Destination Ahead: Island Elegance
Seaside charm, thy name is Nantucket. “It’s a magical place,” says Maggie Naylon of Unique Nantucket Events. “Once people experience it, there’s always a strong desire to return.”
Destination Ahead: A Weekend in Woodstock
If your heart is set on an autumn celebration, consider the picturesque village of Woodstock. “Couples hosting events in the fall experience the best of Vermont,” says Carrie MacMillan-Lane of Storied Events.
Destination Ahead: Style in Stowe
“Rustic chic” is how Nancy Jeffries-Dwyer, owner of NJOY Event Planning, describes Vermont weddings, especially ones held in the Stowe Valley, which opens up to the pretty alpine peaks of the Green Mountains.
Destination Ahead: A White Mountains Getaway
Looking to escape the bustle of New England’s bigger cities for a truly tranquil experience? “Being in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley makes you feel like you’re a world away,” says Melanie Voros, president and creative director of Portsmouth-based Blissful Beginnings. “It’s always breathtaking.”
Destination Ahead: Berkshires Brilliance
Natural beauty and culture meet in western Massachusetts, a mountainous, river-strewn region that’s also known for its visual- and performing-arts scene. “I love its laid-back yet high-style nature,” says Jessica Herberger, owner of Experience Events. “You can have world-class food and entertainment in a relaxed setting.”
Destination Ahead: A Maine Event
While all coastal weddings share a breezy je ne sais quoi, the Pine Tree State’s scenic and diverse shores attract couples from all over. “Think cliffs scented with pine trees and crashing surf,” says Portland-based wedding coordinator Katherine Jameson. “It’s nestled and very quaint.”
Destination Ahead: A Cape Escape
For sand and sea close to home, look no further than the Cape. “It’s so accessible,” says Jennifer Chagnon, owner of Falmouth-based Pink Polka Dot Events.
Destination Ahead
Ready to get out of town? We enlisted New England planners to craft itineraries for seven perfect wedding weekends.
Classic Coordinates
Outdoor Opulence: Greenvale Vineyards Porstmouth, Rhode IslandIf your dream wedding is Napa in New England, be sure to check out Aquidneck Island’s Greenvale Vineyards, a family-run farm that bottles nearly 4,000 cases of estate-grown wine every year. The tent site…
Real Weddings: Leah & Paul
Leah Francona & Paul Michael Rice January 15, 2011Old South Church and Boston Public Library, Boston TENNESSEE NATIVE MICHAEL RICE met his future brother-in-law, Nick Francona, while on watch duty one night at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. And…
