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NH Bride & Groom – May 2014

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Download NH Bride & Groom - May 2014 (pdf)Local JP receives couples choice award

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, has named Ann Poole of Splendid Ceremonies as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice AwardsTM 2014. The annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in…

Affordable yet elegant wedding themes

Who wouldn’t love to say their vows on a tropical beach or on the lawn of an Irish castle? If going to the actual destination is beyond your budget, look for ways to recreate that location’s ambiance closer to home. Live near the shore? Potted palms, combed sand, an…

Bridal registry trends inspire new dinnerware traditions

What are the hot trends of the season in bridal registry? For many bridal couples it is mixing something old with something new to create updated dinnerware designs. The table looks refreshed and renewed while allowing couples to enjoy treasured family…

What wedding invitations suit your personality best?

You have the ring sized, the day set and the venue booked – now it’s time to send out invitations and make your wedding date official. The wedding invitations you select should match your wedding theme and perfectly suit your unique sense of style; after all, they give guests the very first glimpse of…

How to protect yourself from the worst wedding disasters

The reality is most weddings experience a hiccup or two, many of which are minor and even laughable after the day has passed. But some can be more devastating, such as a reception hall that closes before the big day, a stained or lost wedding dress, or your photographer goes out of business right after…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 May 11, 2014 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom and Uncategorized. Closed

NH Bride & Groom – Feb. 2014

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DownloD NH Bride & Groom - Feb. 2014 (pdf)Tips for brides and grooms on budgets

Between the thrilling proposal and the pre-wedding whirlwind, setting the date, finding the perfect wedding dress, planning the honeymoon, weddings should feel joyous and romantic.But after the wedding, couples should enjoy their newly wedded bliss, not panic about digging themselves out of debt…

Wedding bands to fit every personality

It’s one of the toughest decisions for any bride and groom — and, no, we don’t mean where to seat feuding relatives at the wedding reception. We’re talking wedding bands, symbols of eternal love, and the most important pieces of jewelry a man and woman will ever own…

Wedding Registry 101

For engaged couples, it can seem as if there are a million things to accomplish before the big day arrives. One essential piece of the wedding puzzle involves creating a registry that makes it easy for guests to celebrate your union with gifts that reflect your personality as a couple…

Modern wedding trends building new traditions

October is the new June. More and more, weddings are taking place in the height of fall foliage, heart of winter and prime holiday season, including the ever-popular New Year’s Eve ceremony to ring in the new year. But it’s not just the wedding season that has drastically evolved over the past decade, it’s everything from roles and responsibilities to gift-giving…

Tips for a memorable destination wedding

These days, one in four weddings is a destination wedding, giving couples – and their guests – a reason to blend the joy of a marriage celebration with a fun and memorable vacation. Planning a destination wedding suitable for all your attendees is easier than you think, thanks to some key insights from…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 13, 2014 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

Bridal Guide – 2013

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Brides trim bill with destination weddings

Tying the knot isn’t what it used to be. The wedding industry is as profitable as primetime football, celebrities compete for the shortest, most gimmicky marriages (72 days or less?) and the exotic appeal of a romantic getaway has led to the widespread popularity of destination weddings. One in every 10 weddings features an exotic locale, or at least a location…

Trend Spotter offers tips for a hip bridal shower

If you’ve been to a wedding shower recently, you’ve probably noticed the time-honored tradition is changing. “We monitor trends in both weddings and showers so we can incorporate the freshest and most modern themes in our cards,” explains Gale Thomson, American Greetings trend spotter. Thomson offers these tips for planning some of today’s top trendy bridal shower themes:…

A toast to the bride

Whether it’s an engagement party, bridal shower, the reception or post-wedding brunch, professional event planner Alison Hotchkiss knows a thing or two about creating memorable bridal celebrations. As the founder-owner of Alison Events, and author of “The Destination Wedding Planner: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding From Afar” (Chronicle Books), she’s produced stunning weddings all over the world. Whether you enlist the help of…

A guy’s guide to selecting the perfect engagement ring

Getting engaged is a very personal and intimate experience for a couple. But for many guys, the purchase of the engagement ring can be a bit overwhelming. Color, clarity, cut, carat weight; there’s a lot to consider. But by understanding the…

Engaged? Start planning now! A to-do list for brides-to-be

Preparing for the big day means planning a multitude of details; everything from the flower arrangements to that something blue must be decided upon well in advance of the ceremony. Here are some tips to help ensure your big day goes off without a hitch…

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 7, 2013 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

Bridal Guide 2012

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Download Bridal Guide 2012 (pdf)How the royal wedding influenced the latest bridal trends

Although the latest Brides American Wedding Study shows the average cost of a wedding in 2010 was $26,501, a decrease of 5 percent from 2009, weddings continue to be big business. But many couples are opting to cut the guest list instead of big ticket items like wedding gowns. In fact, the average wedding gown cost $1,289 in 2010, a 20 percent increase over 2009, according to the study. This is no surprise to the millions who were glued to their television sets this past April during the most talked about wedding since the 1981 royal wedding of Lady Diana to Prince Charles….

Help make your dreams a reality with wedding insurance

Getting married is a dream. Who hasn’t fantasized about the dress, the jewelry, your dad walking you down the aisle, the music, the cake, the reception following the ceremony? Because people travel so much these days, weddings aren’t always local any more. Often couples are not able to travel to…

Engaged? Plan the perfect wedding registry

For recently engaged couples this is the time to get everything you ever wanted. Whether you’re starting from scratch, upgrading, expanding or replacing, the goal is to turn a whole bunch of mismatched mine and yours into a lifetime of ours. “There are so many details involved in making sure you get exactly what you need and want, but it doesn’t have to be…

Tips for the brides on a budget

Between the thrilling proposal and the pre-wedding whirlwind – setting the date, finding the perfect wedding dress, planning the honeymoon – weddings should feel joyous and romantic. But after the wedding, couples should enjoy their newly wedded bliss – not panic about digging themselves out of debt. According to the Association for Wedding Professionals International, the average wedding costs between…

A beautiful country inn for your wedding

Weddings at Dexter’s are truly memorable, special events. Dexter’s relative seclusion ensures the privacy and quiet, peaceful setting that are so important during such an event. Their ability to accommodate 50+ overnight guests allows your experience to extend beyond just the ceremony and reception to an entire weekend spent with your family and friends. The hilltop location, which features panoramic views…

Pre-wedding beauty tips for the bride

Here’s a complete pre-wedding beauty checklist. Lips: Get soft, kissable lips by brushing away flakes of dry skin with an infant toothbrush soaked in baking soda and water. Apply healing ointment, and in no time, your lips will be ready for that “kiss the bride” kiss….

 

Published by QuillDesign on 1 February 8, 2012 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

Bridal Guide – February 2011

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Picture Perfect

Here are some tips on perfect wedding makeup from the experts at Just for Redheads.

Less is more when it comes to wedding day makeup; use enough to emphasize your best features, but don’t overdo it.

Use flattering neutrals to highlight your eyes. Choose a mascara color that fits your coloring. This is a special challenge for redheads since most mascaras are too dark. Just for Redheads studio mascara, which comes in three warm and natural shades, works well with fair complexions.

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A designer’s wedding

It all started when I took a job that would move me to Chicago. I was about to embark on a new adventure with a new position. I did not know that this would lead me to a new romance, foreign lands I never traveled to before and into a life filled with challenges, laughter, love and, yes, more wallpaper. I was nicknamed the Queen of Wallpaper by my peers. By now you have probably guessed I am a designer, a designer of wallpaper and fabrics. Planning a wedding is all about details. I wanted to create surroundings that would make our wedding distinctly ours and rich with references that we and family and friends would recall with fondness for the rest of our lives…

Don’t let mother nature ruin your wedding

Wedding dress, $1,200; banquet hall rental, $10,000; flowers, $5,000; cake $600; and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Before you know it, the cost of putting on a wedding can exceed a lot of people’s annual salaries. According to Conde Nast’s Bride’s Magazine, the average wedding costs between $20,000 and $25,000 to put on; many far exceed that amount. When compared to the cost of the event itself, wedding insurance is relatively inexpensive. Depending on the coverage you select, insuring a $20,000 wedding would cost about $400.

What kind of coverage is available? Read more inside…

Your big day on a dime

A wedding to treasure doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, with smart planning and a little research, you can have a beautiful and memorable wedding with money left over for the honeymoon. According to experts at The Art Institutes, the best way to begin planning your wedding is to start with a ballpark budget in mind. Determine your high and low price and then head online to do research. This gives you a great starting point.

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Published by SiteAdmin on 1 June 12, 2010 in New Hampshire Bride and Groom. Closed

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