Are Rustic Barn Weddings on a Downward Trend?

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 […]

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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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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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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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