This weekend Mike and I took a trip east for a some wedding prep. We looked at two possible reception sites - The Harbor Room in Gloucester and the American Legion in Manchester. Both venues had pretty waterfront views...
I also went dress shopping for the first time with my mom and sister. My mother's friend had recommended a shop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire called Madeleine's Daughter. Tucked away into an shopping plaza, this shop was amazing. The staff were so professional, friendly, and helpful. I came in with a few pictures of dresses that I liked, but said I was open to almost anything. Somehow the consultant put together all the elements she could tell I loved, and walked in with a dress that somehow combined them all beautifully. Even though I tried on 4 or 5 different gowns, I fell in love with that first one. I wish I could post a picture here, but I'll be traditional and keep it a secret for now!
A couple of bonus...I brought Mike to the beach where I had wanted to have the ceremony. Luckily, he loves it as much as I do! We also stopped by to visit my grandparents while we were in town. Grandma pulled out her own wedding album and told all kinds of great stories. We both left imagining a wedding where the whole town shows up and everyone eats sandwiches and Italian cookies and dances the Polka to a live band...
A couple of bonus...I brought Mike to the beach where I had wanted to have the ceremony. Luckily, he loves it as much as I do! We also stopped by to visit my grandparents while we were in town. Grandma pulled out her own wedding album and told all kinds of great stories. We both left imagining a wedding where the whole town shows up and everyone eats sandwiches and Italian cookies and dances the Polka to a live band...