Your Wedding Guide to Nantucket

Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

Population: 10-50,000 residents

Known for: Beautiful beaches, historic homes and gardens, and lighthouses

Located 30 miles south of Cape Cod, Nantucket was originally fishing and whaling port. Repopulated after the Civil War by many wealthy New Englanders, the island is now a popular tourist destination. Most of the pre-war buildings are restored, and the entire island was designated a National Historic Site. The famous lighthouses on the island are also well-noted.

While the property values of Nantucket are among the highest in Massachusetts, the beaches are also a sight to behold. Most of the beaches are public, and are famous for their pristine beauty.

The historic and quaint charm of Nantucket weaves in with the modern resources and services needed to make your wedding or honeymoon all you've ever dreamed of.

Transportation

As Nantucket is an island, you arrive by either boat or air. The traditional passenger and vehicle ferry services of Steamship Authority varies throughout the year, but during the peak spring and summer seasons, the ferry picks up as late as 9.00 P.M. For information on rates and times, check out http://web3.steamshipauthority.com/ssa/. Other ferry and private boating services are also available throughout the year.

For those wishing to travel by air, Nantucket offers a variety of charter airline services to fit your needs and budget. For those looking for a truly luxurious airline experience, Tradewind Aviation may be just what you are looking for. You can find out more at http://www.tradewindaviation.com.

While on the island, there are a number of taxi, car rental, shuttle, bike and private chauffer services available. The Nantucket Regional Transit Authority offers an island shuttle service for tourists and islanders alike. The rates are quite reasonable, and you can download a map online of the routes at http://www.shuttlenantucket.com/guide/index.html.

Lodging