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A Nautical Wedding at Boston Harbor Cruises in Boston, Massachusetts

Rob Anastasi, 25, an accountant, married his bride Jennifer Anastasi, 25, a software engineer, in a nautical-themed wedding in Boston, Massachusetts.

Rob Anastasi, 25, an accountant, married his bride Jennifer Anastasi, 25, a software engineer, in a nautical-themed wedding in Boston, Massachusetts. The bride and groom met during their first week of college and have been inseparable ever since. Rob surprised Jennifer with a proposal during a Disney vacation. They exchanged vows in a church ceremony and held their reception aboard The Majesty at Boston Harbor Cruises. “We both love the ocean and wanted to incorporate it somehow,” the couple says. “We also loved how we had the entire boat to ourselves and could dance the day away with the beautiful city all around us!” A color palette of navy and yellow proved to the perfect combination for the nautical décor, which included model sailboat centerpieces and anchor bottle opener favors. The Majesty took a spin around Boston Harbor during the cocktail hour, which was followed by a steak and fish dinner. The boat setting provided a laid back atmosphere for the couple and their 150 guests. “We tried to keep our guests in mind during every aspect of our wedding planning and focused on throwing a great party everyone would remember!” they say.

White Wedding Invitations with Blue Outline
Heirloom Diamond Wedding Ring
Jennifer tried on 15 dresses before deciding on a floor-length white gown with a sweetheart neckline, which she says made her feel like a princess.
Royal Blue Wedding Shoes with Sparkle Heels
Jennifer's six bridesmaids all wore navy Bill Levkoff dresses, but each picked their own individual style. "After seeing so many inspiration photos on The Knot, it couldn't have looked better!" she says. "Plus, there were six amazing dresses instead of just one!"
Light Rose Bridal Bouquet with White Handle
Bright Yellow Bridesmaid Bouquet
Rob and his groomsmen wore gray tuxedos and navy ties to match the vibe of the daytime wedding.
Rob and Jennifer exchanged vows at Holy Name Parish, the same church where the bride's parents were married 35 years before.
"The church had this wonderful feeling of majesty and beauty that reminded us that we were saying our vows before God," the couple says.
The reception was held aboard The Majesty, a boat from Boston Harbor Cruises that features three decks and a grand staircase.
Rob and Jennifer decided against typical floral centerpieces, instead using model sailboats to match their nautical theme.
Navy and White Anchor Table Numbers
Nautical Reception Decor
Guests were served a four-tier round white cake for dessert with navy ribbon around the base of each layer. "We also had an ice cream bar to go along with dessert, something everyone loved," the couple says.
Anchor Wedding Cake Decor
Sea-Themed Cake Topper
Anchor Bottle Opener Wedding Favors
"The laid back vibe on the boat was perfect and everyone loved the good food and company!" the couple says.