Spotlight: Upstate New York

Say "I Do" Among the Trees

There is a Native American legend that the Great Spirit laid his hand upon the land to bless it and when the hand lifted, the imprints left behind formed the impressions of the five Finger Lakes. The region certainly is blessed with unspoiled beauty, warm hospitality, lively farm-to-table restaurants, outdoor activities galore and wineries, breweries…

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New England Wedding Tips

Forest Mood

Top 10 Ideas for Fuzing Old & New Comprised of six states, including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, New England is home to some of the eldest American history and traditions. The beautiful colors of fall attract visitors from all over the country and the world to host their events in such…

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East Coast Dream Wedding

Childhood vacation spots often harbor an atmosphere of joy and comfort. For Laura, that spot is Prouts Neck, Maine, and after traveling there with Laura’s family, Carl also fell in love with the quiet, coastal town. When the couple announced their destination wedding location, friends and family were excited to spend the weekend celebrating with…

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Virginia Weddings And Honeymoons

I’ve traveled to wedding and honeymoon destinations all over the world, but I’m consistently awed by locations right here in the good ol’ USA. Having grown up on the West Coast, I had never visited Virginia before and to be frank, I was floored by what I found. Hosted by Virginia Tourism Corporation, I went…

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Coastal Maine Wedding Venues

Oceanfront Accommodations

Planning your destination wedding on the coast of Maine should be fun and stress free. After all, with the state motto “The Way Life Should Be,” it’s almost a given. Wild and wonderful, the state is abundant with natural beauty and coastal Maine wedding venues. From woodlands of wonder to the breathtaking rocky coastline, Maine…

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A Maine Wedding Venue

A Guest at Your Own Wedding

Relax. You’ve just found the stress-free way to plan your beautiful, romantic destination wedding in Maine in the “state of unwind.” The secret to a memorable, coastal Maine wedding is finding the perfect setting to “say it seaside,” with your beloved family and friends gathered. At Newagen Seaside Inn, we’ve celebrated generations of beautiful, coastal…

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A Sweet Maryland Wedding Away

No Tricky Travel

Ronnie and Becca put their families first when it came to planning their wedding. “Our families reside in separate states totaling an average distance of about 8 hours apart. It was important to us to have a central location for everyone,” says the bride. Ultimately, the couple chose the Historic Waverly Mansion in Marriottsville, Maryland…

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Cape Cod: America’s Coastal Frontier

When it comes to America’s seashore, the briny, maritime history of Cape Cod dates back to when the Pilgrims first stepped ashore in 1620. While historic charm is as impossible to avoid here as the saintly-looking seagulls and vintage, shingled cottages, there’s one resort that embraces its celebrated surroundings like none other. Stay: The family-owned…

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Married In Mount Ida

Walking Out The Aisle And Onto Air

David and Amanda, having spent the first year of their relationship as a long-distance couple, are no strangers to traveling. The two would stay at bed and breakfasts in northern Virginia and spend Saturdays exploring the wineries the state had to offer. Amanda credited those small getaways from Washington D.C. to be some of their…

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A Charming Outer Banks Wedding

When Brittany and Jennifer got engaged, there was really only one place in the world they considered for their destination wedding. “Our first trip as a couple was to the Outer Banks. After our first trip, we returned to the Outer Banks every chance we could and, eventually, we became engaged on the beach at sunrise…

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