Couples of the Jewish faith often spend their wedding ceremony underneath a “chuppah.” This is a canopy or covering made from a cloth or sheet stretched over four poles. The chuppah may be freestanding, or it may be held aloft by members of the wedding party. According to tradition, the chuppah symbolizes the home the […]

Cost-conscious couples today seek different ways they can reduce expenses on their weddings. Do-it-yourself weddings have grown in popularity, and creating personalized wedding invitations is one way to save money and dream up something special. Wedding invitations can range in prices depending on the service used. Many brick-and-mortar printing companies have gone by the wayside, […]

Those thinking about tying the knot in the months to come may be discouraged by how expensive weddings can be. But with a little ingenuity and a hands-on approach, couples can have a wedding that is inexpensive and memorable at the same time. According to CostofWedding.com, on average, U.S. couples spend $26,542 for their weddings. […]

Jason Agren, Agren Appliances Janet Barrett, Ware Street Inn Bed & Breakfast, Chair Regional Image Committee Ed Barrett, City of Lewiston Joleen Bedard, United Way of Androscoggin County Bob Bernier, Advantage Gases & Tools Susan Berube, WGME 13 Art Boulay, Strategic Talent Management, Past Chair Nancy Cable, Bates College JoAnne Campbell, Mechanics Bank Michael Cox, […]

The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce functions at the convergence of business, education, public service and community. At the height of awards season in the country each year, the Chamber recognizes those whose contributions to the quality of life in our communities in the past year were among the particularly notable. Phil Crowell, will be […]

That the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce has achieved record membership of over 1,400 — virtually having doubled its size in the past decade — attests to the vibrant business constituency represented by the Chamber. At no time is the strength and vitality of Lewiston-Auburn and environs more evident than at the Chamber’s annual meeting, […]

Before discussing table settings for their weddings, many couples find it helpful to brush up on some floral terminology before visiting florists. It can make you appear more knowledgeable and prepared if you understand what will be discussed and are able to choose what you want. It also helps to ensure your money is being […]

Every bride and groom will need his and her transportation from home to the wedding ceremony and reception. Although there are several options to get couples to and fro, many choose a limousine or another fancy rental car as the preferred mode of travel. It may seem like little work goes into renting a limo. […]

Many brides-to-be look forward to the day when they visit a bridal salon and are able to try on gowns for the first time. There are certain tips that can make the day go much more smoothly and potentially reduce the amount of time it may take to find the perfect gown. * Wear a […]

When basking in the afterglow of a momentous wedding, most couples would rather think about scores of other things than packing for their honeymoons. But with ever-changing restrictions on what and how much a person can bring along on airlines and other modes of travel, packing is something that eventually must be done. According to […]