LE T TER from the EDI TOR
W HEN OUR LAST ISSUE WAS RELEASED
in May, PrinceWilliam and Kate Middleton had just married and the international press was reporting every detail. Duchess Catherine dazzled in her wedding gown, Prince William looked regal in the uniform of Colonel of the Irish Guards, and everyone from Pippa to Prince Charles executed their roles beautifully. It was a momentous day, both for England and the royal couple, who endeavored—successfully—to make it so, particularly for themselves. Throughout all of the pomp and pageantry, the Duke and Duchess were each the picture of grace and cordiality, acknowledging those who supported them and emphasizing the importance of helping others by establishing a charitable fund in lieu of a gift registry. We’ve got a couple of great articles in this issue of BRIDE&GROOM™ Magazine that speak to those themes: With Thanks, on page 26, will provide you with a refresher course on thank-you etiquette in the modern age and Married with a Mission, on page 82, highlights ways you can turn your honeymoon into a volunteer vacation.
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This issue also has a great feature on page 52 highlighting barns as unique venues for weddings, as well as an information-packed article on page 36 that will tell you what you need to know when planning your outdoor wedding or ceremony in a public park. And since Halloween is right around the corner, we thought it would be interesting to showcase some frightfully fun ways to have a themed wedding around All Hallow’s Eve; see the article I Boo on page 46. We’re also working on a new item that will debut in 2012, and we need your help. Ask the Wedding Professional will have questions from you, our readers, answered by a panel of experts in our region. For our Winter 2012 issue, due out January 1, we will feature answers from wedding planners. In the Spring 2012 issue, we’ll have area DJs tackle your entertainment questions. And in the Fall 2012 issue, videographers will tell you what you want to know about digitally recording your day. Be sure to check out our website (www.bridegroommag.com), or our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/brideandgroom), in the coming weeks for information on how to submit your questions.
Lisa Dayne Editor
ON THE COVER: Bride and Groom: Kerri Miller and Austin Ludy of Boylston, MA, married October 2010 Photographer: Wedding Spin Photography weddingspin.com
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