The Citizen`s

The Citizen’s
2014
Featuring the Lakes Region’s
finest wedding professionals to assist you
in preparing for the best day of your life.
Gilford Community
Church
19 Potter Hill Road “In the Village”
524-6057
www.gilfordcommunitychurch.org
LACONIA
LODGE OF ELKS
Hall Rentals Available
Kitchen also Available
• We are an open and inclusive church
• Stunningly renovated state-of-the-art sanctuary and large
Fellowship Hall (with caterer’s kitchen) for your reception
• Come and see our facility you’ll want your wedding here!
603-524-0809
17 Sugarbush Ln.,
Gilford, NH 03247
Whittemores Florist & Greenhouse
FLOWERS ™ PLANTS ™ GIFTS
Surround your guests in
a floral wonderland with
beautiful bridal bouquets,
boutonnieres and corsages,
wedding ceremony flowers,
floral cake decorations,
centerpieces, aisle décor
and pew bows.
Our designers will work with
you to create the look you
want to fit any budget.
603-524-5420
Special Moments
FORMAL
WEAR
BRIDAL - PROM
TUXEDO SHOP
Sew What?
Custom Tailoring
Sewing - Alterations
(603) 528-6161
522 Main Street
Laconia, NH 03246
18 Main St., Laconia, NH
www.WhittemoreFlowerShop.com
CATERING
Let the folks at the
Water Street Cafe
put their menu and
service to work for
you at your next
event. Our house
or yours, we can do
almost anything
603-524-4144
141 Water Street, Laconia, NH
[email protected]
www.water-street-cafe.com
COUNTRY DRUMMERS
JEWELERS
Start Your Forever Today
with four
small words
Begin a beautiful life together with a beautiful diamond.
FEATURING
• Diamonds
• Pearls
• Precious &
semi-precious
stones
• 14K Gold and
Sterling Silver
• Earrings
• Rings
• Pendants
• Bracelets
• Citizen watches
• Bead
Restringing
SERVICES
• Jewelry Repairs
• Watch Repairs
• Watch Battery
• Replacement
Rt. 25 Harbor Square • 60 Whittier Highway
Moultonborough, NH 03254
603-253-9947
A quarter mile east of the Center Harbor traffic lights
Alton Trafc Circle
Celebrating our 22nd year!
Come to the Professional’s
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Saturday-Sunday, February 22-23, 2014
Pink in the Park Bridal Expo
Bridal Society is an event
resource company that is
happy to provide both the
wedding, event professionals, and engaged couples
with a fresh and trendy way
to collaborate. We produce
wedding expos and are
happy to announce the Pink
In The Park Bridal expo being held at the Northeast
Delta Stadium home to the
Fisher Cat’s. This Iconic ballpark will be transformed
into a bedazzling land of
pink! We have teamed up
with Be Bright Pink Foundation to help raise monies
and awareness for breast
cancer, something that
is a struggle everyday for
women across America. This
wedding expo will be filled
with inspiration, fresh new
trends, raffles, prizes, in park
specials, helpful planning
tips, and one amazing fashion show to end the night.
Vanessa’s closet will be
on-site to collect new or
slightly used wedding and
prom dresses for military
wife’s and young ladies
in need of gowns. Please
bring a dress if you have
one. This goes to such a
great cause! Our very own
Miss New Hampshire will
be in the park to meet and
greet with a special surprise at the end!
We are also happy to an-
nounce that our special
host and entertainment
director will be the very
talented Industry speaker
and book author of The
Best Wedding Receptions
Ever, Peter Merry. Merry
will be offering informative
seminars that will inspire
couples and the wedding
professionals to create unforgettable wedding celebrations.
Bridal Society is so happy
to be working on our latest
adventure, which is the
First New Hampshire Bridal
Awards Show, that will be
taking place in Dec 2014,
More details to come, but
we can share that we can’t
wait to honor the professionals in the industry with
a night filled with old fashioned glamor and awards,
of course!
When asked what does
Bridal Society mean to you;
Owner and founder Michelle Tracy replied, “That’s
easy, I believe in the idea of
bringing wedding & event
professionals together to
create something magical
and epic! “
For any professionals or
couples interested in more
information on Pink In The
Park please contact Bridal
Society at 603-412-2298 or
[email protected]
Stay Bright Pink!
Planning your honeymoon?
Let the experts take care of that!
Penny Pitou Travel will
be hosting over 40 vendors at their 3rd Annual
“Passport To The World”
travel trade show on
March 29, being held at
The Margate Resort in Laconia. The show will open
at 10 a.m. and run until 2
p.m. and admission is free.
The show will culminate in
the drawing for a sevenday all-inclusive vacation
brought to you by Club
Med, Travel Impressions
COURTESY of Penny Pitou Travel
and Penny Pitou Travel.
Penny Pitou Travel will
also include a $1,000 air
credit toward your flights.
There are so many details in planning the perfect wedding, why not let
the travel experts at Penny Pitou Travel take care
of those honeymoon details for you and plan the
perfect escape. We are
gathering vendors to give
you the chance to speak
to them one on one and
have all your questions
answered and to show you
all the options out there
for a fabulous honeymoon
or travel adventure.
This is not a bridal
show; it is a vacation/
honeymoon/travel show.
The only travel show in
the Lakes Region of New
Hampshire! There also will
be many great giveaways
throughout the day and
exciting surprises.
The following vendors will
be participating in the
show and there will be
very informative breakout
sessions featuring a myriad of destinations.
Grand Prize sponsors:
Club Med, Travel Impressions and Penny Pitou
Travel
Informative
seminars
by: Club Med, Princess
Cruises, Insight Vacations,
Sunset Jamaica Grande,
Viking River Cruises, Country Walkers, SeaWorld,
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Abercrombie & Kent
and CIE Tours.
The following vendors
will also be attending the
show: Lakes Region Shuttle, Silverseas Cruise Line,
Apple Vacations, Uniworld
River Cruising, Louis Cruises, Celebrity Cruise Line,
Hard Rock Hotels, Norwe-
gian Cruise Line, Travel
Guard Insurance, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Globus, Funjet Vacations, Blue
Sky Tours, TNT Vacations,
Travel Impressions, AMA
Waterways, Regent Seven
Seas Cruises, Unique Journeys, Amtrak Vacations,
Yankee Holidays.
We also will be featuring:
White Mountain Cupcakery – Winners of Season
6 of Cupcake Wars on the
Food Network channel.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to explore
all your honeymoon options, and be able to find
the right fit and budget
for your special trip. “Like”
us on Facebook to keep
up with show details.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Saturday, March
29. The Margate Resort.
Call us for more info at:
524-2500.
A bit of wedding advice
from a different perspective
Local wedding professionals dedicated
to making your special day a success!
Bridal Gowns / Tuxedo’s
Country Bridals.....................................532-7641
Dressers Unlimited ............................536-3066
I Do Formalwear...................................875-4848
Isa’s Formal Wear ................................527-8083
L&B Tailoring & Alterations..............227-9229
My Little Sewing Room.....................875-5329
Special Moments . ..............................528-6161
Catering
Water Street Cafe/Catering..............524-4144
Church
Gilford Community Church.............524-6057
Florals
Marshall’s Event Florist......................796-2272
Mountain Laurel Florist.....................968-3059
Whittemore’s Florist ..........................524-5420
Transportation
Merrimack Valley RR...........................934-3660
New Hampshire Boat Museum......569-4554
Prestige Limousine.............................536-4007
Sutton Luxery Limousine.................387-3663
Wolfeboro Trolley Company...........569-1080
Receptions & Venues
Beane Conference Center................527-3501
Belknap Mill Society...........................524-8813
Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat.............744-3636
Fireside Inn & Suites...........................293-7526
Guiseppe’s Pizzeria & Restaurant..279-3313
Indian Head Resort................... 888-343-8000
Laconia Lodge of Elks........................524-0809
Lake Knoll Farm....................................776-4830
Prescott Farms......................................366-5695
Tarbin Gardins.......................................934-3518
Travel
Penny Pitou Travel...............................524-2500
Gifts
Cardigan Mountain Soap....... 888-288-2248
Wedding Planning
Invitations/Printed Reception Materials The Bridal Society................................412-2285
True Colors Print & Design...............536-3600 Showcase Events.................................986-5525
Jewelry
Specialties
Country Drummer Jewelers............................... Happy Jacks.................................................. 528-4092
Kokopelli of New Hampshire..........539-4700 Michele’s Totally Awesome Popcorn
....................................................................736-4610
Music
Music Fantasy Weddings........ 800-460-3548
Photography
Fassett Photography..........................393-7336
Party Rentals
KM Cooke Photography....................348-7982
Abbott Rental & Party........................444-6557
Showcase Events.................................986-5525
You’ve heard all the ad- Thinking about your table ther a plated meal or, if you
vice, been to all of your design? We would advise must, a buffet. The financial
friends’ weddings, even keeping centerpieces low difference is not significant.
been a bridesmaid a time to encourage conversation If you do want an iceor two. Now you’re planning between your guests. Tall breaker at your tables, conour own dream wedding centerpieces may be gor- sider centerpieces that are
and don’t want to miss any geous and provide height, pictures or information on
detail. Well, then, here is a but they are difficult to talk the couple. Your guests will
bit more advice but from a over and around. Also be get a kick out of reading how
very different perspective: aware of renting vases from you met, where you went
the staff behind the scenes the florist; they don’t usually on your first vacation, and
of your big day. We hear pick them up and you’ll have pictures from those awkguests’ comward years
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know
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the “important”
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best left alone, while oth- mother or maid of honor) to one knows your guests like
ers could use a bit more get them back to the florist you do, so take the time to
attention. Remember this after the wedding.
consider their needs and
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should be the priority, as talking to each other, but they celebrate your dream
they are there to celebrate picture this: your Aunt Mar- day with you.
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The Citizen’s
2014
Featuring the Lakes Region’s
finest wedding professionals to assist you
in preparing for the best day of your life.
• Weddings
• Receptions
• Hotel Services
• Airport Services
• Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
• Rehearsal Dinners
Sutton
Brenda MacKay
My
Little
Sewing Room
Luxury Limousine
Comfort, Courtesy and Class
www.suttonlimos.com
“You sow your oats... while I stitch your britchez”
603-387-3663
www.fassettphotography.com
Sedans • Classic & Antique Cars • SUVs • SUV Limos • 5, 6, 9 & 14 Passenger Limos • Luxury Vans & Motorcoaches
Historic Freight Station
Function Hall
11 Park Street
Northfield, NH 03276
(603) 934-3660
(603) 286-4944
Estab.1971
19-8 Homestead Place
Alton, NH 03809
(603)
875-5329
Treat your guests to a gourmet popcorn buffet!
1724 Dover Road, Epsom, N.H. 03234
603-736-4610 • nhpopcorn.com
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Simply Elegant Wedding Flowers
Lisa Smith Photo
We service all reception sites,
from Church Island to
woodland chapels, tents
or mountaintops.
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Community
Resource
Since 1926
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Saturday-Sunday, February 22-23, 2014
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
Getting ready to walk
down the aisle? Are you
hesitating with the details,
like what kind of ring you
are going to wear for the
rest of your life, or what to
give the bridesmaids that
will go with your not-soconventional theme? Let
us help!
Weddings are richly traditional ceremonies, and
one of the greatest traditions is the originality of
the jewelry. Don’t settle
for a silver or gold band,
when you can have iridescent mother of pearl set in
white gold, or vibrant turquoise set with diamonds
in any color gold, or even
platinum. His and hers, our
bridal collection includes
truly unique rings that are
handcrafted by master
jewelers.
The wedding and honeymoon are often the focal
points, but what is really
important is the life that is
lived after the wedding, the
promise that is made at the
ceremony is only the beginning. Celebrate such a
beginning with something
that represents a lifetime
together; a wedding ring
that you made your own,
a symbol of the unique,
beautiful, crazy and original love that you share.
Don’t see something
that strikes your fancy? We
have a full range of customization options - yes,
you can design your own
wedding ring! You can
pick the settings, the inlay
stones, the diamond quality, everything. Whether
you want color or sparkle
or both; we have the ability to help you design your
perfect ring.
Or say you are looking
for bridal party gifts; want
to have the guys all wear
bolos and the girls have
turquoise necklaces and
matching cowboy boots?
Thinking about that special
strand of pearls or breathtaking pendant that will go
with the wedding dress? Our signature artists have
taken the traditional and
made them their own;
COURTESY of Kokopelli
pairing pearls with turquoise and diamonds with
opals, as well as simply away from the traditional. ding as unique as you are you’ll make us your jewelry
creating elegant works of Whatever it is you are look- and create memories that destination.
art that stand on their own ing for to make your wed- will last a lifetime, we hope www.KokopelliNH.com
A truly unforgettable Lakes Region wedding
Couples looking for a
beautiful and affordable
wedding in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region have
a wonderful option right
in downtown Laconia. The
Belknap Mill and the adjacent gazebo in Riverside
Park offer a unique setting
for an outdoor wedding
and inside reception that is
flexible in all its elements.
The Belknap Mill, the
oldest, unaltered brick
textile mill in the country,
serves as a cultural, historical, and educational center
with programs for all ages;
but it also has a third-floor
function room whose original brick walls and wooden
floors are open to any
decorative style. Set your
COURTESY of The Belknap Mill imagination free to deco-
rate the hall in keeping
with your wedding theme
while choosing your own
caterer or even enlisting
friends and family members to prepare the food in
the kitchen area.
With great views of the
city during the day and a
shimmering atmosphere
at night, the Rose Chertok
Gallery can accommodate
as many as 220 people,
with elevator access, rest
rooms, and folding chairs
available for use. There also
is plenty of room for dancing and the technical capacity for video and sound
systems to get people out
on the dance floor.
Rotary Park is next door,
with a beautiful gazebo
and landscaped grounds
maintained by the Laconia Parks and Recreation
Department.
Although
the park is managed by
the city, the Belknap Mill
handles bookings for those
who want to use the gazebo, making your wedding
planning a one-stop affair.
And, should the weather
not cooperate, the ceremonies easily can be moved
inside with a minimum of
hassle.
As one of the most affordable places to hold an
event, the Mill typically
handles 100 weddings
each year, so booking early
is recommended. Call 5248813 for further details,
and have your wedding
your way, in a beautiful
setting.
To hire or not to hire? The wedding photographer debate
Let’s face it – it seems
like everyone today has a
nice camera and most can
take nice photos. I bet that
there are plenty of people
attending your wedding
that post beautiful photos
on Facebook all the time.
Maybe some even dabble
in photography – they
have taken some family
portraits or pictures of your
friend’s new baby that are
simply spectacular. Surely,
you have looked at their
pictures and thought that
they could take photos at
your wedding. Surely, they
have offered to do just
that on your wedding day.
Why not? After all, it could
mean saving a substantial
amount of money…money that could otherwise be
spent on wedding favors,
extra cake or your honeymoon!
So why would you use
that extra cake money for
a photographer that is just
going to take the same
photos that your friends
and family will take? Simply stated – because they
won’t.
Think about your wedding day. What do you want
to remember? Ask friends
and family who have been
through it – the day goes
by in a blur, in a whirlwind
of activity and well wishes,
dances and cake cutting,
hellos and good-byes. If
you hire a true professional
photographer – one that
knows the difference between taking pictures and
capturing moments, you
will relive those moments
when you receive your
wedding photos in one
great little package. From
the ceremony and formal
photos to those special
candid moments that only
the best can capture – the
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loving glance at one another when you think no
one else is looking (or you
forget that everyone else is
still there), to the fist bump
that you gave your new
husband in the middle of
the reception, to the tear
in your mother’s eye as you
dance with your father.
Capturing moments –
sounds a bit cliché doesn’t
it? But it is true. There is
more to professional wedding photography than
taking nice photographs
– it is about capturing the
moments by using the
right equipment, knowing
the right angles, creating
the right light, managing
people, and doing it all
without you noticing how
much work it is – then bundling it all into one package
for you. It is about capturing your personal style and
personality, and knowing
what makes your wedding
unique.
A professional photographer brings more to the
table than just camera
equipment – which is a
whole article in itself – he/
she also brings other skills
that are rarely considered
when making the decision whether to hire a pro
or not. Wedding photography is different than all
other kinds of photography. There are no do-over
moments; every single moment of the day is a onetime shot. If your camera
suddenly refuses to focus,
you can’t stand up during
the ceremony and ask the
bride and groom to hold
on a minute while you
figure out what is wrong
(hence I bring two cameras
with me and a second photographer with a third). If
you miss the first kiss, you
miss the first kiss.
Plus, a pro can delicately
take control after the ceremony and has the ability to organize people
quickly and efficiently to
keep on schedule during
the all-important formal
photos (while your guests
enjoy cocktail hour). We
know which photos need
to be taken and which order is best. I like to take all
the large group shots first
including all the family
members, then the bridal
party, and finally narrow
it down to just the bride
and groom. At that point,
I give them a moment to
breathe. To take it all in, to
have a moment where it is
just the two of them and
hopefully they will forget
about me for a minute and I
can capture that one photo
that no one else could get
– because it is the one they
don’t even know I am taking. More often than not, a
bride will tell me that photo is their favorite because
it was their stolen moment
in what is otherwise a very
busy day.
You know why we can
do all of the things noted
above? Because it is our
job. It is our sole purpose
for being at your wedding.
We aren’t saying hi to old
friends, we aren’t stuck in
a conversation with Aunt
Marge, and most importantly, we aren’t grabbing
a glass of champagne or
checking out the guy in the
band. We are there to do a
job; we are not guests at
your wedding. A wedding
photographer is there for
the sole purpose of capturing the moments of your
incredibly special day, and
doing it well.
Last but not least, if you
rely on friends and family
to take pictures, they come
at you from all angles and
it can be a daunting task
to organize them into one
package that captures
your whole day. It can also
be difficult when you realize that friends and family
have access to the open
bar and dance floor and
forget that they promised
to document your wedding day in exquisite detail. Still asking whether
to hire a photographer or
not? Think of it this way – I
have never heard anyone
say that they regretted
hiring someone, but often
hear people regret their
decision not to – but then
it is too late to get those
once in a lifetime photographs again. There are no
do-overs in wedding photography.
Kelly Cooke is a professional photographer and
owner of KMCooke Photography in New Hampshire.
You can see more of her
work at www.kmcookephotography.com, on her blog
and Facebook pages. Contact: Kelly@kmcookephoto.
com or 348-7982.
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The hottest wedding trends for 2014
Some of the hottest 2014
wedding trends were discussed at a recent networking seminar Music Fantasy
DJs attended last month,
hosted by The Knot (the
nation’s leading wedding
resource)
The 90s are making a
big comeback, an era that
definitely was considered
the party decade, and 90’s
inspired details are all the
rave this year. Ideas to incorporate: Billboard’s Hot
100 music from the 90’s,
hip hop music groups, even
break dancers to entertain
the guests and temporary
tattoo wedding favors!
The after party is becoming popular too – couples
love to party and many
want their weddings to last
as long as possible. Once
the reception ends, the
party can continue, a great
way to keep the fun going… change up the style
and the vibe and move the
party into another room ,
or even a totally different
venue. Brides and Grooms
are planning a completely
different décor look for
their after party and that
includes couture late night
comfort food bites and creative custom drinks. Don’t
forget to arrange for transportation, so guests don’t
have to drive afterwards!
Music Fantasy Weddings,
professional wedding DJs
and entertainment specialists, are members of the
American Disc Jockey Association and have earned an
impeccable reputation for
delivering personal, professional and exceptional service. They are considered
experts in their field of entertainment and specialize
in weddings.
Very proud to say Music
Fantasy Weddings has been
awarded the WeddingWire
Couples’ Choice Award
2014! The winners of the
award are determined by
recent reviews from newylyweds, recognizing the
top 5 percent of Wedding
Professionals in the Wedding Wire Network.
COURTESY of No Eye Has Seen Photography
Popcorn isn’t just for movies anymore
Time magazine named
gourmet popcorn the hottest snack food of 2013 and
its popularity is still growing. Gourmet popcorn is
“popping up” everywhere,
including weddings.
Most of you are probably
familiar with “candy bars/
buffets”. Well move over
candy because it’s popcorns’ turn. With the vast
array of savory to sweet
flavor options that most
gourmet popcorn shops
offer, you are sure to find
flavors for all your guests
to enjoy.
When purchased in
bulk, it can be set up as a
popcorn buffet for your
guests to pick and choose
the flavors they want to
munch on while celebratCOURTESY of Claudia Bello ing your special day or you
can break it down yourself
to make table favors for
each guest to take home
and enjoy.
Savory flavors, such as
cheddar or salt & vinegar,
work especially well with
evening weddings when
you want your guests to
be snacking on something while celebrating
into the late hours. Sweet
flavors, such as caramel or
white chocolate, will make
a great addition to your
dessert line-up or in place
of other desserts. Either
way, gourmet popcorn is
a versatile, fun food that
most people love to eat.
So “pop” into a local shop,
try out different flavor options, and consider popcorn for your wedding.
COURTESY of Beane Conference Center
The Beane Conference Center has over 4,700 square
feet of street-level space and accommodations for
up to 210 guests and handicap access offering a
comfortable setting for your special occasion.
The Millie B - The picture perfect setting for your special day
The Millie B, a 1920sera wooden HackerCraft,
owned and operated by
the New Hampshire Boat
Museum, offers brides
and their wedding parties something unique.
Set against the spectacular scenery of Lake Winnipesaukee, the Millie B
can be booked for stunning wedding photos,
or you or your wedding
party can arrive in style
to your Winnispesaukee lakeside wedding in
this spectacular vintage
boat.
Many brides have takCOURTESY of Michelle Stapelton en advantage of the Mil-
lie B’s special elegance
for unique wedding
photos and romantic
arrivals to their lake
wedding or reception.
Others have booked the
Millie as a special thank
you for their wedding
party.
The Millie B’s sleek
lines and beautiful detailing will make your
lakeside wedding unforgettable.
To book the Millie B for
your wedding, call the
Millie B Operations Manager, Margaret Wood at
603-491-9950 or email
her at millieb@nhbm.
Trolleys make for fun, efficient wedding transportation
Transportation may not
sound like one of the more
exciting tasks on a wedding
to-do-list, but it is one of the
most important and can, if
arranged thoughtfully, make
that special day a bit more
special.
Here in the Lakes Region,
Molly the Trolley (Wolfeboro
Trolley Company) has been
providing safe, reliable and
festive transportation for
weddings for over twentyfive years.
Molley takes the men in
the wedding party to the
site first, arriving in plenty of
time for ushers to seat guests
as they arrive, then returns
with the ladies in the wedding party just in time for the
ceremony.
With seating for 34 passengers, the trolley then brings
the entire wedding party,
(and a few extras if they like)
to the reception all together.
When both the ceremony
and reception are at the
same venue, Molley is called
on to provide transportation
for wedding guests who are
not staying on site.
Family lakefront homes
are often the first choice for
many couples getting married, but parking is almost always limited. Here again, the
trolley can efficiently shuttle
more than a hundred guests
to and from that special site
and do it with style.
Molley the Trolley is also
available for rehearsal dinners and ‘after parties.”
“She can be a bit of a
night owl,” said owner Kathy
Eaton, who both drives the
trolley and makes all special
event reservations. “She’ll
stay out late as necessary
to make sure everyone gets
where they need to go, safe
and sound.”
For more information
about private charters on
Molly the Trolley, call 5691080 or visit wolfeborotrolley.com.
COURTESY of Wolfeboro Trolley
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| The Citizen, Laconia, N.H.
Saturday-Sunday, February 22-23, 2014
The Citizen’s
2014
Featuring the Lakes Region’s
finest wedding professionals to assist you
in preparing for the best day of your life.
FIRESIDE INN & SUITES
Call us for information
about our Wedding Blocks
603-293-7526
Ask for Ellen
www.firesideinngilford.com
17 Harris Shore Road, Gilford, New Hampshire 03249 Route 11 & 11B
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Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30 • Sat. 9-5:00
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Humidors
Lighters
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71 Church Street
Downtown Laconia
603-528-4092
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Shore of private Shadow Lake
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Prescott Farm makes a beautiful venue for weddings year round
Prescott Farm is located
in in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire on
160 acres of conservation
land. It offers a beautiful
setting for both rustic and
“green” weddings.
Our historic Hay Barn
seats about 100 people
and can be used in combination with a tent. It is
available to rent from June
through October. Our other space available to rent
is in the Samuel P. Pardoe
building. It seats about
65 people and is available
to rent year-round. In this
more intimate setting you
can enjoy beautiful views
of the Belknap Mountains.
Whether you are looking
for a large or more intimate
setting to have your special
event, Prescott Farm offers
the best of both worlds.
Prescott Farm is a nonprofit organization that offers environmental education for all ages throughout
the year including WildQuest camps, public programs, field trips, and longterm partnerships with
local elementary schools.
The 160 acre historic family farm features woodland
and field trails, a “green”
building with geothermal
and solar energy systems,
historic barns, an old-fashioned maple sugaring operation (during the month
of March), heritage gardens, and forested pond.
Prescott Farm is open yearround, seven days a week
from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. It
is free to come and go for a
hike or explore the “green”
building!
Tours of either space
can be given Monday-Friday between the hours of
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. If you
would like to request a tour
please call us at (603) 3665695. We look forward to
providing a great venue for
your special day!
COURTESY of Prescott Farms
Dressers Unlimited for style
Dressers Unlimited in
downtown Plymouth has
a vast array of wonderful
formal wear and fashions
for both men and women.
This unique boutique on
Main Street Plymouth has
tuxedos and suits in many
designs, colors, fabrics and
style. Gentlemen can customize their formal wear
and each and every ensemble is custom fitted by
the professional Dressers
staff. Whether for a prom
or wedding you are certain
to find that perfect fit, look
and color. There are tuxedos for rental or purchase
from top designers like fun and stress free so you
Tony Bowls, Calvin Klein, can focus on your special
Jeanne Yves to name just a event!
few. Rental prices start at
only $70.00 which includes
a complete formal outfit of
coat, pants,shirt,vest, tie
and jewelry.
Dressers also carries a
beautiful and unique assortment fo fine apparel
and accessories for women.
There are sparkling evening
dresses, shawls and scarves
, beaded evening clutches,
and a great selection of
jewelry to accessorize your
look. Let them make the
COURTESY of
formal wear process eay,
Dressers Unlimited
Tuxedo rental made easy
COURTESY of Whittemore Florist
Kristine Roberts and her talented staff at Whittemore Florist will help the bride-tobe design perfect floral arrangements for her special day.
First choose your tux,
browse, select and create
your preferred style using
the Tuxedo Builder online
tool or App! Or, visit I Do
Formal Wear for personal,
expert advice at the Alton
traffic circle.
Second. Call for you appointment. Meet with our
formal wear experts and
use our in-store fabric
swatches to match your
wedding colors perfectly.
Your party will be professionally fitted for your
event, so you’ll all look
great!
Third. Pick up your tux,
enjoy and return. Visit I Do
on your scheduled pickup
day for a final fitting. We’ll
make any necessary adjustments. Look terrific
in your tuxedo and enjoy
your event! Return your
tuxedo the next business
day after your event.
Download the most sophisticated Tuxedo App
available, The Tuxedo
Builder! Get it at jimsformalwear.com/app.htm
Finding the perfect wedding gown for the wedding of your dreams
So, you’ve found the
one person you want to
share the rest of your life
with, the one to have and
hold forever & always.
You’re so excited! You’ve
got the ring, now what?
Your dream to become Mr
& Mrs starts with love and
a dream wedding plan, decide on a wedding theme
and a date. Now, you can
look start looking for your
perfect wedding gown.
You can start and finish
your gown search at Special Moments Formal Wear
in downtown Laconia,
next to Sawyer’s Jewelry.
Your gown search has so
many possibilities. Today’s
gowns can be elegant
or simple, with exquisite
detail; beadings, ruffles,
ruching, lavishly embellished or simply refined.
Gowns are available in
white, ivory, or even a
soft color or you can add
a splash of bold color.
Brenda Fournier, owner
of Special Moments says
there are over 62 colors to
choose from and you can
match or coordinate your
gown with your bridesmaids and maid of honor.
Today’s choices can be
long, short or in-between,
there are gowns with
cathedral trains, sweep
trains, detachable trains,
or no train at all. The current trends have been
mostly strapless styles but
this year we are seeing
many with higher necklines with sheer illusions
and sleeves. Also this year
there is lots and lots of
beautiful laces.
There is something for
everyone, but if you can’t
seem to find one with all
your perfect desires, Brenda can custom design and
make your gown to your
specifications.
Brenda
was a seamstress for the
film “On Golden Pond”,
filmed right here in New
Hampshire. She made and
sewed clothes for Katherine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Jane Fonda. She
also sewed for the design- er of the wedding gown
in “The Sound of Music”.
Brenda worked for a dress
designer in Miami, Florida
when she was 15 years
old. Brenda at Special Mocafé.com.
Since 1992, Ted and Jen ments has the professional
Roy have maintained the expertise and friendly serhighest level of food and vice to help you with your
service at the Water Street perfect wedding or special
Café. The Café recently ex- moment experience. Veils,
panded following a reopen- tiaras, headpieces, jewing in August, and have elry, shoes, bags, underadded new items to their garments, and petticoats
menu in addition to local fa- are all available to finish
vorites. Like the Café on Fa- off you perfect wedding
cebook and visit its website ensemble.
at www.water-street-café. For your man, your knight
com for more information. in shining armor, the most
Catering at its finest
If you’re looking to provide the most delicious
and fresh food to guests
at your special event, look
no further than the Water
Street Café.
The Water Street Café,
located at 141 Water St. in
Laconia, can help you with
your event by letting their
menu and service work
for you. Location doesn’t
matter – the Water Street
Café welcomes you to their
house or is happy to join
you at yours.
Enjoy friendly local service and great food all provided by the Water Street
Café staff, who aims to ensure your day goes off without a hitch and that your
guests leave satisfied.
To learn more about
catering services offered
by the Water Street Café,
please call 524-4144 or
e-mail info@water-street-
COURTESY of Special Moments
elegant tuxedos, bowtie,
vest or cummerbund,
pocket square, and top
hat. Tuxedos now are available in so many styles and
color options that include
traditional black, brown,
tan, blue, greys, ivory, and
white. Add a vest and tie
that come in an array of
colors to match or coordinate with just about anything.
Maid of honor, bridesmaids, mothers’ gowns,
and flower girl dresses this
year long or short in any
style, color, or size, to coordinate with the rest of
the wedding party.
Prom gowns are awesome
this year, pick one out from
one of the largest selections of gowns available in
New Hampshire. You can
order one in you favorite,
style, color, and size, or
have Brenda custom make
yours. Remember alterations are always available
for that perfect custom fit,
hem, new zipper, or just
because a button fell off.
Let Special Moments be
your one stop shop for
all the special moments
of your life. Happy formal
wear hunting!
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| The Citizen, Laconia, N.H.
Saturday-Sunday, February 22-23, 2014
The Citizen’s
2014
Featuring the Lakes Region’s
finest wedding professionals to assist you
in preparing for the best day of your life.
Isa’s Formal Wear & Alterations
Monica & John
[ Wedding Gowns
[ Bridesmaids
[ Prom Dresses
[ Tuxedo Rentals
& Sales
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653 Main St #3
Laconia, NH 03246
527-8083
464 Mt. Cardigan Road • Alexandria NH 03222
Custom Labeled Soap
for your wedding or shower favors. The all
natural handmade soaps are wrapped in fabric
and labeled with your picture and text. Choose from
many natural fragrances and sizes.
August 23, 2013
$
119
MUSIC FANTASY WEDDINGS
800.460.3548
www.MUSICFANTASYWEDDINGS.com
Classic Beauty .... Historical, Affordable
The Historic Belknap Mill can accommodate a small wedding or guest list up to 185.
Flexible (decorate before the wedding) with gazebo for outdoor ceremonies, the
190 year old mill building is a memorable spot for a classically beautiful wedding.
The Historic Belknap Mill
Also Available: Officiant Services
928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, NH 03246
18½ S. Main St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 227-9299
888-288-2248
www.cardiganmountain.com
Music Fantasy entertainment
specialists have years of
experience and are creative,
outgoing disc jockeys with the
ability to create an atmosphere
that reflects your personality
and style. If you envision a FUN,
stress-free wedding day and
demand exceptional service,
amazing attention to detail, and
perfect event coordination,
call today. Mention this code
for your complimentary
upgrade gift: DJ4U-5
L&B Tailoring
& Alterations
A unique place for your special wedding day Laconia
(603) 524-8813 www.belknapmill.org
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Please contact us for a tour!
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Let Us Be A Part of Your Special Day!
Our Historic Hay Barn can be
used in combination with a tent.
It’s the perfect setting for a rustic
wedding/reception from JuneOctober. 100 person maximum.
The Samual P. Pardoe BuildingProgram Room is open yearround. It provides an intimate
space for Weddings/Receptions.
This space fits 65 comfortably.
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Laura Hebert Photography
Peter Merry will be at at Pink In The Park expo to not
only provide the wedding and event professionals with a
private seminar but a seminar for all ticket holders. Peter
Merry is the founder of the Entertainment Directors Guild
and the Author of the Best Wedding Wedding Receptions
Ever! We are so Happy to have Peter as the host for this
amazing event.
Tickets can be found on EventBrite under Pink In The
Park Expo
Wedding and event professionals interested in being part
of this show please contact us for more information.