Cottage Life

Married… with hassles

Q: “My fiancé is a non-cottager but he thinks it would be a great idea to hold our wedding at my family cottage. Is this a good move?”

the concept of a cottage wedding does seem appealing, and it would be tough to find a more beautiful backdrop for your ceremony. Certainly the relaxed cottage atmosphere lends itself to a less formal event, which is what most couples want when they opt for lakeside nuptials. Never mind the stuffy accoutrements of the traditional wedding, they say, our celebration day will be hip, fresh, and full of quirky creativity, from painted

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