Bride Guide & Party Planner

Eat, drink, and be married: Caterers offer tips on the perfect Vineyard wedding

By Karla Araujo - March 22, 2007

Island caterer Jaime Hamlin, owner of V. Jaime Hamlin & Sons Catering, knows firsthand how fickle New England weather can be. She recalls what happened at a wedding scheduled to take place on a beautiful promontory in Chilmark at a house straight out of Gatsby: "It was a mini-hurricane."

Invitations add a personal touch

By Pat Waring - March 22, 2007

Pull a favorite dress out of the closet, toss together a plate of chips and salsa, and grab a bouquet from the market. Bargain wine, paper plates, and - presto! - you're ready for a party. But what about your wedding?

All Swept Up: Perfect hairdos for outdoor weddings

By Danielle Zerbonne - March 22, 2007

The vast majority of couples who get married on Martha's Vineyard take advantage of the Island's natural splendor by holding ceremonies on beaches, in fields, on cliffs, or at lighthouses. Having your wedding outdoors creates a special magic, but also adds a few twists, especially when it comes to your coiffure.

Dressed to thrill

By CK Wolfson - March 22, 2007

While Island style is generally geared to the informal and comfortable no matter what the occasion, Vineyard shops - even in the quietest of winter months - stand ready to accommodate all manner of fashion for all sorts of events. Like weddings. From brides to members of the wedding party and guests, women can prepare to dazzle without leaving the Island.

Just what we wanted: Finding the perfect gift

By Karla Araujo - March 22, 2007

When I got married in 1980, I got a lot of gifts - wine glasses, decanters, pots and pans, towels, serving pieces, pottery, crystal - enough to furnish my first home. Over the years I found that one gift, a surprisingly unobtrusive one, kept on giving.

Making Sense of Love: A son reflects on his father's wedding

By Duncan Pickard - March 22, 2007

No longer is love is bound by time, or measured by hair loss or waist size. For many reasons having to do with careers and the divorce rate, it's become the age of the middle-aged marriages and blended families.