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October Go Local Weddings is here!
Our two weddings sections — especially the fall weddings — are always my favorite.
This one in particular feels even more exciting for me as I can officially say I am in the wedding planning process.
In my July note, I wrote about the annual Cape trip my family and I would be taking at the end of that month. What I did not know was that I would be getting engaged!
Leading up to the proposal, I got ready for what I thought was going to be a family dinner and photos beforehand. Dressed in neutral colors, we traveled to Chatham Bars Inn for dinner at their Beach House Grill.
If you’ve ever been to Chatham Bars Inn, then you know how stunning the property is. It is extremely well-kept with colorful florals lining the walkways, has various eateries inside and outside, along with a breathtaking view overlooking the water.
With much to see — and many photos to take as my family was trying to distract me — we eventually made our way down to the beach. When we got there, my sister used her professional camera to take photos of the couples and asked me and my now fiancé, Matt, to walk down the beach so she could capture it. And it was at that moment that I realized what was happening.
To be honest, I don’t remember much of anything that he said, and it truly did not feel real until he dropped down on one knee. When I turned around, not only was my family there, but he surprised me with his whole family as well.
After taking more photos with the actual photographer he hired — no offense to my sister’s photography qualifications — both of our families enjoyed dinner together and celebrated well into the evening. It was the most perfect proposal I could have ever even imagined, and truly the best night of our lives.
But, with that in the rearview, it is now time to start wedding planning! In this month’s Go Local, our weddings section features Hope in Handfuls, which offers custom signage and handcrafted event decor, along with Absolute Photo Booth, which provides interactive entertainment for your big day!
And, as always, Go Local features three other businesses — nonwedding related — in this edition. Included are Pomeroy’s Vegetable Farm, an East Longmeadow-based farm celebrating 75 years; Julien’s Farm Store, a gourmet-style farm store and bakery in Granby, Connecticut, and Ink & Thread, a new book and clothing store in East Longmeadow.
We hope you enjoy!
Thanks for reading,
Lauren LeBel, editor
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