About Magnolia Affairs
KEY FACTS:
We have over 10 years of event planning experience
We have planned over 100 weddings
We are year round Nantucket residents - we know Nantucket
We book 1 wedding a weekend giving you a luxury experience that allows you to be fully present for your wedding weekend
You work directly with Karina for all your planning. We have a dedicated team who assists during your event.
Established in 2019 after years of event experience, Karina has been planning weddings and events all over the East Coast. We have helped host events in South Carolina, Georgia, New Hampshire, Maine and in Massachusetts including Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, the Cape and now focus primarily on Nantucket. In addition to weddings we have planned family reunions, birthday parties, corporate outings and industry workshops.
All that to say- we have a lot of experience, not just on Nantucket but across the country. We know what’s possible and how to create it, even if it has never been done on our little island before.
With all of our events we work to provide clarity, transparency and guidance throughout the planning process. You see every invoice, there are no mark ups here. Any perks we get are passed along to the clients.
During the event we are the first to arrive, the last to leave and there for every moment. This allows you to do what you are supposed to do, be in the moment.
our whyPassion. Excitement. Teamwork.
At Magnolia Affairs, we believe your wedding planning journey should be just as magical as your big day. When you work with us, you’ll collaborate directly with Karina, the owner, who will guide you through every step of the planning process with expertise, creativity, and a passion for bringing your vision to life. We take a team-oriented, collaborative approach, working closely with all of your wedding vendors to ensure a seamless experience. We believe the best weddings happen when everyone works together.
When the wedding weekend arrives, our dedicated team of wedding day assistants will join Karina onsite to flawlessly execute every detail, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the joy of your celebration. We are honored to be part of your unforgettable journey.
Behind the Scenes
Karina Crockett
Owner & Planner
Q: What is your favorite part of a wedding day?
A: I can’t pick just one! I love when I visit first thing in the morning- the excitement level is so high. I love greeting them as they arrive to the ceremony. The moment after I tell the last person to "go" and walk down the aisle is such a wonderful feeling of "we did it!!" A room reveal is always magical as we get to show the couple all the details they have worked on. Yet, my favorite moment might be about 30 minutes before the reception ends, when the couple is on the dance floor singing their heart out with the band, surrounded by their friends and family just having the time of their lives. If we make eye contact they might signal they need a water, or their dressed fixed or a friend needs something and Ill jump in. Most of the time I get a huge smile- so I bust my own dance move to keep the energy high and continue to keep an eye out from the perimeter. This is the celebration we worked for.
Q: What do you do on an off weekend?
A: On weekends we don’t have our own weddings, you can often find us assisting other vendors—including florists and photographers—which gives us a deeper understanding of their needs and helps us create a more cohesive event.
If Im not working, I’ll be hanging out with my amazing husband, who you will likely see moving furniture around on a wedding day, our two year old little girl and two rescue pups. We take advantage of all Nantucket has to offer. Driving out onto 40th Beach with lunch is my favorite summer activity. I survive off of the shaken espresso with cold foam from Lemon Press. I have an audio book going during every walk to Sconset.