When brides visualize their wedding day, more and more are pulling away from the traditional church ceremony and leaning toward a picturesque, outdoor affair. There are beaches, fields and gardens that enable Mother Nature to lend a bit of her own beauty to the decor. For Becky and Paul Laird of Greene, that’s exactly what […]

So, what can prospective newlyweds do if they don’t relish the idea of dumping nearly an entire year’s income into their nuptials? Well, if they happen to be Tom and Lori Merrill of Wiscasset, they throw themselves a “redneck wedding.” Lori, 54, works in the medical department at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Augusta, […]

The , once the Maine Central Railroad, located on Bates Street in Lewiston, is a historical step back in time, echoing the era of travel by rail. From 1917 to 1960, thousands of travelers embarked on journeys from this very station, hence its romantic appeal for couples beginning the journey of a lifetime together. Upon […]

On June 20, 2012 at exactly 7:09 p.m. the summer solstice occurred marking that date as the longest day of the year and the official start of summer in the northern hemisphere. The summer solstice is celebrated throughout the world with festivals and rituals that vary from culture to culture. Most of the celebrations of […]

Weddings are one-of-a-kind occasions. Weddings also tend to be stressful, even for the most laid-back people. But a honeymoon gives the couple a chance to enjoy uninterrupted moments together and serves as a way to recuperate from the months and sometimes years of wedding planning. Honeymoons are a beloved wedding tradition, and some couples even […]

A bachelor party is a tradition that some might be surprised to learn extends far beyond North America. Though bachelor parties go by many different names, these get-togethers held for a man shortly before he gets married are enjoyed in Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and South Africa. The responsibility of planning a bachelor party traditionally […]

Wedding invitations are often a great source of information for guests. While wedding websites also provide a great opportunity for couples to get the word out about their weddings and share pertinent details like the date and location of the wedding, many people are still unfamiliar with the concept of a wedding website, and therefore […]

Many couples aspire to lose weight in the months leading up to their weddings. Few things are a bigger weight-loss motivator than being on display during a wedding, where guests will have their eyes trained on the happy couple. Brides- and grooms-to-be often cite their impending nuptials as a reason to shed some pounds. A […]