Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on March 16, 2010
Heidi and Mark Placy
When Heidi and Mark Placy first became engaged, they weren’t sure when they were going to “tie the knot,” but were “thrilled to be entering a new stage… and wanted to enjoy every moment of it.” About a month into their engagement, Mark’s father became terminally ill, and the couple’s priorities changed. “He wanted to see his son get married and we wanted him to share in our special day,” said Heidi. “The question became, ‘How can we plan a wedding within weeks and still work full time?’ The answer was simple, we made a call to Mrs. Ahrens and explained our situation.”
Thus states a letter Heidi Placy wrote in response to Karen Ahrens, The Balsams’ wedding specialist, earning a certificate in wedding consulting. The Balsams Blogging Team wanted to know more, and Mrs. Placy, who got married at this New England Resort on October 15, 2005, was kind enough to speak with us about her wedding experience… Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on February 5, 2010
The Entrance to Beaver Lodge
This NH Resort is about to expand its options for accommodations. After many years of housing apprentice chefs enrolled in The Culinary Apprenticeship Program, Beaver Lodge is now available as a guesthouse to visitors of The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on January 26, 2010
From a historic New Hampshire vacation spot to the islands of Hawaii, U.S. wedding locations are making a comeback. When planning a destination wedding, many couples look to Europe, the Caribbean Islands, or a Mexican beach for their big day. But you don’t have to leave the country to find a beautiful wedding spot. Here are five of the most popular wedding destinations in the United States. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on January 19, 2010
Karen Ahrens, the wedding specialist at this New Hampshire hotel, has recently earned a Certificate of Completion of an intensive training course through the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC). This accomplishment brings a new level of service to an already outstanding wedding experience at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel! Read More »
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