Wedding Planning Guide from a Bride-To-Be, Part II

So you’ve read lots of articles about planning a wedding written by professional wedding planners and coordinators… but who knows better than an actual bride-to-be?  Today’s blog post is written by Josephina Papailia, who is getting married at the Agora Grand Event Center in July.  (For another bride’s perspective, Dezarae chimes in here, and for […]

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Maine Wedding Barn Weddings Versus Traditional Weddings

Maine is one of the best states for weddings, given its scenery, summer weather, and many activities in the mountains, beaches, and cities.  Ever more so, Maine offers a wide variety of wedding venue options.  In today’s post, we’ll compare the two most popular types of Maine weddings – barn versus traditional – by Barbara […]

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Maine Wedding Planning Guide from a Bride-To-Be

So you’ve read lots of articles about planning a wedding written by professional wedding planners and coordinators… but who knows better than an actual bride-to-be?  Today’s blog post is written by Dezarae Brown, who is getting married at the Agora Grand Event Center in October.  (For another bride’s perspective, Josephina chimes in here, and for a […]

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America’s Ten Most Unique and Incredible Honeymoon Suites

You’re about to marry the most unique and incredible person in the world.  Your wedding will be completely personalized, maybe with an interesting theme, your own hand-written wedding vows, or even a choreographed wedding party line dance at the reception. So why not spend your wedding night in a suite as outrageously awesome as your […]

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Why Are Weddings So Expensive? – A Groom’s Perspective

I’m a pretty frugal guy.  I call myself “financially efficient,” but my wife calls me “cheap.”  I own an inexpensive car that gets great gas mileage and I do as many home repairs as possible to save on costs. When my wife and I first got engaged in 2015 and started the wedding planning process, […]

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7 Tips When Booking a Luxury Wedding Venue

Congratulations on your engagement!  If you’ve been dreaming about your wedding since childhood, a wedding venue is more than a location – it’s an experience.  What do you want to see on your wedding day?  How do you want to be treated?  How do you want to feel?  For many brides, a wedding is that […]

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The Best Wedding Venues in Maine

Maine is one of the most beautiful places to get married. Great for destination weddings and receptions, Maine offers picturesque settings, beaches, mountains, fun cities, small towns, and absolutely incredible summer weather! Maine – the way life should be, as boldly declared on license plates – is the ideal location for your elegant, rustic, or […]

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Pets in Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions

Woof!  Meow!  So you’re getting married in Maine and you want your two best friends – your fiancé and your pet – with you every step of the way.  Pets in weddings are a newer and increasingly popular trend, particularly at luxury wedding venues.  Here is a Q&A to answer some of the most common […]

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Choosing the Right Officiant for Your Wedding!

When planning your Maine wedding, it’s easy to get caught up in selecting a wedding vendors like a Maine wedding venue, a florist, a DJ, a photographer, and so forth — but don’t forget the most important person of all: the person who will actually marry you and your partner! Today’s guest post is by […]

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