Looking for a unique way to immortalize a special moment between you and your beau?

Catherine Minnery is a fine artist and illustrator whose work is in private, corporate and public collections. As a remembrance of your special day, she can create a one-of-a-kind romantic watercolor painting for you, forever capturing the bond that was forged in those first days as a married couple. Her work evokes breathtakingly realistic romanticism, and would be a fantastic addition to any home.

Visit her website to see more portraits and for more information.

A few months ago, Parkleigh presented summer edition WellWed readers with the new Flower Market pattern from MacKenzie-Childs. Since its release this spring, new servingware in the same pattern has also been made available. 

This month, Parkleigh was delighted to see that the Flower Market pattern made the "O LIST" in this month's Oprah Magazine. This stunning table setting, available at Parkleigh, makes a great gift, and creates the perfect place setting for a wedding or shower. The best part? The fabulous set can be put on a bridal registry at Parkleigh. Call 1.800.333.0627

Destination Affairs is now offering complimentary honeymoon registries. This is a great way to score that over-the-top honeymoon, complete with the bells and whistles.

In planning your honeymoon, those tempting extras such as beachfront as opposed to “ocean view”, private couples massage, private beach dinner, or adventurous excursions can add significantly to your honeymoon budget. They are options that can enhance your overall honeymoon experience and create the most romantic travel experience ever!

First and foremost, book early. The advantages include early booking discounts, payment plans, locked in rates (and if rates go down, you are subject to those dip in prices!), and of course, more time for your friends and family to purchase gifts off the registry for engagement parties, holidays, etc. In planning a honeymoon, we often use suppliers and “bulk air” to build airfare and hotel into “packages” in order to bring your costs down. Our honeymoon suppliers are now also offering a wide variety of tours, excursions, private dinners, spa treatments, and much more that can be added to your packages, pre-booked and pre-paid. The advantages of pre-booking and pre-paying into one are endless, starting with no surprise fees, confirmed availability, and pre-planning. Once you arrive at your honeymoon destination, you can relax and let the fun begin!

“We have found that more and more couples seem to be interested in mixing up their bridal registries, or offering guests different options for gift purchases for engagement gifts, bridal showers, and wedding gifts.” Owner Kristin O’Reilly has been recognizing more and more clients asking about travel registries. Recognizing this trend, Kristin has been offering clients a complimentary, personally designed honeymoon/travel website registry with a customized domain name for clients. From there, guests can purchase general travel gift certificates, or specific excursions, spa treatments, etc. that they are looking to “amp” up their honeymoon experience. “We work with clients and post specific extras, or offer general gift certificates directly on your complimentary registry site.” Says O’Reilly. Wedding guests can purchase general gift certificates in any amount that can be applied to the overall honeymoon expense.”

Check out the below link for an example of honeymoon registry.

audreyandsteve.com

destinationaffairs.com

 Not only has Sarah Fantom run a successful photography business for 11 years, she also has a fabulous store front on Main Street in Chatham.Three Buoys began 4 years ago when Sarah decided her photo business was ready to expand. Sarah has 3 boys, hence where the store name came about. Her store compliments her photography work and vice versa. She has said "Some of my best clients have become my most loved customers. More people wander in checking out the shop and become photo clients. There is a lot to balance and I love every minute of both businesses" You will find great wedding party gifts from monogram straw bags to funky & bold jewelry. There are custom frames, necklaces even monogram shoes. If you are planning a clambake you will find all the accessories to create the Classic Cape Cod Style Clambake. AS a bride you may want to head in to choose your NEW stationery sporting your soon to be new signature! We carry Boatman Geller, Polka Dot Pear & Donovan Design.

You can shop online anytime www.threebuoysonline.com or visit Three Buoys at 443 Main Street Chatham Ma.

Selecting your china pattern can be overwhelming. With so many designs to choose from a bride can be left baffled. Even though the mega chain stores may offer a large selection, wouldn't it be great to have designed by an artisan?

For unrivaled craftsmanship of custom dinnerware, centerpieces, and other fine stoneware, look no further then Girard Stoneware. Located in the heart of historic Saratoga Springs, this new business creates all of its pieces on-site, and offers both incomparable service and stunning artistry. To veiw more of their intricate designs check out their website here Girard Stoneware

Home to some of the most talented food artisans in the country, New York State offers an abundance of edible treasures to discover as you search for the picture-perfect venue. Share your favorite finds with your wedding guests—either as favors or gathered together in a welcome basket—and give them a taste of the region’s very best. Here, a handful of our picks to get you started.

1. Step back in time with a handful of classics from the Village Candy Shoppe. Whether you’re looking for old-fashioned burnt peanuts, colorful Necco wafers, or high-end chocolate treats, they are glad to put together a gift basket to suit your tastes. Visit villagecandyshop.com for more information.

2. Dinosaur Barbeque Sensuous Slathering Sauce (dinosaurbarbeque.com) is just the ticket for bringing the thrill back to the grill. With an assertive blend of spices in their tomato-based sauce, Dinosaur distinguishes itself from the ho-hum offerings at the supermarket. And with three restaurant locations in Rochester, Syracuse, and New York City, it’s clear that what they’re grilling up is hot!

3. Located in the heart of the Adirondacks, Barkeater Chocolates uses only the best ingredients and natural flavors to ensure the highest-quality artisanal product. Decadent truffles are their specialty, made with dark, milk, and white chocolates and infused with flavors ranging from Kahlua to stout. Find out more by going to barkeaterchocolates.com.

4. A pinecone candle from the Adirondack Store adds a warm, rustic touch to any room. Since 1955, the Adirondack Store has kept the tradition of the Adirondack “great camp” alive. From furniture to decorative items, the Adirondack Store combines rural warmth with a sophisticated flair. Visit theadirondackstore.com to view their complete offerings.

5. It’s a wedding, after all, and no doubt your guests are going to want an inside line on how you made your special day look so effortless. Why not give them their own copy of WellWed, the go-to source for creative inspiration and leads on the finest products, venues, and wedding professionals in the state (and around the world).

6. Aged for more than a year in oak barrels, Benmarl Winery’s pinot noir has notes of cherry and cardamom–and in a miniature bottle it makes an absolutely divine welcome gift for your wedding guests. Of course, you’ll want a few bottles for yourself, too. You might want to start your second honeymoon early . Learn more by going to benmarl.com.

7. Custom-painted sugar cookies from Barb Randall’s Oven Artistry are a perfect endnote for a wedding or bridal shower. Offering a variety of designs to choose from, Barb’s cookies are available exclusively through the Village Candy Shoppe in Manlius, New York.

8. Mapleland Farm’s pure maple candy or syrup in a decorative heart-shaped jar will give your guests a sweet taste of the country—and leave them with an equally sweet memory of your wedding. Other types of containers, as well as complete gift baskets, are also available. Visit maplelandfarms.com to peruse the selection.

9. Located in Middlebury, Vermont, Danforth Pewter’s artisans design and handcraft all of their unique pieces. Their expertly crafted jewelry, picture frames, and other gifts make treasured keepsakes for wedding guests. Many products can also be engraved. Their Adirondack chair key ring is a terrific gift for special wedding helpers. They are online at danforthpewter.com.