Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 10068 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine Maine Wedding Guide cum laude class of 2013. “Film it? Is there a script?” Look, I’ve done some planning in the past, but coloring books and an Ex- cel spreadsheet are two different realities. In the two months I’ve been wearing this ring, I can tell you planning Barbie’s wed- ding was a hell of a lot more reasonable. The expectations have changed, and the ideas are endless. One look at Pinterest and I was overwhelmed to the point of plan- ning paralysis. M y fiancé and I would like to spend as little as possible while still en- joying a party with our loved ones. But according to averages by the wed- ding planning site The Knot, a Maine wed- ding can run close to $30,000. Try suggest- ing that number to Portland-based wed- ding planner Laurie Andrews. “That’s what our clients are spending on décor!” she laughs. Thirty thousand dollars for flowers, candle-filled mason jars, and an aisle run- ner? But, as Laurie explains, that’s the re- ality. Though a great wedding at $30,000 is possible (along with paying off school loans and buying a new car), five to seven percent of “luxury weddings” weigh in at about $60,000, with one or two of her clients each year surpassing $200,000. “Brides and their guests want to have an experience. Going through all of the traditional [motions] is out. They want to be entertained, and for the day to be flowing.” Laurie suggests a magician to entertain guest between mo- ments (think he can pull that $30,000 out of his hat?) or offering a special hashtag for guests to share on Instagram. bethany and dan photography Photography: Justine Johnson Photography: Justine Johnson We are a full service catering company that specializes in finding the right balance between elegance ... and pleasure. CATERING Beautiful Food For All Occasions (207) 832-6337 laura ca C A T E R I Beautiful Food For All (207) 832-63 www.lauracabotcatering.com • 207-832-6337 www.lauracabotcatering.com Photography: Justine Johnson Beautiful Foods For All Occasions PO Box 628 • Waldoboro, ME 04572 (207) 832-6337 CATERING Beautiful Food For All Occasions (207) 832-6337 PO Box 628 • Waldoboro, ME 04572 We are a full service catering company that specializes in finding the right balance between elegance...and pleasure. social. corporate. weddings. full bar services