July, 2009

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There's always something new to discover in the Cape and Islands, and there is no better way to keep the memory of this picturesque state alive then with a handcrafted treasure from a local artisan. Whether you're looking for a bridesmaids gift or a favor, there's a locally-made item for you. With so many choices, it can be hard to narrow things down - to help get you started, we offer this list of some of our new favorites.

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This Old Barn

Barn venues don't get more elegant than Cape Cod's Borsari Gallery. Located in the village of Dennis, the meticulously restored 1880s barn is filled with art and has an open-plan loft with exposed beams and board floors, providing a picturesque setting for a rehearsal dinner or reception visit: borsarigallerycapecod.com "Couples seeking a happy medium between the old-fashioned and the modern will fall for this renovated barn space."

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Hanna and Sacha aren’t exactly your typical couple.

Hannah Greenwald met Sacha Ross when they were students at Cornell, and though they liked each other, the timing for romance was never right and they ended up going their separate ways — Hannah to New York and Sacha to San Francisco. A group e-mail brought them together again, and things got serious fast.

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Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, is a pretty special place for Erinn Sullivan and Nathan Davis.

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Their love story has taken Nicole Harburger and Nicholas Stafford around the world, but Cape Cod was the magical place where they decided to exchange their marriage vows.