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s p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n Parents might know best, but when it comes to weddings, event professionals are the most valuable source of advice. With this in mind, we've asked a select group of top celebration gurus for their take on planning priorities leading up to the big day. "Anticipation and preparation of the wedding day are special times that are part of your wedding memories. It may feel stressful but is also the time to reflect, recollect, plan, and have fun. Enjoy it to the fullest." – Ioannis P. Glavas, MD, FACS, Glavas Center "Think about creative ways to make the wedding have personal style and meaning for the bride and groom. Plan a budget and work with your wedding planner to create a beautiful event that keeps within what you are able to spend." – Bridget Jaramillo, Senior Event Manager, Cruiseport Gloucester "Utilizing the five-step method to envision your smile and the Dr. Lips methods to enhance your lips, Dr. Frank DiMauro can help make kissing the bride priceless." – Frank J. DiMauro, DMD, Dr. Lips Boston HillviewCountryClub attractive ˜ affordable ˜ spacious Holds up to 250 guests · Ceremonies performed on the premises 149 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864 978.664.1660 HillviewCountryClub.com 10835_HillviewCountryClub.indd 1 11/20/13 12:35 PM Delicious and Fresh Food • Unique Event Planning Customized Menu Creation Wedding hair is all about individuality and personality. However, it takes an experienced stylist to truly listen in order to ensure a flawlessly executed result. Put your hair in the hands of a salon invi stylist and experience pampered, personalized attention and the latest achievements in the art of hair design. For more information, call (978) 378-3333 or visit saloninvi.com. spa nijoli & salon is a haven for all things beauty. The full-service salon and day spa specializes in helping brides, grooms, and entire bridal parties look their best for the special day. A staff of over 65 employees provides bridal hair, makeup, airbrush foundation, eyelash extensions, spray tans, manicures, pedicures, and more. Ample treatment/styling areas easily accommodate large groups or stylists will even travel. Best of all, every bride is assigned a personal concierge to take care of every last detail. For more information, call (978) 682-9772 or visit nijoli.com. Caterers, r est aurants, & event sites Deciding where your wedding will be held and what everyone will eat is no small task. Tent or ballroom, ocean or garden views, sit-down or buffet dinner: your selections set the tone for the entire event. For over 10 years, Bonnne Bouche Caterers has created memorable and festive events that have both inspired and impressed our clients and their guests. Sit back and relax, enjoy your party, and let Bonne Bouche take care of ever y detail! 978.423.7181 or visit www.bonnebouchecaterers.com Call Jen Sanford at Wedding2014.indd 66 It's a Merrimack Valley landmark. Established in 1925, the andover Countr y Club epitomizes historic glamour. Voted The Knot's 2013 Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire's 2013 Brides' Choice, the facility helps couples create memories to last a lifetime. The hallmarks of an Andover Country Club wedding are personal service, flawless execution, attention to detail, and superb cuisine. Set amidst the club's championship 18-hole golf course, blooming gardens are a natural host for ceremonies and photos. Inside, the property's three elegant ballrooms—luxuriously furnished with working gas fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, and marble-topped bars—show off golf course views through floor-to-ceiling windows. And nothing can beat 11/22/13 5:22 PM Full.in

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