The Maine Wedding Company announced Tuesday that the winners of the MWC Call To the County Contest are The Crow’s Nest Restaurant and Event Center, DJ Jake Ball, Pancsofar’s Bridal Boutique and High Tech Entertainment. Only three memberships were to be awarded, but due to high reader involvement online, the …
Articles by Debra Bell
There’s Good Karma in alpacas and sheep at Belfast Farm
BELFAST — When you work inside of an “Alpacaquarium,” you might start to develop a complex. But that’s not the case for Good Karma Farm owners Amy and Jim Grant. Instead, they take it in stride and they welcome you to as well. The Alpacaquarium refers to the large glass …
A Maine Love Story: Handcrafted joy in Brooklin
on June 10, 2013, at 1:14 p.m.
Story: Debra Bell with photographs by Andree Kehn Photography What started as a home-renovation project turned into a romance for Bangor residents Michele Prentice and Mark Dwyer. “A bathroom remodel brought us together,” Michele said, grinning. But even before she hired him to redo her bathroom, friends were conspiring to …
A Modern Bridal Shower for the Modern Family
on April 15, 2013, at 10:07 a.m.
By Megan Lord For generations, women have hosted perky get-togethers before “The Big Day.” In decades past, ladies galvanized the neighborhood around their dearest betrothed gal pals bringing treats, sundresses, and witty advice for surviving cohabitation — GASP! These parties were local, tight-knit, and enriched by the shared history of …
Getting the GLOW: From the Inside Out
on March 25, 2013, at 8 a.m.
By Mackie Faye Hill, Simply Unforgettable Events by Mackie The venue is chosen, you have bought a dress, and most of the vendors have their signed contracts and deposits. If you followed the timeline you now only have to sit back, relax, and wait for the big moment. I must …
From impersonal to personal: Hosting an unplugged wedding
on March 13, 2013, at 9 a.m.
Story: Debra Bell When Lauren and David Yancey decided to wed on September 3, 2011, their greatest wish for an event where guests could truly be in the moment. “Honestly, I wanted to be able to walk down the aisle and see the faces of my closest family and friends …
Beauty from head to toe
on March 11, 2013, at 9:19 a.m.
There’s more to your wedding-day vision than just the dress: It’s about the entire look. And it’s easier than you might think to look and feel great for the Big Day. Choose the dress that makes you feel great Smart brides begin planning their wedding “look” as soon as they …
Marriage proposal brings down house during singing competition in Houlton
on March 11, 2013, at 8:48 a.m.
Asking the woman of your dreams to marry you in a public setting has been done in number of creative ways. Some choose to pop the question at major sporting events through the use of jumbo screens. Others look to the skies for a skywriter to spell …
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