Cape Cod Life

Photos sourced from mentioned businesses unless otherwise noted Make the picturesque town of Eastham your destination for the day, where slowing your pace and spending your time exploring can lead to some unforgettable moments. On the “forearm” of Cape Cod, Eastham spans an area of a little over 27 miles with approximately 14 miles of those being land and the rest water.

Some weddings are memorable because of the setting, the little details, or the music—or maybe even the weather. This one was unforgettable because of the love. From the moment the day began until the final dance, the celebration was wrapped in genuine joy and centered on two people deeply connected. The couple, native Cape Codder Keely Kowalski and Jeremy Burke, began their love story just as friends when they met through mutual friends back in 2020.

The biggest surprise for many guests at The Uncommoner Hotel isn’t simply its distinctive look—it’s how much life happens beyond the guest rooms. Designed as an experience that unfolds throughout the day, The Uncommoner offers far more than a place to sleep. After a day exploring Cape Cod, guests return to a property that feels like a second destination, with spaces and experiences designed to keep the day going.

For generations, Cape Cod and the Islands have been places where people come together. Families return to the same towns summer after summer, friends crowd into beach houses, and loved ones gather for everything from weddings and milestone birthdays to backyard dinners that turn into celebrations of their own. There is something about the Cape that makes life’s big and small moments feel worth celebrating.

Photos provided by Pelham House Hospitality For Pelham Hospitality, the opportunity to take over the property formerly known as Borsari Gallery felt like a natural next step. The Pelham group had its eye on the Dennis Village property for some time—it’s a beauty after all—so when the opportunity finally came together, the vision for the next chapter for this historic barn began to unfold.

Blue skies can be elusive on the Grey Lady, but on a late day in August, the sun won its battle against the persistent haze and a light breeze swirled over the shores of Nantucket. On that wind blew a familiar site for Islanders: the Endeavor, a classic sailboat, cruising through the harbor. This day, Endeavor was accompanied through the moorings by the rousing sounds of a fiddle.

New England’s iconic island, Nantucket, is home to wind-swept shorelines, cobblestone streets, endless lobster rolls, and glimmering waves. For Logan and Cal Thompson, Nantucket is home to new beginnings: the beginning of their lives as husband and wife and the beginning of a lifelong connection to an island they had never visited before.

As the summer winds to a close, a sense of nostalgia takes hold, prompting a review of what the busy season may have missed on your checklist. Between the endless details in getting kids back to school, the cleaning and organizing after several weekends of guests, and the shortening of days and the cooling of evening breezes—suddenly consideration of one last toast with close friends and a great menu allows for some intimate indulgence.

With a background of rolling waves, a sea salt breeze, and an abundance of love, Julia and Cole Carnemark said “I do” at the breathtaking Wychmere Beach Club. On a perfect Saturday evening in early May, the Carnemarks celebrated their love in true classic New England fashion: hues of blue, shades of greens, touches of white, preppy stripes and of course, plenty of hydrangeas.

Clara Clough Rodman had painted the house long before she ever stood in front of it in a wedding dress. It took more than 40 hours to get it just right. The weathered shingles, rows of windows and rambling charm of the historic North Chatham home slowly appeared in watercolor, washed in the soft coastal colors that have become a signature of her work.