tremont Street,sophiehughes.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF THE VIEWPOINT HOTEL; MICHAEL BLANCHARD; COURTESY OF THE BRANDS; COURTESY OF SANTA MARIA NOVELLA; EMILY SWAINE
