Style File - Living Style | Merrimack Valley Magazine

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).
Women’s fashion by Smitten: Wooden Ships Sweater by Paolo Buendia ($110); Tees by Tina leggings in gunmetal ($48), and sterling silver linked earrings and necklace by Richter’s.
Circus sterling silver necklace and earrings by Richter’s. Vera Bradley Weekender bag in Pixie Blooms pattern from Annie’s Hallmark ($98).
The enchantment of escape is captured in this clean and chic all-white Bohemian look accented by turquoise jewelry. Women’s fashion and jewelry by Smitten: Bohemian blouse by Elan ($72); crocheted accent vest by Olivia M; white shorts with skirt overlay and silver embellishment by Tribal ($69), and raffia hat in teal by Scala ($34). Roberta Soda wedge heel in taupe available at Bobbles & Lace ($40). Menswear by Giblees: Toscana Aqua Shirt in blue linen ($115); Peter Millar khakis in light grey ($125), and Golukai Akepa Moccasins in chocolate ($150).
Women’ fashion by Bobbles & Lace: Romper by Cotton Candy ($58); nude pumps by Anna Michelle ($35). Vines spessartite earrings, pendant and ring and I. Reiss diamond and gold cuff by Richter’s.
The wispy feel of the Moon Dance romper in nude is sophisticated and sexy with fluttering cut-aways in all the right places. Women’ fashion by Bobbles & Lace: Romper by Cotton Candy ($58); nude pumps by Anna Michelle ($35). Vines spessartite earrings, pendant and ring and I. Reiss diamond and gold cuff by Richter’s. Menswear by Giblees: Robert Graham Shirt (Tappen) in blue ($198); Robert Graham jeans in indigo ($188); Vintage American Belt in brown ($58), and Golukai Akepa Moccasins in chocolate ($150). Seiko Automatic Watch Recraft Series by Naser Diamonds ($195).
Check Your Bags: Does your luggage line need an update? Merrimack Valley Premium Outlets has selections from TUMI, Travelpro and Samsonite designed to suit all your needs, from weekend escapes to weeklong business trips. Featured here: Ellipse Lite 29-inch Spinner by Samsonite in purple, Travelpro’s Sky Gear Lite 24-inch Spinner in burgundy, and TUMI’s Gen 4.2 Continental 4-Wheeled Carry-On in baltic. Finish your travel look with a carry-all that’s on trend, like this Spartina black and white market tote ($67.50) and matching clutch ($59) in the Kiawah pattern available at Annie’s Hallmark Baldoria.

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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