New Hampshire Bride Spring-Summer 2021

NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE BRIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021

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FEATURES

20 Real Weddings 28 Something Blue

A French countryside vibe

44 Fun & Festive

South-of-the-border inspiration

DEPARTMENTS

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From the Editor

12 Things We Love 60 Top Reception Sites a list of resources

80 A Look Back

since the wedding...

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ou’ve dreamed about it since you were a child — your wedding day, perfect in every way, sprinkled with fairy dust. Now you’re engaged, the love of your life by your side, and the wedding planning has begun in earnest. We’re here to help. We hope you’ll see us as a trusted friend who will offer ideas, feed your creativity and help guide you along the way.

In this issue, you’ll find elegant gowns, gorgeous bouquets, stunning reception tables, and tons of ideas for all the little details that make the difference. On page 28, in “Something Blue,” you’ll see how you can enhance an outdoor ceremony with a palette of blue and white, and a touch of the French countryside. Then in “Fun & Festive,” on page 44, there are bright, bold wedding ideas inspired by Mexico.

More inspiration comes from our “Real Weddings.” So many themes, so many ways to express them, each in a different venue. Speaking of that, for a comprehensive list of places to have your ceremony and/or reception, see page 60.

And, on the last page, in “A Look Back,” you can see how life has changed for couples who were featured in “Real Weddings” this time last year. Plus, our website (nhmagazine.com/bride) has all kinds of additional information and links to local resources.

Enjoy this special time, and from everyone here, our very best wishes for a wonderful life together.

Barbara Coles Editor P.S. We’re looking for weddings to feature in our Fall/Winter 2021 issue of BRIDE. Interested? Visit nhmagazine.com/bride to submit your wedding.

Find more inspiration at nhmagazine.com/bride, with extra photos, tips, links to local resources, Real Weddings and more.

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things we love Romantic ceremony settings, showy dahlias, welcome signs, smoothie bars, tiny cakes — these are just some of the things we love.

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Beribboned Branches Hanging ribbons in a tree is a beautiful ceremony tradition, this one created by Events By Sorrell. The way the silk sways in the breeze above the couples’ heads makes the ribbon a romantic and elegant embellishment for an outside wedding. eventsbysorrell.com

photo BY Rodeo & Co.

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Dahlias are a popular choice for bridal bouquets, right up there with hydrangeas and peonies. This bouquet, created by Lotus Floral Designs, shows the dahlia’s symmetrical shape and the array of lovely colors.

These are straight from the fields at Gilsum Gardens. gilsumgardens.com/lotusfloraldesigns.com

photo by Kate Preftakes Photography

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Beautiful Blooms

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Couples Cake

Top: Kate Preftakes Photography/ bottom: Courtesy photo

A dessert bar with individual servings is a good choice for these days, but you can keep the tradition of cutting the cake with a small one, just 6 inches, like this.

The cake, by Eat More Cake, feeds six to 10 people, but many couples keep it for themselves to enjoy during the week following their wedding. Florals by Lotus Floral Designs. eatmorecake.org lotusfloraldesigns.com

Moonstone Magic It’s called the Stone of New Beginnings, perfect for a not-your-usual engagement ring. Its iridescent sheen is said to mimic moonlight in a clear night sky. This hexagonal moonstone is set atop a 14K yellow gold band and surrounded by a halo of tiny diamonds. evorden.com

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THINGS THINGSWE WELOVE LOVE(CONTINUED) (CONTINUED)

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Well known for their espresso bars at weddings, Espresso Dave’s also caters to the fruit smoothie lovers. With a choice of five flavors, the handcrafted, layered smoothies are a delicious alcohol-free alternative. And you can match them with your wedding colors. The unlimited smoothie bar can be stand-alone or added on to their specialty coffee bar. espressodave.com

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Show Your Colors

inset photo by Meghan McCarthy Photography

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Unexpected Detail A couple’s citrus-inspired wedding invitation was topped with an elegant monogram crest. At the reception, the guests saw it again imprinted on the oranges that decked the table. Fun to Eat Fruit imprints fresh fruit — apples, pears, oranges, lemons and limes — with edible ink to carry on your wedding theme. They can be used as favors, grab-and-go snacks or décor. funtoeatfruit.com

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THINGS WE LOVE (CONTINUED)

Big, splashy bouquets have been popular, and still are. But, with couples having smaller weddings to accommodate the times, some brides are choosing smaller — but no less beautiful — bouquets like this one created by Emily Herzig Floral Studio. ehfloral.com

photo by Paige Hiller Photography

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Just Right

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First Things When your guests walk into the reception, it should be, uh, clear that they’re welcome. With this sign, there can be no doubt. It’s see-through acrylic that can be inscribed with whatever you’d like. Flowers framing it provides a beautiful finishing touch. paperandpineco.com

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Doorstep Décor Let everyone know it’s a special day at your house. Adorn your door with this elegant monogrammed wreath.

Handmade by Enchanted Vines, the grapevine wreath has a burlap and silk bow, wooden initial, silk hydrangeas and spring greens. For use indoors or out.

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Real Weddings

Melanie Blake Roth & Jack Spallone SeptemBer 5, 2020

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Abigail Jean abigailjeanphotography.com

The Details the wedding day in a word:

Enchanting Wedding theme:

Garden Elegance

FAVORITE MOMENT FOR Melanie:

Reading our personal vows to each other under the arbor in front of friends and family The ceremony. Making your love for someone official in front of family and friends is a surreal feeling that I was not anticipating.

favorite moment for Jack:

Our saving grace despite planning a COVID-19 wedding was the beautiful outdoor and widespread

biggest surprise:

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Gardens of Uncanoonuc. Our guests could feel as comfortable and distanced as they wished. The ceremony was located under the canopy of trees, and the cocktail hour was spread out amongst the rose garden and lawn.

IF YOU COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN:

We wouldn’t change anything (except being able to have our grandparents with us).

Trust your vendors.

I explained to each of them what I envisioned, I trusted their judgment and I let them roll with it. We only had two and a half months to plan, so we

Piece of advice:

learned very quickly to not fret over the little details.

Honeymoon location: “Local-moon.”

We started off in Woodstock, Vermont, then Manchester, Vermont, Stowe, Vermont, to the top of Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, and finished in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Our favorite moment was simply reminiscing about the wedding. We honestly couldn’t stop talking about it and sharing our own special moments. We also had fun searching for quaint local restaurants.

Favorite honeymoon moment:

RECEPTION & ceremony

The Gardens at Uncanoonuc Mountain gardensatuncanoonuc.com Florist

Apotheca Flowers apothecaflowershoppe.com Caterer

The White Apron thewhiteapron.com Cake

Chickadee Hill Cakes chickadeehillcakes.com Reception Music

Get Down Tonight getdowntonight.com Hair

Luna Rae Salon Facebook Makeup

Haus of Beauty by HS-Artistry hausofbeautynh.com Dress salon

Marry & Tux Bridal marryandtuxbridal.com Rentals

Sperry Tents Seacoast sperrytentsseacoast.com

Real Weddings

Amber Long & Brendan Reil September 19, 2020

The Details the wedding day in a word: Wedding theme:

Perfect

Rustic Chic

FAVORITE MOMENT FOR Amber:

Ceremony favorite moment for Brendan:

First Look How smoothly the day went, despite several planning obstacles due to COVID-19

biggest surprise:

IF YOU COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN:

We would do it all over again minus the global pandemic and be able to have all of our friends and loved ones come from all over.

Piece of advice: Don’t stress the little things — everything will come together.

Honeymoon location: Mt. Washington. It was supposed to be Aruba, but that will have to wait until next year for our one-year anniversary.

Favorite honeymoon moment:

Renting ATVs and driving through trails in the mountains

RECEPTION & ceremony

Powder Major's Farm powdermajorsfarm.com Florist

The Flower Room nhflowerroom.com Caterer

Chill Catering chillcatering.com Cake

My Friend's Bakery myfriendsbakery.com Hair

Insideout Beauty Studio insideoutdover.com Makeup

El Esthetics @elestheticsmua Dress salon

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Real Weddings

Kaitlin Kennedy & Jason Ciaramitaro August 8, 2020

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Coli Michael Photography

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The Details Wedding day in a word: Wedding theme:

Amazing

Seaside Elegance

FAVORITE MOMENT FOR Kaitlin:

Looking out at all of our friends and family waiting for me to walk down the aisle with Jason and my best friends up at the altar. They could not see me, but I was able to be with my dad and know that the day was finally here. favorite moment for Jason:

To take a step away from everyone to take pictures during the sunset on the ocean Even though COVID canceled our Barbados wedding, we were still about to have fish cakes at our

biggest surprise:

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wedding to bring a part of Barbados to New Hampshire. Between the fish cakes and the steel pan band, it was as close to my original wedding plan as it could have been.

IF YOU COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN:

If I could do it again, I would give extra time for each part of the wedding day timeline. Everything seems to take a little longer than expected and you don’t want to be rushed.

Piece of advice: Our advice would be to not stress about the small details. Your guests will not know if the song isn’t right or the flowers aren’t exactly what you picked. Remember that you loved

the venue when you saw it without your flowers and extra decorations, so your guests will love it as well.

Honeymoon location:

Sandals Grande,

St. Lucia Favorite honeymoon moment:

Our original honeymoon was scheduled for Costa Rica, but the country was closed to tourists. When we flew into St. Lucia, we flew over the Pitons and couldn’t believe how beautiful they were.

Our favorite part of the honeymoon was seeing the island from the water and seeing the Pitons from a catamaran.

RECEPTION & ceremony

Seacoast Science Center seacoastsciencecenter.org wedding planner

Everyday Details everydaydetails.com Florist

F as in Flowers fasinflowers.com Caterer

Celebrations Catering celebrationsmenu.com Cake

Beach Pea Baking Co. beachpeabaking.com Hair

Hair Haven salonhairhaven.com Makeup

Lavo Beauty lavobeauty.com Dress salon

125 Bridal Boutique 125bridalboutique.com jeweler

Barmakian Jewelers barmakian.com

Real Weddings

Jocelyn Miller & Austin Cornish July 17, 2020

The Details Wedding theme:

Bohemian

FAVORITE MOMENT FOR Jocelyn:

Seeing my husband and his wonderful smile for the first time as I was walking down the aisle favorite moment for Austin:

When I first saw Jocelyn coming down the aisle The floral arrangements because we didn’t have much involvement in planning the flowers and they were absolutely perfect.

biggest surprise:

IF YOU COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN:

I would have planned it exactly like this.

We were supposed to be married in South Carolina, and then Maine, and then we settled in New Hampshire. The day ended up being absolutely perfect.

Piece of advice: Don’t worry about small little details. They will drive you crazy and no one will remember them but you.

Honeymoon location:

Chatham,

Massachusetts Having quiet alone time on the beach after a crazy few months

Favorite honeymoon moment:

RECEPTION & ceremony

Alnoba alnoba.org Florist

Drinkwater Flowers & Design drinkwaterflowers.com Caterer

Liberty Lane Catering libertylanecatering.com Cake

Chickadee Hill Cakes chickadeehillcakes.com Hair & Makeup

Jodie Santer Beauty jodiesanter.com

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Something Blue

Start with blue, everyone’s favorite color. Pair it with white, and a touch of pink and peach.

Then add in the relaxed elegance you might find in the French countryside, and, thanks to Sorrell Downing and her team, you have the perfect pastoral setting for your wedding.

Planning and Design/Events By Sorrell Photography/Kate Preftakes

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Perfect for a summer day, this Casablanca Bridals gown from Country Bridals and Formal Wear features an embroidered and beaded bodice held up by a tank neckline that crosses over to the back.

The voluminous organza and tulle skirt falls in layers toward the train.

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The light and airy bridal bouquet was designed by Allyson Rand and Hannah Ashton of Clementina Floral Co. as a playful nod to late spring and summer gardens in the White Mountains. Built almost exclusively with blooms gathered from local flower farms, the bouquet features New England classics such as foxglove, phlox, straw flower, cosmos and stunning lisianthus. “The intent of the floral design was to invoke the nostalgic feeling of meandering through gardens brimming with native blooms,” Rand says.

The T-strap Charlotte heel from Bella Belle Shoes has hand-beaded floral pattern blooms on the toe and heel, with beaded Swiss dot to complete the design.

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A custom crest visually ties the invitation suite together. “I watercolor-painted the crest with blues, pinks and greens surrounding a hand-drawn, vintage-style monogram with interlocking letters,” says Emily Johnson of Tickled Ink Invitations & Stationery. Preppy watercolor stripes are used for the details card and liners. Delicate and fun illustrations edge the reply card and wedding itinerary.

Velvet books contain the bride and groom’s handwritten vows, which make the reading of them more personal. They’re also a wonderful keepsake. “Little details take an event from being plain and ordinary to having a wow factor,” says planner Sorrell Downing.

The crest and preppy stripes are continued with the two-sided wedding program, which can double as a fan for hot summer days.

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A waterfall — a perfect backdrop for an outdoor wedding. It’s part of the beautiful natural setting of a private estate called Lakefalls Lodge, which is available for a limited number of weddings each season. The Adirondack-style lodge that sits on a lake is rustic but luxurious.

The tablescape, styled by Events Delivered, an offshoot of Events By Sorrell, has the feel of France with its blue-and-white toile-patterned table linens, complemented by place settings with blueand-white plates and blue glassware.

“Our aim for this shoot was to exemplify how you can achieve playful elegance without being rigid,” Sorrell Downing, of Events By Sorrell, says.

“Classy doesn’t have to be stuffy, and elegant doesn’t have to mean uptight.”

The florals bring in soft watercolor accents, with sweet florets of peachy pincushion flower, cream cosmos, jasmine vine and powdery love-in-a-mist.

The flowers were locally sourced and foraged from the cutting gardens at the Clementina Floral Co. studio, and placed in foam-free containers.

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The toile designs on the cakes carry on the French-inspired theme. The designs, by Amy Christiansen of Eat More Cake, are created by using wafer paper over fondant. They’re 100% edible. Christiansen says, “Individualsize cakes and multiple cake dessert tables are an easier way to create a show-stopping display, even for more intimate weddings.”

A silver tray holds another dessert element — French macarons. Created by Grace Angulas of Graceful Baking, the macarons carry on the color palette. She says, “They are painted with decorations inspired by French toile linen, the monogram details and the watercolor florals.”

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An antique canoe on a serene lake filled with flowers is, as floral designer Allyson Rand says, “a scene fit for a Jane Austen novel” — and perfect for a memorable moment at a wedding.

They’ve filled the canoe with blooms of white swan echinacea, native hydrangea and dahlias.

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Through the stone archway of the castle-like Walled Garden, you get a view of the architectural details of the historic Lakefalls Lodge. Built in 1918 as a summer camp for a wealthy New York City woman, it was designed to “reflect the character of 40 | New Hampshire Magazine’s BRIDE

the woods.” In 1990, the Healy family bought the property and restored it to its former glory, adding in contemporary comforts. Set on 250 secluded acres, it provides a number of different settings for a wedding ceremony, both indoors and outdoors.

Planning and Design

Events By Sorrell eventsbysorrell.com @eventsbysorrell Photographer

Kate Preftakes Photography Kate Preftakes/Nadine Preftakes preftakesphoto.com @kate_preftakes Table Settings

Events Delivered events-delivered.com @eventsdelivered Venue

Lakefalls Lodge lakefalls.com 917-449-2660 Florals

Clementina Floral Co. clementinafloral.co @cfloralco Dress

Country Bridals and Formal Wear countrybridals.com @countrybridals Cake

Eat More Cake eatmorecake.org @amyskeepsakes Dessert

Graceful Baking graceangulas.wixsite.com/ graceangulas @gracefulbaking Stationery

Tickled Ink Invitations & Paperie Studio tickledinkpaper.com @tickledinkpaper Hair and Makeup

Katherine MacDonald kmacbeauty.com @katherine_macdonald_beauty Model

Sarah Marie Papa Maggie Agency maggieagency.com @maggieagency Jewelry

Heart of Gold Designs heartofgolddesigns.com @heartofgolddesigns Shoes

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FUN & FESTIVE Who can resist the bright, splashy colors of Mexico?

They’re perfect for creating an ocasión feliz — a joyous occasion. For couples, they provide a ton of ideas for a South-of-the-Border-themed wedding.

Planning, Design and Florals: The PRISM House Photography: Rodeo & Co.

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Playful, light-hearted, energetic and colorful — that was what Kristin Mitchell of The PRISM House and her team were aiming for with this inspiration shoot.

And it starts with the invitation suite by Fink Prints. Just seeing the bright colors and fun font makes you anticipate the good times ahead. The blood orange signals the classic blood orange margaritas that are on their way.

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Vibrant colors — the bride’s bouquet and earrings, the groom’s bold blue suit — set the mood for the festivities.

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The bridal bouquet, created by The PRISM House, has the shape and color to stand out. “The use of the orange crown imperials gave some asymmetry, while peony, ranunculus and parrot tulips really kicked the texture game up a notch,” floral designer Kristin Mitchell says.

The vibrant red suede of the fringed square-heel sandals from Schutz Shoes provides another pop of color, one that matches the fringed earrings.

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Set off by the bright gold of the bridesmaid’s dress, the bride’s Hayley Paige gown in ivory makes a statement with the beaded Marrakesh design. The scalloped deep sweetheart neckline has a nude net insert and a T-strap back. The skirt, a flattering full A-line.

The bridesmaid dress has a striking high-low hem that’s trimmed with a wide ruffle. Her shoes, from Schutz Shoes, are pink satin square-heel sandals with a tassel tie.

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With the bold surroundings, Lena Hartford of Hair That Moves kept the hairstyle simple. “I started out with a Mohawk and made it look softer but still fun,” Hartford says. “I added in some extra hair to make it grand.” Texture and color were brought in with the florals.

For the makeup, Kristin James of Making Faces Weddings drew inspiration from the colors of flowers, pulling from them “a little yellow in a dandelion color and different shades of pink,” making sure the color differed enough to make it stand out. She used lashes top and bottom, lengthening the eye makeup and brow. For the bridesmaid, she chose many shades of pink along the eyes, cheeks and lips for a monochromatic look.

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The energetic vibe is on full display with this tablescape. Note the florals that Kristin Mitchell created — the pairing of the traditional soft shape of a hot pink peony with the sharpness of a pincushion portea, adding in cacti, anemone and ranunculus. Tiny yellow oncidium orchids make an impact with their long, elegant stems. The centerpieces also have cascading blood oranges, kumquats, raspberries and blackberries.

A tequila shot adorned with a blood orange slice at each place setting — a great way to kick off a celebration.

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The frosted Mexico glassware with an original design from CatStudio provides color and texture, as do the bright linens.

A letterpress menu by Fink Prints announces the meal to come.

Created by Autumn Nomad, this hand-painted cake with fresh fruit and flowers was inspired by Mexican textiles.

“The trend is now to take inspiration from all forms of art,” says owner Jaime Melfi.

The design and florals are by The PRISM House.

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A playful lounge is created with unique furniture paired with textured pillows, including a bright, hand-embroidered Mexico pillow from CatStudio.

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A playful lounge is created with unique furniture paired with textured pillows, including a bright, hand-embroidered Mexico pillow from CatStudio.

All the ingredients are ready for a blood orange margarita.

And who says it has to be in a salt-rimmed glass? Try this cactus container with a looping straw for an artful alternative.

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Planning, Design and Florals

The PRISM House theprismhouse.com @theprismhouse Photographer

Rodeo & Co. rodeoandco.com @rodeoandcophoto Cake

Autumn Nomad autumnnomad.com @autumnnomad Invitations

Fink Prints finkprints.com @finkprints Hair

Hair That Moves hairthatmoves.com @hairthatmovesmaine Makeup

Making Faces Weddings makingfacesweddings.com @makingfacesweddings Dress

Blush Bridal & Formal Blushbridalformal.com Rental

Peak Event Services peakeventservices.com @peakeventservices Tableware/Pillow

CatStudio Designs catstudio.com @catstudiodesigns Shoes

Schutz Shoes schutz-shoes.com @schutzshoesofficial Model

Jennie Ross

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| Venues |

100+ GREAT PLACES

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DARTMOUTH/LAKE SUNAPEE Andover Barn 32 Maple St., Andover 603-748-9796, newhampshireweddingbarn.com Capacity: 200 Forbes Tavern & Events The Center at Eastman 6 Clubhouse Ln., Grantham 603-863-8000, eastmangolflinks.com Capacity: 150 The Common Man Inn & Restaurant 21 Water St., Claremont 603-542-0647, thecman.com Capacity: 150 Dexter’s Inn 258 Stagecoach Rd., Sunapee 603-763-5571, dextersnh.com Capacity:100 indoors; 225 outdoors Enfield Shaker Museum 447 Route 4A, Enfield 603-632-4346, shakermuseum.org Capacity:150 The Fells 456 Route 103A, Newbury 603-763-4789, thefells.org Capacity: 175 The Hanover Inn 2 East Wheelock St., Hanover 603-646-8063, hanoverinn.com Capacity: 400 Highland Lake Inn 32 Maple St., Andover 603-735-6426 highlandlakeinn.com Capacity: Up to 130 in barn; with tents, 500 Inn at Pleasant Lake 853 Pleasant St., New London 603-873-4833, innatpleasantlake.com Capacity: 200 King Hill Inn and Kitchen 499 Andover Rd., New London 603-877-0063, kinghillinn.com Capacity: 150 tented; 80 indoors Lake Sunapee Country Club 289 Country Club Ln., New London 603-526-6040, lakesunapeecc.com Capacity: 250 Lake Sunapee Cruises Town Dock, Sunapee Harbor, Sunapee 603-938-6465, sunapeecruises.com Capacity: 75 Mountain Edge Resort & Spa 1380 Route 103, Newbury 603-763-4600, mountainedgeresort.com Capacity: Contact for details MV Kearsarge Restaurant Ship Town Dock, Sunapee Harbor, Sunapee 603-938-6465, sunapeecruises.com Capacity: 75 New London Historical Society 179 Little Sunapee Rd., New London 603-526-6564, newlondonhistoricalsociety.org Capacity: 150

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| Venues | Rosewood Country Inn 67 Pleasant View Rd., Bradford 603-938-5253, rosewoodcountryinn.com Capacity: 60

Cider Press at the Barn 30 Middleton Rd., Wolfeboro 603-515-1046, ciderpressnh.com Capacity: 150-300

Inns & Spa at Mill Falls 312 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith 844-745-2931, millfalls.com Capacity: 230

Sunapee Lake Lodge 1403 Route 103, Mt. Sunapee 603-763-2010, sunapeelakelodge.com Capacity: 100

The Common Man Inn & Spa 231 Main St., Plymouth 603-536-2200, thecmaninnplymouth.com Capacity: 180

La Piéce 322 West Main St., Tilton 855-527-4323, lapiece-theroom.com Capacity: 230

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CopperToppe Inn & Retreat Center 8 Range Rd., Hebron 603-744-3636, coppertoppe.com Capacity: 20

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club 1 Lake Winnipesaukee Dr., New Durham 603-569-3055, lwgcnh.com Capacity: 125

The Greenery at McKenzie’s Farm 57 Northeast Pond Rd., Milton thegreenerynh.com Capacity: 225

M/S Mount Washington 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach 603-366-5531, cruisenh.com Capacity: 30-500

Gunstock Mountain Resort 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford 603-293-4341, gunstock.com Capacity: 250

Manor On Golden Pond 31 Manor Dr., Holderness 603-968-3348, manorongoldenpond.com Capacity: 25

Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Co. 2415 NH Rte. 16, West Ossipee 603-539-2000, hobbstavern.com Capacity: 160

The Margate Resort 76 Lake St., Laconia 603-524-5210, themargate.com Capacity: 100-500

Inn on Main 200 North Main St., Wolfeboro 603-569-1335, innnewhampshire.com Capacity: 200

Moran Estates 282 Pratt Rd., Alstead 603-762-4264, moranestates.com Capacity: Contact for details

Inn on Newfound Lake 1030 Mayhew Tpke., Bridgewater 603-744-911, newfoundlake.com Capacity: 185

Oliver Lodge 92 Powers Rd., Meredith 603-387-3940, oliverlodge.com Capacity: 80

The Barn at Moody Mountain Farm 100 Pork Hill Rd., Wolfeboro 603-498-2618, moodymountainfarm.com Capacity: 150 The Barn on the Pemi 341 Daniel Webster Hwy., Plymouth 603-536-3515, thebarnonthepemi.com Capacity: 300 Belknap Mill 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia 603-524-8813, belknapmill.org Capacity: 150 Camp Quinebarge 100 Sibley Rd., Moultonborough 603-253-6029, campquinebarge.com/group-rentals Capacity: 220 Castle in the Clouds 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough 603-476-5900, castleintheclouds.org Capacity: 175

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| Venues | Steele Hill Resorts 516 Steele Hill Rd., Sanbornton 603-581-2319, steelehillresorts.com Capacity: Contact for details Timber Hill Farm 300 Gunstock Hill Rd., Gilford 603-520-2696, timberhillfarm.com Capacity: Contact for details Tumbledown Farms 295 Wentworth Rd., Brookfield 603-522-8500, tumbledownfarms.com Capacity: 175 Waukewan Golf Club 166 Waukewan Rd., Center Harbor 603-677-2649, waukewangolfclub.com Capacity: 175 Whiteface Hollow 251 Hackett Hill Rd., South Tamworth 603-409-7028, whitefacehollow.com Capacity: 240 Wolfeboro Inn/ The Winnipesaukee Belle 90 North Main St., Wolfeboro 603-569-3016, winnipesaukeebelle.com Capacity: up to 100

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Atkinson Resort & Country Club 85 Country Club Dr., Atkinson 603-362-8700, atkinsonresort.com Capacity: 400 Aviation Museum of New Hampshire 27 Navigator Rd., Londonderry 603-669-4820, aviationmuseumofnh.org Exclusive Caterer Capacity: 120 seated; 150 standing The Barn at Bull Meadow 63 Bog Rd., Concord 603-301-5121, barnatbullmeadow.com Capacity: 180 Bedford Village Inn 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford 603-472-2001, bedfordvillageinn.com Capacity: up to 210

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Brookstone Park Event Center 14 Route 111, Derry 603-328-9255, brookstone-park.com Capacity: 200 Buckley’s Great Steaks 438 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack 603-424-0995, buckleysgreatsteaks.com Capacity: 30 Candia Woods Golf Links 313 South Rd., Candia 603-483-2307, candiawoods.com Capacity: 130 Castleton Banquet & Conference Center 58 Enterprise Dr., Windham 603-685-4484, castletonbcc.com Capacity: 500 The Centennial 96 Pleasant St., Concord 603-227-9000, thecentennialhotel.com Capacity: 85

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Colby Hill Inn 33 The Oaks, Henniker 603-428-3281, colbyhillinn.com Capacity: 130 in barn; 150 outdoors Courtyard by Marriott & Grappone Conference Center 70 Constitution Ave., Concord 603-225-0303, courtyardconcord.com Capacity: 600 DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown 700 Elm St., Manchester 603-625-1000, doubletree3.hilton.com Capacity: 800 DoubleTree by Hilton 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua 603-886-1200, dtnashua.doubletreebyhilton.com Capacity: 320 Currier Hill Farm 7367 Currier Rd., Loudon 603-545-1621, currierhillfarmnh.com Capacity: Contact for details The Currier Museum of Art 150 Ash St., Manchester 603-669-6144, currier.org Capacity: 120 Dell-Lea Weddings & Events 81 Pleasant St., Chichester 603-435-8479, dell-lea.com Capacity: Contact for details The Derryfield 625 Mammoth Rd., Manchester 603-623-2880, thederryfield.com Capacity: 200

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The Event Center 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua 603-880-9100, eventcenternashua.com Capacity: 300 Executive Court Banquet Facilities 1199 S. Mammoth Rd., Manchester 603-626-4788, executivecourtbanquet.com Capacity: 500 Firefly American Bistro & Bar 22 Concord St., Manchester 603-935-9740, fireflynh.com Capacity: 30 Fratello’s Weddings & Events in the Millyard 155 Dow St., Manchester 603-641-6776, eventsinthemillyard.com Capacity: 180 Fulchino Vineyard 187 Pine Hill Rd., Hollis 603-438-5984, fulchinovineyard.com Capacity: 130-160 The Gardens at Uncanoonuc Mountain 452 Mountain Rd., Goffstown gardensatuncanoonuc.com Capacity: 200 tented outdoors Giorgio’s Ristorante & Meze Bar 524 Nashua St., Milford 603-673-3939, giorgios.com Capacity: 55 Hanover Street Chophouse 149 Hanover St., Manchester 603-644-2467, hanoverstreetchophouse.com Capacity: 36

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| Venues | Hilton Garden Inn 101 S. Commercial St., Manchester 603-669-2222, hilton.com Capacity: 570

New England’s Tap House Grille 1292 Hooksett Rd., Hooksett 603-782-5137, taphousenh.com Capacity: 225

Tupelo Music Hall 10 A St., Derry 603-437-5100, tupelohalllondonderry.com Capacity: 700

Holiday Inn Concord 172 N. Main St., Concord 603-224-9534, holidayinn.com Capacity: 400

Palace Theatre 80 Hanover St., Manchester 603-668-5588, palacetheatre.org Capacity: Contact for details

Winthrop Carter House 215 King St., Boscawen 603-832 3325, winthropcarterhouse.com Capacity: 200

The Kimball Jenkins Estate 266 North Main St., Concord 603-225-3932, kimballjenkins.com Capacity: 300

Pats Peak Banquet Center 686 Flanders Rd., Henniker 603-428-3245, patspeak.com Capacity: 200

LaBelle Winery 345 Route 101, Amherst 603-672-9898, labellewinerynh.com Capacity: 300

Puritan Backroom 245 Hooksett Rd., Manchester 603-666-9893, puritanbackroom.com Capacity: 150

Lake Shore Village Resort 133 Cottage Rd., Weare 603-529-1881, lakeshorevillageresort.com Capacity: 170

The Red Blazer 72 Manchester St., Concord 603-224-4101, theredblazer.com Capacity: 200

Manchester Country Club 180 South River Rd., Bedford 603-624-4096, manchestercountryclub.com Capacity: 260

Searles Castle 21 Searles Rd., Windham 603-898-6597, atthecastle.com Capacity: 250

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center 2 Institute Dr., Concord 603-271-7827, starhop.com Capacity: 600

Sky Meadow Country Club 6 Mountain Laurels Dr., Nashua 603-888-9000, skymeadow-weddings.com Capacity: 250

Nashua Country Club 25 Fairway St., Nashua 603-888-0121, nashuawedding.com Capacity: 200

Stonebridge Country Club 161 Gorham Pond Rd., Goffstown 603-497-8633, golfstonebridgecc.com Capacity: 180

MONADNOCK Aldworth Manor 184 Aldworth Manor Rd., Harrisville 603-903-7547, thealdworthmanor.com Capacity: 150 Allrose Farm 121 East Rd., Greenfield allrosefarmwedding.com Capacity: Contact for details Alyson’s Orchard 57 Alyson’s Ln., Walpole 603-756-9800, alysonsorchard.com Capacity: 250 Cathedral of the Pines 10 Hale Hill Rd., Rindge 603-899-3300, cathedralofthepines.org Capacity: 750 outdoors; 125 indoors Chesterfield Inn 20 Cross Rd., West Chesterfield 603-256-3211, chesterfieldinn.com Capacity: 55

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| Venues | Curtis Farm Outdoor Weddings & Events 139 Curtis Farm Rd., Wilton 603-345-3231, curtisfarm.com Capacity: 250 Cobb Hill Estate 279 Cobb Hill Rd., Harrisville 603-313-3914, cobbhillestate.com Capacity: Contact for details Fairfield Inn & Suites Keene Downtown 30 Main St., Keene 603-357-7070, fairfieldinn.com Capacity: 15 The Gibson Room/ Crotched Mountain Golf Club 740 2nd NH Tpke. North, Francestown 603-588-2923, crotchedmtngolf.com Capacity: Contact for details The Grand View Estate 580 Mountain Rd., Jaffrey 603-325-8883, thegrandviewestate.com Capacity: 130+

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| Venues | Shattuck Golf Club 53 Dublin Rd., Jaffrey 603-532-4300, shattuckgolf.com Capacity: Contact for details

The Exeter Inn 90 Front St., Exeter 603-772-5901, theexeterinn.com Capacity: Contact for details

The Library Restaurant 401 State St., Portsmouth 603-431-5202, libraryrestaurant.com Capacity: 150

Silver Ranch Stables 183 Turnpike Rd., Jaffrey 603-532-7363, silverranchstables.com Capacity: Contact for details

Flag Hill Winery 297 N. River Rd., Lee 603-659-2949, flaghill.com Capacity: 80 Indoors; 300 outdoors

Martingale Wharf 99 Bow St., Portsmouth 603-294-0638, martingalewharf.com Capacity: 200

Stonewall Farm 242 Chesterfield Rd., Keene 603-357-7278, stonewallfarm.org Capacity: 150

Governor’s Inn 78 Wakefield St., Rochester 603-332-0107, governorsinn.com Capacity: 175 indoors; 400 outdoors

Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden 154 Market St., Portsmouth 603-430-7698, moffattladd.org Capacity: 20

Woodbound Inn 247 Woodbound Rd., Rindge 603-532-8341, woodbound.com Capacity: 160

The Hall at Great Falls 49 Market St., Somersworth 603-841-5983, hallatgreatfalls.com Capacity: 120

The Oaks Grandview Ballroom 100 Hideaway Place, Somersworth 603-692-6257, theoaksweddingsnh.com Capacity: 200

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Isles of Shoals Steamship Cruise 315 Market St., Portsmouth 603-431-5500, islesofshoals.com Capacity: 300

Seashell Oceanfront Pavilion at Hampton Beach State Park 160 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach 603-227-8717 nhstateparks.org/planning/weddings-events Capacity: Contact for details

ALNOBA 24 Cottage Rd., Kensington 855-428-1985, alnoba.org Capacity: 100 Ashworth by the Sea 295 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach 603-929-7382, ashworthhotel.com Capacity: 300 CR’s The Restaurant 287 Exeter Rd., Hampton 603-929-7972, crstherestaurant.com Capacity: Contact for details

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Josiah’s Meetinghouse 521 Calef Hwy. Rte. 125, Epping 603-397-9077, josiahsmeetinghouse.com Capacity: 100 Kitz Farm 848 Parker Mountain Rd., Strafford 603-664-5081, kitzfarm.com Capacity: Contact for details Langdon House Garden 143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth 603-436-3205, historicnewengland.org Capacity: 150

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Portsmouth Country Club 80 Country Club Ln., Greenland 603-436-9791, portsmouthcc.net Capacity: 150 The Envio 299 Vaughn St., Portsmouth 603-427-0152, theenvio.com Capacity: 300

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Rochester Country Club 94 Church St., Rochester 603-332-1395, rochestercc.com Capacity: 120

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Rockingham Country Club 200 Exeter Rd., Newmarket 603-659-9956, rockinghamwedding.com Capacity: 400 Ron’s Landing 379 Ocean Blvd., Hampton 603-929-2122, ronslanding.com Capacity: 100 Seacoast Science Center 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye 603-436-8043, seacoastsciencecenter.org Capacity: 150 indoors; 200 outdoors Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel 250 Market St., Portsmouth 603-431-2300, sheratonportsmouth.com Capacity: 350 The Surf Room 99 Bow St., Portsmouth 603-334-9855, thesurfroomportsmouth.com Capacity: 90 The Thompson Inn & Cyderhouse 90 Bennett Rd., Durham 603-988-1399, thethompsoninn.com Capacity: 150 Three Chimneys Inn 17 Newmarket Rd., Durham 603-868-7800, threechimneysinn.com Capacity: 200 Tuscan Kitchen 31 Pleasant St., Portsmouth 603-570-3610, tuscanbrands.com Capacity: Contact for details UNH Conferences & Catering 20 Ballard St., Durham 603-862-1900, conferences.unh.edu Capacity: 260

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The Victoria Inn Bed & Breakfast and Pavilion 430 High St., Hampton 603-929-1437, thevictoriainn.com Capacity: 150 Wedgewood Weddings Granite Rose 22 Garland Dr., Hampstead 866-966-3009, wedgewoodweddings.com Capacity: 400 Wentworth by the Sea 588 Wentworth Rd., New Castle 603-422-7322, wentworth.com Capacity: 500

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| Venues | Wentworth by the Sea Country Club 60 Wentworth Rd., Rye 603-433-3050, wentworthbytheseacc.com Capacity: 250

Omni Mount Washington Resort 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Rd., Bretton Woods 603-278-1000, omnihotels.com Capacity: 300

Zorvino Vineyards 226 Main St., Sandown 603-887-8463, zorvino.com Capacity: 200

Owl’s Nest Resort 40 Clubhouse Ln., Thornton 603-726-3076, owlsnestresort.com Capacity: 200

WHITE MOUNTAINS The Balsams Resort 1000 Cold Spring Rd., Colebrook 603-225-0050, thebalsamsresort.com Capacity: 75-150 Bellevue Barn at Carlisle Place 685 Presidential Hwy., Jefferson 603-586-6046, bellevuebarnatcarlisleplace.net Capacity: 250 Best Western White Mountain Inn 87 Wallace Hill Rd., Franconia 603-823-7422, bestwesternnh.com Capacity: 225 Bishop Farm 33 Bishop Cutoff, Lisbon 603-838-2474, bishopfarm.com Capacity: 200

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Christmas Farm Inn & Spa 3 Blitzen Way, Jackson 603-383-4313, christmasfarminn.com Capacity: 125 Eagle Mountain House 179 Carter Notch Rd., Jackson 603-383-9111, eaglemt.com Capacity: 50 indoors; 300 outdoors Indian Head Resort 664 US Route 3, Lincoln 888-343-8000, indianheadresort.com Capacity: 160 The Inn at Jackson 12 Main St., Jackson 603-383-4321, innatjackson.com Capacity: 50 indoors, 80 outdoors Loch Lyme Lodge 70 Orford Rd., Lyme 603-795-2141, lochlymelodge.com Capacity: Contact for details. Twenty cabins are available for rent.

Locke Falls Farm 2531 Chinook Trail, Wonalancet 603-986-9164, lockefallsfarm.com Capacity: Contact for details Merrill Farm Inn 428 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway 603-447-3866, merrillfarminn.com Capacity: 50-200

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Purity Spring Resort 1251 Eaton Rd., Madison 603-367-8896, purityspring.com Capacity: 200 Red Jacket Mountain View 2251 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway 800-356-5411, redjacketresorts.com Capacity: 250 The Rocks Estate 4 Christmas Ln., Bethlehem 603-752-2538, therocks.org/weddings.php Capacity: Tented receptions. Call for details.

Snowy Owl Inn 41 Village Rd., Waterville Valley 603-236-8383, snowyowlinn.com Capacity: 90 Stonehurst Manor 3351 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway 603-356-3113, stonehurstmanor.com Capacity: 150 The Tillotson Center 14 Carriage Ln., Colebrook 603-237-8576, tillotsoncenter.org Capacity: Contact for details The Toad Hill Farm 260 Fobes Rd., Franconia 603-616-7150, thetoadhillfarm.com Capacity: Contact for details Town & Country Inn and Resort 20 State Route 2, Shelburne 603-466-3315, townandcountryinn.com Capacity: 400 Waterville Valley Resort 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley 603-236-8311, waterville.com Capacity: 410 indoors; 440 outdoors White Mountain Hotel & Resort 87 Fairway Dr., North Conway 800-533-6301, whitemountainhotel.com Capacity: 120 indoors; 200 outdoors The Barn at Whitney’s Inn 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson 603-383-8916, thebarnatwhitneys.com Capacity: 140 The Wentworth Inn 1 Carter Notch Rd., Jackson 603-383-9700, thewentworth.com Capacity: 125 indoors; 200 outdoors

The Mountain Club on Loon Resort & Spa 90 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln 888-589-6661, mtnclub.com Capacity: 150

Wildcat Mountain 542 Route 16, Gorham 603-466-3326, skiwildcat.com Capacity: 30-300

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa 101 Mountain View Rd., Whitefield 603-837-2100, mountainviewgrand.com Capacity: 250

The Woodstock Inn Brewery 135 Main St., North Woodstock 603-745-3951, woodstockinnnh.com Capacity: 200

Notchland Inn 2 Morey Rd., Hart’s Location 603-374-6131, notchland.com Capacity: 50 indoors; 75 outdoors

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Enjoy a personalized experience with one of our bridal stylists while shopping for the perfect wedding dress.

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Allioops!

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The Allioops! style is a fresh take on classic floral design, with an extra touch of wild.

Designing with locally grown flowers first, we are committed to providing the freshest, highest quality blooms possible. We believe that our flowers do the best talking, so visit our website, allioops.com, or check us out on social media @allioopsflowers.

Atlas PyroVision is a professional fireworks display company producing memorable events throughout New England. Each display is custom designed to meet the features of the venue and the audience. Whether the fireworks are being fired from land or water, on one of our mini barges, Atlas will create a spectacular display that your guests will remember for years to come.

New London, NH • 603-526-2398 allioops.com

At Bellman Jewelers we specialize in custom wedding bands and engagement rings.

These bands are just an example of the pieces we have helped customers create! If you dream it we will create it! Using our Cad software and 3D printing capabilities, we will make sure the ring is perfect for you.

1650 Elm Street • Manchester, NH 03101 • 603-625-4653 www.bellmans.com • See our ad on page 3

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Castle in the Clouds

Perched high on a mountaintop, Castle in the Clouds is the perfect enchanted storybook setting for your wedding. Join us as we transport your guests via vintage trolley from garden ceremony to terrace cocktails followed by a reception with grand views of Lake Winnipesaukee.

455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, NH 03254 603.476.5900 • www.castleintheclouds.org • See our ad on page 11 New Hampshire Magazine’s BRIDE | 75

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Currier Museum of Art

An artistic, elegant, and world-class backdrop for your special day. Your guests can roam the galleries and enjoy curated cocktails and dinner service by Currier Catering. Special offer for intimate weddings under 50 guests. Schedule a tour today!

150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH • 603-669-6144 ext. 124 currier.org/event/private-event • See our ad on page 5

The perfect backdrop for your special day, we invite you to learn how our modern Great Room and outdoor space can be your unique wedding destination. Love is for everyone; membership is not required to host your wedding with us.

Bedford, NH • 603-624-4096 www.manchestercountryclub.com See our ad on inside back cover

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The Margate Resort Day’s Jewelers

Family owned since 1914, Day’s Jewelers has been part of some amazing love stories.

With each customer, we are reminded of the importance of every piece of jewelry we sell.

Wedding bands are a big part of the those love stories and a symbol of eternity, with no beginning or end. Like your eternal promise to your spouse, we promise to exceed your expectations and strive to be your family jeweler for generations to come.

66 March Ave., Manchester, 603-641-8232 • 567 Amherst St., Nashua 603-324-5200 • daysjewelers.com • See our ad on page 4 76 | New Hampshire Magazine’s BRIDE

The Margate Resort is a premier resort located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. All of your wedding needs at one location...Ceremony, Reception, Guest Rooms. Many options are available for your special day...Inside: Grand Ballroom, Mariah Room overlooking the lake. Outside: Our new venue ­— The Lakeside Pavilion, West Lawn, or directly on the beach.

Consider an after hours pool party, fireworks, or a bonfire on the beach! You will receive the best personalized service from start to finish. The Margate, where beautiful memories begin.

76 Lake St., Laconia, NH 03246 1-888-266-8605 • www.themargate.com

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Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa Located on 1,700 acres in the White Mountains of NH, Mountain View Grand offers the grandeur of a great historic hotel. Founded in 1865, the resort is a premier destination for elegant four-season weddings. Featuring 141 graciously appointed rooms and suites and a choice of tasteful and luxurious venues for your wedding and reception. AAA Four Diamond since 2008 and a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Whitefield, NH • 844-602-4907 mountainviewgrand.com • See our ad on the back cover

Omni Mount Washington Resort

Dreaming of the perfect fairy tale wedding? At the Omni Mount Washington Resort, you’ll find everything you need to make it so. Breathtaking scenery. Stunning ballrooms. Inspiring outdoor settings. Now open for milestone events, be among the first to say “I do” at the new Crystal Hills event venue, high atop the slopes of Bretton Woods and serviced by the state’s only 8-passenger gondola. Whether you envision an elegant outdoor ceremony, framed by the beautiful White Mountain National Forest, or a formal indoor affair, we’ll help you find the ideal setting to fit your unique style.

310 Mt. Washington Hotel Rd., Bretton Woods, NH 03575 • 603-278-8813 omnihotels.com/mountwashington • See our ad on page 1

Seacoast Science Center Situated on the ocean’s edge, within historic Odiorne Point State Park, the Seacoast Science Center provides an exquisite setting for your celebration of a lifetime and an unparalleled backdrop for your photographs and life-long memories. From the formal reception of your dreams, to the fun and games of a lobster bake, you can take pride in knowing your rental supports SSC’s mission to inspire conservation of our Blue Planet.

In Odiorne Point State Park Rte. 1A, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH • 603-436-8043 seacoastsciencecenter.org • siterental@sscnh.org

Stonewall Farm

A place to gather, a place to grow. These qualities and more are what make Stonewall Farm Weddings so extraordinary. Make lasting memories when you gather here with loved ones and friends to celebrate your love and commitment. Choose from among three unique, outdoor ceremony locations, dance the night away in our gorgeous post and beam reception space, and roam rolling meadows and wooded hillsides while having photos taken. It’s our organic farm, but it’s your wedding day, your way.

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The Cider Press at the Barn The Balsams

The Balsams property will be available for exclusive weddings from 50–150 people. There are three private residences on-property to accommodate up to 36 for whole weekends of wedding festivities. You’ll have the entire 7,000-acre majestic playground to yourselves and private access to our 18-hole signature Donald Ross Panorama golf course with breathtaking views. Enjoy miles of trails, private lakes, fields, streams, and mountain views all around.

Dixville, NH • 603-225-0050 balsamswedding.com • See our ad on page 2

Your ceremony will take place in the field by the garden, with a birchwood arbor and garden chairs. After enjoying the calming rustle of the trees during the ceremony, you and your guests will enjoy an outside cocktail hour that is secluded and private, with propane fireplaces and white adirondak chairs. The outdoor bob house bar will serve your favorite beverages. Our Sailor’s tent is placed in the field, sitting beside Rust Pond, surrounded by greenery and garden beds. Lit with white lighting, set with finest linen, and decorated with pure beauty, the tent accomodates up to three hundred guests.

30 Middleton Rd, Wolfeboro, NH • 603-515-1046 ciderpressnh.com • See our ad on page 69

Andover Barn Newfound Lake Inn

Newfound Lake Inn has been welcoming travelers since 1840, as an overnight stop on the stage-coach route from Boston to Montreal. A perfect venue for destination weddings, outside in our extensive gardens or inside the newly-renovated barn accommodating up to 200 guests. Only two hours from the Boston airport, the Newfound area is one of the premier, four-season vacation spots in New Hampshire.

1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, NH • 603-744-3894 www.newfoundlake.com • See our ad on page 63 78 | New Hampshire Magazine’s BRIDE

Weddings at the Andover Barn are managed by Sheryl Proulx, who has more than 10 years of experience in event management. Sheryl has coordinated over 200 weddings and events.

Sheryl and her event coordinating team are delighted to guide you in the planning of your wedding or event by personalizing it for you, your family and guests. Our goal is to make your day the perfect day!

603-748-9796 • events@nhweddingbarn.com Sheryl and her team are happy to assist in coordinating your vendors.

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Your Wedding, Our Venue Manchester Country Club

We’ve been celebrating the greatest love stories since we opened our doors in 1923. It’s easy to say we care about your wedding being the most special day of your life.

With space to accommodate up to 260 guests, we host only one wedding at a time so we can focus entirely on you. Our place is yours, and you decide when you’d like your six-hour reception to begin.

LOVE IS FOR EVERYONE; MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO HOST YOUR WEDDING HERE.

Bedford, NH – ManchesterCountryClub.com – (603) 624-4096

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