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Pink Wedding Pages Wedding Contents Accommodations 5 Bakery/Cakes 6 Catering 6 Disk Jockeys 8
Formal Wear 8 Formalwear /Tuxes 8 Function Venues 10 Invitations 14
Jewelry 14 Legal 16 Limousine 16 Officiants 16
Voted “Best Tuxes”- Boston Magazine
Where could your tux take you?
TUX RENTALS $50.00 ALL STYLES Call About our Tux Trade in Policy
Famous name and designer tuxedos. Merino and Italian fabrics at discount prices.
140 River St. Cambridge, Central Sq.
617.547.2455 Monday-Saturday, 10am - 6pm
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at framers’ workshop you can do your own framing or have us do it for you Do It Yourself | Framing Materials | Custom Framing
Framers’ Workshop has been framing pictures in Boston for almost 40 years. We do good work, and so can you. Hours
Mon-Thu 10am - 9pm Fri & Sat 10am - 6pm Sun CLOSED
617.734.4995 278 Washington St., Brookline Village, MA
www.framersworkshopbrookline.com
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ANTHONY’S TOWN HOUSE
1085 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 (617) 5663972, Fax: (617) 232-1085, www.anthonystownhouse. com, e-mail: info@anthonystownhouse.com. Anthony’s Town House is an authentic restored Turnof-the-Century Brownstone Town House offering reasonable rates. Guest rooms are beautifully decorated with French-Rococo and Victorian style antiques. Family operated for over 60 years. Listed in the national register of historic places. Near-by attractions include: historical sites, museums, major league sports, hospitals, and universities. Only ten minutes from downtown Boston on the green line C train to Hawes St. stop at our door step..
North of Boston
Tobey & John Shepherd, Innkeepers 26 King St., Rockport, MA 01966 (800) 865-2122, (978) 546-2494, www.lindentreeinn.com, e-mail: lindentreeinn@gmail.com. A charming 1850 Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn with 17 guest rooms individually decorated, all with private bath, just 800 feet from the beach, close to restaurants and over 100 unique shops. Located just one hour from Boston by car or train, our inn is perfect for a nearby retreat away from the bustle of city life. Enjoy Tobey's home baked breakfast (including the legendary scones) each morning. Perfect for a quiet getaway or small celebration, we are open all year. We are non-smoking for your comfort. Experience for yourself our Anglo-American hospitality.
Accommodation NH The Highlands Inn
Harborview Inn
71 Western Ave., Gloucester MA, (800)299-6696, (978)283-2277, www.harborviewinn.com. Harborview is a romantic bed and breakfast overlooking Gloucester Harbor. Gloucester is America's Oldest Seaport. Sit by a warming fire in the Cape Ann Room where breakfast is served or in warmer weather take a seat on our porch and breath in the salt air. Whether you stay in the beautiful Gloucester Suite, a favorite of honeymooners that features a traditional wood burning fireplace or any of the other five rooms or suites, your stay at the Inn will be a memorial one.
Box 118, Bethlehem, NH 03574 (603) 869-3978, (877) LES-B-INN (537-2466), e-mail: vacation@ highlandsinn-nh.com, www.highlandsinn-nh.com. A Lesbian Paradise! 17 romantic guest rooms, each with private bathroom, some with private deck, 2-person spa, fireplace, or kitchen, three pet friendly rooms. 100 private wooded acres, heated pool, hot tub, hiking/ skiing trails, fireplaced living room and library, delicious country breakfasts. Welcoming, congenial atmosphere, family friendly. Wedding packages available. Check our website for schedule of house concerts, free to inn guests. Lesbian owned and operated since 1983. “One of the most romantic lesbian destinations on the planet”-Planet Out.
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catering Western MA The Bluebonnet Diner
Konditor Meister
32 Wood Rd. Braintree, MA (781) 849-1970, www. Konditormeister.com. Konditor Meister, an exquisite bakery that pays homage to the European traditions of pastry arts, and caters to those who desire only the finest and most beautifully designed cakes and pastries for every occasion.
324 King St., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 5843333, www.bluebonnetdinner.net. Banquet facility for 200, featuring our Lunch and Dinner Buffets. We also have sit-down meals. Check out our Florentine Room for your next function. Tax, gratuity and room use all included in one low price.
The Crown Bakery
133 Gold Star Blvd., Worcester, MA 01606, (508) 852-0746, Fax: (508) 852-1660, www.thecrownbakery.com. Once upon a time, a transplanted Swedish businessman, longing for a taste of the old country, decided Worcester needed a quality bakery in the Scandinavian tradition. That was over 40 years ago. His vision of a bakery is still viable and The Crown Bakery & Cafe, with its decidedly sophisticated menu of European bakery products, is still serving the Worcester community. Voted Best Bakery 54 times. Wedding cakes are a specialty!.
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Catering To You
(781) 286-1273, www.cateringtoyou.net. Elegant, personal, full service catering with warmth and style. Since 1994,Catering To You has catered weddings, corporate events and private affairs throughout New England. We offer unique menus and presentations, a caring professional staff, tents, linens, bar service, and a complete array of discounted services including wedding planning at no additional charge. For a beautiful wedding that is work and worry free, let us help make your day as special as the two of you.
The Crown Bakery & Cafe Voted Best Bakery 54 Times 508-852-0746
Wedding cakes are a specialty!
133 Gold Star Blvd. Worcester
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Elegant, personal, full service wedding catering
‘Beautiful and affordable, have the wedding you envision” ‘For the perfect and worry free wedding day’
(781) 286-1273, www.cateringtoyou.net
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DJ's Ltd. - Marc Lavik
Warwick RI - (401) 467-6737, (401) 952-0614 [cell] E-mail: zimaguy@gmail.com, www.djslimited.com " A professional entertainment company since 1983" Specializing in Weddings, Reunions, Receptions, Anniversaries, Parties, Corporate Events, Holiday and Private Events for all occasions.
140 River St., Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 5472455, www.keezers.com. Designer suits, sport coats, overcoats, tuxedos and accessories bought and sold. Best of Boston Tuxedos-1993. Natural fabrics— GREAT SELECTION. Over 1,000 New and Used tuxedos for sale or rent. Lowest prices, many accessories. Call about our tux trade in policy. See our ad in the Contents section.
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Bonardi’s Formal Wear, Inc.
179 Highland St., Worcester, MA (800) 752-4036, www.bonardis.com. 5 locations in Central Massachusetts with nationwide service. Worcester, Framingham, Milford, Auburn and Sturbridge. Bonardi’s has been dressing men for special occasions since 1923. We have a large selection of designer tuxedos and suits in stock for you to try on. We offer rental and sales and no extra charge for custom fitting. We help you find the perfect look for your special day. Calvin Klein, Joseph Abboud, Ralph Lauren and others available. Reasonable prices, no hidden charges, free custom color match, free rental for groom with just 4 others.
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DJ’s Ltd.
A professional DJ entertainment company
“Gay owned & operated since 1983” Weddings, Reunions, Receptions, Anniversaries, Parties, Corporate Events, Holiday & Private Functions for all occasions
Marc Lavik
Mobile DJ/On-Air Announcer/MC/Disc-Jockey/Club DJ
Phone: (401) 467-6737 Cell: (401) 952-0614 www.djslimited.com Email: zimaguy@gmail.com
Dressing Men For Special Occasions Since 1923 Out of State Groomsmen Are Our Specialty! Free Custom Color Match Groom’s Rental Always Free with four others
Worcester • Milford • Framingham • Auburn • Sturbridge
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South OF Boston Lake Pearl
NoRth of Boston
Nahant Country Club
280 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908 (781) 581-0515, www.nahantcountryclub.com The mansion is the perfect unique setting for your special event. We customize each event to be a true reflection of your celebration and style.Our unique venue comes packed with scenic photo opportunities around Nahant of panoramic cliffs, Boston’s skyline & sandy beaches. The four different rooms of this mansion lend a different element for size and style.
(508) 384-3003, 299 Creek St., Wrentham, MA 02093, www. LakePearl.com Amazing celebrations begin here. EXPERIENCE LAKE PEARL! Discover Lake Pearl Wrentham. Set on 25 lushly landscaped acres overlooking a picturesque lake of the same name, our event facility is a landmark destination in New England for meetings, weddings and great gatherings alike. Offering more than 15,000 square feet of newly refreshed venues – most with dramatic water views – the beauty of our space is surpassed only by our superior service. Experience for yourself the hidden gem that is Lake Pearl Wrentham.
Celebrate Our Weddings with
Savoirflair Magazine
featuring a LGBT Community Wedding each issue with photography of the ceremony, & reception & a personalize interview with the featured couple including their backgrounds, first meeting, proposals, wedding details & more.
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Nahan Country Club
One wedding at a time & the entire mansion is yours
Historic private mansion minutes from the beach Garden side gazebo for ceremonies Parties for 20-220 guests Come make your own history and make our mansion yours‌ Call today to schedule a tour & Visit us on the web 781-581-0515 | 280 Nahant Rd, Nahant, MA | www.nahantcountryclub.com WED•121
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Nantasket Beach Resort
45 Hull Shore Drive Hull, MA 02045, (781) 925.4500, Fax: (781) 925.9714, info@nantasketbeachhotel. com, www.nantasketbeachhotel.com. 10,000 square feet of flexible event space to accommodate 10 to 225 people. Two ballrooms, grand in both style and in size, are available for social gatherings of every kind. Truly memorable events with an authentic local flavor! Experience our exemplary service, magnificent cuisine and superb white-glove treatment.
Western MA
The Salem Cross Inn
(508) 867-2345,Route 9, 260 West Main St., PO Box 553 West Brookfield, MA 01585, www.salemcrossinn.com History, charm, elegance and fantastic food… come visit Salem Cross Inn located in West Brookfield, MA! The Salem Cross Inn is a restored 18th century farmhouse nestled on 600 acres of New England countryside. We invite you take advantage of our woodlands and meadows as a scenic backdrop for your special event. The rich charm of historic New England offers a timeless and memorable setting for your banquet. Horse drawn carriage rides and fireside receptions are just the beginning of what your banquet could be at the Salem Cross Inn. We look forward to helping you to make your gathering a memorable event for all. We’ll provide the food, service and atmosphere – you provide the inspiration. We have banquet rooms that will accommodate 6 to 200. Our banquet rooms have the charm, authenticity and atmosphere to make your gathering a success.
Storrowton Village Museum
1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089 (413) 205-5327, www.thebige.com. We cordially invite you to step back to another era and hold your wedding in our Meetinghouse, built in 1834, or on the charming Gazebo centered on our Village Green.
Storrowton Village Museum Your wedding should be a memorable occasion. Make it so by holding it at Storrowton Village Museum. 1305 Memorial Ave., W. Springfield
(413) 205-5327 www.thebige.com
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E.B. Horn Jewelry
The Mill on the River
989 Ellington Rd. South Windsor, CT, (860) 289-7929, w w w. m i l l w e d d i n g s . c o m , E - m a i l : l a u r a @ themillontheriver.com With a beautiful waterfront onsite ceremony location and elegant banquet rooms, this is the ideal location for your once-in-a-lifetime event.
The Greenfield Inn Bed & Breakfast
(603) 547-6327, 749 Forest Rd Greenfield, NH, www. greenfieldinn.com, The Greenfield Inn is an historic Southern New Hampshire Mountain View inn offering many amenities for a unique scenic wedding, honeymoon or other special occasion for the LGBT community. The new owners John and Ken are committed to providing the best experience and customer service with reasonable rates for your intimate special events. Please check our website or call for info.
INVITATIONS
Goosefish Press
450 Harrison Ave, (patio level) Boston, MA, (617) 728-2822, www.goosefishpress.com Goosefish Press is an award-winning letterpress studio in Boston’s South End that specializes in the design and in-house printing of carefully crafted and unique invitations. We individually tailor our work for you, producing a look you cannot find anywhere else.
Jewelry
Cindi’s Diamond & Jewelry Gallery
40 Central St., Foxboro, MA 02035, (508) 543-4943, www.cindisjewelryshop.com. At Cindi’s Diamond & Jewelry Gallery, we continually strive to make your experiences as rewarding and fulfilling as possible, whether it is purchasing a diamond engagement ring, designing a custom pendant for a special occasion, or repairing and cleaning your most treasured precious jewelry items. We not only carry the world famous jewelry designer brands, we also design, make and repair jewelry here at the store.
The Capitol Craftsman & Romance Jewelers
(603) 224-6166, 16 No. Main St. Concord NH 03301, www.capitolcraftsman.com At Capitol Craftsman, we are very proud of our 30-year tradition of providing the most unique and exciting collection of expertly handcrafted jewelry and gifts, representing hundreds of craftspeople throughout the USA.
CROSS JEWELERS
570 Congress St., Portland, Maine, 1-800-433-2988, www.crossjewelers.com. What you need is a little road trip. Portland is a fun city surrounded by salt water on three sides. We have the Old Port waterfront and the Arts District high on the hill in the center of town. Come do lunch, spend the day exploring our city by the sea, and of course, a visit to Cross is a must! Open Monday through Friday 9:30am-5:00pm and the first Saturday of every month. See you soon.
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429 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA (617) 542-3902, www.ebhorn.com. The E.B. Horn Company is the last jewelry store of its size in New England that is still family-owned and run. The store boasts one of the largest selections of diamonds, jewelry and watches in New England.
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31 Main St. Downtown Natick, MA. 01760 508-653-1410, www.hbrandtjewelers.com “Where Natick Gets Engaged” Selling and buying fine jewelry since 1989. We feature the Forever 10 diamond “The worlds most brilliant diamond”™, The Bezeme bridal collection, Designs by Martin Flyer and many others. Diamonds with reports from all of the major grading labs, and fine colored gem jewelry. We offer custom CAD/CAM design.We have the areas largest display of Pandora Beads and Pandora Match Jewelry. Bring us your old, broken, and unwanted precious metal jewelry, diamonds, coins, wrist and pocket watches, for a fast fair price. Expert jewelry repair and restoration, pearl and bead stringing, watch repair and restoration Mention this ad and you will receive a $10.00 fuel gift card with purchase or sale. (Some restrictions apply, see store for details).
M. Pope & Co. Fine Jewelers
490 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604 508-3048833, www.popejewelers.com Boutique Jeweler in the heart of Massachusetts run by partners Melissa and Michael Pope. As trained gemologists we specialize in custom design, diamonds, fine jewelry and repairs. Stop by to see what we have in store for you! Mention this ad to receive 20% off wedding bands!
Rogers Jewelry
(617) 773-3636, 1402 Hancock St.,Quincy, MA 02169, www.rogersjewelry.com. Since 1944 Rogers Jewelry has been operating at this same location. We are a full service jewelry store including custom orders. Our prices have always been more than competitive with no fake markups in order to offer huge discounts. You will never see a sign “No cash refunds” at Rogers. If you have any questions regarding any phase of the jewelry business please use our “Ask the Gemologist” service; “Everything you wanted to know about gems but were afraid to ask”.
Goosefish Press Invitations
Award-winning letterpress studio in Boston’s South End that specializes in the design and in-house printing of crafted and unique invitations. 450 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
(617) 728-2822 goosefishpress.com
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Skylight Jewelers
44 School St., Boston, MA (617) 426-0521, (800) 9521538. www.skylightjewelers.com. Custom creators of fine diamond, Gemstone, and designer jewelry in the historic heart of Boston since 1974. All our gold platinum, and special moonstones carved by Spence, are carefully fashioned by hand in our workshop.
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KAUFFMAN LAW & MEDIATION
4238 Washington St., Suite 313-315, Roslindale, MA 02131 (617) 577-1505, email to Joyce@ KauffmanLaw.net. Protecting all families in every way we can. Practice areas include mediation in all areas of family law (divorce, paternity, custody and support), adoption, and reproductive technology (donor and gestational carrier agreements, establishment of parentage).
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A-Executive Limousine
Toll Free: (800) 287-2527, (978) 663-9009, (603) 880-1896, www.a-executivelimo.com. At A-Executive Limousine we pride ourselves on quality limos, professional chauffeurs, and exceptional service. Get a Hummer tonight! Whether you’re going to your prom, wedding, or that important meeting, A-Executive Limousine will make sure you arrive on time and in style! We are the premier limo service in MA and NH, specializing in limos for Logan and Manchester airports.
Officiants/Justices/Clergy MA Dennis Revens
(401) 529-3391 www.dennisrevens.com, E-mail: DennisRevens@cox.net Dennis Revens offers Wedding Ceremonies throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Using both traditional and non-traditionalservices, with the option of you writing your own vows, if you prefer. We travel to any location, be it: Hotel, Country Club, Banquet Facility, Home, Beach, Lighthouse, Chapel or Gazebo. Whatever your preference: we provide you with a unique service. My fees are reasonable and I am happy to make any recommendations regarding wedding locations in order to assist you with your wedding planning.
Royden C. Richardson
We get you there in style - Official Limo Service of the Boston Bruins
Theater & Concerts • Business Events • Airport/Cruise Transfers Weddings • Nights on the Town Sporting Events
129 South Main St., Centerville, MA 02632, (508) 771-0650, e-mail: royden@capecod.net. “...No other human ties are more tender, no other vows are more important..."
Dr. Don Gage
(508) 877-9890, 2F John J. Brady Dr., Framingham, MA 01702, e-mail: don@donsweddings.com, wwww.donsweddings.com. My ministry is focused on helping to provide you with a high quality, personalized wedding. I believe every wedding should be sacred, lighting up the light in your eyes. To do that, it must be meaningful and inspirational to the two of you. Whatever your backgrounds and beliefs. That’s what I strive for. Your dreams are extremely important because what you cherish should be the centerpiece of your ceremony. And if you come from different traditions, I help to bring out the best from both. When having an experienced professional at the helm really matters.... .
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Royden Richardson Justice of the Peace
Cape Cod a beautiful place to be married…
508-771-0650
129 So. Main St., Centerville
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Providing Skilled & Compassionate Legal and Mediation Services to the LGBTQ Community
Kauffman Law & Mediation has a particular focus on issues affecting LGBTQ families. Attorney Kauffman has been at the forefront of this rapidly developing area of law. Adoption, Reproductive Technology (donor and gestational carrier agreements, establishment of parentage), and Mediation in all areas of Family Law including divorce, paternity, custody and support
Joyce Kauffman
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