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A Nautical Wedding In Osterville, Massachusetts

Lauren DeLisle (31 and a teacher) met Chris DeLisle (32 and a financial software professional) met when they were set up by Lauren's brother. They met

Lauren DeLisle (31 and a teacher) met Chris DeLisle (32 and a financial software professional) met when they were set up by Lauren's brother. They met briefly when Lauren was hosting a fundraiser for Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, a cause close to her heart, since her father was diagnosed with the rare blood cancer. After connecting at the fundraiser, Lauren and Chris began dating. A year and a half later, Chris popped the question at the Nauticus Marina in Osterville, Massachusetts. Chris intended to propose on a sunset boat ride, but his boat died before they could take off, so he proposed dead in the water and they celebrated with champagne. Chris gave Lauren a classic 6 prong solitaire in a platinum setting. "I am pretty simple so this was perfect," she says. Lauren and Chris chose to have their reception at the Nauticus Marina. It was an obvious decision for the couple. "Chris and I walked in to the Marina on a sunny day in August. The nautical flags were billowing in the wind and the salty ocean water was lapping up again the most stunning Hinckley boats," Lauren says. "It was so classic New England and nautical. We're also boat lovers so Nauticus was perfect."In keeping with their classic nautical theme, Lauren and Chris incorporated New England touches throughout their wedding such as a mini wooden lawn chair cake topper and a raw bar with oysters and shrimp. (Chris also wore socks embroidered with lobsters beneath his navy suit!)

Nude Wedding Shoes
The groom accessorized his navy blue suit with nautical accents like a colorful Vineyard Vines tie and blue and white socks with lobster embroidery, to play up the feel of the Nauticus Marina, where the bride and groom had their reception.
Mini Whiskey Bottles
The bride and groom wanted a nautical wedding, but didn't want to go crazy with the theme. They chose incorporate white and cream to keep the color palette crisp and fresh.
The groomsmen wore navy suits in keeping with the bride and groom's nautical wedding theme. They paired their navy suits with colorful ties from Vineyard Vines and tan dress shoes.
The bride wanted a simple lace dress, and fell in love with this strapless tiered lace gown from J.Crew with a sweetheart neckline. She paired it with a long veil and nude strappy heels.
Lace Bouquet Wrap
Flower Girls Wearing Pink and White
The bride and groom let their reception venue decide their ceremony location, and chose to have a traditional Catholic ceremony in a church close to the Nauticus Marina in Osterville, Massachusetts.
Bride and Groom Exchanging Rings
The bride and groom chose the Nauticus Marina in Osterville, Massachusetts out on the cape because of the amazing views, where their guests could enjoy the ocean and sunset during the reception.
The bride wanted to create eclectic centerpieces based on colors she liked. Although the bride and groom had a nautical theme, they incorporated green, white and yellow into their floral arrangements to keep the color palette feeling classic and fresh.
The bride and groom did a raw bar during their cocktail hour with oysters and shrimp, to play up their nautical themed wedding. For the main reception, they strayed from a strictly seafood menu and set up food stations with assorted gourmet dishes.
The bride and grown chose mini wooden lawn chairs for their cake topper to play up the nautical, Cape Cod theme of the wedding. The groom also made a custom cornhole game for his guests to play during the reception.
Burlap Reception Chairs
Custom Initial Napkins
The bride and groom chose to do food stations instead of a traditional sit down dinner, to keep the flow of the reception moving. They also didn't just stick to seafood and offered a wide range of American and Italian cuisine.
Bride Holding White and Green Bouquet
Bride and Groom Grand Exit