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Friday, October 27, 2006

"Gucci" is part of the Wedding Party

From time to time we have weddings at the hotel, where a beloved dog is asked to be part of the wedding party. We are always happy to indu...

Friday, October 20, 2006

Here is a photo of our banquet team just prior to tonight's wedding in the Ballroom. This is a very important ritual, one that insure...

These photos are of the room set up with the gorgeous overlays, tall flowers, and gold-tone ballroom chairs, all upgrades chosen by the cou...

If you go to www.HawthorneHotel.blogspot.com, which is our 'regular daily blog' and look at the post on October 21, you will see a...

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Some weddings ago, in October of 2001, Lori and Scott Cormey had their wedding cake be really different. It consisted of tiers of little ...

This bride could not make up her mind which dress to buy, so she did what anyone who can't make up their mind does, she bought both of...

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

2003

Monday, October 16, 2006

Since The Salem Common is located right next to the Hawthorne Hotel, it is a very convenient locale for outdoor wedding photos. When our bri...

Last night's wedding in the Ballroom featured these flowers from Peter Barter Florists here in Salem. We thought you might enjoy seeing...

What does a Wedding Tasting taste like, you might ask, or just what is it? After a couple books their wedding at the Hawthorne Hotel, about ...

Sunday, October 15, 2006

. . . because someone thought enough of him to get him a special hat. Wasn't that a thoughtful thing to do for such a (usually) undera...

This couple got a sneak-preview of their wedding cake, and a surprise horse-and-buggy carriage ride for some 'alone time' during th...

Recently we were privileged to help host a very unique Fall-themed wedding, and since we got to see the details up close, we thought you mig...

Saturday, October 14, 2006

May 31, 2003, Coleen and Shawn Mahoney got married at the Hawthorne Hotel, and Jessica Soep was the coordinator for their wedding reception....

Friday, October 13, 2006

This wedding cake had fresh flowers to match the centerpieces, and all of the attendants and the bridal bouquet. Nougat Chopin is the na...

As they wait for the introductions, are introduced, and have their first dance. This is all part of the traditional chain of events, ...

Making up gift baskets to welcome guests who will be staying at the Hawthorne Hotel is not a new idea, but the way these baskets were done, ...