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Welcome to The Wedding Day Sourcebook. I consider living and working in western Massachusetts wonderful. Our area is truly amazing when it comes to weddings. Beginning with the various locations to hold a wedding; from tents and barns, to ballrooms, museums, roof top decks, old mills, hotels, country clubs and everything in between, we have such a variety of locations to have any celebration. In every issue of The Wedding Day Sourcebook we’ll showcase some Real New England Weddings. Heartfelt celebrations of wonderful couples with their family and friends. In this issue, we’ll take you to Kelly and Brendan’s celebration at the Holyoke Canoe Club, in Holyoke, MA. Then you’ll view images and style of a wedding at a well-known mansion in Newport, Rhode Island called Belle Mer for Tasha and Torey’s wedding. We’ve got some New England destinations too as we’ll show you Anna and Nate’s wedding in Killington, Vermont at the Mountain Meadows Lodge. You’ll view other unique moments shared by local photographers of some beautiful weddings that we hope will give you some wedding inspiration. In this issue, we also have the honor of showcasing the beautiful wedding of Ryan and Andrea Williams, Ryan is also a local photographer and the images are shared by Seth Kaye Photography. We hope their beautiful three page spread will show the love they have for each other and the love of their family and friends. In every issue of The Wedding Day Sourcebook we’ll share more inspiration, more ideas, informative articles and memorable moments of local weddings. Bring you fresh finds, trends and romance! We’ll work hard to connect you with talented, creative wedding professionals that can bring your vision to life. And speaking of those wedding professionals, we’ll give you a peek of some passion in motion...what happens behind the scenes of great weddings! Technology and social media play such an important part in everyone’s lives when it comes to planning a wedding. Checking out wedding professionals and businesses, reading reviews, pinning your favorites on your Pinterest page and then sharing that information with the important people in your lives as well as the team of wedding professionals you select. We invite you to stay connected with all of us here at The Wedding Day Sourcebook. Find us on Instagram, Pinterest and especially Facebook where we’ll be posting daily, sharing up to date announcements, events, sales and specials as they come in. In the coming months you’ll find us at a variety of events. Take a look at our events page for details and information. As always, it’s a pleasure to meet engaged couples, hear about their wedding plans and watch all the details come together. The finished images we see tell a story of love. And we really look forward to sharing so much with you. All the best with love,
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Taste of the Valley Bridal Show 2016 Thursday, September 15th, 6-9pm The Hadley Farms Meeting House 41 Russell Street, Rt 9 Hadley, Massachusetts For Tickets: www.tasteofthevalley.eventbrite.com www.hadleyfarmsmeetinghouse.com View the latest wedding trends in the Pioneer Valley
Valley Wed Sunday, October 16th, 11-4pm Quonquont Farm 9 North Street Whately, MA For information: www.valleywed.com A unique wedding show with a hand selected group of top wedding pros in Western Massachusetts
Western New England Fall Bridal Show Sunday, November 20th, 11-4pm The MassMutual Center 1277 Main Street Springfield, Massachusetts For Tickets: www.cjcevents.com The area’s largest one day Fall Bridal Show. Fashions, gown sale, vendor, prizes and more!
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Area’s Largest Fall One Day Bridal Event Returns to the MassMutual Center
Upcoming bridal event showcases the area’s best wedding professionals and a huge Bridal Gown Sale.
Attending a bridal show while your planning your wedding is almost like a rite of passage. After all, where can you go to see the latest wedding gown trends from the runways, the most amazing flowers, compare photographers, have photo booth fun and eat delicious cake...all in one day? A bridal show. Mark your calendar for the area’s largest one day fall bridal show, The Western New England Fall Bridal Show on Sunday, November 20th, at the MassMutual Center, in Springfield, MA. This show will bring together the area’s finest wedding professionals, products and services for the area’s largest one-day fall bridal event. To start the day off, an early bird One Day Bridal Gown Sale will take place beginning at 10:30am with gowns from some of the top designers on sale starting at $199 each. “The amazing bridal gown sale always gets brides excited about this show,” said Lisa Powers, producer of the bridal show. “There are always some beautiful dresses at amazing savings at this sale.” Throughout the day, guests can stroll through the wonderful displays, enjoy food and cake samples from the area’s best reception venues, caterers and bakeries. At the Western New England Fall Bridal Show, you will be able to shop and compare, ask questions and see first-hand, all the unique and wonderful offerings for your wedding. You’ll be able to get information and make personal connections with those specialists that can complete your wedding planning. The CJC Events stage will host the areas most exciting bridal fashion show beginning at 1:30PM with wonderful bridal, bridesmaids, social occasion dresses and tuxedos showcasing the latest trends, styles and colors for the coming year, straight off the designers runways! At this show, engaged couples will have an added bonus of viewing The Tabletop Design Gallery and Competition. This addition showcases the decorating talents of some of the area’s finest wedding services, venues, florists and coordinators by providing space to show off their talents. Amazing tablescapes will be presented and attending brides will vote for their favorite design. “These designers are bringing to life some of the beautiful reception tables seen within popular wedding magazines and websites. Nothing compares to the real thing when you are looking at table settings and décor. You can find those inspirations right here in western New England and right here at this show.” says Powers. The day closes with the final highlight of thousands of dollars in door prizes to be given away provided by the areas finest wedding professionals. Participants must be present at the drawing to win. Tickets are available in advance through the website a www.cjcevents.com for $8.00 each or at the door for $10. Brides can pre-register online at www.cjcevents.com and receive a special CJC Events goodie bag filled with exclusive offers and gifts from select vendors.
Produced by CJC Events, the event is sponsored by The Bridal and Tux Boutique, Bridal Heirlooms, and The Wedding Day Sourcebook. Media sponsors include MassAppeal and WWLP TV22. For Information: www.cjcevents or www.westernnewenglandbridalshow.com Contact: lisa@cjcevents.com - Phone: (413) 737-7555
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Who says you can’t have style with a smaller wedding? Quite the opposite is true. Weddings with a smaller guest list, say around 50, can have a variety of options for locations that are not really possible with a larger wedding. Here are just a few ideas to consider: Historic sites: Our area has many historical locations and museums that are perfect for smaller weddings. The Springfield Museum complex has a number of locations that fit a smaller guest list. Each location is very different, including the Dr. Seuss Memorial. The Eric Cale Museum of Picture Book Art, located in Amherst, offers a wonderful background for a smaller wedding. It’s full of color and happiness. The Wisteriahurst Museum in Holyoke is not only a historic building but the amazing gardens are just as beautiful and fitting for a smaller wedding. Bed & Breakfasts: The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, MA or the Kemble Inn located in Lenox, MA are perfect examples of quaint locations that fit much smaller weddings. Located in the Berkshires, they are particularly popular during the fall with
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foliage at its peak. The Lord Jeffery Inn, located in the center of Amherst, not only is an historical inn, but they have an intimate rooftop deck that comes complete with a fireplace and inviting furniture. Day or evening, it’s a perfect spot for a smaller wedding. And lets not forget The Deerfield Inn, located in historic Deerfield, MA. This beautiful space is known for celebrating small weddings. With this quaint inn, the guest rooms are wonderful and the menu just as delicious. Unique Spot: Are gardens and butterflys your favorite? Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, located on Route 5 in Deerfield, MA, lets you have an amazing wedding, rain or shine in their garden. The location is bright and beautiful and filled with butterflies. Views, Brews and Vineyards: In our area we have many wineries and vineyards that can accommodate smaller weddings with ease. The Black Birch Vineyard, located in Southampton, MA, makes the perfect backdrop for a wedding and they have many wine tasting options. The Hardwick Vineyard and Winery in Hardwick, MA, has a
timber framed gazebo that overlooks the vineyard, making it a beautiful ceremony location spot. Plus they also have a timber framed barn on their property making it a perfect spot for smaller weddings. And if beer is your favorite, craft breweries like Abandoned Building Brewery can accommodate up to 50 people in their tap room. This would an especially fun for rehearsal dinner events or a night out with your wedding party. Restaurants and other options: Chandler’s Restaurant, located at the famous Yankee Candle flagship store in Deerfield, MA, has the most amazing wine cellar that seats just 50 guests. Surrounded by amazing wine, Chef Gregory Monette can delight your guests with an amazing menu paired with wine. Lattitude Restaurant, located in West Springfield, MA specializes in farm to table fare and has a beautiful patio and banquet space. Plus it’s catering division, Longitude Catering, can bring the party to you at your own location or home. They can accommodate your intimate celebration with creative menu selections.
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The Log Cabin is the most breathtaking wedding venue in Western Mass. The scenic location atop Mt. Tom offers uninterrupted views of the beautiful Western Massachusetts landscape. Imagine a new addition, an elegant, state-of-the-art tent, located at the highest point on the Log Cabin’s property, the Upper Vista. The Upper Vista stands on a peak above the Log Cabin with panoramic vistas and valley views. It’s a spectacular mountaintop experience that brings outdoor weddings to the next level. It’s a stunning backdrop for your big day. The Upper Vista space is like no other in the area. The wedding tent with patio flooring is an innovative outdoor wedding option for up to 150 people with a green space for your wedding ceremony with those amazing views allowing you to stay on the mountain top for both your ceremony and reception. Comfort features include convenient modern restrooms and a deluxe wedding tent for the wedding party. Besides the romantic setting and breath-taking views, the Upper Vista offers first class service www.weddingsourcebook.com
from professional waitstaff and bartenders to ensure your guests have amazing time. They also know food is important and Log Rolling Catering offers customized, chef-created menus. Round out your wedding with a spectacular dessert designed to your specifications by the in-house pastry chef. The wedding and event planners have been recognized by The Knot as the best in the business. The Upper Vista gives you the space and flexibility to custom your event. The equally spectacular team of wedding experts can arrange for your A-team of wedding professionals such as photographers, DJ’s, awesome bands, lighting, flowers and more. Ultimately, the Upper Vista gives couples the funky destination wedding experience with the peace of mind that comes with knowing their big day is in the hands of experienced professionals.
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Our country’s military service members make a huge sacrific to help our country. Demanding jobs, deployment, to potentially far away locations with sometimes little notice, financial hardships and even constantly moving from place to place. This can make planning a wedding a challenge, but in comes the support of the Pioneer Valley USO with Operation: Love My Dress. “A couple years ago, the USO recognized that families were asking about dresses for weddings, proms, and other big ticket events,” says Connie Foster program director for Operation: Love My Dress. Pioneer Valley USO is not funded through USO nationally. Everything that is raised locally stays local and supports the men & women who serve and their families - all branches of the military. “With a small committee of volunteers, we reached out to the wedding community and high schools in the area and what started as a couple big donations (40 wedding dresses & bridesmaids dresses from a local boutique) and about 60 dresses through Turners Falls High School dress drive, has continued with local donations.” Connie noted, “anytime someone cleans out a closet and finds 4 or 5 bridesmaids dresses they’re never going to wear again, I get a call or a bag dropped off at one of our drop-off locations.” As more donations come in and the needs of the military community grows, Operation: Love My Dress was fortunate enough to take over a big empwww.weddingsourcebook.com
ty room and turn it into a walk in closet at LaQuinta in downtown Springfield, MA. Operation: Love My Dress also receives a small grant from Hilton’s Travel for a Purpose grant program for money to purchase clothing racks and dress bags. Connie says, “we even had a seamstress offer free and discounted alterations, if needed.” The demand to help the military community continues to grow and as Connie and her volunteers will tell you that it comes in waves. “When the Marine Ball is coming up, the phone rings. We were able to give away about 30 dresses for the Ball. I love that!” says Connie. Did you just get married and would like to repurpose your wedding gown? They’ll take those bridesmaids dresses off your hands too. “We’re always taking donations and always available when someone needs a dress,” says Connie. “I’m often asked how military families who need this find out about it. We have signs and dresses at the Pioneer Valley USO office and those wonderful volunteers spread the word and also reached out to all the local units to let them know this is available.” So do you have a gown to donate? You can reach Connie at Operation: Love My Dress at 413-584-4800 to make arrangements to drop off your dress. You can also donate veils, headpieces and accessories.
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MARX Events Announces its Second Annual Dream Wedding Giveaway for 2016! A free $35,000 wedding will be awarded to a United States Veteran or active service member MARX Events, a division of MARX Entertainment, along with dozens of participating vendors, will be awarding a United States Veteran or active service member a free wedding for the second year in a row. The nomination process is now open. Community members may nominate themselves or someone they know by submitting either a written or video story to www.MARXDreamWedding.com. This second annual MARX Dream Wedding includes a free wedding venue space with food and beverage for 50 participants, complimentary flowers and photography, wedding dress, rehearsal dinner, and full entertainment services provided by MARX alongside many other services and providers. Producing an event and contest like this serves to honor the service and sacrifice of our military and create a special atmosphere for a wonderful military couple, as they embark on the next chapter of their lives together. The wedding ceremony will take place at Chez Josef in Agawam, MA and the rehearsal dinner at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA in April of 2017. The top three finalists will be announced on Veterans Day and the winner will be announced December 20th. “This is our way, each year, to give back to the men and women of our Military who give so much for us,” said Mark Ashe, Managing Partner of MARX Events. MARX Events aims to provide a meaningful and exciting experience for the military couple, putting on the wedding they’ve always dreamed of. MARX Dream Wedding Giveaway is the perfect opportunity to express gratitude for our heroes in uniform who have already done so much for us, and our country. The final nominees will be selected by a panel of predetermined judges for the second year in a row. The top three finalists will be announced on Veterans Day and the winner will be announced December 20th. After an exciting stretch of wedding planning, with the amazing participating wedding vendors, the Dream Wedding will take place in the month of April as one special military couple “ties the knot!” Community 20
members may nominate themselves or someone they know by submitting either a written or video story to www.MARXDreamWedding.com to be a part of the contest. All the participating vendors, as well as MARX Events, feels this is an amazing way to give back to those who have done so much for us, and our country, each year. More information can be obtained by contacting Meghan Rothschild at (413) 218-4994 or at Meghan@ chikmedia.us. Visit www.MARXDreamWedding.com.
Last Year’s Dream Wedding Givaway Winners, Anne Demers & Zaki-Jabbar Robinson
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Bridal Tea in the Garden A Celebration o Women B: Jackie Martucc
The inspiration for this shoot originated with a desire to demonstrate a unique and beautiful way to celebrate women. Weddings & Life Celebrations are becoming more and more intimate and personal. In the wedding world, we are seeing a trend develop in that couples are really wanting to “spread the love” to their guests and loved ones and finding special ways to honor their loved ones through these gatherings. We had a dynamic team on board for this photo shoot. I was beyond ecstatic when my proposed idea was met with excitement and anticipation. We wanted to create 22
a “bridal tea party” shoot that was sensational and much like what happens when great weddings come together, I wanted to show off the magic that happens when we are all in a room working together. And so, our plan unfolded. We knew that Brooke was ready to exercise her fantastic photography skills, and that Stacey of the Tangled Grapevine, would design something beyond spectacular for our garden feel. Kelly of That Girl…Stylist just asked “when & where?”. From the beginning, Christine of Bridal Heirlooms was eager to assist us in finding the Wedding Day Sourcebook
perfect special occasion attire. As I witnessed these women coming together, the excitement and passion sparked an idea. We wanted to celebrate women. We wanted to style a unique way to honor your bridal party. Why not these women? This is an endlessly talented group of women entrepreneurs who started their businesses with little more than some serious guts and an insane passion for their craft. This crew genuinely enjoys working together. As individuals, we all bring something unique to the table but, as a team, my goodness, do we thrive! Summer 2016
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Connect with local artisans and bring your event inspiration to life! Every bride and groom...well especially brides, tend to look for inspiration for their wedding. That one piece, that one element, that one piece that is important to them that they can build their style and wedding design around. The choice of venue could set the style. Chandliers, a ballroom, or maybe a rustic barn. Tents are popular too, working as a blank canvas for any style. Maybe its a favorite flower in an amazing color. It’s exciting when you start to see it all come together. Where do you find your inspiration? Technology at your finger tips makes finding inspiration easy. One driving factor is Pinterest and how it gives everyone the opportunity to look at everyone else’s ideas, style and weddings. Sort of like legal stalking, anyone planning a wedding usually loves to seek out “Pins” for their own inspiration boards. Make some boards and start pinning your favorite images that could help you sort out your style. But what if you want local inspiration? Hands on, in person inspiration? Have we got an event for you! Pinspired! Bring your Pinterest page to life. On Wednesday, August 17th starting at 5:30pm, The Delaney House, in Holyoke, MA will be hosting Pinspired! An amazing, get styled, get inspired event that gives you ideas and connections to some local inspiration for your wedding. Get styled for your day with rentals, amazing linens, chairs, unique tables and more. Add some beautiful lighting and combine them with stunning floral arrangements, bouquets, and centerpieces to complete your reception look. Unique custom designed stationary will showcase your wedding style! You’ll have an up-close look at beautiful wedding and bridesmaids gowns paired together with the amazing looks. And for the most inspiration, have some fun in the “design it yourself ” area where you can get creative with linens, centerpieces, chargers, tableware and more. Bring your “Pinterest” page to life. During the evening you’ll meet the amazing talents that put the evening together including the photographer, floral designer, stationary artist, bartenders, lighting designers, and more. The staff of the Log Cabin and The Delaney House will also be on hand to answer questions and guide you through all various designs. Add some music, an interactive photo booth and a beauty bar where you can try the lat24
est “glam”...stir it together with a Mixology Bar with custom signature drinks and tasty bites to make the night complete. That’s Pinspired! For more information and to RSVP to this event visit http://pinspired.eventbrite.com. Did we tell you...this event is FREE, so get your wedding party together and make an evening of it! Sponsored by Durocher Florist, The Delaney House and The Wedding Day Sourcebook. We’ll see you on Wednesday, August 17th beginning at 5:30pm at the Delaney House. Bring your Pinterest page!
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Andrea & Ryan...The Details: Ceremony & Reception: Montague Retreat Center Cinematographer : Epic Filmmakers DJ : Shawn Santanello, Viren Entertainment Wedding Planner : Tanya Costigan Events Andrea’s Makeup : Karrie Welch Andrea’s Hair : Ochoa Andrea’s Dress : Vintage Family Dress Bridesmaid’s Dresses : Bridal Heirlooms & David’s Bridal Caterer : Seth Mias Catering Florist : All Occasion Flowers Candy Buffet : Captain Candy Second Photographer : Lesley Arak Lighting Assistant : Ian Pouliot Continued on Page 29
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“We felt incredibly supported by friends and family. Part of what made our wedding day so spectacular was that people came from all over the country to celebrate with us. We were fortunate enough to know many talented vendors prior to planning our wedding. This gave us great comfort in knowing it would go off without a hitch. Andrea treasured all the time she had with her girls in the bridal suite leading up to the ceremony. The weather looked crummy leading up to the big day and at the last moment it cleared up and we were able to have our ceremony outside. The only time I was nervous was at my ceremony. Standing in front of all our closest friends and family was incredibly meaningful. We loved dancing the night away and letting loose in the Great Hall.� www.weddingsourcebook.com 29
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Amanda Long and the team at the Lord Jeffery Inn did not hesitate when I proposed the idea of using their Greenhouse Room at 30 Boltwood for our space. This setting was ideal for what we were trying to achieve. The gorgeous long table, the bank of windows, and the overall lightness of the room… perfection! Michael’s Party Rentals was graciously on board to provide us with the perfect linens for that table! Shimmering pewter gray draped with lace, shimmer pink and pearl napkins alternated across our table settings. Their gold flatware graced our table and they also provided us with the perfect mahogany chiavari chairs to complete our look. I sourced all of the tabletop
décor from antique china plates to vintage tea cups to candle holders and all the in-betweens. Elegant tea party bites were displayed on an assortment of platters and bowls in soft colors. Each piece lent itself to a look that bordered on a Secret Garden meets Alice in Wonderland. Tipped teacup displays & floral ice cubes (made by me!) found their place along tucked moss and sweet succulents from the Tangled Grapevine. And of course, there was pink sugar rimmed champagne! Stacey, our magician florist, created a stunning assortment of arrangements. Floral crowns were a must and her creations did not disappoint. And the centerpieces were a tremendous display of garden love. Bursting with greens, stunning
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pinks, deep purples, and soft peaches , this arrangement included roses, succulents, hydrangeas, eucalyptus, and so much more. Each piece was thoughtfully crafted, and made a nod towards our tea party theme. Drawing off of Stacey’s designs, Pete Gray of Pete’s Sweets exercised his own incredible talents and created a fantastic two-tier cake. To enhance this simple white sculptured beauty, he added incredible, edible, artisan sugar flowers. Each and every flower on that cake was handcrafted from love and sugar. We hope you are inspired to throw a celebration for the special women and loved ones in your life.
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Tanya Costigan - Tanya Costigan Events Q. Tell us about your Business: I own Tanya Costigan Events. We are an established wedding and event planning company, and we strive to provide polite and thoughtful services when caring for your wedding. We offer full and partial planning, in-house floral, decor rentals and invitations! I also created Engage Workshops, which are fun interactive wedding planning workshop experiences for brides-to-be! Q. Detail what your services bring to a wedding celebration PEACE OF MIND! Throughout the time we work together during the planning process, and even more importantly, on your wedding day, we bring peace of mind. When all of the tasks and details that were carefully planned for a year or more, are resting in our professional hands, you (and all of your family and wedding party) will be able to completely enjoy! The wedding day flies by so quickly, believe me, so you enjoying every precious moment of it is really important. Q. Tell us about one of the most unique details or touching moments you were ever a part of at a wedding There are so many unique details and touching moments that I get to be part of. Some special things that stick out in my mind are when a bride created a named a signature drink after her mom “The Queen’s Cosmo” and when another bride had a slide show playing during her deceased brother’s favorite song while every guest at the wedding huddled and sang along on the dance floor.
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Tell us about your Business: Viral Booth is a photo booth that not only takes photos, but also allows guests to record a video message for the guests of honor! Guests can even share their photos and videos with others via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Email & Text! We are in The Knot Hall of Fame and Top Rated on Wedding Wire! Our package includes unlimited photos, 2x6” photo strips, unlimited videos, a scrapbook where a copy of each photo strip goes into so guests can write hand written messages for the newlyweds, a DVD movie with all of the photos playing to music & the video messages at the end, a USB Flash Drive with a copy of all of the photo and video files, an online gallery where guests can view and share their photos & videos with others, 40-50 crazy and fun props to entertain guests and keep them coming back several times, a professional and friendly attendant who will get your guests in and out in a timely manner, and FREE travel and 2hr early arrival for setup in All of New England! Q. What does your service bring to a wedding celebration Having a Viral Booth at your wedding celebration will entertain your guests during down time and/or give them a break from the dance floor when they need one and give them a keepsake to remember your special day until the end of time. Q. Tell us about one of the most unique details or touching moments you were ever a part of at a wedding There have been so many creative ideas implemented into weddings, from the extensive details of a Disney Wedding with everything Disney related to bridal parties being introduced to a medley of songs with perfect choreography. There have been numerous live performances by family members, best men, maids of honors, brides & grooms; so many heart felt speeches by loved ones that I can’t pinpoint a favorite. We do over 400 events per year so as you can imagine, we have seen it all.
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Q. What word of advice would you give engaged couples that are planning their wedding? Your wedding is YOUR big day, but don’t forget that your guests are traveling from far away, taking time and spending hundreds of dollars to be a part of your wedding, so always think about your guests and how you can cater to them and their interests as well; making sure your guests are having a good time is the key to a successful wedding. Q. If you were a new addition to the crayon box...what color would you be and why? I’d be a new shade of blue; it’s my favorite color. Q. What personally inspires you? My girls inspire me; everything I do in life revolves around my daughters; having three of them and a fourth on the way, they are my life. Q. How do you spend your down time? What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working so hard? Basketball is my passion; I still play in a handful of competitive leagues in Western Mass throughout the year. Aside from basketball, I enjoy playing Texas Hold’em Poker and learning the game of golf.
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Taste Of The Valley Bridal Show at the Hadley Farms Meeting House Hadley Farms Meeting House is nestled in the Hampton Village Barn Shop on Route 9 in Hadley, Mass. A beautiful banquet and meeting space designed for meeting, events and weddings. This multi-use space offers a lounge, a beautiful deck and pre-function space for cocktail receptions and ceremonies; the ballroom, decorated in purples and greens, is ideal for gatherings big and small. It’s also the location for the second annual Taste of the Valley Bridal Show on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 6-9pm. “We are excited to bring you the 2016 Taste of the Valley Bridal Show on September 15, 2016,” says Brenda Lee, Sales Manager of the Hadley Farms Meeting House. “I’m so thrilled. Sip, sample and preview some fo the latest wedding trends in the Pioneer Valley.” The Taste of the Valley Bridal Show will also feature delicious food samples from some of the exclusive caterers to the Meeting House as well as their own, in-house caterer. Plus a variety of bakeries, cupcake and cake designers will showcase some beautiful wedding cakes, sweets and treats for you to try. Chat with the Valley’s best wedding experts and get ideas for your celebration. “A full cash bar is available, so bring out the whole crew to enjoy this unique bridal show experience,” says Brenda. The evening would not be complete with-
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out some amazing prizes from the participating wedding professionals. Valuable gift baskets, limousine transportation, a bridal gown and tuxedo package and even a beautiful diamond Saphire Ring will be given away! So mark your calendar and plan to attend. Hadley Farms Meeting House is Hampshire County’s newest event venue and banquet hall. Located between Route 9 and Bay Road, in the Hampton Village Barn Shops and next to the Hampton Inn. Complimentary parking surrounds the building. Earlybird tickets are $8 before July 31 and general admission tickets are $10 after August 1st. You can get tickets at the Hadley Farms Meeting House or online at: www.tasteofthevalley.eventbrite.com
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Behind The Scenes at some realWestern New England Weddings Images by Seth Kaye Photography
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Valley Wed At Quonquont Farm in September by: Hannah Gyovai
I’ve met a lot of brides and grooms in my years as a wedding officiant, and before that, in a decade spent in small galleries selling handcrafted wedding and engagement rings. But nothing could have prepared me for planning a wedding like my own marriage three years ago. In the thirteen months from our engagement to the big day, I sweated and huffed and cursed my way through budgets, bridal magazines and those abundant wedding planning checklists. Let’s just say I was not the most graceful bride-to-be. Plus, I was a DIY bride. Invitations? I designed them. Flowers? We bought them by the bucket to arrange ourselves. Favors? Homemade jam. Ceremony? A dear friend officiated. Table centerpieces? Collected from a year’s worth of antique store finds. Hair and makeup? Well, you get the idea. So what have I learned from all those brides and grooms, and from being one myself? Planning a wedding is hard work. Sure, it’s amazing, too. After all, it is a blessing to be able to have a wedding, right? And what more joyous occasion is there to commemorate? At least I was lucky to never lose sight of the “why” of it all…that I was joining my life to my beloved before our dearest family and friends and getting to celebrate with a gigantic, fabulous party. Valley Wed is the kind of wedding show I wish was around when I was a bride. If only someone had said, “Here, I’ve curated a small group of some of the best wedding pros in western Mass. They’re awesome. They will help you.” If only I had known I could have my independent, DIY vision – to go my own way – but not have to go it alone. When my friend Tiffany Hilton and I dreamed up Valley Wed in 2015, our motto was, “Not your average wedding expo.” A potter in Florence, we first met when my husband and I selected Tiffany’s handmade dinnerware for our wedding registry. Nothing about that experience felt typical. We went to her studio to pick out our own glazes in the exact shapes and sizes we preferred. People got to talk to Tiffany when making their purchases and everything was thoughtfully packaged and delivered to us with a lovely, personal note after our wedding. As an ordained Interfaith minister, I like to think that’s also true about the experience I offer couples. I can honestly say that in all the years I’ve been a wedding officiant, no two ceremonies have ever been the same. I have yet to meet two couples that are the same! When it comes to Valley Wed, I looked for other wedding pros like me; like Tiffany: local, independent entrepreneurs who both
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love and take great pride in their work. They are folks who are deeply knowledgeable about their field and offer couples something truly exceptional. Valley Wed’s inaugural event last November was an astounding success. Hundreds of couples attended and vendors could barely leave our tables long enough to scope out the show for ourselves. This year’s show is shaping up to be even better. Quonquont Farm in Whately is hosting Valley Wed again on Sunday, October 16. As if being one of the most beautiful and unique wedding venues in the area wasn’t enough of a draw, Quonquont’s farm stand will be open, as will their pick-your-own apple orchard. I am excited to have so many stellar vendors return for 2016 including Tiffany Hilton who, though not a coordinator this time around, will be an enthusiastic supporter. And thanks to Hilltown Tents, the stone patio adjacent the event space will be tented so Valley Wed can welcome more new and emerging vendors as well. A huge hit last year, Mainely Drafts Horse and Carriage returns to give complimentary carriage rides drawn by their majestic Belgian and Percheron horses. Plus, the bar at Quonquont will be staffed, live music from Classic Wedding Ensembles and others is on tap and free coffee will be flowing from Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee. One lucky Valley Wed couple will score our grand prize giveaway, generously donated by dmg Don Muller Gallery, Inc., of $500 off a pair of wedding rings. Other prizes and giveaways include artisan olive oils and balsamic vinegars from Ellie’s Oils, a floral arrangement from Badger’s Flowers & Co., a Jackson & Connor gift card, custom letterpress save-the-dates from Big Wheel Press, $100 off AG Ambroult’s Wedding Ring Workshop, a bridal shower cake from Cakes by Amanda, and a whole lot more. Planning a wedding may still be hard work, but I couldn’t be more delighted to help make it a whole lot easier for couples in the Pioneer Valley and western Massachusetts. I hope you can join us for the show in October, but even if you can’t, you will find profiles of our handpicked, locally-sourced vendors on our website. Valley Wed - Sunday, October 16, 2016, 11am to 4pm Hosted by Quonquont Farm, 9 North Street, Whately, MA Admission: $6/person or $10/couple For more information or to pre-register, go to www.valleywed.com or email info@valleywed.com.
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Engage Workshops Created and hosted by Tanya Costigan Events You’ve said yes, and are now putting together a celebration to beat all celebrations in your life…your wedding day. So where to you start? Where do you get some local wedding inspiration from? Engage Workshops are interactive workshop experiences for bridesto-be. How’s taking part in a cake tasting where you put your favorite flavors together. How does learning faux calligraphy and making a DIY project sound?! Get the information you need by meeting some experienced wedding professionals in a relaxed atmosphere where you can ask questions about those big decisions you’ll be making. How about just being around other exciting brides looking for the same thing you are…inspiration and some comradery.
Tanya Costigan of Tanya Costigan Events hosts the amazing Engage Workshops several times a year, in various location featuring lots of fun, great connections and timely information on different topics, trends and area specialties. These workshops are opportunities to give engaged couples some wedding inspiration and direction, to learn in a fun environment from a professional wedding planner about things like beauty and attire, décor, flowers, design, budgeting and more. As with weddings and any celebration it does take a team of people to put it all together and Tanya also presents reputable wedding professionals at the Engage Workshop. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get to know these professionals, their expertise and what they elements they contribute to
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weddings. They are always willing to share their knowledge and expertise of all things weddings. You can bring your wedding party to the Engage Workshops. Everyone will be treated to some goodies. You’ll be able to ask Tanya questions about anything you need to know about your upcoming wedding and learn about how Tanya Costigan Events can give you peace of mind and have you stress free on your wedding day. You’ll even get helpful material to review at home. Visit the Engage Workshops website for more information and upcoming workshops www.engageworkshops.com. You can also learn more about Tanya Costigan Events at www.tanyacostiganevents.com.
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Things To Do - A Bridal Checklist
12 to 24 Months Ahead • Subscribe to the Wedding Day Sourcebook • Attend every Bridal Show you can! Check www.weddingsourcebook.com • Announce your engagement • Decide on the atmosphere you’d like at your wedding • Talk to family & fiancé about budget • Decide the size of your wedding • Talk to clergy or J.P. and arrange ceremony location & date • Find a reception location available on your date • Plan wedding theme and colors • Choose your wedding party • Compile your guest lists and set up a system to track RSVP’s. • Select all your formalwear • Select bridesmaids dresses • Select tuxes and accessories • Set up a wedding registry • Choose a wedding planner • Choose a photographer • Choose a videographer • Choose a cake • Choose musicians for ceremony • Choose musicians /DJ for reception • Choose a florist • Choose lighting and decor • Reserve any rental equipment needed • Send deposits to all your vendors, keep all your contracts with your payment schedules. • Arrange transportation from your house to the ceremony, from the ceremony to the formal photography location, 50
from there to the reception, and from the reception to the honeymoon night location. 4 to 6 Months Ahead • Reserve accommodations for your out-of-town guests • Select and order your invitations and thank- you cards • Arrange your honeymoon travel • Order rings and engraving • Have a menu tasting and finalize food selections 2 to 4 Months Ahead • Address and assemble wedding invitations • Buy enough postage for invitations and RSVP envelopes • Mail invitations • Make hair and makeup appointments including a trial 1 to 2 Months Ahead •Finalize all arrangements with all vendors • Have final dress fittings • Attend showers and send thank-yous • Plan a get-together with your bridesmaids • Marriage license (fewer than 30 days before the ceremony) •Finalize meal counts with venue or caterer 2 Weeks Ahead • Plan to change your name on your Social Security info, driver’s license, credit cards, & bank accounts -- you will need a certified copy of your wedding certificate. • Make a seating plan for the reception; write placecards 1 Week Ahead • Pack for honeymoon • Pack an emergency kit for the wedding day containing a sewing kit, comfortable shoes, hairspray, touch up kit, bobby pins, kleenex, Pepto Bismol, etc.
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