Emily wore a satin gown with beaded details by Monique Lhuillier, which she purchased at Yolanda in Waltham. In keeping with the day’s fun, casual ambience, Matthew ditched the tie and wore a loosely buttoned dress shirt and a black suit from Jos. A. Bank.

Bride: Emily Oppenheim
Groom: Matthew Dowal
Location: Chatham, MA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding

The bridesmaids wore Saeyoung Vu Couture dresses from Flair Bridesmaid Boutique.

Bride: Emily Oppenheim
Groom: Matthew Dowal
Location: Chatham, MA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding

The afternoon ceremony, attended by 250 guests, was held in one of three tents set up on the lawn. Tent rental by Peterson Party Center, Inc.

Bride: Emily Oppenheim
Groom: Matthew Dowal
Location: Chatham, MA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding

The escort cards, created by the couple, were nestled in beds of wheatgrass.

Bride: Emily Oppenheim
Groom: Matthew Dowal
Location: Chatham, MA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding

The couple’s guests sipped fresh mojitos, the wedding’s signature drink, during the cocktail hour. All of the catering was provided by the Chatham Wayside Inn, which is owned by the bride’s parents.

Bride: Emily Oppenheim
Groom: Matthew Dowal
Location: Chatham, MA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding

Arrangements of hydrangeas, garden roses, greenery and Granny Smith apples decorated the reception tables, which were covered with polka-dot tablecloths from BBJ Linen. All floral design by Lilacs.

Bride: Emily Oppenheim
Groom: Matthew Dowal
Location: Chatham, MA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding

The couple chose Radiance, an eight-piece band booked through Wilson Stevens Productions, to play at the reception.

Bride: Emily Oppenheim
Groom: Matthew Dowal
Location: Chatham, MA
Theme: Garden/Outdoor wedding