(BPT) — Some moments are simply too important to trust to a camera phone. Your wedding will be one of the most memorable times of your life and no one can capture it better than a professional photographer. So how do you find the right one? As you begin the interview process, here are 10 […]
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Vintage photos, barns and family: The art leading up to ‘I do’
Of the most popular matrimonial trends right now, barn weddings and all things vintage seem to be topping the list. Rest assured, however, because with all the possibilities out there, no two weddings are alike. Chelsea and Michael Bernier, who recently moved to Hypoluxo, Florida from Lisbon, Maine went with a theme of rustic elegance. […]
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Ready, set, marry: Getting married at city hall
Alison Pepin, license specialist for the City Clerk’s office in Auburn said, “The first step [when planning your wedding] is to file your intentions with the city; the couple must be free to marry. Then they purchase the license and secure two witnesses to sign the license after the ceremony.” She added that people under […]
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Creating tributes ‘in memory of’
Grandparents are special people, so special many brides and grooms choose to honor them in their wedding. There are many ways to go about this from having grandparents serve in the wedding party to having ushers escort them into the wedding ceremony to writing a dedication to them in the wedding program. But, what do […]
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Budget information
In the days of yore, the responsibility of paying for a wedding fell to the bride’s parents. But that tradition has largely fallen by the wayside in recent years, when more and more couples have used their own savings to finance their weddings. Few couples enter the process of planning their weddings unaware of just […]
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The guide to choosing groomsmen
Grooms-to-be face many decisions regarding their pending nuptials, but few may prove as delicate as choosing the groomsmen for the big day. Friends who expect to be groomsmen may be disappointed if they are not ultimately chosen, while brothers may feel left out if they are not asked to walk a bridesmaid up the aisle. […]
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Keeping track of and negotiating with your wedding vendors
The average wedding tends to be one of the most costly ventures in a couple’s life together. Many couples seek ways to cut costs, and negotiating with prospective vendors is one way to do just that. Too often couples overlook haggling for better prices because they may be intimidated by the process or simply want […]
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Follow these tips when planning your wedding cake
While some brides and grooms forgo a large wedding cake in favor of a dessert bar or a cake on every table at the reception, others clamor for tradition. They can’t picture not having a magnificent cake to ooh and ahh over and feed each other later. If you are among them, here are some […]
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A wedding with individuality and lifestyle
And when Belinda and Mike Garon, of Minot, became engaged in October 2013, that’s exactly what they wished for on their special day. “We wanted our wedding to reflect our individuality and lifestyle,” said Belinda. “It was important to us for our wedding to be comfortable and not too formal, but still beautiful and elegant. […]
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