CONWAY — A couple’s wedding day is the culmination of months, sometimes even years, of planning. From selecting flowers and rings to choosing the cake, decorations, lighting and table settings, couples quickly discover that each detail plays a vital role in creating that “just right” look and feel that expresses their shared personal style and vision.
For brides and grooms, making these key decisions early can mean the difference between last-minute stress and a seamless walk down the aisle.
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Groomsmen pose by a Swift Shuttles bus at a wedding in Jackson. (HOLLY ANDERSON PHOTO)
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Justice of the peace Jean Lee (center) stands with couple Jessica Lugo and Ivan Moran on Cathedral Ledge in North Conway. (NINA SHEFFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY)
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Batter Up Bakery creates specialty wedding cakes as well as an array of sweets that are perfect for a wedding reception spread. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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The Harvest Gold Gallery offers a variety of wedding and engagement bands. (LYNDA RASCO PHOTO)
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Harvest Gold Gallery Owners Lynda Rasco and Bill Rudd stand in the gallery's garden. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Couple Alec and Laura Tarberry hold a wedding bouquet from Designed Gardens Flower Studio in North Conway. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Designed Gardens' Jordon Hewson is seen getting ready for spring. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Paper lanterns and drapery hang inside a wedding reception hall at Camp Cody in Freedom. (JEMIMA RICHARDS PHOTO)
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Sheena Abbott runs Showcase Events in Moultonborough. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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