Style File – Living Style
Couples’ Spring “Peek” Weekend: Getting hitched is one of life’s anchor moments, and couples today are finding more and more ways to expand their celebrations so that they last longer than just one day. The “peek weekend” is one option that’s in style for couples as they plan their big day. Designed to add a little romance to the typically tedious and stressful process of planning a wedding, a peek weekend — or inspection trip — is a getaway to a destination wedding site where brides and grooms can experience the location from the perspective of their guests, fine-tune the details and enjoy some alone time. The Stonehedge Inn & Spa in Tyngsborough, a popular wedding site for couples in the Merrimack Valley, and a potential peek weekend destination, offers a variety of wedding options. The inn offers 30 individually-designed luxury guest rooms adorned in French country accents. Choose a fireside reception in the library, a cozy dinner in the Bordeaux Room, a traditional reception for up to 80 in the Derby Room, or even a large dinner for up to 200 inside the inn’s Left Bank restaurant. For an outdoor backdrop, try the lush landscaping of the inn’s garden gazebo and terrace, or the easy enchantment of the spa deck.
We packed our bags and took our own look inside the intimate and fashionable experience of a couple’s peek weekend at Stonehedge…
An ivory crocheted poncho over a tailored tank and cool olive capris is laid back and lovely. Fellas follow suit in a coy but cool high-style polo and a simple, sophisticated dark jean. Women’s fashion by Smitten: Crocheted top by Muche et Muchette ($88); tank by Tees by Tina ($36); stretch-waist, easy-travel capris in army green by French Laundry ($98), and raffia hat by Scala ($39). Crimson Couture carnelian ring and princess stud earrings by Richter’s. Menswear by Giblees: Southern Tide’s Skipjack Polo in sky blue ($78) and Robert Graham jeans in indigo ($188). Seiko Automatic Watch Recraft Series by Naser Diamonds ($195).
For more information about private events at Stonehedge Inn & Spa, contact Tatiana Bobr at tbobr@stonehedgeinnandspa.com
or (978) 649-440 ext. 302, or visit StonehedgeInnandSpa.com.
Annie’s Hallmark Baldoria: Salem, N.H. / (603) 898-1778 / AnniesHallmark.com
Bobbles & Lace: Andover, Mass. / (978) 470-2320 / Newburyport, Mass. / (978) 462-2320 / Shop.BobblesAndLace.com
Giblees Menswear: Danvers, Mass. / (978) 774-4080 / Giblees.com
Merrimack Valley Premium Outlets: Merrimack, N.H. / (603) 424-0050 / PremiumOutlets.com/Merrimack
Richter’s Jewelry and Design Studio: Londonderry, N.H. / (603) 437-2655 / RichtersJewelry.com
Smitten: Newburyport, Mass. / (978) 499-7912 / SoSmitten.net
Naser Diamonds: Salem, N.H. / (603) 893-9886 / Plaistow, N.H. / (603) 382-4915 NaserDiamonds.com
Photography: Adrien Bisson / AdrienBisson.com
Models: Christa Brown & Joel Sanchez: Maggie Inc. / Boston, Mass. / 617-536-2639 / MaggieAgency.com
Hair and Makeup: Regina Weldon Hair and Makeup
Andover, Mass. / (978) 818-0041 / ReginaWeldonHairAndMakeup.com
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