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A butterfly and lilacs in Holderness. Find out more about the Lakes Region.
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 | Plan your dream wedding in New Hampshire - your vision will come to life in any season. From a mountaintop ceremony with breathtaking vistas to a platinum wedding in a grand ballroom, the Granite State is a four-season destination for weddings.
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 | New Hampshire features unique wedding spots for that special summer setting: a seaside state park with gentle ocean waves lapping the rocky shore, a lakeside setting bathed in moonlight, or even an historic garden estate.
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 | The Granite State is home to intimate bed and breakfasts, upscale hotels and grand dame resorts that can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions of any size.
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 | There are hundreds of attractions and activities for your guests to enjoy while they are here for your special occasion. They can shop sales-tax free at a boutique shop, sample local flavors at a farmers market or play a round of golf at one the Granite State's challenging courses.
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You're going to love getting married in New Hampshire in the summer. There's something about the Granite State that makes it the perfect setting. The surrounding landscapes are lush and green; floral gardens are alive with bold reds, deep purples, warm blues and bright yellows; the scent of fresh berries sweetens the air like perfume; happy voices echo from boats that skitter across the lakes; and it's all wrapped up under the bluest skies that seem to go on forever. It's a picture perfect time of year to say "I do" to the one you love. Choose your outdoor setting and leave the rest to nature.
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Whether you are planning a small, intimate gathering or a large, elaborate reception, New Hampshire can provide a venue that is suitable for your wedding festivities. From historic churches to country inns with on-site spas, it's easy to fall in love with the idea of a New Hampshire summer wedding. Consider a private "just for two" escape at an old fashioned country inn, or a lavish soiree for hundreds of guests in the ballroom of an historic grand hotel. Whether you keep it simple or make it elaborate, the perfect setting for your special day can be found in New Hampshire.
The Granite State also offers your guests the opportunity to explore beautiful natural areas as they hike a mountain trail, walk to a waterfall or photograph historic covered bridges. Those seeking a cultural experience will appreciate summer theatre, musical concerts and charming main streets. Summer is also the best time to visit a farmers market or roadside farm stand.
Weddings are coming to life this summer, so start planning - the perfect venue for your style and budget awaits you in New Hampshire.
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Why New Hampshire in Summer
 | Attend a wine-tasting or hold a reception at a local vineyard (for a list, go to www.nhwineryassociation.com).
| |  | Head to the White Mountains for a 2.5-mile hike to Bridal Veil Falls.
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 | Watch master glassblowers, furniture makers and jewelry designers at work. Founded in 1933, the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's Fair, a nine-day August event in Newbury, is the oldest craft fair in America. | |  | Read one of Robert Frost's romantic poems, such as To Earthward, and visit the Robert Frost Farm in Derry. |
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