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From Petite to Curvy We Have a Gown For You! Wedding Gowns • Bridesmaids Dresses Mother of the Bride/Groom Gowns Tuxedo Rentals . . . We Have It All! In-House Alterations no matter where you purchase your formal wear. The Perfect Fit for Your Perfect Day! Somebody Loves Me Bridal 373 Main Street • Rockland, ME 04841 207.596.5505 Visit Us On Facebook: facebook.com/somebodylovesmebridal www.maineschooners.com Wedding Charters • 2 Hour Sails Daily • Half & Full Day Charters • Cushioned Cockpit • Private/Corporate Charters • Lobster Bakes Tickets Available • at Camden Public Landing • by Phone • On-Line chooner Day Sails & Charters S Experience Our Two Masted Schooner 207-236-2323 Camden, Maine 12 months • Announce your engagement • Brainstorm wedding ideas • Choose a wedding theme and style • Work out a basic wedding budget; research reception venues • Determine number of guests • Look through bridal magazines and online for attire ideas • Meet potential wedding consultants; obtain bids • Research wedding pros (photographers, videographers, reception bands or DJs, ceremony musicians). Set up appointments, and review portfolios, videos and recordings. 11 months • Select a wedding consultant and meet to discuss wedding planning details • Determine theme/decorations for your reception • Meet with several caterers; arrange for tastings • Select and book a caterer • Reserve musicians/DJ for reception • Determine wedding ceremony musicians and make musical selections • Book wedding videographer and photographer; make a list of photos, such as bridal ceremony and reception shots • Research and interview florists • Select and reserve your ceremony venue and schedule a rehearsal time • Choose reception venue; negotiate contract; leave a deposit • Secure parking and/or transportation for your guests at the reception location • Visit local bridal stores to browse their selection of gowns • Choose your wedding-party members and ask them to participate • Meet with your officiant to discuss the wedding ceremony • Determine your honeymoon budget • Mail save-the-date notices for a destination wedding 10 months • Select/order your wedding gown • If your ceremony or reception will be held in a park or recreational area, obtain necessary permits • Discuss attendants’ duties with your maid of honor and bridesmaids Nine months • Register for wedding gifts • Coordinate with vendors to incorporate your theme/style into all aspects of your wedding • Decide on the food and liquor to be served at your reception • Prepare a playlist of wedding-reception musical selections • Select and order your headpiece, veil, gloves and shoes • Confirm orders of and delivery dates for your wedding attire • Research airline, hotel and rental-car reservations for guests Eight months • Go to first gown fitting; invite your maid of honor to attend • Choose and order bridesmaid dresses and accessories • Research wedding ring styles • Select florist; discuss wedding ideas, theme and style Seven months • Review and finalize your wedding details with consultant • Notify bridesmaids about dress fittings • Discuss attire with groomsmen and make referrals to local formalwear store • Select attire for flower girl and/or ring bearer • Determine the design, wording, font and paper stock for your wedding invitations, stationery, table cards and thank-you notes; finalize order • Arrange a printer or hire a calligrapher for table cards • Determine order of ceremony events and choose appropriate wording for your programs • Negotiate rates and book a block of hotel rooms for guests • Select/order your wedding rings • Purchase bridal accessories: jewelry, lingerie and so on • Choose and order something fun for guests to throw after your ceremony (rose petals, confetti or birdseed) Six months • Review and approve proofs of wedding invitations and stationery • Discuss the type of honeymoon you want, start reading up on potential destinations and consult a travel agent for ideas and suggestions. Five months • Order table cards; place print order for programs • Finalize choice of honeymoon destination • Taste a variety of wedding cakes and select a baker; place order and arrange delivery • Secure reservations for rehearsal dinner and select menu To-do Checklist I DO! Plan Your Midcoast Wedding Waldo County Shrine Club is • Ready for Rentals • • Handicapped Accessible • Beautiful Fountain • Complete Kitchen • Seating for 100 • Large Front Lawn • Large On-site Parking Lot 85 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine Now Now accepting accepting reservations reservations for 2019 for 2019 Call Call David today! David today! 338-4265 338-4265 338-4265 Searsport Ave ~ Route One At Perry’s Nut House Belfast, Maine ~ 207-338-5530 WEDDING BANDS For your Special Day ~ For your LIFETIME Buy His Get Hers 50% Off ORDER BEFORE MARCH 15 Open Every Day till 6 pm Sundays till 5 pm If commitment is in your future... * MAINE TOURMALINE * CRYSTALS * FINE GIFTS [email protected] WE'RE MOVING IN FEBRUARY Saturday, March 2nd – 2pm-5pm Rockport Center, Route 1, Rockport Come celebrate with us at our new location! Call now to arrange a trial appointment with one of our talented stylists! Full Full Service Service Salon Salon specializing in hair and nails specializing in hair and nails for Your Wedding Day for Your Wedding Day Get that picture-perfect look with flawless hair and nails for your wedding day. Let us recreate a favorite style from your bridal magazines, or ask us what’s trending in wedding looks this season. 394 Old County Road, Rockland, Maine 207-466-9036 207-466-9036 Hours: Tues.-Sat. [email protected] RACHEL C PHOTOGRAPHY Proud jeweler since 1981. Happy to serve as your source for fine diamonds and unique jewelry as we continue on as a family-owned business. George Holmes, Jeweler, Inc. 376 Main St. Downtown Rockland 207.594.4552 DIAMONDS Your source for fine and Unique Jewelry We have a Large Selection of Engagement Rings We are also offering IN STOCK watches at 30% off.
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From Petite to CurvyWe Have a Gown For You!
Wedding Gowns • Bridesmaids Dresses Mother of the Bride/Groom Gowns
Tuxedo Rentals . . . We Have It All!
In-House Alterations no matter whereyou purchase your formal wear.
The Perfect Fit for Your Perfect Day!
Somebody Loves Me Bridal373 Main Street • Rockland, ME 04841
207.596.5505Visit Us On Facebook:
facebook.com/somebodylovesmebridal
www.maineschooners.com
Wedding Charters
• 2 Hour Sails Daily • Half & Full Day Charters• Cushioned Cockpit • Private/Corporate Charters • Lobster Bakes
Tickets Available
• at Camden Public Landing • by Phone • On-Line
chooner Day Sails & ChartersSExperience
Our Two Masted Schooner
207-236-2323
Camden, Maine
12 months • Announce your engagement• Brainstorm wedding ideas• Choose a wedding theme and style• Work out a basic wedding budget; research reception venues• Determine number of guests • Look through bridal magazines and online for attire ideas• Meet potential wedding consultants; obtain bids • Research wedding pros (photographers, videographers, reception bands or DJs, ceremony musicians). Set up appointments, and review portfolios, videos and recordings.
11 months • Select a wedding consultant and meet to discuss wedding planning details• Determine theme/decorations for your reception• Meet with several caterers; arrange for tastings• Select and book a caterer• Reserve musicians/DJ for reception• Determine wedding ceremony musicians and make musical selections• Book wedding videographer and photographer; make a list of photos, such as bridal ceremony and reception shots• Research and interview florists• Select and reserve your ceremony venue and schedule a rehearsal time• Choose reception venue; negotiate contract; leave a deposit• Secure parking and/or transportation for your guests at the reception location• Visit local bridal stores to browse their selection of gowns• Choose your wedding-party members and ask them to participate• Meet with your officiant to discuss the wedding ceremony• Determine your honeymoon budget• Mail save-the-date notices for a destination wedding
10 months • Select/order your wedding gown• If your ceremony or reception will be held in a park or recreational area, obtain necessary permits• Discuss attendants’ duties with your maid of honor and bridesmaids
Nine months • Register for wedding gifts• Coordinate with vendors to incorporate your theme/style into all aspects of your wedding• Decide on the food and liquor to be served at your reception• Prepare a playlist of wedding-reception musical selections • Select and order your headpiece, veil, gloves and shoes• Confirm orders of and delivery dates for your wedding attire• Research airline, hotel and rental-car reservations for guests
Eight months • Go to first gown fitting; invite your maid of honor to attend• Choose and order bridesmaid dresses and accessories• Research wedding ring styles• Select florist; discuss wedding ideas, theme and style
Seven months • Review and finalize your wedding details with consultant• Notify bridesmaids about dress fittings• Discuss attire with groomsmen and make referrals to local formalwear store• Select attire for flower girl and/or ring bearer• Determine the design, wording, font and paper stock for your wedding invitations, stationery, table cards and thank-you notes; finalize order• Arrange a printer or hire a calligrapher for table cards• Determine order of ceremony events and choose appropriate wording for your programs• Negotiate rates and book a block of hotel rooms for guests • Select/order your wedding rings• Purchase bridal accessories: jewelry, lingerie and so on• Choose and order something fun for guests to throw after your ceremony (rose petals, confetti or birdseed)
Six months • Review and approve proofs of wedding invitations and stationery • Discuss the type of honeymoon you want, start reading up on potential destinations and consult a travel agent for ideas and suggestions.
Five months • Order table cards; place print order for programs• Finalize choice of honeymoon destination• Taste a variety of wedding cakes and select a baker; place order and arrange delivery• Secure reservations for rehearsal dinner and select menu
To-do Checklist
I DO! Plan Your Midcoast Wedding
Waldo CountyShrine Club is
• Ready for Rentals •• Handicapped Accessible
• Beautiful Fountain• Complete Kitchen
• Seating for 100• Large Front Lawn
• Large On-site Parking Lot
85 Northport Ave., Belfast, Maine
NowNowacceptingaccepting
reservationsreservationsfor 2019for 2019
CallCallDavid today!David today!
338-4265338-4265
338-4265
Searsport Ave ~ Route OneAt Perry’s Nut House
Belfast, Maine ~ 207-338-5530
WEDDING BANDSFor your Special Day ~ For your LIFETIME
Buy HisGet Hers
50% OffORDER BEFORE MARCH 15
Open Every Day till 6 pm
Sundays till 5 pm
If commitmentis in your future...
* MAINE TOURMALINE *CRYSTALS * FINE GIFTS
WE'RE MOVING
IN FEBRUARY
Saturday, March 2nd – 2pm-5pmRockport Center, Route 1, Rockport
Come celebrate with us at our new location!
Call now to arrange a trial appointment with one of our talented stylists!
FullFullServiceServiceSalonSalonspecializing in hair and nailsspecializing in hair and nailsfor Your Wedding Dayfor Your Wedding Day
Get that picture-perfect look with fl awless hair and nails for your wedding day. Let us recreate a favorite style from your bridal magazines, or ask us what’s trending in wedding looks this season.
394 Old County Road,Rockland, Maine
207-466-9036207-466-9036Hours: Tues.-Sat.
RACHEL C PHOTOGRAPHY
Proud jeweler since 1981.Happy to serve as your source for fi ne diamonds
and unique jewelry as we continue on as a family-owned business.
George Holmes, Jeweler, Inc.376 Main St. � Downtown Rockland � 207.594.4552
DIAMONDSYour source for fi neand Unique Jewelry
We have a Large Selection of
Engagement RingsWe are also offering IN STOCK
watches at 30% off.
I DO! Plan Your Midcoast Wedding Four months
• Determine method of addressing wedding invitations and hire a calligrapher, if applicable• Print labels, and hand-address - or have a calligrapher address invitations • Write or choose your wedding vows• Have groom visit formalwear shops and try on tuxedos• Purchase or rent groom’s wedding accessories, including tuxedo, cuff links, shoes, socks and so on• Make honeymoon reservations and place all deposits
Three months • Review and approve wedding announcement and printed program proofs• Book venue or secure reservations for post-wedding brunch• Discuss bachelorette party plans with your attendants• Plan your bridesmaids’ luncheon or dinner• Make appointment with stylist/hairdresser to discuss hairstyle• Take another look at your registry and update or add items• Create hotel information cards and maps to include with your invitations
Two months • Secure a wedding-day dressing room for your bridesmaids• Weigh, purchase postage for and mail wedding invitations• Go to final gown fitting; arrange for pickup or delivery• Have groom’s formalwear fitted• If you plan to have a prenuptial agreement, meet with your attorney to discuss• Purchase gifts for all wedding-party members• Arrange transportation for bride and groom from the ceremony to reception• Purchase ceremony accessories (unity candle, wine glasses,etc.)
Six weeks • Purchase a new camera, if needed• Send rehearsal dinner invitations• Write thank-you notes as you receive gifts• Confirm music selections (“playlist”) with musicians/DJ• Select menu for post-wedding brunch• Write newspaper announcement and gather photos • Purchase a gift for your spouse-to-be• Shop for wedding favors• Purchase honeymoon clothing, luggage and accessories • Go in for a practice hairstyling and make day-of-wedding hair appt.
Four weeks • Confirm floral order and arrange for delivery times • Meet with ushers and assign duties for the ceremony and reception• Discuss the details of your wedding ceremony with your officiant• Determine the placement or distribution of programs at the ceremony venue• Arrange for preparation, storage and break areas for musicians/DJ at reception• Determine seating arrangements for guests• If you color your hair, make appointment for a touch-up the week before • Go in for a dry run with a professional makeup artist and make a day-of-wedding appointment• Schedule an appt. for a manicure and/or pedicure the day before wedding• Finalize details with wedding photographer and videographer, determining arrival times at each nuptial venue • Arrange for preparation/storage area for photographer and videographer at each nuptial venue• Sign your prenuptial agreement, if applicable• Finalize honeymoon plans/itinerary and confirm all travel and hotel reservations• Arrange for transportation to and from the airport• Make all necessary arrangements for care of pet(s), plants and mail while away• Post announcement and photo on your wedding website• Arrange for table card setup at reception venue• Schedule pickup/return of groom’s formalwear
Three weeks • Finalize list of reception guests• Give the final headcount to the caterer and review details• Arrange for delivery and placement of wedding flowers, candles and other decorations on the day of the ceremony• Call anyone who has not responded to his or her wedding invitation
One week • Confirm your honeymoon trave arrangements• Start packing bags for your honeymoon• Get traveler’s checks and/or a small amount of foreign cash• Pick up your wedding dress
Wedding day • Eat a good breakfast • Give yourself plenty of time to get ready• Attend hairstyle appointment • Relax and enjoy yourself!
Post-wedding: 3 days • Arrange for transport of gifts• Have family or friends mail wedding announcements
After the honeymoon • Take wedding gown and veil to a dry cleaner who specializes in gown preservation• Submit name-change forms for driver’s license, passport, Social Security card, state and federal tax boards, banks, credit cards and so on.
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One Of The Most Beautiful Facilities In The Area
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