Plate
$290
Hotel Avg
$430
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
5km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in NantucketComplete guide for your wedding in Nantucket
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Nantucket, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Historic maritime charm and New England coastal sophistication. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.2/10 in romanticism, Nantucket offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Nantucket has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Nantucket
Main advantages
- Unique historic aesthetics with wooden lighthouses, sand dunes, and weathered grey shingle homes.
- Excellent choice of fresh high-end local seafood and sophisticated coastal catering.
- Highly exclusive and private island atmosphere away from mainland crowds.
Points to keep in mind
- Extremely high costs for accommodation and ferry/flight transportation.
- High marine humidity that can bring unexpected fog and increase hair frizz.
The style in Nantucket
Dominant Style
Preppy Coastal
Local Tradition
Groom and bride ride in a vintage open-top Jeep decorated with blue hydrangeas and photoshoot by Brandt Point Lighthouse
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Nantucket
The Wauwinet
Waterfront historic luxury inn nestled on a strip of land between the bay and the Atlantic.
White Elephant Hotel
An iconic landmark on Nantucket Harbor with a waterfront lawn perfect for ceremonies.
Nantucket Yacht Club
Select yacht club overlooking the lighthouse with refined white-paneled rooms.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Nantucket
Precio medio: ~400€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a Nantucket
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
Búsqueda en tiempo real con Google Flights
Que hacer en Nantucket
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Nantucket?
The average plate price is 270€. An elegant wedding for 100 guests ranges between 65,000€ and 110,000€ due to island logistics.
When is the best month for a wedding?
September is the best month. Crowds thin out, weather remains warm, and ferry and hotel pricing drops slightly.
How do guests access Nantucket island?
By fast passenger ferries from Hyannis (Massachusetts) taking 1 hour, or via direct flights to ACK airport from Boston or New York.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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