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August 2010 Archives

I had a meeting a few weeks ago with a sweetheart of a couple.( okay all of my couples are sweethearts )  As we were sitting in the Gathering Space and looking at photos go by on my digital frame and chatting, all of a sudden the groom said - that is one of my 3, he  had just seen a bride in a horse & carriage. In almost 30 years of planning that comment was a first -as I asked him to explain - I was thrilled. He told me that the one advice he received from good friends recently married was that each of them should choose their top 3 priorities on their wish list and the other could not veto.  What a fabulous idea.  Not only does this make you think long and hard on what is really important to you, but it also gets you talking to your significant other on what is important to them.  I think it is so easy for all of us to forget that the grooms may have some dreams too about their wedding day.  I know that the media, the magazines and almost all the articles focus on the bride - It was wonderful to hear about the grooms wishes 
( this particular groom had horse and carriage at the top ) that was easy  - What a great way not only to help plan this big event - but also a wonderful beginning to learning to compromise as a couple for the rest of your marriage.  So as the dream book is created - do not forget to find out what the Grooms dream book is as well - 
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Happy planning 

Laurie Beckmann

I have been helping brides plan, coordinate, host weddings and ceremonies in the Capital District since 1978. Starting first with a love of cooking, I began to plan events and catered them. My background includes managing large events for Piccolo's at the Plachza where I coordinated Governor Carey's wedding to working in France as a chef on a private yacht.

The Capital District has been my home for over 27 years when my husband and I purchased a historic house in Altamont: The Appel Inn. A tavern from the 1700's, we turned it into a Bed and Breakfast. It was our good fortune in 1983, when a wonderful young couple knocked on our door and asked if we would host their wedding at the B&B.

The rest is history and the beginning of an amazing career that has allowed me to participate in hundreds of special occasions. The increased demand for events led to the design and construction of what we call The Gathering Space, a beautiful structure on our property that can accommodate over 150 people. We even added a bridal boutique where we make custom dresses. Over 1400 brides have passed through our elegant historic inn or The Gathering Space over the last 27 years.

I believe in simple elegance and love helping brides and their families create the day of their dreams, and in case anyone is wondering -- that first couple celebrated their 26th anniversary last November.


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