Mindy and Chris
Diane performing ceremony
“Once again, thank you SO much for all your help!! Chris and I will definitely recommend you very highly to anyone that we hear of that’s getting married!! You’re such a sweetheart, and we truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!”
Love,
Mindy and Chris P.
Portland, Maine
Heather and Bill
Diane with Heather and Bill
“Thank you Diane, from the bottom of my heart. You were the one who kept me sane, you were the most comforting person I’ve ever met. Every time I called you on the verge of tears, you left me laughing; I don’t know how you did it but you did. Thank you again for all the extras you did when you didn’t have to, you truly made my day.”
Great success to you,
Love,
Heather and Bill R.
Portland, Maine
Jennifer and Michael
Jennifer and Michael
“Our wedding day was so special… we truly appreciate all of your help in making the day as wonderful as it was for us – for both Michael and I, as well as our families.”
Sincerely,
Jennifer and Michael U.
San Francisco, California
Karen and Chris
Karen and Chris
“Hello Diane,
Thank you so much for all your help…it was a perfect day, besides the 100 degrees weather! I appreciate the guidance you gave me coordinating the ceremony, especially the seating in the pews. What we appreciate most is that you arranged for our dog Sadie to walk down the aisle. It meant so much to us to have her there on our special day, and we are so happy that you recognized that.”
Thanks again,
Karen and Chris R.
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Beth and Rusty
Diane with Beth and Rusty
“Diane,
We were so appreciative to have you coordinating our wedding day.You made sure everything ran smoothly and effortlessly for us so we could enjoy our ceremony and not have to worry about any of the details. You did a wonderful job and we are grateful for all that you did…
thanks again for making our day
so special!”
Beth & Rusty M.,
West Sacramento, California
Nancy and Allen
Nancy and Allen
“Diane,
Thank you so much for all of your help with our wedding. We had a wonderful day and certainly appreciate all of you efforts.”
Nancy and Allen B.
Chicago, Illinois
5 Tips for Planning a Maine Destination Wedding
With guests and vendors to coordinate, state laws and regulations to abide by and details to decide, your Maine wedding will require lots of planning.
Diane York, an expert wedding planner in Maine, offers some points to get you started creating the Maine destination wedding of your dreams.
Tip #1 – You’d like to handle a lot of the details yourself, so, do you need a wedding planner in Maine?
Having an expert coordinate the details of your Portland, Bar Harbor or other Maine destination wedding can be the nicest wedding gift you ever receive. When you’re planning a wedding thousands of miles away and you’re heading into unfamiliar territory, it really helps to have a Maine wedding planner steer you to the best and most reliable Maine wedding resources: florists, locations, photographers and musicians in the area. She’ll be able to set up all of your appointments ahead of time, so that you can meet with vendors in a timely manner. Whether you choose to work with your event site planner or with an independent wedding planner in Maine who’ll work exclusively with you to arrange or manage all the details, you can relax. There is a stress-free way to plan a beautiful, romantic Maine wedding!
5 Tips for Planning a Maine Destination Wedding
Tip # 2 Keep your wedding attire with you!
Don’t run the risk of your dress and tux arriving in Maine the day after your wedding. Whether you fly or drive to your destination, have your bridal shop pack your dress and suit for you – and never let it out of your sight! If needed, a qualified cleaning establishment can usually assist you with steaming out wrinkles. In the ‘worst case’ scenario, and your dress and shoes disappear, then ask your Maine planner to recommend the closest bridal shop for a replacement.
5 Tips for Planning a Maine Destination Wedding
Tip #3 – It can be cool at the shore…
Most couples that plan their wedding in the Portland, South Portland, Boothbay and Bar Harbor areas of Maine do so because of the spectacular coastline and lighthouses. So remember, if your wedding is to be close to the water’s edge, whether it’s at a lake or on the ocean, it can get cool quickly when the sun goes down. Along with hotel information, this is something to put on your website – female guests, especially, will thank you if you remind them to bring a light wrap for their shoulders. Also, Maine’s weather is more settled in the months of July, August and September; October, although cooler, offers spectacular color in a natural setting
5 Tips for Planning a Maine Destination Wedding
Tip #4 – Save the Dates: Send them out six months ahead of time.
Everyone seems to have such busy schedules nowadays, so it’s a good idea to give family and friends ample time to make their arrangements. They may need to plan around their own vacation time and they’ll need to book flights and arrange accommodations. Always include the contact information for several hotels, in different price ranges – and negotiate a discount rate (block booking) for your guests. If you plan to have other activities around your big day, you’ll want to include this so that they can plan the appropriate wardrobe. Develop your own wedding website and include the site address on your save the date cards. If you are late sending out the save the dates, for any reason, and some of your favorite people can’t make it, you can always plan a post-wedding bash when you get home.
