Brides- and grooms-to-be are often nervous when the day they will tie the knot finally arrives. The realization that months and months of planning and anticipation are finally about to come to a head often inspires some jitters in the days leading up to the wedding. But the following are a few ways couples can […]
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Did you know? The most popular wedding flowers
According to TheKnot.com, a Web site catering to couples planning their weddings, roses reign supreme among wedding flowers. Long considered a symbol of love, roses often play an integral role on wedding days as well as holidays like Valentine’s Day or special events like a couple’s wedding anniversary. Couples embrace roses on their wedding days […]
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Brides look for something blue in jewelry
(MS) — “In addition to our wide selection of pearl and crystal jewelry for brides, we have seen increased interest in sapphire and other colors like topaz for brides,” according to Jill Maier, vice president of Design at Carolee. As the “jewelry destination for brides,” Carolee has for decades had its finger on the pulse […]
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Creating a wedding registry
(Family Features) For engaged couples, it can seem as if there are a million things to accomplish before the big day arrives. One essential piece of the wedding puzzle involves creating a registry that makes it easy for guests to celebrate your union with gifts that reflect your personality as a couple. Before building your […]
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Say yes to the non-traditional dress
It’s the big day. You’re marrying the person of your dreams. And you have nothing to wear. Nine months before my wedding, I had this recurring nightmare. My wedding dress was supposed to be the one piece of my wardrobe I’d thought about all my life. I felt like I couldn’t begin to plan my […]
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Stephenson — Peters
Melissa and Joshua Peters TURNER — The wedding of Melissa Stephenson and Joshua Peters was held at 4 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Martindale Country Club in Auburn. Sue Varney, notary public, officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Peters is the daughter of David and Gail Stephenson of Turner. Mr. Peters is the son of Michael […]
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Johnson — Lavorgna
Catherine and Dale Lavorgna MEXICO — After an eight-year engagement, Dale Lavorgna and Catherine Johnson surprised more than 40 family and friends during an annual summer luau with the announcement “Thank you for coming to our wedding.” Joe Sirois, notary public, officiated at the service. Children of the couple are Courtney and Cowen Johnson and […]
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Donahue — Merrill
Jonathan and Nicole Merrill RUMFORD — Nicole Marie Donahue and Jonathan Arthur Merrill were united in marriage at 4 p.m. on Oct. 5, at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. The ceremony was officiated by Rachel Jellison, sister of the bridegroom of Wayne. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Denise Donahue of Dixfield. […]
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Jalbert — Keller
Amanda and Stuart Keller Jr. AUBURN — The wedding of Amanda Beth Jalbert and Stuart William Keller Jr. was held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the VFW Hall in Auburn. Elizabeth Fogg, notary public, officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Keller is the daughter of Raymond and Diane Jalbert of Lewiston. Mr. Keller is […]
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Bilodeau — Freeman
Kimberly and Joseph Freeman AUBURN — The wedding of Kimberly Bilodeau and Joseph Freeman was held at 11 a.m. on June 15 at Lost Valley Ski Resort in Auburn. Penny Bean, aunt of the bride and notary public, officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Freeman is the daughter of David and Mabel Bilodeau of Auburn. Mr. […]