2010 Wedding to-do List for the Bride & Groom

Wedding Count Down a Bride & Groom to do list
*Wedding Date ____________________________

Twelve months in advance:
*Begin guest list and have a rough count
*Set a budget
*Choose a ceremony site
*Choose a reception Site
*Reserve the date with the florist
*Reserve the date with the photographer
*Reserve the date with the musician/disc Jockey

Nine Months in advance:
*Choose Attendants
*Select Color Scheme
*List your engagement in the local newspaper
*Meet the wedding officiate
*Select and order your dress & accessories
*Send save the date cards
*Start looking at honeymoon locations

Six Months in advance:
ix *Order wedding invitations
*Make reservations for your honeymoon
*Arrange accommodations for out of town guests
*Choose maid/matron of honor, bridesmaids and flower girl dresses
*Choose tuxedos
*Meet with caterer, start planning the menu
*Reserve your room for the wedding night
*Finalize guest list
*Select and register with one or two stores for gift registries

Three Months in advance:
*Arrange the first fittings for dresses
*Order wedding cake
*Order party favors
*Make hair and spa appointments
*Transportation arrangements
*Set date, time and location for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
*Select readings, music, and songs for the ceremony
*Choose songs for wedding reception
*Select wedding rings
*Check marriage license requirements

Two Months in advance:
*Mail wedding invitations
*Mail rehearsal dinner invitations
*Pick up rings
*Select gifts for your wedding party and parents
*Finalize menu and refreshments

One Month in advance:
*Finalize floral selections
*Final fitting maid/matron of honor, bridesmaids and flower girl dresses
*Plan the seating arrangements for the reception
*Purchase guest book, unity candled, toasting glasses, garter, and cake topper
Two Weeks in advance:
*Final fitting for wedding gown
*Obtain marriage license
*Confirm transportation arrangements
*Confirm time for rehearsal dinner
*Get all of your request lists to the photographer, musicians, and videographer

One Week in advance:
*Inform caterer of final count
*Confirm place and time for rehearsal dinner with your attendants
*Start packing for honeymoon
*Pick up the wedding gown and tuxedos
*Finalize seating arrangements
*Confirm wedding night and honeymoon reservations

The Day Before:
*Pamper yourself
*Arrange for accessories to be brought to ceremony and reception site
*Attend rehearsal and rehearsal dinner
*Give gifts to your attendants and parents

Your Wedding Day:
*Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready
*Enjoy your day
*Congratulations!

Brunswick, Maine

Captain Daniel Stone Inn will introduce
No. 10 Water Restaurant in the coming
months...

Those of us currently working "behind the scenes" at the
Captain Daniel Stone Inn & Restaurant in Brunswick are
excited to think that you will soon come to know and
understand our dining experience mission for you...
Located in historic downtown, the stylish No. 10 Water
will become a cornerstone to the Southern Mid-Coast
community where friends, family and business associates
will gather...

No. 10 Water - The Tavern

Picture yourself entering the Tavern, where you will be
able to choose from a wide selection of fine wines,
microbrews and spirits while taking in the elegant, yet
relaxed atmosphere of No. 10 Water. Imagine cozying up
to the fireplace on well-appointed furnishings before you
dine for a drink, good conversations, and gourmet appetizers...
Consider the thought of also being able to experience our
wine bar where "tastings" will be offered by our in-house
experts. For those who are true wine enthusiasts, think
about joining our wine club and benefit from educational
seminars, fabulous seasonal wine dinners, and the
opportunity to share with others your passion for great
food and wine.

No. 10 Water - The Dining Room

Whether you choose to sit by the fireplace, watch the
culinary team near the exhibition kitchen, or enjoy the
charm of our brick porch with seasonal views of the
Androscoggin River, we are certain that your dining
experiences at No. 10 Water will be second to none.
Our professional culinary staff will be committed to
consistently preparing quality, innovative foods made
with the best regional ingredients from land and sea.
Our menus will be inspired by the seasons and delivered
fresh to your table with pride and care. We are sure
that you will soon consider No. 10 Water to be your
warm, lively respite...

...A favorite destination that you will return to time and again...

Latest in Renovations at the Inn

The Inn is half way through renovations! Demolition is complete and we are in the stages of altering spaces to maximize their potential. The restaurant walls to have been opened up so the main dining area is more intimate with the porch dining space. Our Spa is taking shape. We have the framework built for four different massage and therapy rooms and a sunny space for the nail salon. We are working diligently with our designer to put together our guestrooms with period decor. The exterior of the building is looking more beautiful each day with landscaping touches, new windows, doors, and fresh paint. All of these changes are creating a more classic, elegant Inn which will surely please all of our guests.

Introducing our Director of Food & Beverage

The Captain Daniel Stone Inn has hired a Director of Food & Beverage, John Smigielski. He is redesigning the restaurant along with developing a totally new menu which will feature local fresh produce and the finest meats and seafood our area has to offer.

John is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has extensive food service and restaurant operations experience ranging from his own restaurant company to Morton’s Steakhouse from numerous locations in New York to Maine. Most recently he was the Director of Operations for the Newagen Seaside Inn, Lawnmere Inn, Historic Russell House Restaurant and all culinary services for True North Events and Catering.

Please welcome him as the newest member of our team. The restaurant has a bright future with him on board.

Purchase of the Inn

Kim & John Verreault of Verreault Tourism Properties purchased the Captain Daniel Stone Inn in May, 2009. Their vision for the property is to restore the original part of the building to reflect the Federal Style time period of when Captain Daniel Stone and his family would have resided in the home.