We'll be hosting our wedding in our own local community on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. We hope that you'll love it here as much as we do!

New Germany is a small, rural village. We are surrounded by lakes, woods, and farms. It's 15 minutes from the larger town of Bridgewater, and 30 minutes from the coastal towns of Mahone Bay and Lunenburg. Halifax is just over an hour away.

If you're arriving by airplane, you should fly into the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The airport is located about 40 minutes outside of the city of Halifax.

From Halifax, it is approximately a one hour drive. Take the Highway 103 towards the South Shore. Take Exit 11 for Mahone Bay or Lunenburg, or Exit 12 for Bridgewater or New Germany. Safe travels!

The South Shore is a rural area. If you are visiting from out of town, it will be best to bring (or rent) your own private vehicle. It is possible to take the Maritime Bus from Halifax to any of the towns in the region, but keep in mind that without a vehicle, it will be very difficult to get around once arriving on the South Shore.

Locally, there is limited public transit service within the town of Bridgewater, as well as South Shore Taxi services. We encourage you to explore transportation options, and plan in advance!

There are many lovely places to stay on the South Shore. Here are a few local spots that we recommend:

1. Sucker Lake Cottages - Upper Northfield (near New Germany)

Cute and simple lakeside cottages with their own kitchenettes. Available for rent on Airbnb. Right around the corner from our house! 3+ different cottages available.

2. Salty Rose Cottages - Rose Bay (near Lunenburg)

Beautiful seaside cottages with full kitchens. 30+ minutes from our house, but close to the much-loved town of Lunenburg. 6 different cottages available.

3. Best Western Plus Hotel - Bridgewater

Everyone's favourite hotel in our area! Locals around here love the restaurant. 10 minutes from our house, in a commercial area with basic stores & restaurants nearby.

4. The Kitch'Inn and the Mahone Bay B&B - Mahone Bay

This local company offers many unique accommodation options in the seaside town of Mahone Bay. They have a little boutique hotel (the Kitch'Inn) as well as a classic bed and breakfast (Mahone Bay B&B). In addition, they rent out a couple of larger homes in Mahone Bay, including 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom options with full kitchens.

5. The Lazy Loon Lake House - Wentzells Lake

Two bedroom house with lake access and a hot tub. Also across the lake from our house!

6. Black Forest Cabins - Mahone Bay

Modern, self-contained cabins on the edge of town, within a short walking distance to many restaurants, shops, and cafés. Each cabin sleeps 2 guests, and there are 8 available in total. The cabins have their own washrooms and small kitchenettes.