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It’s officially my favorite Go Local edition of the year — the spring weddings
magazine.
If you have read my column in past weddings editions, you know I love love,
and I enjoy a good wedding. Last year I attended seven weddings, and while my
schedule was overflowing with wedding-related obligations (bachelorettes, bridal
showers, rehearsal dinners and the weddings themselves,) boy oh boy was it a
fun year packed with so much celebration.
This year promises to be a smidge quieter — I have my cousins wedding in August in Sturbridge … and that’s it. It feels a bit strange to have my weekends back, but I am looking forward to having a much quieter summer.
Weddings are still on the brain, though. As I write this, I spent this past weekend in Boston celebrating one of my best friends’ engagements. Her lovely fiancé reached out to her closest friends and planned a proposal we could all be a part of. It was so special witnessing the proposal, and afterword getting to celebrate with drinks and dinner at a delicious North End Italian restaurant. Congratulations Carling and Joe!
As I turn to the pages of this months Go Local, it is a treasure trove of information for couples looking to plan their big day. First — I suggest peeking at our real couple’s pages toward the back of the magazine. Each couple brought a special spin to their big day and might offer some unique inspiration for upcoming nuptials. They have also all generously shared their vendor lists for folks to get ideas of businesses they may wish to check out for their own wedding day.
Provisions brings their expertise to the table as they discuss private gatherings they host for tasting wines and cheeses, as well as staple beverages to serve at weddings.
First comes savory, then comes sweet. East Longmeadow’s Sweet Boutique talks desserts and going beyond the traditional wedding cake.
And what would a weddings magazine be without chatting to one of our many esteemed local jewelers and florists? Swede’s Jewelers talks diamonds and more — and Feather & Bloom talks florals that can make a wedding pop.
If you are past the weddings stage of life and are looking for your classic Go Local business features to plot out your month of shopping local, do not worry. We are still bringing you some awesome businesses this month!
Longmeadow’s newest restaurant Lola’s is officially open — offering coastal Mexican cuisine. Check out the restaurant’s new digs in the Longmeadow Shops and stop in for a bite.
While you’re in the area — consider hopping over the town line to Family Bike in East Longmeadow for a tune-up or some new wheels. Sunny, warm weather is right around the corner — perhaps it’s time to pick up a new hobby in cycling.
Looking to do some vintage shopping? Head on over to The Vintage Bee Collective in Somers, which buys and sells vintage furniture and décor.
And finally — maybe you need some spring and summer outdoor inspiration. Look no further than the experts at Mec’s Landscaping, who are here to help guide you in turning your back yard into an outdoor oasis.
Whatever your pleasure, Go Local has it all this month.
As always, thanks for reading,
Payton North, executive editor