Beautiful and Perfect

Katie and Derek Date of engagement: 10/08/2012 Date of wedding: 05/31/2014 All images courtesy Rick Bouthiette Photography Sometimes you know immediately when something is right. That was definitely the case when Katie and Derek found the Indian Head Resort in Lincoln, NH. The couple was starting to search for a perfect location for their upcoming ceremony and wedding reception, and Katie recalls, “Indian Head was the first venue that we visited and we instantly fell in love with the … [Read more...]

The Sun, the Moon, and all the Stars

Matt and Jessica Date of Engagement: August 4, 2012 (on a mountain top in Vermont) Date of Wedding: May 2014 Photography: Philbrick Photography Wedding inspiration comes from many places. For Jessica and Matt, that inspiration came from a line of poetry by e. e. cummings: "You are my sun, my moon and all my stars". It is obvious in the romantic, nighttime colors of their wedding and the vintage style that they translated those lines from a poem into wedding day beauty in colors of Navy … [Read more...]

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Mountaintop Wedding

Kim Terbrack and Kris Kessler Date of Engagement: Jan. 1, 2012 Date of Wedding: June 22, 2013 Images courtesy Adam Peschke Photography (www.peschkeproductions.com) What bride and groom would pass up the chance to get married in a beautiful location with views of the lake far below? That was a dream of Kris and Kim when they planned their wedding. Kim says, "Kris and I wanted to tie the knot in a place that had meaning to both of us. Rattlesnake Mountain in Holderness was one of … [Read more...]

Coming in 2014 – White Mt Bride magazine

From extreme northern NH's remote and spectacular settings to the dazzling grand hotels, this area of the Granite State is a popular wedding destination. White Mt Bride magazine will bring fresh wedding ideas, inspiration and gorgeous real weddings to those in the wedding planning process. Watch for the magazine later in 2014. Write to info@lakesregionbride.com for advertising information. This photo at Camp Ogontz; Rodeo & Co Photography   … [Read more...]

Winter Wedding Romance

  Winter Wedding Romance - sneak peek at some of the beautiful images captured by Birch Blaze Photography at our recent wedding style shoot at Valley Snow Dogz location in Thornton, NH. The inspiration for this photo shoot was the warmth and coziness of a winter wedding, delicate vintage lace and woodsy flowers and the charm of arriving at a wedding via sled dogs. Our models are actual sled dog owners - we wanted to show brides-to-be that it's important to be yourself on your wedding … [Read more...]

Belknap Mill Style Photo Shoot

There's a little gem in the Lakes Region just right for weddings and events. With so much history (built in 1823), the Belknap Mill on Beacon St. in Laconia offers a lot for weddings - a roomy third floor function space with wood floors, brick walls and tall windows spilling light into the room. The rental rates are reasonable, and the scheduling is flexible. Open year round, the Mill has beautiful gardens in the summer and a pretty gazebo. Lakes Region Bride gathered a group of wedding … [Read more...]

Love the Lake Wedding Weekend

Shannon (Taylor) Faretra and Guy William Faretra Date of Engagement: May 26, 2012 Date of Wedding: June 1, 2013 All photos Briana Moore Photography Ceremony and reception location: Laughing Loon, a private estate in Wolfeboro, NH Wedding Professionals: Florist: Private Weddings and Events Cake:  Wild Orchid Bakery, Dover, NH Ceremony Officiant: Captain Ken Barnes,  Rockland, ME Ceremony Music: Paul Warnick Trolley by Molly the Trolley/Wolfeboro Trolley, Wolfeboro, NH Makeup/Hair:  Katie Schopp … [Read more...]

A Family Affair

  Todd and Nicole August, 2013 Kim Keyes Photography These days everyone is talking about DIY (do it yourself) weddings. It’s the trend but it takes a lot of vision and work to pull it all together. For Todd and Nicole, a Lakes Region couple who married four years to the day from their first date, a creative, rustic yet elegant wedding with family and friends was a must. “I knew I wanted an outdoor, rustic chic feel for our wedding. I also wanted it to be inexpensive and I … [Read more...]

Read 2014 Capitol Bride Magazine Online

Capitol Bride magazine 2014 issue just back from the printers! Cover by Garone Photography. Copies will be available this weekend at Capitol Craftsman & Romance Jewelers among other Concord area locations. … [Read more...]