So you’ve read lots of articles about planning a wedding written by brides and brides-to-be… but what about the groom’s perspective? Today’s blog post is written by Jim Wilson, who is marrying his fiancee Kim at the Agora Grand Event Center in September. (If you’re looking for wedding planning from a bride’s perspective, one post […]
Are Rustic Barn Weddings on a Downward Trend? Barn weddings and rustic wedding venues have been in vogue for several years now, with the trend skyrocketing between 2008 and 2013. But are rustic weddings and New England wedding barns on a downward trend? (If you’re not too familiar with barn weddings, here is a comparison […]
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 […]
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 […]
A destination wedding is a great opportunity for you and your partner to escape for an exciting and memorable wedding. Destination weddings in Maine tend to be somewhat smaller, as only those who are most vested in your relationship will attend, but that also means getting to spend more time with those you love most. […]
Last year, the Supreme Court correctly ruled that under the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause, no state may deny the right of same sex couples to marry. So gay couples and members of the LGBTQ can now marry in any state. So why marry in Maine? 1. Maine was the first state to legalize gay […]
You want the wedding of your dreams, but you also have to fit it within your budget! One of the first questions a bride asks is how much a wedding venue costs. Unfortunately, there’s not very good guidance on how to price wedding venues in Maine. For example, TheKnot famously posts on the average cost […]
Our clients often ask us what’s the best meal option for an elegant, luxurious wedding reception. Traditionally, a high-end wedding would offer a plated meal and open bar service to all guests, while buffets were reminiscent of inexpensive weddings in banquet halls. Not anymore. Today, more and more “show” weddings are offering delicious buffets from […]