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February 22, 2018

Hitched Heroes: Heather Allen + Bernard Hudgens

{2017 Seacoast Hitched Heroes} Every year, a lucky military couple is selected to be Seacoast Hitched Heroes. Wedding vendors donate their services as a thank you for the military couple’s services. Heather and Bernard, winner of the 2017 Seacoast Hitched Heroes wedding, met at a military ball in Manchester, NH. They had an instant connection. “The commonality in our lives was undeniable,” Heather says. “We both have two children, we both love the outdoors and the ocean, we love country music… the list goes on and on. I felt like I found my other half.” Bernard, a sergeant in New…

November 14, 2017

Renee Bouchard and Sam Habashy

Sam and Renee make a dramatic entrance. Her bouquet contains roses, peonies and eucalyptus.

The Nesmith House in Lowell is a romantic wedding location.

A highlight of the Oval Room in the Nesmith House is a wall mural depicting the Lowell mills.

A stack of cheeses replaced a traditional wedding cake, with a parmesan base, brie, figs and flowers.

Lilac-scented soaps (handmade by Renee's mother) wrapped in vintage sheet music with the couple's initials make creative wedding favors.

Renee shares a light moment with friends, Juhree Ross (L) and matron of honor Melanie Luce (R).

Renee, a professional pianist, accompanies guests during their sing-along.

Lauren Hannon and Melanie Luce enjoy the ice cream sundae bar after the ceremony.

Melanie helps Renee with her elegant full-length veil.

August 7th, 2016 Lowell, MA As a wedding industry professional, Renee has been involved in thousands of weddings (she’s assistant manager of Madeleine’s Daughter, a bridal salon in Portsmouth, NH). So when she became engaged to Sam in 2016, she knew what she wanted: a surprise wedding. “I see hundreds and hundreds of weddings,” says Renee. “It’s hard to come up with something truly memorable. I wanted something unique. Fortunately, Sam was onboard with having a surprise wedding. Guests were invited to join the couple at a so-called engagement party at Nesmith House in Lowell; the couple only hinted that…

August 3, 2017

The Real-Time Bride’s Guide

wedding dress try on in store while shopping

Your Inside Look At A Real Bride’s Planning Process DRESS SHOPPING My favorite part of the wedding process so far was not just looking for my dream dress but the experience of finding it. It became a weekend event as we planned to go to three different places. We started in a local shop whose staff was very helpful, but I couldn’t find dresses in my size. The next stop and my least favorite was a chain bridal store. It was over crowded, their staff was rude, and the selection did not match what they had online. I was so…

July 18, 2017

A Gold Medal Affair

Elegance is everywhere in the gardens of the Bedford Village Inn in Bedford, NH. Groom's Tux is from Madeleine's Daughter.

The gold and white wedding cake is by Jenny's Wedding Cakes.

Gold glitters in this place setting from Peterson Party Center.

Floral Chandelier by Datura, A Modern Garden.

Roses, ranunculus and seeded eucalyptus make up this pretty, simply bouquet.

The bride's hair is by Hair That Moves; makeup by Joya Beauty.

The great outdoors is a glorious backdrop for an impeccably styled wedding shoot. Whether your preference is rustic, garden, country, or just pure romance, there’s a wealth of ideas in these beautiful photos. Meeting Paralympian swimmer and model Victoria Arlen inspired Matt Grazier to develop this sweet wedding shoot with her as a bride. Despite a devastating childhood illness that left her partially paralyzed, Arlen medalled four times and set a world record in free style swimming at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. Arlen’s passion and positive attitude shine in this shoot, which incorporates gold throughout as well as a hanging…

June 19, 2017

Wedding Tips & Trends

bride in the back of a vintage car after ceremony

Happy Tips & Trends Tuesday! The photo featured was taken by Eric McCallister Photography. Trend: A Close Relationship With Your Wedding Photographer Great photos come from open conversations between you and your wedding photographer, resulting in evocative, authentic photos. “You definitely get better photos,” says Delamater. “I like it when couples come to me with suggestions about the shots they want.” Trust your instincts and choose a photographer you like since you’ll be spending most of the day with her. Tip: Invest In a Photo Album You’ve invested money in a good wedding photographer so consider investing in a photo…

June 14, 2017

Wedding Planning Q & A

volkswagon van with cool lighting creates a vintage wedding aesthetic

Q: Any ideas for stretching out the fun of our wedding weekend? A: Absolutely! Consider a destination wedding with a twist. As part of an “experiential” wedding, couples might invite guests for a weekend of hiking and “glamping” (glamorous camping), according to Jennifer Williamson of Jenny’s Cakes in Amesbury, MA. “It’s a great way to enjoy more time with your guests,” she says. Chris Weber of The Black Tie Co. based in Portland, ME, says a big trend these days is a weekend summer camp wedding, held off-season (post Labor day), usually from mid-September through November. “You rent the entire campground…

June 6, 2017

Wedding Tips & Trends

Happy Tips & Trends Tuesday! The photo featured was taken by Mon Petit Studio. Trend: Collaborative, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Weddings Couples want to personalize their weddings by doing some of the work themselves and work hand-in-hand with professionals to get it done right. “They still view us as the experts,” says Renee Habashy, assistant sore manager of Madeleine’s Daughter in Portsmouth, NH. “But they want a say in how the wedding looks.” DIY takes time, however, so make sure you have enough to complete these projects, adds Emily Hricko of Emily Elizabeth Events in Portland, ME. “People think ‘I can do…

October 25, 2016

Margie Ervin & Matt Welch

bride and groom in front of vintage windows

wedding table numbers next to matching purple flowers

vintage lights at the bride and groom's table

creative wedding signage including mailbox

craft beer options at the wedding reception

newlyweds walk down the aisle under lighting

creative wedding food and hors d'oeurves

August 15th, 2015 Portland, ME Margie and Matt got engaged in an Oregon vineyard on Halloween 2014. There was nothing spooky about their wedding at The Portland Company, on the waterfront. The ceremony and reception were held in separate rooms in the building. “It’s a raw industrial space,” says Margie. “We fell in love with it.” A former event planner, Margie planned the wedding herself. The venue doesn’t have furniture so she rented tables, chairs and place settings from One Stop Party Shop in Portland; she arranged a small lounge seating area, with chairs, a couch and vintage items from…

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