Accommodations/Honeymoon
Boston
ANTHONY’S
TOWN HOUSE
1085 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 (617) 566-3972, Fax: (617) 232-1085,
www.anthonystownhouse.com,
e-mail: info@anthonystownhouse.com.
Anthony’s Town House is an authentic restored Turn-of-the-Century Brownstone
Town House offering reasonable rates. Guest rooms are beautifully decorated
with French-Rococo and Victorian style antiques. Family operated for over
60 years. Listed in the national register of historic places. Near-by attractions
include: historical sites, museums, major league sports, hospitals, and universities.
Only ten minutes from downtown Boston on the green line C train to Hawes St.
stop at our door step.
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Coppertoppe
Inn & Retreat Center
8 Range Road, Hebron, NH (603) 744-3636, www.coppertoppe.com.
Coppertoppe is a luxurious modern building set on 15 acres of gardens,
fields and woods featuring views of Newfound Lake. Private baths, balconies,
WiFi, library, movies, puzzles and games are free. Enjoy a hot tub under
the stars. Skate on the pond or sled on the hill in winter. Beach, boating,
golfing, skiing and outdoor activities nearby. Full breakfast, snacks
and beverages included. We work with The Inn on Newfound Lake to coordinate
sumptuous, delightful, joyful civil union celebrations. Coppertoppe offers
vegetarian, kosher and allergy-avoidant meals. Children and pets welcome.
Our lake is unspoiled and our hospitality is warm. Ask about Honeymoon
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DAYS HOTEL
BOSTON
The Best Value Under the Sun
1234 Soldiers Field Rd. & Western Ave, Boston MA 02135 Phone: (617)
254-1234
or 1-(800) 329-7466 fax: (617) 254-4300, www.DaysHotelBoston.com
Deluxe Accommodations located along the Charles River's biking and jogging
paths with complimentary parking, coffee makers and ironing boards in
rooms. Free Wireless Internet Access. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner
at Joyful Garden Chinese Restaurant & Lounge. Easy access to Boston
and Cambridge Universities and Medical areas, Business and Travel destinations.
The hotel has recently been completely renovated. |
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Dotcrest
Vacation Rental-OCEANVIEW HOME RENTAL ON TEN PRIVATE ACRES
At Halibut Point, Rockport MA USA 01966 Telephone:
(978) 290-1055, Email: pigeoncover@adelphia.net.
Rockport Massachusetts has been a getaway destination for about two
hundred years but this is one of the very few properties that still
affords the natural surroundings that constitue a retreat. Beautifully
situated between Folly Cove and Halibut Point State Park with outdoor
sporting, beaches, boating, shopping, dining and the varied cultural
attractions that have made Boston's North Shore famous for years. |
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HARDING
HOUSE
the best li’l guesthouse in Cambridge
288 Harvard St., Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 876-2888 Toll-free (877) 489-2888,
email: Reserve@Harding-House.com,
www.Harding-House.com. Planning
your next trip to Boston or Cambridge? Experience a refreshing alternative
to major hotels at Harding House near Harvard Square in Cambridge. This
unique, recently remodeled 1860’s Victorian has bright, spacious,
high-ceilinged guest rooms with en-suite baths and every modern ammenity
to make you feel comfortably at home away from home. Changing art exhibit,
Thursday evenings wine & cheese gatherings. |
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Hawthorne
Inn [B&B]
462 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742, (978) 369-5610 fax: (978) 287-4949,
e-mail: inn@ConcordMass.com
www.ConcordMass.com.Recognized
by Forbes Magazine, “The 10 Best Inns of New England”.An intimate,
tree-shaded, refuge where History, Literature and Artistic whimsy gracefully
entwine. We have filled the Inn with much to share: poetry and literature
to entertain and to enlighten you, artworks that are a wonder to behold,
weavings and coverlets to snuggle on a crisp autumn eve and burnished
antique furnishings that speak of home and security. Near to Walden Pond,
Village shops and the homes of Emerson, Alcott [Little Women] and Hawthorne.
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The Highlands Inn
Box 118, Bethlehem, NH 03574 (603) 869-3978, (877) LES-B-INN (537-2466), e-mail:
vacation@highlandsinn-nh.com,
www.highlandsinn-nh.com.
A Lesbian Paradise! 19 romantic guest rooms, some with private deck, 2-person
spa, or fireplace. 100 private wooded acres, heated pool, indoor and outdoor
spas, hiking/skiing trails, fireplaced living room and library, delicious
country breakfasts. Welcoming, congenial atmosphere. Civil Unions and honeymoon
packages. One
of the most romantic lesbian destinations on the planet
-Planet Out. Celebrating our 25th year-1983-2008!
Holiday
Inn Hotel & Suites
Boston-Peabody
One Newbury Street, (Rte. 1 North), Peabody, MA 01960 (978) 535-4600, Fax:
(978) 535-8238, www.holiday-inn.com/bos-peabody.
This newly renovated, full service hotel is located twenty minutes north
of downtown Boston and minutes from historic Salem. Featuring: 160 standard
guest rooms, 20 two room suites, indoor swimming pool, exercise facility,
Carrabba’s Italian Grill Restaurant, the Breakfast Cafe, and over 10,000
sq. ft. of function space. Wedding Packages and discounted weekend
rates available..
Hotel
140
140 Clarendon St., Boston MA 02116, toll free: 1-800-714-0140, fax: (617)
585-5699, e-mail: stay@hotel140.com,
www.hotel140.com. Boston’s Newest
Boutique Hotel near Copley Sq, modern rooms, high-tech amenities, continental
breakfast, fitness & business centers - at a price you wouldn’t
expect in the Back Bay. Introductory Rates and Wedding Packages.
Hotel Marlowe
25 Edwin H. Land Blvd. Cambridge, MA, Reservations: (800) 825-7140, Hotel: (617)
868-8000, Fax: (617) 868-8001, www.hotelmarlowe.com.
The Hotel Marlowe is an eclectic, vibrant luxury hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts
offering a kaleidoscope of experiences. The hotel’s focus on “discovery” sparks
creativity and celebrates forward thinkers. Throughout the hotel, inviting
textures and colors awaken the senses. The sophisticated accommodations and
amenities with highly personalized service make the Hotel Marlowe, a Kimpton
Hotel, the perfect choice for upscale travelers seeking a truly distinctive
Boston boutique hotel.
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Inn
on Newfound Lake
1030 Mayhew Turnpike (Rt. 3-A), Bridgewater, NH, Toll Free: (800) 745-7990,
(603) 744-9111, www.newfoundlake.com.
The Inn has been rated one of the top ten romantic getaways in New England,
and its Pasquaney Restaurant named one of the top 5 in NH. With antiques
and art from around the world, the Innkeepers keep the inn alive with
old world charm. Experience life as it should be with 28 comfortable rooms
and suites, gorgeous lake views, elegant gardens and luscious food. Sitting
room, TV-game room, music room, hot tub, exercise area, private beach
and more make space for fun and pleasure. The inn hosts functions for
50 to 250 guests in its award-winning restaurant, updated barn and extensive
gardens. Enjoy complete “magic carpet” service with innkeepers
who care. See our ads in Function Venues and Restaurants. |
Lake Shore Farm
275 Jenness Rd., Northwood, NH, (603) 942-5921, www.lakeshorefarm.com,
e-mail: lsfarm@hotmail.com.
A fine old, comfortable New Hampshire farm house, modernized over the years,
provides pure relaxation and fun for the budget minded family. Lake Shore
Farm is where you will find an opportunity to sit back and appreciate the
world without the noise, the static and the tension. “A haven away from
home”.
Langham
Hotel, Boston
250 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110 617.451.1900 617.423.2844, www.langhamhotels.com.
Housed in the city’s former Federal Reserve Bank, the Langham Hotel,
Boston is conveniently located downtown, minutes from Newbury Street shopping
& galleries, museums & the theatre district. The hotel offers 325
guest rooms, including spacious two-story loft suites and the newly renovated
Langham Suite. Julien, the Langham’s lavish French restaurant, offers
elegant five-star dining while the more casual Café Fleuri offers brasserie-style
meals. Other amenities include one of the city’s most coveted piano
bars; nine meeting rooms; a full-service Business Center; 24-hour concierge
and a health club and heated indoor swimming pool. The hotel is known for
its decadent Chocolate Bar buffet, which has become a Boston tradition and
is offered every Saturday from September to May.
Midtown Hotel
220 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115 (617) 262-1000 Toll Free (800) 343-1177,
Fax (617) 262-8739. Offering a blend of economy and comfort with an excellent
location that is hard to compete with, the Midtown is one of Boston’s
best values. Just a short walk from the Hotel you will discover the Museum
of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, Copley Place and the Prudential Center. Also
within walking distance to Fenway Park. Our facilities include a breakfast
Café, outdoor Pool, and FREE PARKING.
North of Boston
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Dotcrest
Vacation Rental-OCEANVIEW HOME RENTAL ON TEN PRIVATE ACRES
At Halibut Point, Rockport MA USA 01966 Telephone:
(978) 290-1055, Email: pigeoncover@adelphia.net.
Rockport Massachusetts has been a getaway destination for about two
hundred years but this is one of the very few properties that still
affords the natural surroundings that constitue a retreat. Beautifully
situated between Folly Cove and Halibut Point State Park with outdoor
sporting, beaches, boating, shopping, dining and the varied cultural
attractions that have made Boston's North Shore famous for years. |
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Garrison Inn ~ Boutique Hotel
11 Brown Square, Newburyport, MA 01950, (978) 499-8500, www.garrisoninn.com.
For discerning guests, we offer the perfect lodging experience at the
Garrison Inn. Built in 1809 our boutique hotel is a refined landmark that
combines highly personal service, rich historic charm, and urban sophistication.
Centrally located in the heart of historic downtown Newburyport. Fine
dinning, upscale spa, function space, and pub on site. |
Jericho
Valley Inn...and Cottages
2541 Hancock Rd, Williamstown MA 01267 (413) 458-9511 or toll free: 1-800-JERICHO,
www.JerichoValleyInn.com. Four
season Berkshire resort destination surrounded by 350 wooded hillside acres
near Skiing Hiking Biking Golf and Culture! Enjoy the spacious comfort of
rooms, suites and fully-equipped cottages in a rural setting of great natural
beauty. This combination of wilderness retreat near the Berkshire’s
and Southern Vermont attractions is unbeatable!
Linden
Tree Inn Tobey and John Shepherd, Innkeepers
26 King St., Rockport, MA 01966 (800) 865-2122, (978) 546-2494, www.lindentreeinn.com,
e-mail: ltree@shore.net. A charming 1850
Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn with 17 guest rooms individually decorated,
all with private bath, just 800 feet from the beach, close to restaurants
and over 100 unique shops. Located just one hour from Boston by car or train,
our inn is perfect for a nearby retreat away from the bustle of city life.
Enjoy Tobey's home baked breakfast (including the legendary scones) each morning.
AAA rated 3 stars. Perfect for a quiet getaway or small celebration, we are
open all year. We are non-smoking for your comfort. Experience for yourself
our Anglo-American hospitality.
The Salem Inn
7 Summer St., Salem, MA, (978) 741-0608. Outside MA: (800) 446-2995, Fax:
(978) 744-8924, e-mail: reservations@saleminnma.com, www.saleminnma.com.
Located in the heart of one of America's oldest seaports, the Salem Inn comprises
three historic homes offering accomodatios rich in history with a proud tradition
of service & comfort. Each building has been meticulously restored and is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Centrally located in
the heart of historic Salem, the city's impressive array of attractions,
restuarants and activities are all within easy walking distance. Experience
"history making hospitality"at the Salem Inn.
South/Cape Cod/Islands
Linda R. Bassett Real Estate
201 Upper Main St. Box 2222 Edgartown, MA 02539,Toll Free 1 800 338 1855/
(508)627-9201, www.mvinfo.com. Sales &
Vacation Rentals Island Wide. Wedding Bells, Vacation Plans, Life Changes?
Looking for an investment property, vacation or primary home? Established
in the 1980’s, our team of experienced professionals are committed
to friendly, thorough personal service. 850+ Vacation Homes in every size,
location and price range. View Island Wide Sales and Rental listings on
our website @ www.mvinfo.com Member MV Chamber
of Commerce and LINK.
Falmouth Inn
824 Main St., Falmouth, MA 02540 (800) 255-4157, e-mail: falinn@cape.com,
www.falmouthinn.com. The inn has
123 air conditioned rooms with HBO, indoor corridors to a heated pool and
sauna, dining room and lounge. Open year round. Large screen Karaoke Fri.
and Sat. evenings. Major credit cards accepted.
HOLIDAY INN Hyannis
1127 Route 132, Hyannis MA 02601, (508) 775-1153, toll free: (800) HOLIDAY,
www.holidayinn.com/hyannisma.
Brand New Full Service Hotel with 196 Guest Rooms. New Workout Room, Indoor
Heated Pool, Restaurant & Lounge, Wireless High Speed Internet. Nearby
Attractions are Beaches, Golf, Shopping, Historic Downtown Waterfront District,
Ferry Service to the Islands and Whale Watching
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Provincetown
Inn
1 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA 02657 (508) 487-9500, Fax: (508)
487-2911, e-mail: garyk@provincetowninn.com,
www.provincetowninn.com.
Surrounded by water on 3 sides with 100 rooms and suites. Relax poolside
with your favorite libation, enjoy world class summer theater, grab
a bite in The Inn Pub, or enjoy a good book on our private beach. All
rooms are air-conditioned with private baths and plenty of parking.
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RADISSON HOTEL CAPE COD
287 Lyanough Rd., Hyannis MA 02601 (508) 771-1700 or (800) 333-3333, www.radisson.com/hyannisma.
Escape to the Cape! Besides having oversized guest rooms in the heart of Cape
Cod, the Radisson Hotel Hyannis has many amenities including Cape Cod Fitness
Center, an indoor pool, sauna and steam. Have a seat in the Bistro for classic
American cuisine, gourmet wood-fired pizza and fresh local seafood. With over
8,000 sq. ft. of meeting space let our professional event planner coordinate
your next social or meeting event.
Western Massachusetts
Beechwood Hotel
363 Plantation St., Worcester MA 01605, (508) 754-5789,Fax: (508) 752-2060, Toll-free:
(800) 344-2589, www.beechwoodhotel.com.
Welcome to our Worcester MA Hotel, the only luxury boutique hotel in the area,
offering leisure and business travel amenities for your ideal New England vacation
or conference. The hotel combines a unique blend of world class lodging and amenities,
amidst a setting of old world charm and hospitality.
Clarion
Hotel & Conference Center
1 Atwood Dr., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 586-1211, www.hampshirehospitality.com.
Northampton’s largest hotel & conference center. With 122 guest
rooms and suites, we offer indoor and outdoor swimming pools, poolside bar,
tennis courts, banquets, meetings, conference, commitment ceremonies for 2-400,
complimentary continental breakfast and Montana’s Steakhouse & bar.
The Cornell
Inn
In the Berkshires Village of Lenox
203 Main Street, Lenox MA 01240 (413) 637-0562 toll free (800) 637-0562 www.cornellinn.com
The Cornell Inn is beautifully located in the heart of historic Lenox Village.
The inn is actually a hillside complex of three houses accommodating travelers
since the 1770’s. Adjacent to Kennedy Park with miles of hiking, running,
biking and skiing trails and Tanglewood just down the road. Partake in the
Berkshire’s culture in traditional comfort, full breakfast daily. WiFi
and web access from the inn’s private Duffy’s Pub. The inn is
highly recommended with many guests returning annually.
Hotel
Northampton
36 King St., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 584-3100, (800) 547-3529, www.hotelnorthampton.com.
With an offering of gracious comfort and historical charm, this splendid gem
both welcomes and delights the discriminating guest. Located in the heart
of Northampton, the hotel is within walking distance to all downtown attractions.
Enjoy the dining experience at one of our two fabulous restaurants or experience
one of our 106 elegant and spacious guestrooms. The Hotel Northampton also
offers 81 years of wedding reception experience with the area’s most
beautiful Grand Ballroom.
The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA
231 River St., N. Adams, MA 02147 (413) 243-1474, Fax: (413) 243-3929, www.porches.com.
One of the “101 Best Hotels in the World” (Britain’s Tatler
Magazine). Contemporary-retro design, attitude-free service, with a distinctive
setting for private parties, receptions, & weddings. DSL, pool, sauna.
Catering options ranging from casual hors d’oeuvres to elaborate feasts.
Connecticut
Stonecroft Country Inn
515 Pumpkin Hill Rd., Ledyard CT 06339, www.stonecroft.com.
860-572-0771, 1-800-772-0774 Fax: 860-572-9161 Originally an 1807 Sea Captain’s
Estate, Stonecroft Country Inn and Mystic Connecticut bed and breakfast,
offers luxury lodging and accommodations and fine dining amidst an atmosphere
of relaxation, rejuvenation and romance of Mystic Seaport CT. This Connecticut
Inn is conveniently located just five minutes from Mystic, Connecticut.
New Hampshire
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The
Grand View Inn & Resort
580 Mountain Rd., Jaffrey, NH 03452, (603) 532-9880, fax: (603) 532-6252,
www.thegrandviewinn.com.
Escape to a spectacular 19th century country Mansion set on 330 acres
nestled at the foot of Mount Monadnock. The Grandview is a wonderful setting
for the most elegant or the simplest of weddings or special events. Pamper
yourself with a day at our luxurious Spa. The possibilities are endless. |
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HIGHLANDS INN
Box 118, Bethlehem, NH 03574 (603) 869-3978, (877) LES-B-INN (537-2466), e-mail:
vacation@highlandsinn-nh.com,
www.highlandsinn-nh.com. A Lesbian
Paradise! 19 romantic guest rooms, some with private deck, 2-person spa, or
fireplace. 100 private wooded acres, heated pool, indoor and outdoor spas,
hiking/skiing trails, fireplaced living room and library, delicious country
breakfasts. Welcoming, congenial atmosphere. Civil Unions in nearby Vermont.
Honeymoon packages. One of the 10 best g/l guesthouses in North America! -Planet
Out.
Maine
Inn
By The Sea
40 Bowery Beach Rd., Cape Elizabeth, ME (207) 799-3134, (800) 888-4287, www.innbythesea.com.
Luxury Southern Maine Coast Inn. Inn By The Sea offers luxury AAA 4 Diamond
ocean-view suites in quaint Cape Elizabeth, only minutes from downtown Portland.
Manicured lawns, elegant gardens, private boardwalk to sandy Crescent Beach
and ocean. Pool, tennis, golf and superb ocean-view dining in the renowned
Audubon Room. Pets and children welcome. Ask about our special packages.
Rhode
Island
The Brinley Victorian Inn
23 Brinley St. Newport, RI 02840. Phone: (800) 695-8294, (401) 849-7645, Fax:
(401) 845-9634, www.brinleyvictorian.com.
A warm welcome awaits you at the Brinley Victorian Inn. Romance is in the
air when you step inside. Guests admire the Victorian Wallpaper, the satin
and lace window treatments, the fainting couch, the platform rockers and
settees. No two rooms are alike in the selection of fine antiques. You’ll
find a generous attention to detail that never forgets fresh flowers on your
bureau, mints on your pillow, current magazines on your bed and an antiques
miniature lamp on the mantle. We offer the ambiance and concierge service
of a small European hotel but without the pretense. Our Staff does not hover
but someone is always on hand to help you plan your stay.
IVY LODGE
12 Clay St., Newport, RI 02840 (401) 849-6865, (800) 834-6865, Fax: (401)
849-0704, www.ivylodge.com. Located
in Newport, Rhode Island’s mansion district off famed Bellevue Avenue,
The Ivy Lodge is just a short stroll to the mansions, downtown Newport, The
Cliff Walk and the beaches. Period antiques and Victorian accents throughout
its rooms complete the newly-renovated home and gardens. The richly-detailed
oak walls and fireplace hearths provide the quintessential Newport backdrop
for a memorable experience in the City by the Sea. Explore our inn and discover
Newport the way it was meant to be.
Samuel Durfee House
352 Spring St., Newport, Rhode Island 02840 401-847-1652 or 877-696-2374,
www.samueldurfeehouse.com.The
Samuel Durfee House is an elegant Federal period bed and breakfast inn located
in dowtown Newport. All guest rooms have been beautifully decorated and feature
queen four-poster, canopy, or sleigh bed and private bath. A full gourmet
breakfast and afternoon refreshments are served daily. A/C, off-street parking
are provided.
Wander Inn
15 Greenough Pl., Newport, RI 02840, Res: (888) 768-2929, Tel: (401) 849-5208,
www.wanderinn.com. Located in the
quiet “top of the hill” district within a short walking distance of
everything: downtown shops and restaurants, Mansion Row and the beach. Awarded
“Best Gourmet Breakfast” by Inn Traveler Magazine. This small,
casually elegant inn combines grace of Victorian decor with the comfort and
convenience of modern amenities. If you are looking for that special getaway,
and an upscale setting and fabulous food are important to your stay - you
will be charmed again and again by our hospitality and attention to detail.
Vermont
Quality Inn at Quechee Gorge
Scenic US Route 4, Quechee, VT 05059 (800) 732-4376, www.qualityinnquechee.com.
59 spacious guest rooms all with in room coffee makers, some with kitchenettes.
Situated in 10 acres with picnic area, walking trails, outdoor pool, full-service
restaurant with lounge on premise. Minutes to Woodstock, VT & Hanover,
NH. Pet friendly.
Alterations/
Evening Wear
Sassy
& Classy
(401) 886-9828, 187 Main St. East Greenwich, RI. We Specialize in Accessorizing
You! Expert Alerations & Custom Design For Everyone. Need that perfect dress?
We have Fabulous Cocktail and all Special Occasion Dresses for the Sassy &
Classy Woman. Fashion& Sterling Jewelry, Accessories, Accessories, Accessories!!!
Attorneys
Terry L. Hockla, Attorney At Law
(860) 487-4334, e-mail: terrylh11@gmail.com.
Proudly serving our community. Areas of practice include: Civil litigation,
real estate, property law, corporations, LLC’s, family law, co-parent
adoptions, probate, wills and advanced directives. Attorney Hockla is a proud
sponsor and official legal council for Hartford Pride.
Bakery
/ Wedding Cakes / Cookies
Crown
Bakery
133 Gold Star Blvd., Worcester, MA 01606, (508) 852-0746, fax: (508) 852-1660,
www.thecrownbakery.com. Best of
Worcester 35 Years in a row. Wedding cakes are our specialty.
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Hippie
Chick Bakery
(978) 388-6644, www.hippiechickbakery.com.
Your wedding will be as unique as you, shouldn’t your wedding cake
be unique too? We give your wedding cake the attention it deserves –
a private cake tasting and design consultation, limited bookings, and cakes
of the finest ingredients made fresh. Nut-free facility. Vegan, Gluten-free
and other food restrictions a specialty. Serving all of New England and
beyond! |
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Dream of Jeanne Cakes
(978) 869-6013, Fax; (978) 470-8014, www.jtcakes.com.
Our goal in creating your cake is to make it a delicious focal point--a
reflection of your taste and style to share with your guests. We work with
you to create a custom design, using the highest quality ingredients and
true, natural flavors. When you're looking for the very best, call us. Have
cake, will travel. New England and environs. |
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Konditor
Meister Bakery
32 Wood Rd. Braintree, MA (781) 849-1970 www.konditormeister.com.
At Konditor Meister only the finest ingredients are used in creating a delicious
array of European-styled cakes and pastries. Choose from a variety of mouth-watering
fillings within our multilayered tortes which are frosted with our delicious
butter cream. All of our tortes are elegantly garnished with chocolate dipped
strawberries and/or butter cream roses to add that finishing touch. Our
award-winning wedding cakes are uniquely stylized to satisfy the individual
design preferences of our diverse clientele. Quality of ingredients and
attention to detail are what set us apart and will make your event a memorable
one. Whatever the occasion, we hope you choose Konditor Meister Bakery when
selecting the perfect dessert for your special event. |
Banquet
Facilities
Hampshire
House
84 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108 (617) 227-9600, www.hampshirehouse.com.
Our five-story Georgian Revival Townhouse built in 1910, overlooking the famed
Boston Public Garden is an ideal setting for your intimate event including
commitment ceremonies, engagement parties, showers, and anniversaries.
Bartending
Pushcarts
Unlimited
45 Cherry Pl., Newton, MA 02465 (617) 969-6967, www.pushcartsunlimited.com.
Serving all of New England and more since 1986. For an intimate dinner for two
or a gala event of 2,000, let Pushcarts Unlimited create an atmosphere of uncompromising
quality and service at your event. Offering catering, bartending, cafe &
espresso and a fantastic chocolate fountain.
Sidebar
(413) 532-9837, e-mail: info@sidebarservices.com,
www.sidebarservices.com. Sidebar’s
traveling bartenders will prepare mixed drinks for you and your guests, giving
you the opportunity to feel like a guest at your own party. Sidebar’s
bartenders are certified, fully prepared and equipped to take all the guesswork
out of preparing your guests with their favorite drinks. All Sidebar bartenders
are required to be ServSafe or TIPS certified. Bartenders gladly adhere to strict
industry standards to ensure the proper procedures of alcohol service, and to
provide the highest level of customer service possible. Customer satisfaction
is our number one priority.
Bedding & Linens
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Down
to Basics
249 Newbury St., Boston MA 02116 (617) 267-3696, 12 Bridge Avenue-Galleria
Red Bank, NJ 07701 (800) 822 2135, www.downtobasics.com.
Sleep in lofty luxury. Down Comforters & Pillows • Fine Linens
•Throws • Gifts. Now is the time to invest in the REST of your
life with our light and airy patented down comforters and pillows. Nestle
into our soft and silky fine linens that will continue to enhance your environment
for years! Come in and let us help you put together a sumptuous and luxurious
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Boutique
Couturier
SETA
65 Watertown St., Watertown, MA 02472, Tel. 617-923-7717, www.setafashions.com.
European Couturier Collection. Paris and Milan in Watertown- we offer unique
dresses for special occasions. For Mothers, Informal Brides and Going Away.One
of a kind, size 6-22, free alterations, late night appointments, layaway and
credit cards.Designer suits and dresses 50% off year round.
Butterflies
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Rd., Westford, MA 01886, (978) 392-0955, www.butterflyplace-ma.com.
The Butterfly Place is an indoor living environment which has been carefully
designed for the propagation and development of some of nature’s most
colorful living creations. This wonderful man-made habitat is contained within
a 3,100 sq. ft. glass atrium building. At any given time, the atrium may contain
up to 500 butterflies representing as many as 50 different species from around
the world. The Butterfly Place is a wonderful place to have a wedding or a
birthday party. Our gift shop features our own Papillon Hatching Kits. Each
kit contains a chrysalis, cocoon or caterpillars, allowing you to continue
enjoying the miracle of nature at home. The Butterfly Place offers a truly
unique opportunity to photograph or videotape butterflies in a natural environment.
Candles
Celtic Candle
Sherry Pires, CandleMaker
239 Fremont St., Taunton, MA 02780 (978) 257-0259, e-mail: sherry@celticcandle.com,
www.celticcandle.com. Custom Candle
Centerpieces, Unity Candle Sets and Floating Candles handmade to order in
New England and hand-etched with Celtic art, traditional wedding designs,
or a design you provide. Free personalization or add your favorite quote.
Choose from a rainbow of colors. All candles available unscented or scented
with 100% natural essential oils. Bulk discounts available.
PersonalizedWeddingCandle.com
Sherry Pires, CandleMaker
(978) 257-0259, www.PersonalizedWeddingCandle.com,
e-mail: sherry@personalizedweddingcandle.com.
Wedding Unity Candle Sets hand-engraved by artists with traditional wedding
designs such as Crosses, Florals, Doves, Monograms, Hearts, Butterflies, Celtic
Knots and more. Includes your choice of verse/poem... or provide your own
verse! Free Personalization. Many colors/sizes. Great Anniversary Gift!
Calligraphy
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Jan
Boyd Calligraphy
725 LaGrange St., West Roxbury, MA 02132 (617) 327-6041, Toll-free: (888)
843-9703, www.janboyd.com. Over 20
years of experience creating elegant to funky hand lettering and artwork
for envelopes, place cards, menus, programs & gifts. Beautifully designed
seating scrolls, each one of a kind, are our specialty. |
Catering
Beaujolais
207 Broadway, Arlington, MA (781) 646-5408, Fax: (781) 641-0548, www.beaujolaiscatering.com.
Innovative, Elegant and Exceptional. Weddings ~ Showers ~ Cocktail Parties ~
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs ~ Reunions ~ Barbeques ~ Corporate Catering with Class.
The
Bluebonnet Diner
324 King St., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 584-3333, www.bluebonnetdiner.net.
Banquet facility for 200, featuring our Lunch and Dinner Buffets. We also
have sit-down meals. Check out our Florentine Room for your next function.
Tax, gratuity and room use all included in one low price.
Domenic & Anthony
163 Morse St, Norwood MA 02062
(781) 769-8970, www.domenic-anthony.com.
CustomCatering...Lasting Impressions... Since 1975, Domenic & Anthony custom
catering has been bringing special celebrations to life. From weddings to family
reunions, corporate galas and neighborhood barbecues, there’s always something
distinctive about a Domenic & Anthony event.
The
Dutch Epicure Bakery
Heritage Place 141 Rt 101-A, Amherst, NH, (603) 879-9400, Fax: (603) 879-9425,
www.dutchepicurebakery.com.
Your wedding cake is baked fresh just before your wedding. At our bakery, we
know how busy you and your fiance are at this joyous time. To afford you the
time necessary to discuss your wedding day ideas, please give us a call so we
may schedule some time aside to meet with you at a time convenient for you.
We are happy to have you sample our products where we are certain you will find
out quality is second to none.
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Elisha's
Restaurant & Catering
437 Nashua St., Milford, NH, (603) 249-9353, www.elishasrestaurant.net.
At Elisha's Restaurant & Catering, we cater funtions up to 90
people in-house & unlimited people off-site. We do weddings, house parties,
holiday parties, office parties, graduations, birthdays, and funerals making
your function easy so you don't have to worry. We cater a menu to your
needs. Fully licensed and insured. |
Elizabethan
Fare-A Civil Union, Elizabeth Warner -Proprietor
PO Box 105, Putney, VT. 05346, (802) 387-6513, Fax: (802) 387-2551, www.acivilunion.com,
www.ElizathenFare.com, e-mail: Elizabeth@ElizabethanFare.com.
Elizabethan Fare® offers comprehensive event planning including beautiful
locations, lodging recommendations, music, decorating, floral arrangements,
party themes, creative cuisine, rentals (tents, linens, glassware etc.) and
most of all, outstanding service. Weddings, Civil Unions, Life Celebrations.
Gourmet Caterers, Inc.
3867 Washington St., Boston, MA 02131, (617) 522-2820, Fax: (617) 522-2955 www.gourmetcaterers.com.
Always in Good Company! Creative cuisine. Exquisite presentation. Extraordinary
service. We treat every event as the special occasion that it is, working with
you personally to make every detail perfect. Whether you are planning an intimate
gathering or a lavish affair, we will design design an event to delight
Hotel Northampton
36 King St., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 584-3100, (800) 547-3529, www.hotelnorthampton.com.
With an offering of gracious comfort and historical charm, this splendid
gem both welcomes and delights the discriminating guest. Located in the heart
of Northampton, the hotel is within walking distance to all downtown attractions.
Enjoy the dining experience at one of our two fabulous restaurants or experience
one of our 99 elegant and spacious guestrooms. The Hotel Northampton also
offers 78 years of wedding reception experience with the area’s most
beautiful Grand Ballroom.
Hotel Marlowe
25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, MA 02141, Res: (800) 825-7140,www.hotelmarlowe.com Cambridge’s historic nature combined with its colorful marine past inspired
the luxury Hotel Marlowe’s interior style. Our boutique hotel is whimsical
yet neoclassical, highlighted by subtle nautical themes.
Noble
Feast Catering
53 Elm St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 (413) 337-0001, www.noblefeast.com.
The area’s finest custom designed and presented foods, all freshly prepared.
Menus from around the world. Vegetarian menus welcome. We are a full service
caterer. Gay owned and operated since 1995. Serving the Pioneer Valley, Berkshires
and Southern Vermont.
The
Original Gourmet Lauren Catering
371 Main St., Stoneham, MA 02180, (781) 270-6700, www.ORIGINALGL.com.
The Original Gourmet Lauren Caterers is the premier full service corporate caterer
in the Boston area, providing meticulous on time delivery, fresh, homemade food
and attentive service. Please contact Rosemary or Lauren at (781) 270-6700.
The Pepper Pot
9 Center St., Southington, CT (860) 621-9192, Fax: (860) 276-2441, www.thepepperpotrestaurant.com.
Breakfast, Lunch, Private Parties, Specializing in catering. On premise,
holiday parties, birthdays and BYOB are welcome during events. Gay owned
and operated for over 12 years.
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Salvation
Cafe Restaurant and Bar
140 Broadway Newport, RI (401)847-2620. email: manager@salvationcafe.com,
www.salvationcafe.com. The area’s
most satisfying alternative. Offering the best in fresh, seasonal and inventive
cuisine. Salvation Café is open every night of the week as well as
Sunday morning for brunch. Catering and private parties welcome. |
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Simply
Devine Catering
Barrington,RI (401) 246-2340, www.simplydevinecatering.com.
Weddings, Civil Engagements and Special Events. Let us take care of the
details! Full service catering. Sit downs, Food Stations and Cocktail parties.
Indoors or Tented, we have all the rental supplies for your convenience.
Give us a call today. |
Specialty Cakes by Preston
(978) 504-9340, www.prestonscakes.com.
Specialty cakes for that special event: Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays & Specialty
Designs.
Tommy’s
Caterers
(800) 882-0042, www.tommyscaterers.com
Serving the South Shore and Boston for 25 years! Unique wedding spreads, rehearsal
dinners, BBQ - ALL events from mild to wild. Check out our website for a full
menu.
V.
Jaime Hamlin and Sons Catering & Party Design
71 Lake St., Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, (508) 693 - 6313, Fax: (508) 696-6405, www.vhamlincatering.com Ever
since opening my first restaurant in 1976 I have been catering weddings large
and small, special events (President Clinton’s Birthday dinners), sophisticated
cocktail parties, elegant anniversaries and hand dug clambakes on any one of
our spectacular beaches. I cordially invite you to give me a call and discuss
how we can be of service at your next event.
COUNSELING
Randi Kaufman, PsyD
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA (617) 441-2100. Gender Specialist: psychotherapy
with transgenders, transsexuals, cross-dressers, and those who wish to explore
their gender and/or sexual identity, and their partners and family. I provide
supportive and collaborative psychotherapy, also focusing on: Sexual Orientation~
Transition ~ Relationships ~ Depression ~ Anxiety~ Substance Use ~ Alternative
Lifestyles ~
Clergy
/ Justice of the Peace / Officiants
A Day to Remember
(617) 363-0000, e-mail: richardlaham@verizon.net. Professionally Performed Ceremonies,
this is your day have it your way. Many ceremonies to choose from. You can make
up your special ceremony by cutting and pasting.
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Sue
A. Anderson
(781) 643-1566, E-mail: Sueajp@aol.com.
Weddings from the heart....Romantic, spiritual and interfaith ceremonies
created especially for you. Serving Massachusetts and New England. Justice
of the Peace and Nondenominational minister. |
A Spiritual Love
(603) 926-1214, www.aspirituallove.com, e-mail: marymcp2000@yahoo.com. Interfaith
Minister serving in NH, MA and ME. Specializing in Spiritual Wedding Services
with live music during the ceremony- guitar, piano, flute. Celebrate your
love with: memorable passages, poems, personalized vows A Rose Ceremony,
Unity Candles, A special song.
Antoinette
Cavanna Interfaith Minister
(401) 596-0201, www.newenglandceremonies.com,
e-mail: rev.cavanna@newenglandceremonies.com.
Through ceremony we, as human beings, declare the sacredness of love and of
life. Through ceremony we embrace who we truly are and hold to the light of
that truth through the declaration of our love for another. Your wedding is
a celebration of the joy and uniqueness of your love, a gift to one another,
to your loved ones and to the world. It is a reflection of the meaning and essence
of your relationship. The rituals of a wedding are many, my joy is to guide
you every step of the way and together we will create a moment in time you will
remember always. It is my honor to officiate at Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies
and Bespoke Naming Ceremonies for Babies and Children in Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Connecticut and New York City. Call for guidance or with questions.
I’m available weekdays & weekends and would be delighted to speak
with you.
Marion
C. Biando
(508) 832-8507, Cell: (774) 289-1771. I will work with you to create your personal
ceremony. You can include any unique tradition into the ceremony such as: Religious,
Khupa, Celtic Cup, Balloons, etc. Perform in churches. Will travel anywhere
in the state. I take great pleasure to serve you. Let there be magic in your
years together.
Ceremonies
From The Heart
(978)-844-0595, email: lisaann@revlisaann.com,
www.revlisaann.com/samesexwed.html.
My name is LisaAnn, I am non-denominational, interfaith minister. I love
weddings! Each one is unique and different. I work with you in a fun
and caring way to create a custom ceremony that reflects your unique relationship
with each other, your family and your friends. From the spontaneous and
alternative to the traditional… I am here to listen and co-create
with you the perfect ceremony. I travel throughout Boston, Massachusetts
and New England - weekday and weekend weddings available.
Create Your Commitment
Patricia Lewis Murphy Justice of the Peace (508) 477-2757 (508) 269-6887 phone
or fax: (508) 584-4899 e-mail: patlewmu@msn.com.
Mediator and Notary. Will travel.
Creative Weddings
Bedford, NH, (603) 472-5674, www.creativeweddings.info, e-mail: lsupple@comcast.net.
Your ceremony should be as unique and individual as you are. We will share
ideas in finding the right words and readings that are important to create
a memorable ceremony.
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Eileen
Duff, Massachusetts Justice of the Peace.
(978) 273-7627, e-mail: gayweddingsnow@yahoo.com.
"Make Your Wedding Day Gay!" As an openly Gay person I personally
value the importance of being able to legally marry. I am happy to work
with you to create a ceremony that is as special as your commitment to each
other. I also travel anywhere in the State to perform your ceremony. |
Priscilla A. Geaney, Justice of the Peace
(781) 598-4228, Cell: (781) 367-1650, e-mail: mom@geaney.us. Whether you are
planning a large formal wedding or a small casual affair or just want to
say “I do” You and I can create a ceremony that is right for
you.
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Jean
E. Ellis-LaBossiere, Justice of the Peace
42 Garrison Road Concord, MA, (978) 371-0874, www.justiceofthepeaceconcord.com,
e-mail: labossiere_rj@msn.com.
Give your wedding day the dignity and formality befitting such a sacred
occasion. To make your day more meaningful, you can select from a number
of services and vows. Personalize your ceremony. Choose additions to the
traditional vows to include family members and friends you may want to honor.
Include a candle lighting ceremony. Include the exchange of rings. Include
the sharing of a cup of nectar or wine. Your vows can reflect your relationship:
they can be traditional or contemporary. This is your wedding! |
Intelligent
Weddings
126 Merrimac St, Newburyport MA, www.vrbo.com
#95515 honeymoon cottage, (617) 501 - 9681 or (978) 807-4545, email: legallawyer1@yahoo.com.
Michael Early and Maura Early, Ordained ULC. Same-sex couples welcomed.
Leonard Fisher, J.D.
Justice Of the Peace
3 Summit Ave., Brookline, MA 02446 (617) 734-3442, Fax: (617) 731-0096. Personalized
ceremonies performed at our locations or anywhere in Massachusetts. Call for
complete information.
JUSTICE
OF THE PEACE, HON. BARBARA M. KAHN
(781) 322-1177, E-mail: justicebarbara@aol.com.
Elegant, Romantic, Fun, Spiritual Weddings. Barbara has officiated at over two
thousand weddings in and around greater Boston and is one of MA most popular
& busiest officiants. This professional is referred by Boston’s four
& five star hotels as well as other sites too numerous to mention. Her warmth,
sincerity, thoughtfulness, sparkling personality, impeccable reputation &
personal customized ceremonies will leave you with a lifetime of beautiful memories.
If you want the best - call or email your postal address to receive additional
information; you’ll LOVE what she has to offer.
Adelle
M. Levine
(617) 479-0699, (617) 472-2922, Fax: (617) 328-1518. Openly welcoming all couples
and bringing joy to your special wedding day with custom services.
Patricia
J. Olanyk
336 N. Pleasant St., Apt. 3A, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 559-0412 (cell) (413)
253-7533 (home) (413) 259-3209 (work), e-mail: olanyk336@comcast.net.
My goal is to make your ceremony unique! Caring and considerate, I can travel,
and will work with you to create a personalized wedding or renewal of vows ceremony.
Royden C. Richardson
129 South Main St., Centerville, MA 02632, (508) 771-0650, e-mail: royden@capecod.net.
"...No other human ties are more tender, no other vows are more important..."
Stonecroft Country Inn
515 Pumpkin Hill Rd., Ledyard CT 06339, www.stonecroft.com.
860-572-0771, 1-800-772-0774 Fax: 860-572-9161. Innkeeper Joan Egy is also
a Justice of the Peace and can perform your Civil Union or Renewal of Vows.
Stonecroft, a member of Select Registry, is an elegant 1807 Country Inn on
over six acres surrounded by antique stone walls. It offers a number of lovely
places for your ceremony and subsequent photographs. Our Zagat-rated fine
dining restaurant can accommodate up to 60 guests for a memorable reception
or rehearsal dinner. And to complete your event, we offer ten luxurious guestrooms
with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.
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Catherine
Flanagan Stover
Town Clerk & Justice of the Peace
(508) 228-7841, (508) 228-7217, http://catherinestover.tripod.com,
e-mail: flanaganstover@yahoo.com,
or twnclerk@nantucket.net.
The one detail that cannot be overlooked in its importance is your Officiant.
The words that are spoken, and the way they are expressed by Catherine,
leave all who are present uplifted by the meaningful experience they have
just shared. |
Churches
CAMBRIDGE WELCOMING MINISTRIES
CAMBRIDGE WELCOMING MINISTRIES in Davis Square @ College Ave United Methodist.
14 Chapel St., Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 846-0708, Email: tsteinwert@cambridgewelcomingministries.org.
Since 2002, this ministry seeks to reach out to the GLBT community in Boston
to proclaim God’s inclusive love for them and to provide a ministry
that is safe, open and affirming, while at the same time ministering with
progressive, straight allies who are searching for a more inclusive congregation.
Sunday services @ 5:00 pm. See www.cambridgewelcomingministries.org
for more info.
St.
Paul's Episcopal Church
80 Pleasant St., Brockton, MA 02301 (508) 586-7751. we are a community of
inclusion and hospitality gathered around the Lord's Table. Join us in celebration
and service, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Proud to be a part of the episcopal Diocese
of Massachusetts and the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Dance
Studio
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
544 Milford Road, Swansea, MA, (508) 679-0071, www.arthurmurray-eastbay.com.
Learn how to put your best foot forward from the experts and enjoy yourself
on the dance floor. Through a balance of instruction that includes private
lessons, class lessons, and practice lessons, Arthur Murray’s timeless
teaching methods will have you dancing in a hurry! These teaching methods
allow you to learn everything including: Traditional Ballroom, Social
Dancing, Tango, Lindy Hop, Swing, Nightclub & Latin Dancing.
Disc
Jockeys
DJ
Gary Titus
(781) 828-0106, 576 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021, www.djgarytitus.com.
DJ and master of ceremonies for weddings, parties and corporate events.
No props, costumes, games or gimmicks.
Get Down Tonight Entertainment, Inc.
Toll Free: (888) 411-3696, www.getdowntonight.com, e-mail: info@getdowntonight.com.
Award-Winning DJs for Elegance, Class, Fun and just plain GETTING DOWN!
Visit their office conveniently located off Rte.93 in Salem, NH to view
their Entertainers on DVD or visit their website and view their Entertainers
right on your own computer! Over 20 DJs to choose from!
Party
Music Masters
(781) 871-2701, e-mail: pmmdiscjockey@verizon.net, www.partymusicmasters.com.
We’ve done it all! Every event is unique. Our experienced DJs appreciate
the differences between weddings, corporate events, birthdays and anniversaries.
We know how to make YOUR event the best and most memorable it can be!
We can provide music for any event! The Party Music Masters have been
providing Disc Jockey services since 1979, and Karaoke services since
1989! We currently service the Greater Boston Massachusetts Area as well
as the North & South shores.We will travel. We are mobile, so we
can bring the party to you! We offer over 25,000 titles to choosefrom,
ensuring that your guests won’t leave without dancing to their
favorite songs!
Pulse Entertainment
(508) 353 7392 or info@PulseDJ.com,
www.PulseDJ.com. Together, we will
carefully plan and create customized announcements and music for your special
day. No excessive talk, props or gimmicks. Incredible music, high-performance
Bose sound system, and lightshow will ensure a fun atmosphere so guests
of all ages will dance the night away!
Razman Events Unlimited
(888) 9-Razman (888-972-9626), www.RazmanEventsUnlimited.com.
We feature: disc jockeys, photography,
videography, clergy services, live musicians.
Suzie
Cue Productions
(617) 770-3345
www.djsuziecue.com. Music for your wedding / commitment ceremonies,
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Events and Life’s Celebrations. Offering
customized music with style and imagination for your special event.
Entertainment
/ Music
/ Bands
The Kurian/Nix Duo Flute and Guitar
Sue Kurian (413) 586-2854, www.kurianflutes.com, email: Sue@kurianflutes.com.
Michael Nix (413) 772-0328, www.nixworks.com, Email: Mnix@nixworks.com.
Elegant music for: wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, cocktail/social
hours, receptions. Contact us for more information and a demo CD.
Music
with Elegance
PAUL E. PELLETIER
(401)-766-0769 Professional violinist to suit all occasions. Weddings, committment
ceremonies, anniversaries, proposals, cocktail hours, receptions, bar/bat
mitzvahs, corporate events.Strolling specialty- table to table. Offering
a musical variety-classical, popular, show tunes, ethnic. Symphony experience-
“Meet Joe Black”.
New England Conservatory Music Referral Service
Boston, MA (617) 585-1170,
www.newenglandconservatory.edu.
Hire tomorrow’s star’s today! LIVE ceremony and reception music.
Classical, Jazz and World Music available. Artistic excellence, exceptional
value!
Parathene Enterprises
P.O. Box 200947 Boston, Ma 02120 (617) 594-9338, email: divadish2@aol.com,
www.athenewilson.com
Your Entertainment Specialist. We can help you taylor the atmosphere you
want for your event.
Sutton Entertainment
(508) 877-8535, (888) 777-8535, e-mail:csutton@suttonentertainment.com,
www.suttonentertainment.com.
Stylish DJs, jazz musicians, entertainers, cabaret singers, decor and lighting
Creative Stylish Entertainment Solutions for same sex weddings, parties
and special events.
Suzie Cue Entertainment
(617) 770-3345, www.djsuziecue.com.
Your event sparkling with personality...DJ Suzie Cue...music of a lifetime...or
Jazz vocalist Suzanne Lockwood and her Trio for coktail and dinner hours...or...both.
Your choice.
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White
Heat Swing Orchestra The Roxy Band
(617) 354 7213, e-mail: whiteheatswing@aol.com,
www.whiteheatswing.com.
Recorded For Warner Brothers, Dick Tracy Soundtrack. Featured At Lincoln
Center NYC with Norah Jones. Fortune 500 Clients. Boston Magazines Best
Dance Band. Gay/lesbian weddings, commitments and civil unions |
Wind Chimes Flute and Harp Duo
53 Groton Rd., Shirley, MA (978) 448-5795, (978) 448-2881, www.bicnet.net/~windchimes.
Wind Chimes Flute and Harp Duo performs music for wedding ceremonies
and receptions. Our extensive repertoire includes Classical, Religious,
Broadway, Pop, New Age, and Folk.
Event
Design/ Decor
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Extraordinary
Wedding
Boston, MA and beyond (617) 818-3222, www.extraordinary-wedding.com,
email: info@extraordinary-wedding.com.
Full service and a la carte services for planning and coordinating your
delightfully simple or extraordinarily fabulous event. Many great experiences
with LBGT and gay-friendly wedding professionals and a highly organized
and creative staff allow us to make your planning pleasurable and economical.
Be your guest! |
Event/
Wedding Planner
Elegant
Events Remembered, Inc
(603) 886-7200, www.eleganteventsremembered.com.
Let Us Make Your Special Occasion Even More Special. Services include, but
are not limited to: coordinating events, finding vendors, establishing contracts
with vendors, consultations with clients, establishing clients vision and
making sure their vision is realized, and invitations.
Elizabeth
Boen Events, Inc.
34 Valley Rd., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. 617-738-4440, 401-338-1482.E-mail:
elizabethboen@comcast.net,
www.elizabethboenevents.com.
With over eighteen years of experience in event planning, we assist
you with the details to make your day remarkable. We take the
work and worry out of your hands. Planning events in Boston, Newport,
Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod.
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Extraordinary
Wedding
Boston, MA and beyond (617) 818-3222, www.extraordinary-wedding.com,
email: info@extraordinary-wedding.com.
Full service and a la carte services for planning and coordinating your
delightfully simple or extraordinarily fabulous event. Many great experiences
with LBGT and gay-friendly wedding professionals and a highly organized
and creative staff allow us to make your planning pleasurable and economical.
Be your guest! |
Cindy
Matchett
Meaningful Weddings
(978) 263-5937, e-mail: cindy@meaningfulweddings.com,
www.meaningfulweddings.com.
I lead fun and focused sessions filled with creative tools and personal
exercises that empower you to discover the elements of ritual and celebration
which truly reflect your values – individually and as a couple. We’ll
build the framework for your life journey together that starts with your
meaningful wedding – a ceremonial day you both anticipate and enjoy
with reverence and excitement. This is an excellent way to envision and
prioritize your goals to help you work effectively with wedding vendors
and your officiant.
Party Puzzle
576 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256-8172, Fax: (413) 256-6359, www.partypuzzle.com.
We put all the pieces of the PartyPuzzle together allowing you to reach
perfection in party giving. Enjoy your moment in the spotlight. Let us worry
about all those details.
Florists
Ferns
by Sheila Cobb
1725 Centre St., West Roxbury MA 02132 (617) 323-8282, (617) 435-6067, www.fernsbysheilacobb.com.
Full service florist and unique gifts. National and international delivery.
Fruit, gourmet and gift baskets available.
LadyBug
Florist
387 Main St., Oxford MA 01540 (508) 987-2550 (888) 987-2550, www.ladybug-florist.com.
Full Service Florist and Gift Shop. 34 Years Experience. Weddings, Berevements,
Gifts, Gourmet Fruit Baskets.
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Naturally
Elegant Designs
6 Schuyler Way, Keene, NH 03431, (603) 770-3407 www.naturallyelegant.com.Together,
we find the elements of your personal stories as a couple combined with
your ideas, dreams, and style to create the overall design that defines
the look and feel of your wedding décor. We’d love to work
with you. |
Florist/Gardens
MAHONEY'S
GARDEN CENTERS
(781) 235-8266, Winchester, Cambridge, Wayland, Concord, Tewksbury, Falmouth,
and Osterville, www.mahoneysgarden.com.
Numerous Best of Boston winner. New England's finest selection of specimen
trees, shrubs, new annuals and perennials, tropical house plants, decorative
pots, etc.
Formal
Wear
Formal
Attire
580 North Main St., Leominster, MA 01458, (978) 537-4906, www.formalattirema.com.
At Formal Attire we carry a diverse selection of tuxedo styles and colors,
all in stock from sizes 2-60. We have a variety of new wedding gowns, also
available to try on. Our dedicated and experienced staff prides ourselves
on customer service. We look forward to assisting you for any formal wear
occasion. Please visit us or call (978) 537-4906.
Keezer's
140 River St., Cambridge, MA, (617) 547-2455, www.keezers.com. Designer
suits, sport coats, overcoats, tuxedos and accessories bought and sold.
Best of Boston Tuxedos - 1993. Natural fabrics, GREAT SLECTION. Over
1,000 new and used tuxedos for sale or rent. Lowest prices, many accessories.
Call about our tux trade in policy.
Richard
Lewis Formal Wear
576 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021, (781) 828-9110, (781)828-1004. Tuxedos
for your special day. Same sex couples are always enthusiastically welcomed
at Richard Lewis Formal Wear.
Functions
/ Function Halls / Function Sites / Receptions
Boston
Boston
Westborough
Doubletree Hotel
5400 Computer Dr., Westborough, MA 01581
Sales Manager - Stephanie Gagliano
(508) 616-7436 e-mail: stephanie_gagliano@hilton.com,
www.bostonwestborough.doubletree.com.
Downtown Experience, Hometown Comfort-Be a guest on your wedding day, and
let our onsite wedding professionals help plan the celebration of your dreams.
Our newly renovated hotel features rich textures and vibrant color schemes,
along with tantalizing culinary options to delight your imagination. Luxurious
guest accommodations.
Concord’s
Colonial Inn
48 Monument Square Concord, MA 01742, (800) 370-9200, (978) 369-9200 Fax
(978) 371-1533 e-mail info@concordscolonialinn.com.
www.concordscolonialinn.com
In Concord, we’ve always catered to “revolutionary” affairs.
So, of course, same gender weddings (and all weddings) are welcome. Come
make history with us! We have six function rooms for receptions and Rehearsal
dinners. Plus, overnight accommodations and an in-house Justice of the Peace
to perform the ceremony.
David’s
Tavern on Brown Square
11 Brown Square, Newburyport, MA (978) 462-8077, www.davidstavern.com,
e-mail: info@davidstavern.com.
David’s Tavern on Brown Square specializes in intimate to medium sized
parties with a maximum limit of about 100 guests. Rehearsal dinners are
a specialty as well as civil unions, bridal showers and baby showers. David’s
is an excellent place to have a business meeting or training seminar with
lunch or dinner. Enjoy your next event at David’s romantically set
inside the Historic Garrison Inn with fireplaces and warm lighting. If you
need child care we offer that too. Downstairs the pub is always open with
an extensive menu, raw bar and weekly entertainment. The copper top tables
and 18th century stonework will make you feel as though you’ve stepped
back in time. For event planning call Shannah or Steve for personalized
attention.
DeCordova
Museum & Sculpture Park
51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, (781) 259-8355, www.decordova.org.
From the moment your guests arrive they will be surrounded by art. First
they will drive through DeCordova’s 35 acre sculpture park. Then,
after parking in our ample free lot, guests will enter the grand staircase,
or they can take an elevator with a window overlooking the Park. Next,
they will enjoy their cocktails and dinner, surrounded by renowned works
of contemporary art. In addition, an incredible roof terrace and sculpture
terrace both provide spectacular water views. For more information about
hosting your next event, visit www.decordova.org
or call (781) 259-3638.
Doubletree Guest Suites Boston
400 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 02135 (617)783-0090, www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/doubletree-guest-suites-boston.php
1.800.222-TREE. Welcome to Doubletree Guest Suites Boston - our premier,
full-service, all-suite hotel. Whether you come to Boston for business or
pleasure, a comfortable stay awaits you in our expansive two-room suite
overlooking the Boston and Cambridge skyline. This elegant hotel is located
along the scenic Charles River overlooking Cambridge.
Doubletree
Guest Suites Waltham
550 Winter Street Waltham, MA 02451 (781)890-6767 www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/doubletree-guest-suites-boston-waltham.php
1.800.222-TREE. Offering 275 luxuriously appointed 1 bedroom suites and
over 8,000 square feet of picturesque banquet space. The ballroom is ideal
for any special event from birthday parties to weddings and commitment ceremonies.
We also offer a full health club and fitness center. The Grille at Hobbs
Brook Restaurant offers wonderful menus created by Executive Chef Roger
DesPres. Make yourselves at home at Doubletree.
New
England Marriott Hotels
1-800-228-9290, www.weddingsbymarriott.com.
Elegance, expertise and a richly decorated ballroom are just some of the
reasons to consider Marriott for your special event. Just like you, we want
to impress every guest. The atmosphere must be perfect, the food must be
exquisite and the entire event must be special.
Elizabeth
Boen Events, Inc.
34 Valley Rd., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. 617-738-4440, 401-338-1482.E-mail:
elizabethboen@comcast.net,
www.elizabethboenevents.com.
With over eighteen years of experience in event planning, we assist
you with the details to make your day remarkable. We take the
work and worry out of your hands. Planning events in Boston, Newport,
Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod.
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Habitat
Wildlife Sanctuary
10 Juniper Rd., Belmont, MA 02478 (617) 489-5050, www.massaudubon.org,
Kim MacLeod, Function Manager e-mail: kim_macleod5@yahoo.com.
Habitat's Georgian-style house and elegant formal gardens offer a uniquely
beautiful setting for weddings, receptions and other events on an 87
acre Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. Facilities include a large living
room with fireplace, solarium, wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows,
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Hampshire
House
84 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108 (617) 227-9600, www.hampshirehouse.com.
Our five-story Georgian Revival Townhouse built in 1910, overlooking the
famed Boston Public Garden is an ideal setting for your intimate event including
commitment ceremonies, engagement parties, showers, and anniversaries.
Holiday Inn Boston-Somerville
30 Washington St., Somerville, MA 02143 (617) 628-1000, www.holiday-inn.com/somervillema.
Attentive service, inspiring & delicious menu choices, and the best
value packages in the Boston area. Customized wedding packages, a spacious,
newly renovated grand ballroom and every detail expertly and professionally
managed. We’ll give you a complimentary overnight room for your first
anniversary when you mention this listing.
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Newfound
Lake
Inn on Newfound Lake & Pasquaney Restaurant: 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater,
NH, (603) 744-9111, www.newfoundlake.com.
Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center: 8 Range Road, Hebron, NH, (866) 846-3636, www.coppertoppe.com.
The Inn on Newfound Lake is a gay-owned facility. Obviously they are hospitable
and safe. Our place is very private and isolated, totally welcoming and safe.
We two inns work together to provide the most sumptuous, delightful, joyful events
possible. We can handle all the arrangements for a turn-key celebration. The
Inn on Newfound Lake contains the Pasquaney Restaurant, named one of the five
best restaurants in New Hampshire. Coppertoppe Inn & Retreat Center features
vegetarian, kosher and allergy-avoidant menus and is pet friendly. Our lake is
unspoiled, our area is friendly and beautiful, and our prices are reasonable.
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The Lantana
43 Scanlon Dr., Randolph, MA 02368 (781) 961-4660, Fax (781) 986-1105 www.thelantana.com e-mail: colleen@thelantana At
The Lantana, we have the location, the experience, and the dedication
to ensure that your Wedding Reception/Banquet is perfect in every way.
We pledge that every aspect of it will resonate with sophistication,
elegance and style. Our Professional event planners will assist you
in creating the event of your dreams.
Omni Parker House Hotel
60 School St., Boston, MA (617) 725-1612,
www.omniparkerhouse.com. As
you pass through our doors you will be enveloped by the historic charm and
timeless beauty that has made it a Boston landmark since 1855. Our Rooftop
ballroom, the only one in the city, engages the entire fifteenth floor giving
our guests a private and intimate setting, and spectacular panoramic views
of Boston. Our brand new Alcott Ballroom is located on the Mezzanine level.
Peabody Essex Museum
Wedding Receptions, Ceremonies, Rehearsal Dinners, East India Square, Salem
MA 01970, (978) 745-9500 www.pem.org. The
beautiful Peabody Essex Museum of Salem is an unparalleled location for
your wedding, showcasing art from New England and around the world. From
our breathtaking atrium with soaring roofline to our stunning banquet halls
and scenic gardens, your event will be truly memorable. Venues available
to accommodate both small intimate gathers as well as groups as large as
350 people.
Thompson
Island Conference Center
Thompson Island, Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area (617) 830-5107
or (617) 830-5110, www.thompsonisland.org,
Vanessa Riggio, Director Event Sales, email: vriggio@thompsonisland.org.
Thompson Island Weddings...one mile from Boston...a million miles from ordinary!
Unique destination for weddings in an outdoor setting with glorious views
of Boston’s skyline. Private island in the Boston Harbor Islands National
Park offering professional catering and bar services.
North of Boston
The Blacksmith Shop Restaurant & Private Functions on Rockport
Harbor
23 Mt Pleasant St, Rockport MA (978)546-1600 fax (978)546-1602 www.BlacksmithShopRestaurant.com.
Right on picturesque, historic Rockport Harbor with open ocean beyond is
the Blacksmith Shop, with its own history - a perfect spot for a restaurant
since the blacksmith went out of business in 1929. The well-rounded menus
offer extensive selections of fresh lobster and seafood direct from the
cold Atlantic waters off Cape Ann. Two private function rooms retain the
traditional coastal atmosphere of the restaurant and are charming places
to celebrate formal or casual wedding, family and business dinners and events
for groups of up to 150.
Cape
Ann Marina Resort
75 Essex Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930, Toll Free: (800) 626-7660, www.capeannmarina.com.
Searching for a unique facility? Let us be your host to celebrate your next
event! Everyone loves to be near the ocean... so we have designed an affordable
function facility to meet your needs. We have a state-of-the-art facility
accommodating groups of 10 to 120+! You may choose either our sound proof
conference room overlooking the marina, or our outdoor facility set in our
all-weather tent. Enjoy the Annisquam River from our tented deck area and
brick patio.
Crowne
Plaza Boston-Natick
1360 Worcester St., Natick MA 01760, (508) 653-8800, www.bos-natick.crowneplaza.com.
Exquisite cuisine, breathtaking surroundings and impeccable service await
your special day at metro west Boston’s premier hotel. For a tour
of our distinctive ballrooms and a personal consultation, call our professionals
now. More info available on our website.
David’s
Tavern
11 Brown Sq. Newburyport, MA (978) 462-8077, www.davidstavern.com,
e-mail: info@davidstavern.com.
Located in the historic Garrison Inn, is now offering an extensive menu,
weekly entertainment, fireside dining and raw bar all within our casual
pub atmosphere. David’s Tavern also has full function facilities
and offers childcare while you dine. We are happy to answer any questions
you might have regarding reservations, our menu ,functions, childcare,
etc. Contact us by email or by using the contact information above. We
look forward to serving you!
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THE
ESSEX CONFERENCE CENTER AND RETREAT
“THE DESTINATION FOR INSPIRATION” 1 Conomo Point Rd., Essex,
MA 01929, (978) 768-7374 X14, www.eccr.com. Come together at the most
romantic treasure on Cape Ann. Tranquility, the beauty of towering pines,
a waterfall tumbling into a lily covered pond and perennial beds vibrant
with color, await you and your partner when you come together to spend
the weekend and celebrate the joy of your wedding. |
Hampshire
House
84 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108 (617) 227-9600, www.hampshirehouse.com.
Our five-story Georgian Revival Townhouse built in 1910, overlooking the
famed Boston Public Garden is an ideal setting for your intimate event including
commitment ceremonies, engagement parties, showers, and anniversaries.
Hawthorne
Hotel
www.HawthorneHotel.com
or call us for an appointment at 978-825-4358.Located in the heart of historic
Salem our beautifully restored, two-story Georgian style Ballroom has traditionally
been the North Shore’s first choice for wedding receptions and other
important social gatherings. With a full view of the Salem Common through
the magnificent Palladian height windows and room for several hundred gusts,
the Ballrooms is also a superb venue for banquets, life celebrations, special
events and business meeting of every description. Please visit our website
at www.HawthorneHotel.com or
call us for an appointment at 978-825-4358.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Boston-Peabody
One Newbury St., (Rte. 1 North), Peabody, MA 01960 (978) 535-4600, Fax:
(978) 535-8238, www.holiday-inn.com/bos-peabody.
This newly renovated, full service hotel is located twenty minutes north
of downtown Boston and minutes from historic Salem. Featuring: 160
standard guest rooms, 20 two room suites, indoor swimming pool, exercise
facility, Carrabba's Italian Grill Restaurant, the Breakfast Cafe, and over
10,000 sq. ft. of function space. Wedding Packages and discounted
weekend rates available.
Linden Tree Inn Tobey and John Shepherd, Innkeepers
26 King St., Rockport, MA 01966 (800) 865-2122, (978) 546-2494, www.lindentreeinn.com,
e-mail: ltree@shore.net. A charming
1850 Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn with 17 guest rooms individually
decorated, all with private bath, just 800 feet from the beach, close to
restaurants and over 100 unique shops. Located just one hour from Boston
by car or train, our inn is perfect for a nearby retreat away from the bustle
of city life. Enjoy Tobey's home baked breakfast (including the legendary
scones) each morning. AAA rated 3 stars. Perfect for a quiet getaway or
small celebration, we are open all year. We are non-smoking for your comfort.
Experience for yourself our Anglo-American hospitality.
South
Of Boston
Country
Gardens
339 Tremont St. Rehoboth, MA 02769 (508) 431-1255 or (800) 413-9970. Our
six acre country venue is absolutely PERFECT for your intimate special events,
such as engagement parties, showers, commitment ceremonies and anniversaries.
Visit our website for more pictures and details; www.countrygardens.ws
Downcity Food & Cocktails
151 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903 (401)331-9217 www.downcityfood.com.
Downcity offers a seasonally changing menu with exciting entrees that deserve
an encore. offering lunch, dinner, brunch, lounge and full service catering.
walking distance from theaters, hotels, convention center and waterfire.
Glen
Ellen Country Club
84 Orchard St., Millis, MA 02054 (508) 376-2978, www.glenellencc.com.
Beautiful 350 acre country club setting, magnificent chandeliers, rooms
to accommodate 50 to 400+ guests, picturesque ceremony sites, personal wedding
coordinator, attentive service, creative cuisine.
Hillside Country Club
82 Hillside Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769 (508)252-9761 fax:(508)252-3192 www.hillsidecountryclub.com.
Hillside is perfect for your event with panoramic v
