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Ask the Expert: Music

Ask the Expert: Music

The Music Man DJ Service has been packing dance floors throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts since 2001. Jason Strycharz, DJ/MC and marketing manager, is one of the company’s most recognizable faces.  Strycharz holds a degree in Music Industry...

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On the Table: Spotlight on Maine Catering

On the Table: Spotlight on Maine Catering

Kennebunkport’s Kitchen Chicks Catering is known for fine food, hand-crafted cocktails, and expertly executed events in the Maine wedding industry. Owner Peggy Liversidge shares her philosophy and secrets of her success with Real Maine Weddings. Peggy Liversidge and...

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Mixology In Maine

Mixology In Maine

When it comes to working in the wedding industry, it would be easier to list the areas where Misty Coolidge hasn’t dipped her toe. She owns and operates her venue, Coolidge Family Farm, in New Gloucester. She has restored a chapel in Gray (now renamed Coolidge...

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Catering: Eight Things to Consider

Catering: Eight Things to Consider

Food plays an integral part in most wedding celebrations, and catering will most likely represent a large part of your overall budget. Finding the right caterer for your wedding reception could be one of the most significant decisions you’ll face as you plan your...

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Making Sense of Tipping Your Vendors

Making Sense of Tipping Your Vendors

Of the many resources that lead couples to Maine when choosing their wedding destination, the diverse and talented vendor community is among the most attractive. From boutique florists, planners featuring bespoke elements tailored to your tastes, and caterers working...

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Making Your Menu About You with Nick Orgo

Making Your Menu About You with Nick Orgo

Planning a wedding comes with a million little decisions, and with everyone having an opinion, the day can start to feel like it’s about pleasing everyone else. When dealing with your loved ones, especially the vocally picky ones, ensuring everyone else at your...

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Ask the Expert: Design & Decor

Ask the Expert: Design & Decor

Maine Event Design & Decor's client-based approach takes event design off your shoulders but not out of your hands. Maine Event Design & Decor is one of Maine’s premier event design companies, specializing in lighting and fabric designs, based in Brunswick,...

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Four Things to Consider When Planning Your Ceremony

Four Things to Consider When Planning Your Ceremony

Cynthia Chadwick-Granger of Vows For You By Cynthia has been a Maine wedding officiant for more than 12 years. Her warm personality and natural magnetism make her a favorite in the Maine wedding community. What is something couples would be surprised to know that...

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Catering: Everything Old is New Again

Catering: Everything Old is New Again

Mingle the bold colors and 1980s vibe of the past with eco-sensibilities and the concern for sustainability so prevalent with today’s couples, and you’re on trend for this season and next. Maybe GREEN is the new, trending color? At Laura Cabot Catering, we enjoy...

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