Aroostook County Weddings
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Aroostook County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. In 2000, its population was 73,938. It is the largest county in the state. Its seat is Houlton[1]. In land area, Aroostook County is the largest U.S. county east of the Mississippi River. Among residents of Maine, it is often referred to simply as "the County."
Aroostook County is known for its potato crops, as well as its French culture. In the northernmost region of the county, which borders Madawaska County, New Brunswick, a majority of residents are bilingual. In some communities, it is difficult to find employment for those who do not speak both English and French. Employers such as pharmacies, hospitals, banks, and post offices encounter this most frequently.
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Aroostook County Weddings
Aroostook Wedding specializes in Central Aroostook County weddings. We have a number of lovely indoor and outdoor, rustic, and elegant locations for weddings and receptions. If you dream of a lakefront, garden or woodland wedding then we have some lovely locations to choose from.
The wedding day truly is one of the most important days in the life of the bride, groom and their parents. The wedding ceremony and reception is a time that husband and wife will never forget. When things are beautiful and go smoothly the memories will bring joy for years to come. For this reason it is importance that ideas, dreams, expectations and hopes be planned out step by step. With careful planning the wedding and reception will run as smoothly as possible.
Many of you visiting this site may truly believe that a wedding planner is too expensive for your budget. Please take a few minutes to consider the facts:
- Our prices are very reasonable, and vary according to your budget.
- It is our goals is to help you stay within your budget, and to save money when possible.
- We have developed a working relationship with many of the vendors, and can select the ones that best fit your budget.
- Finally by helping the bride and groom decide what is most important they can then make the decisions necessary to stay within their budget.
- You will receive our free wedding and reception planning guide full of advice, hints and worksheets.
- AW is offering our couples a free wedding website with their wedding packages! This is our wedding gift to you.
Taking the time to prepare and plan your wedding involves creativity, patience and networking. All the details of planning a wedding can seem daunting and stressful. Our goal is too help make your dream wedding come true.
Traditions
Marriage License Requirements
- A man or woman who has reached the age of 18 may marry without parental consent.
- If the bride and/or groom has been married before and are divorced or widowed, a certified copy of documentation showing how the last marriage ended is required.
- The first step in filing a marriage license is to have the marriage intentions recorded in writing signed by both parties and filed at the municipal office in which at least one of them resides.
- After the above requirements have been met, the marriage license may be issued but must be used within 90 days from the date the intentions were filed
- Persons authorized to solemnize marriages in Maine include (if a resident of this state): a justice or judge; a lawyer admitted to the Maine Bar; or a notary public. The following may perform the ceremony whether a resident or nonresident of the state of Maine and whether or not a citizen of the United States: an ordained minister of the gospel; a cleric engaged in the service of the religious body to which the clerk belongs; or a person licensed to preach by an association of ministers, religious seminary or ecclesiastical body.
Why Aroostook County?
How To Get There
Get in
By plane
- Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle, 650 Airport Drive, Presque Isle, 207-764-2550. Served by US Airways and Colgan Air.
- Northern Aroostook Regional Airport, near Frenchville.
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Climate
The state of Maine has one of the most comfortable summer climates in the U.S. and is recognized as one of the most healthful states in the nation, with summer daytime temperatures averaging about 70F and occasionally hitting the 90s. Summer nights are usually cool and comfortable.
Maine occasionally gets to temperatures around 100 due to a few hot weeks in the summer. In winter, temperatures average about 22F, but prolonged extreme cold spells are rare (without the wind-chill factor, which can make it feel like it's 20 degrees below zero).
A total winter snowfall averages between 60 inches to 90 inches, making the state of Maine very popular with skiers, snowmobilers, and other winter sports enthusiasts.