While working as the lead nail technician at the Senator Inn & Spa in Augusta, Jody Newman discovered her niche. “We did some bachelorette parties and wedding hair,” Newman recalls, “But everyone was in different rooms and they all seemed to want to have more of their family and friends with them, which we could [...]

If you want to be married in FreeportUSA, you just may have your chance. Real Maine Weddings announced earlier this week that their 2011 Wedding of the Year is a $100,000 dream event in Freeport, Maine, courtesy of Real Maine Weddings, FreeportUSA, and The Harraseeket Inn. One lucky couple will enjoy an October wedding with [...]

GCDSpa creates blueberry lip balm perfect for Maine weddings or bridal shower favors. Choose the standard packaging, or have them personalized for your event.

According to The Knot, Inc.’s third annual survey, Maine, Hawaii, and North Carolina have the most casual weddings. (The most formal are in Detroit, Chicago, New York City and surround, South Florida, and Connecticut.) The survey was of 18,000 couples married in 2008.

Photo booths have become really popular and are a fun way to get photos of the wedding couple as well as the guests! If you’re interested in renting a photo booth for your Maine Wedding or event, contact Maine Photo Booth Co. Photos are available in color or black and white, and a CD of [...]

The Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, invites you to enjoy their “Scarecrow Building Package” available from September 7 – October 11. The package includes a two-night stay in a waterview room; Nonantum’s “Build your own Scarecrow Kit;” a $25 dining credit per guest at the resort restaurant, 95 Ocean; bicycle rentals; trolley tour tickets; breakfast [...]

Loved these photos from a recent Sebasco Harbor Resort wedding, by photographer Brian Wedge. Can’t believe the couple brought their goldfish! Love the personal touches at this wedding. Read more about Brian Wedge at his site.

If you’re thinking about offering wine at your Maine wedding, why not a Maine wine? This article in The Maine Edge talks about what’s available and provides a listing with addresses and contact information for vineyards and wineries in several regions of the state. Who knew there were so many wineries in Maine?

We have Kara DioGuardi to thank for the break in our weather! “It’s been raining in Maine for 60 days,” DioGuardi said. “The only day that was nice was yesterday!” DioGuardi, singer-songwriter and American Idol judge, married Mike McCuddy on July 5 at the United Methodist Church in Prospect Harbor, Maine. About 30 guests attended [...]