They were already technically married, but this minor detail did not detract from this amazing wedding celebration at a private residence in Menemsha, MA, Martha’s Vineyard.  it was a pleasure working wtih Alix and Ollie to plan their big day.  Alix had a clear vision of how she wanted her tented reception to look – elegant and gorgeous!  It was also fun working with Desiree Spinner Events who has assisted with creating some beautiful weddings on the island.  Also, many, thanks to Rebecca Hansen for her magnificent photos.

Inside the tent, buntings, hand-made by Alix were strung between the 46′ x 125′ tent’s center poles.  Great touch that was definitely vintage-chic!

Our lounge furniture, mirrored coffee tables and, of course, the beautiful Spery tent all added a unique shimmer and romance to this wedding.

The attention to the details helped to give this wedding a vintage flair; from the bride’s dress to the lounge and table settings. Every decorative accent was well though out and planned.

The bistro light strings were in abundance!

A 46 x 105 Sperry Tent was the perfect setting for this fun rehearsal dinner. The atmosphere was relaxed and festive, with illuminated star lanterns in an array of colors overhead. Red checkered linens and freshly cut sunflowers provided a down-home backdrop for the delicious lobster bake. This is summer living at its best. Bibs for everyone!

Photos courtesy Emilie Photography. Thanks guys!

We were so pleased to be part of Lilly and Charlie’s wedding last season. Lilly’s mom, Mary Steenburgen, and stepfather, Ted Danson, hosted both the ceremony and reception on their property.

Designed by planner Emily Kelly, the event was perfection from start to finish. Danson officiated the ceremony, with Steenberger and Kate Danson looking on. After the ceremony, the family posed with friend and fellow Vineyard fan Bill Clinton.

Held under a 46′ x 125′ Sperry Tent, the reception was full of handmade details, including garlands made from old book pages for the bride and groom seats and a mirror that displayed the evening’s menu. Bistro lights illuminated the tent as night fell, while guests enjoyed dinner by Jaime Hamlin & Sons Catering and danced to the Mike Benjamin Band.

To see more photos, view the article online or pick up the 2011 Summer issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. Photos by Jessica Antola.

The latest additions to our lighting family are candle lanterns. Crafted of glass and painted metal, with battery-powered candles, these selections offer a traditional look and soft, ambient lighting. Strung at varying heights between wooden center poles and a tent’s perimeter, they hover above a crowd and evoke the look of eras gone by.

There’s always room for one more with the new line of 66-foot-wide Sperry Tents. Each tent, handmade by sailmakers, is supported by two rows of wooden center poles. This new design allows for 20 more feet of width (Sperry Tents have been 46 feet wide for 25 years) and a variety of inventive layout options.

The new 66 x 86 foot tent will debut at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex for Connecticut River Fest on Thursday, May 20.

These photos, courtesy Sperry Tents Virginia, show the first-ever event under a 66 x 66 foot tent.