It’s so hard to believe Christmas has come and gone. Why must it always go by so fast every year? For me, Christmas is the time I finally get to see my entire family get together in NH. I try to pack in as much social activities as I possibly can with friends and family while I am there. This year’s trip was extra special to me. The hubs and I landed in Manchester, NH the Thursday before Christmas. Our first stop was at the Airport Diner where we met my longtime friend from junior high, Marie. I had photographed her...

Today, I begin what I hope to be one of many blogs by "do it yourself" brides. On this first post, Marie Bucciano, a bride from Keene, NH, shares her wedding details, resource suggestions and DIY projects.   Marie's budget was $5,000. Her vendors included:   Venue: Keene State College Camp on Wilson Pond, Swanzey, NH Dress: Country Bridals, Jaffrey, NH Photographer: Shine with Jennifer Leigh, LLC, Chesapeake, VA Flowers: Anderson the Florist, Keene, NH Justice of the Peace: Terry Cote, Manchester, NH                       Hair: Melissa Cumings, Keene, NH Make-up: Tracy Gilpin, Waterford, CT  Marie's top 5 DIY suggestions:   1) Utilize...

Marie and Dan chose the most popular wedding date of the year, September 10, 2011 or 9/10/11. The day could not have been more perfect. The sun was shining, a small breeze was blowing through the trees and the fall colors were just beginning to show.    Marie and I go way, way, way back. We attended part of grade school and junior high school together and were close friends. Marie always knew how to make me laugh. You rarely saw her without a smile on her face and she was a friend to all. I was so honored that Marie and...