Think back to one of your favorite vacations or even perhaps just a weekend getaway. What stands out the most? Most likely it’s an experience you’ve had that is truly the most special. This includes the people you were with, the food you may have … [Read more...]
Foodie Places in Portland
Though small, Portland has become known for it’s exquisite and diverse selection of restaurants. A fun fact is that Portland, ME has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S. Here are some wonderful places to explore during your … [Read more...]
Craft Beer
Craft beer. There is one for every season. Summer time? Bring on the Pale Ale! Fall? I’ll take a Saison. Winter? A Porter sounds nice. Spring? Well how about an IPA? Luckily, Portland, ME has become quite the Mecca for craft beer. Breweries have … [Read more...]
Pop Up Weddings: The Best Elopement You’ve Never Heard Of
…Or maybe you have! Either way, whether you’ve heard about them or not, Destination Maine Weddings offers a variety of amazing venue and stylistic options to make yours memorable and unique. So what exactly is a Pop Up Wedding? Similar to an … [Read more...]
The First Look: The good, the really good, the Tradition
Photography by Brittany Rae One of the questions I am almost always asked by my couples is “What do you think of First Look, should I do it?” My response is always the same. This is your day, your story. Whatever feels right to you is the right … [Read more...]
#Hashtags
So I am a #weddingplannerinmaine. I #lovemyjob. It’s more than just planning #destinationmaineweddings and #elopements. I need to have a strong presence in #socialmedia. I just took a #hashtagclass. Yep, they have them. I need to #blog, #tweet, … [Read more...]
Maine Foodies
We all know that weddings are not just a single day affair anymore. These are destinations, three-day events filled with a welcome party, group classes, sailing, Tequila Tasting and food. Glorious, scrumptious food of the region you are in. Welcome … [Read more...]
How to pick the perfect officiant for your Destination Wedding
When you choose to have a Destination Wedding, you often need to find an officiant to marry you. The person that will perform the ceremony, the words that will unite and legally bond you. The words that tell your love story. An officiant should … [Read more...]
Destination Elopements in Maine
Maine is full of romantic places to get married; miles of beautiful coastline, National Parks, lighthouses, fields and lakes. A sailboat at sunset, perhaps on the rocks of an Island in Casco Bay, a pier at sunrise. We are … [Read more...]
Is a Wedding Lobster Bake a Bad Idea?!
I love my job as a wedding planner in Maine. I live in one of the most beautiful states anywhere! We have miles of coastal charm, stunning lakes, beautiful barns. We are a destination place to get married. I have lived in Maine for close to 30 years, … [Read more...]