First impressions are everything, especially when meeting potential wedding vendors. These are people you are inviting to attend your wedding and they will be meeting and working with your friends and family. Some vendors will get an intimate view into your life for that day and your first impression is a great indicator of how […]
We’ve talked about 3 major flags when hiring people for your wedding. It may seem like you are prying or asking too many questions, but these are the questions that could save you a lot of headaches, time and money. We want your big day to go without any complications. That process starts with the […]
99% of all major issues on your wedding day are avoidable. We’ve seen the good, bad and ugly behind the scenes at weddings– and there is an ugly! Our experience as a destination wedding venue has afforded us the wherewithal to avoid problems before they begin. The brides we work with are typically located outside […]
In 2009, friends Samantha Finigan and Whitney Swaffield launched Gus & Ruby Letterpress in Portsmouth, N.H. Gus and Ruby design hand-bound journals, birthday cards, and other event stationery but specializes in — you guessed it — one-of-a-kind wedding stationery. The idea for the company came out of conversations Samantha and Whitney had while walking their […]
Tucked into the seaport town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Madeleine’s Daughter has helped hundreds of brides choose the right wedding gown over its 35 years in business. The shop carries everything from the affordable to the haute couture, and its experienced staff provides personalized attention in its bridal suite consultations. We talked to owner Elizabeth […]
There’s nothing like live music to bring a touch of class and vibrancy to a wedding, whether for the ceremony, reception or both. When those musicians are classically trained, your guests are sure to be wowed. Meet Opus Trio, comprised of William Bell and Jennifer Nash on violin and cellist Andria Chase, who shares more […]