Cathedral of the Pines

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American Legion Pavilion

Wedding Reception

Bridal Shower

Fall

Our Wedding

In February 2020, one of Lauren’s coworkers decided she had found the perfect match for her. She’d met Mark a couple of times through a mutual friend, liked what she saw, and passed his number along to Lauren — complete with a single photo. Mark got one photo of Lauren too, and just like that, they were set up on what was basically a blind date.Their first stop? The Firefly Bistro in Manchester. From that night on, Lauren was hooked. They took things slow for a few months, even spent a little time apart, but it didn’t take long to realize they worked better together than apart.There was just one non-negotiable Mark had to check off before making it official: could Lauren handle life on the back of a motorcycle? Riding was his thing, and he knew it had to be shared. Luckily, when Lauren finally went on her first ride, she fell in love with the adventures, the open road, and the lifestyle — not to mention the rider.On 10/10/20, Mark asked Lauren to be his girlfriend, carefully picking a date he “could never forget” (so far, he’s proving himself right).Since then, they’ve logged more miles than they can count, made memories worth more than gas money, and built a whole extended family through their love of motorcycles.Fast forward to 10/10/24: their first big trip alone, to Bermuda. Between beach days, sightseeing, and their near death experience, they took on one of their favorite shared pastimes — mini golf. Mark had been secretly plotting his best move yet: a special decoy golf ball that popped open like a tiny ring box. Lauren froze, stared, and blurted out, “Wait… are you serious?” — leaving Mark and a bartender secretly filming from the bushes wondering if she’d ever answer. She eventually said yes, after just enough of a dramatic pause to keep things interesting.With 10/10 tied to so many milestones, it only made sense to choose it as their wedding date. And if you need any more proof that their story is built on adventure, laughter, and a dash of friendly competition… they’ve saved every single mini golf scorecard they’ve ever played.

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Woodbound Inn

Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at Porters at the Birchwood serving guests of The Birchwood Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Business Amenities Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Solon Mansfield Memorial Library - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Temple Town Hall - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Miller State Park - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi Joanne Bass Bross Preserve - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi Wapack Trail - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi Temple Mountain - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi Pack Monadnock Mountain - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi Pickety Place - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi Russell State Forest - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi Goss Park - 11.2 km / 7 mi Contoocook River - 12 km / 7.4 mi Marshall State Forest - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi Wilton Town Hall Theatre - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi Main Street Park - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi Ava Marie Handmade Chocolates - 12.3 km / 7.7 mi The nearest airports are: Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 35.6 km / 22.1 mi Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 49.1 km / 30.5 mi The preferred airport for The Birchwood Inn is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). Location Located in Temple, The Birchwood Inn is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Wapack Trail and Miller State Park. This inn is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Pack Monadnock Mountain and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from The Driving Range. Headline Near Solon Mansfield Memorial Library

The Birchwood Inn

Housed in a historic building, The Monadnock Inn offers accommodations with water sports facilities and free Wifi. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Jaffrey, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. If you'd like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surrounding area. Manchester Boston Regional Airport is 43 miles from the property.

Monadnock Inn

Located in Ashburnham, The Maguire House Bed & Breakfast is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Cushing Academy and Stevens Memorial Library. This bed & breakfast is 7. 8 mi (12. 6 km) from Wachusett Brewing Company and 8. 2 mi (13. 3 km) from Fitchburg Art Museum. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include a fireplace in the lobby and a picnic area. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Maguire House Bed & Breakfast, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

The Maguire House Bed & Breakfast

Featuring free WiFi and a spa center Colonial Hotel offers accommodations in Gardner 22 mi from Worcester. The hotel has a hot tub and sauna and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Every room has a TV. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and shower. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Nashua is 28 mi from The Colonial Hotel while Leominster is 9.9 mi away. The nearest airport is Logan Airport 50 mi from Colonial Hotel.

The Colonial Hotel

Overlooking the Contoocook River, this quaint motel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with a private entrance. Mt. Monadnock State Park is 11 miles away. Each richly decorated room at the Riverhouse by Weekender formerly Jack Daniels Inn includes a seating area and a work desk. Rooms offer cable TV, personal climate control with air conditioning, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, microfridge with freezer, telephone, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board Continental breakfast is served each morning at the Inn. Guests can enjoy views of the river or the landscaped garden. Picnic tables are also available. MacDowell Reservoir is 3 miles from Riverhouse by Weekender formerly Jack Daniels Inn. Miller State Park is 5.5 miles away.

Lauren & Mark

Lauren & Mark

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Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Reception

Bridal Shower