Bridal Show Sunday October 21 New England

Two of my absolute favorite locations for weddings in New England are the Nonantum Resort and the Colony Hotel.  If you have always wanted to go there, and you want to meet some of the great vendors available for your wedding or other special event, the time is coming!

On October 21, 2012, from 1:00 to 4:00 you will get that chance to see not only one magnificent location but both! 

Keep in mind, these locations are not only great for Weddings, but for romantic getaways, family vacations, meetings, conferences, special events and most of all RELAXATION! 

 More details to follow, but want to be sure you had the dates marked down.  See you there!!!

Real Wedding #Chandler River Lodge #Maine

There are so many beautiful locations in Maine for a life ritual.  The photos here are from a lovely, small, intimate, wedding at the Chandler River Lodge in Jonesboro, Maine.  The setting was country atmosphere with beautiful rolling grassy areas overlooking a pond. The couple and their son enjoyed sharing their vows overlooking the pond, and the guests enjoyed a lovely dinner in the tent following the ceremony.  Of course, what would a wedding in Maine be without blueberries??  The centerpieces were made using blueberries, and the guests all received homemade blueberry jelly for their favors.  The Lodge is very historical, and I tried to show you a little of how quaint the interior is.   It was a beautiful wedding and we were blessed to be asked to officiate on their very special day.

Venue: Chandler River Lodge
Officiants:  Rev. David Bishop, LovingUnity.com 

Real Wedding Nonantum in Maine

Danielle and Paul tied the knot with an intimate elopement at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine. The couple chose the lawn area, next to the lighthouse, with beautiful flowers, and the magnificent Kennebunk River flowing beside them. The weather was spectacular! Warm with a gentle breeze, and the scenery was postcard picture perfect!

To top the day off, there was a sighting of former President George W. Bush Sr. as he took out his cigar boat with his grandkids. It was an extra thrill for Danielle and Paul.

The ceremony was written to reflect their love of the ocean, and they shared the vows they had chosen with each other with smiles on their face and glistening eyes. Although there were guests at the Nonantum during the ceremony, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. But then, the moment of the kiss.....there was a round of applause and cheers from the guests. Such a beautiful couple, such a beautiful location, they were so happy. I felt honored to be such a special part of their day. Enjoy the photos that we took that gives you a glimpse of one of the most beautiful areas in Maine. As non-denominational officiants, providing customized weddings, we are so proud of the work we do. Congratulations Danielle and Mike, we wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Real Wedding New England Backyard

One of the many blessings in my life is that Rev. Heather Richards, is an associate of LovingUnity.com  Rev. Heather officiated this recent wedding in Maine in a beautiful back yard.  The weather was threatening, little bursts or rain, but the wedding went off beautifully.  Mother nature provided a beautiful background for the event.  The couple had known each other as children, had gone their separate ways, then had the good fortune of reuniting!  How wonderful.  Congratulations Sharon and Tim!

An intimate New England Wedding

Joan and  Jerry tied the knot at a small, intimate, candelit ceremony in their home in New England. The room was awash in white candlelight and lanterns, and the couple shared unique vows that they wrote for each other for this momentous occasion.

The color scheme was black and white with red roses, and the flower girl Cameron did a great job scattering the rose petals throughout the ceremony area.  Joan and Jerry, my very dear, dear, friends, I wish you love and happiness forever!

White Barn Inn Kennebunkport Maine Wedding Real Wedding

The wedding of Amy and Jim took place in October at the White Barn Inn, Kennebukport, Maine.  This location was incredible for a small and intimate ceremony. 

Reverend Heather Richards, my associate, officiated the wedding, and the couple enjoyed a beautiful event with their closest family and friends. 

The White Barn Inn is an outstanding place for you do enjoy dinner, and time at the Inn, whether it be for summer or fall foliage, or sitting by the fire in the winter. 

Have a look for yourself and make sure to contact them to schedule some time for yourself for some rest, and relaxation, or to plan your intimate wedding or other event. 

Contact:  White Barn Inn
                37 Beach Avene
                Kennebunkport, ME
                
innkeeper@whitebarninn.com

A creative and beautiful Boston Wedding!

I was thrilled to hear from Candice Benson, Master Bridal Consultant, and recently appointed NJ State Coordinator for the Association of Bridal Consultants.  Candice's Company called The Finishing Touch, Wedding and Event Planning, put together this wonderful event for Ines and Dave at the Boston Museum of Science using a Dinosaur theme.  So unique!!  I loved it!  I hope you will too! Thank you Candice for sharing this with me!!

 Ines & Dave ~ A Boston Affair

Saturday, August 15^th: Not only a day with record-breaking heat for the summer, but also a Finishing Touch wedding outside! Candice and I made our way to Boston for our couple Ines and Dave’s wedding at the Museum of Science located on the Charles River. It can for sure be said that Ines and Dave have their own style, and the couple showed that by basing some of their theme on dinosaurs ~ intertwining it with their invitations such as ‘reply yes, I can’t wait to evolve with you, reply no, I will be suffering from extinction!’  It was super creative and very them.

The beautiful full-mass ceremony was held at St. Ignatius, slightly outside of Boston, in Cambridge on the Campus of Boston College.  Guests and Ines and Dave’s “Wedding Peeps” (aka Bridal Party) were greeted by ushers with programs, detailed on ivory cardstock and navy blue scroll writing, created by the Finishing Touch Event Design. The bride entered in her beautiful Madeline Gardner wedding gown which was seen by only her mother prior to the wedding day and provided a stunning entrance!

So we know what you might be thinking…..the Museum of Science? For a wedding reception? And the answer is YES.  It is a hidden gem in the city! Not only was their staff extremely helpful and easy to work with, but the museum has one of the best views in Boston of the serene Charles River.

For decor, we placed dark blue vases in different shapes and sizes displaying a single yellow Gerber daisy on all cocktail tables that sat right on the river. Behind the terrace was a gorgeous white tent with white Chinese paper lanterns hung from the ceiling. The table names, created by our Finishing Touch Event Design team, consisted of significant dates to Ines and Dave, with the explanation on the back. Guests loved the touch and we caught many traveling to each table to check out the personal details.

Table centerpieces consisted of fresh summer arrangements that were made with flowers that could withstand the summer heat. Instead of a guest book, the couple drew a picture of themselves and had it matted so that guests could write their well wishes on the matte with different color pens.  This touch was uniquely Ines and Dave as well.

  

Known chef Wolfgang Puck provided catering and as expected the food was exceptional. Yummy hors d’oeuvres such as mini cheeseburgers, gourmet pizza, and caramelized onion and goat cheese pastries were passed.

Following their first dance to ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’, Ines and Dave thanked their friends and family for sharing in their special day. Once guests had wined and dined the music picked up and even despite the scorching heat, guests got their groove on and danced beneath the white canopy and lanterns.

Their delicious cake with three different layers, including the Bride’s favorite flavor of Red Velvet, was served. Afterwards instead of throwing her bouquet, Ines handed hers and a throw away bouquet off to the next two couples close to our Bride and Groom who are about to be married ~ it added a truly sentimental and heartfelt touch.

We of course LOVE our job and love every wedding we do and in this case there was just something special about sipping Pellegrino riverside on a beautiful summer afternoon, hearing laughter and ‘At Last’ playing in the background. Huge congratulations to Ines and Dave and a thank you to them and their families for allowing us to be part of their special day!

As always, a very special thank you to all the vendors who played such an important role in Ines & Dave’s wedding:

Leigh-Ann and team at The Boston Museum of Science

Michael at DJ Diagoro

Kelly at Artistic Blossoms Floral Design Studio

Theresa and Maria at Johnson Photography, Inc.

The Icing on the Cake

Happy Planning,

Candice & Nicole

The Finishing Touch Wedding & Event Planning

973-525-5884

www:thefinishingtouchevents.com