How to Change Your Name After Marriage: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Change Your Name After Marriage: A Step-by-Step Guide – Are either of you considering changing your name after you are married – Changing your name after marriage is an exciting way to celebrate your new chapter, but it can feel overwhelming. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.

How to Change Your Name After Marriage: A Step-by-Step Guide to a newly married couple

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How to Choose the Best Date for Your Wedding in Midcoast Maine

Choosing the perfect wedding date is one of the first and most crucial steps in planning your big day. If you’re considering tying the knot in Midcoast Maine, you’re in for a treat. This picturesque region is famous for its stunning coastline, charming towns, and natural beauty. However, selecting the right date is key to ensuring you and your guests can fully enjoy everything this magical area has to offer. Here’s a guide to help you pick the best wedding date in Midcoast Maine.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Say “I Do” to a Charming Midcoast Maine Barn Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Rustic Wedding Venue | Barn Wedding Ceremony

A wedding is one of the most significant events of a person’s life, which means the backdrop of this day should be chosen with care. When planning your big day, consider what you want the venue look, feel and experience to be like. Do you want an elegant yet relaxed venue, with space for people to move about? What about having your ceremony and reception at the same location so you don’t have to worry about transportation? You can find all of these wonderful qualities and so much more with a barn wedding ceremony and reception.

Keep reading to learn why so many couples are choosing barns for their wedding day events – and why you should consider it, too! Continue reading “5 Reasons Why You Should Say “I Do” to a Charming Midcoast Maine Barn Wedding Ceremony & Reception”

8 Things to Look for in Outdoor Barn Wedding Venues

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If you’re in the early wedding planning stages and find yourself asking, “Are there any outdoor barn wedding venues near me?” – you are in luck! Maine is absolutely full of gorgeous, historic barns that can serve as the picture-perfect backdrop for your big day. That said, finding the right barn to serve as your wedding venue starts with knowing what you are looking for – things like accommodations, space, location, and cost all factor in. Narrowing down the most important details for you, your family, and your guests will help you make a decision on a barn venue! Here, we’ve put together a guide for some things to look for in outdoor barn wedding venues. Continue reading “8 Things to Look for in Outdoor Barn Wedding Venues”

Why You Should Plan an Extended Wedding Weekend

Kristin Chalmers Photography | weekend-long wedding venue

Why should your wedding experience be limited to a single day? Whether you’re hosting your big day in your hometown or a far-away destination, extending your wedding through the weekend gives you more time with loved ones to celebrate and enjoy being together! Plus, after all the hard work you put into planning, you’ll want it to last as long as possible to soak in every second! Below, we highlight some possibilities of what it could look like to host at a weekend-long wedding venue. Continue reading “Why You Should Plan an Extended Wedding Weekend”

How to Plan a Breathtaking Winter Wedding

Maine winter wedding venues

Winter is coming! Considered “off-season” for many, winter weddings have so much going for them – they are utterly romantic! With a winter wedding, you don’t need to worry about summer traffic, guests missing your wedding due to hectic schedules, or sweltering heat ruining hair and makeup. Instead, bask in the (perhaps unexpected!) glory of a stunning, cozy wintertime soiree! As with any wedding, there are always important factors to consider when planning your wedding. Here’s what you should keep in mind as you look for Maine winter wedding venues. Continue reading “How to Plan a Breathtaking Winter Wedding”

Memorable Wedding Ceremony Ideas: 6 Ways to “Wow” Your Guests

lawn of 1812 farm | memorable wedding ceremony ideas

Don’t just focus on the reception when thinking about your wedding day! Your ceremony can be as meaningful, inventive, and fun as the following party. Personalizing your ceremony makes it unique and special to you and your partner – not to mention, it will have your guests delighted to be a part of the experience! We’ve put together six memorable wedding ceremony ideas that are sure to “wow” your guests and make it an event they won’t soon forget! Continue reading “Memorable Wedding Ceremony Ideas: 6 Ways to “Wow” Your Guests”

How to Create a Wedding Weekend Timeline

lobster bake | wedding weekend timeline

After you’ve spent so much time working hard to plan your wedding, you want to ensure your day goes smoothly and without a hitch! As a wedding venue, we understand that there’s so much excitement on your wedding day, it can be challenging to stay on top of all the little details. It’s so important to have a plan in place prior to the day of. Creating a wedding weekend timeline keeps everyone organized, meaning less confusion and questions on the day of your wedding so you can simply enjoy every second!  Continue reading “How to Create a Wedding Weekend Timeline”

Hosting a Weekday Wedding: What You Should Know

Windy Hill Photography | Weekday Wedding

You’re officially engaged, and the wedding planning process has begun. First of all, congratulations! It’s such a wonderful, exciting, and romantic time in a couple’s life together. That said, wedding planning can also get a little challenging. There are just so many intricate details that need to be figured out! As you start to look at dates and venues, consider hosting a weekday wedding – easier to plan, lower costs, better availability and an intimate guest list are just a few of the many benefits this type of wedding can offer.  Continue reading “Hosting a Weekday Wedding: What You Should Know”

7 Tips for Planning a Gorgeous Outdoor Summer Wedding

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There’s a reason summertime is peak wedding season – nothing is more idyllic than a gorgeous summer wedding! Warm weather, blooming flowers, and blue skies make for the perfect backdrop on your wedding day. That said, it’s best to be prepared for all possible scenarios when hosting your big day at a summer wedding venue, and the team at the 1812 Farm is here to help every step of the way!

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