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Coastal Maine Hubs – The Purple Orchid team aims for our couples to love their wedding day so much that they never want it to end. For some fun-loving groups, this means one thing: an after party. Keep your wedding day going all night long at some of our favorite bars in a few of… Read More

Tented weddings are incredibly popular for Maine summer weddings, and we must say – we’re huge fans! Tents are a great option for expanding the capacity of a venue, allowing guests to enjoy a summer evening’s breeze, and increased views and proximity to the water. That being said, there can be some important logistical things… Read More

2019 – Working as an event planner in New England is a somewhat cyclical profession. In the summer months, it’s go time. Months of diligent planning culminate in the dream events that make it all worth it. Somewhere in between the ebbs and flows of long-term planning and putting the finishing touches on seating charts,… Read More

You’ve probably been told that planning a wedding is expensive. And it can be! But it doesn’t have to be. After years of working in this industry we’ve seen all the tips and tricks to getting your dream wedding without breaking the bank. With nearly a decade of coordinating events with budgets of all sizes,… Read More

During the hottest weekend of Maine’s summer, Kristine, Andy and Natalie officially became a family of three. Kristine and Andy, a fun-loving couple from DC, brought their good-time attitude and elegant but fun taste with them all the way to French’s Point in Stockton Springs.  This couple has always loved Maine and escaping the city… Read More

Emma and Jake were college sweet hearts at Bowdoin College and came back to the state where their love began to tie the knot. True to the couple’s spirit, they didn’t just have a Maine wedding – they had the ultimate Maine wedding. Their August wedding at Newagen Seaside Inn in Boothbay Harbor embodied Emma… Read More

In the early stages of wedding planning, one big question that needs to be answered is where to get married. As planning moves forward, there will be lots to consider in terms of specific venues and towns, but first things first, we recommend narrowing down on a state first. As a wedding planner who has… Read More

Sneak Peek – Maine is famous for its many natural wonders – including its rolling mountains and lake regions. At the very end of June, Alex and Aneesha tied the knot at Granite Ridge Estate– a barn perched atop a small mountain with views for miles.  The couple exchanged vows at the wooded ceremony site surrounded… Read More

sneak peek – Giuliana and Harrison had a Maine wedding to remember. This fun-loving couple took ocean side to a new level by celebrating their special day at the Chebeague Island Inn with panoramic views of Casco Bay.  The couple kicked off their wedding day with an intimate family ceremony taking place on the lawn outside… Read More

Many people who choose to get married in Maine have two things in mind for what they want: outdoor and ocean-side. While it may be easy to search for reception venues that have these qualities, it can be difficult to find off-site ceremony locations with gorgeous ocean views. We’ve done the hard work for you… Read More