McLane Audubon Center

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

2010 was a great year. New Hampshire legalized same-sex marriage, Apple released the first iPad, Lady Gaga wore a dress made entirely out of meat, and Ke$ha's "Tik Tok" dominated the charts. It was also the year that Jacob sat next to Bridget in Ms. Signor's eighth grade science class. Ms. Signor had hoped that Bridget's work ethic and lack of chatter during class would improve Jake's grades. Bridget's grade dipped from an A to a C+ within months. Realizing her mistake, Ms. Signor rearranged the seating, but the damage was done. Jake and Bridget became fast friends. They stayed that way through the rest of eighth grade, and though into high school their closeness ebbed and flowed, they remained friends. In 2015, their senior year of high school, Jake heard from a reliable source&nbsp;that Bridget had broken up with her boyfriend. Something "clicked" in his brain, and before he knew it, he was searching through his phone, hoping her number was the same as it was in middle school, hoping she was free Friday night. She was. Weeks turned into months, and Jake and Bridget realized that time spent together was much more fun than time spent apart. Months turned into years, and they worked and put themselves through college. After saving for what felt like ages, in 2019, they moved into a teeny little apartment right outside of downtown Manchester. Three months later, Jacob proposed in their living room. To date, it has been thirteen years&nbsp;since they met, eight years since their first date, and three years since their engagement. Each year presents its own challenges, its own delights, its own sorrows, its own joys. 2023 looks like it's shaping&nbsp;up to be a good one.

A Partnership Over a Decade in the Making

Our Story

Q + A

Ceremony & Reception

Directions

The McLane Center is about a 20-minute drive from most of Manchester. For directions, click <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//New+Hampshire+Audubon,+84+Silk+Farm+Road,+Concord,+NH+03301/@43.1797633,-71.6075262,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e23ff592f0d2ef:0xe966113dc44a7cf1!2m2!1d-71.5725068!2d43.1797061" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Parking

There is a large gravel parking lot just past the entrance to&nbsp;the McLane Center. Please do not park in front of the entrance or otherwise block the driveway for the staff or other guests.

Event Details

Wedding Party

Accommodations

Hampton Inn Concord/Bow

Courtyard by Marriott Concord

Tru by Hilton Concord

Fairfield Inn Concord

If you're hungry, head over to the West Side of Manchester and visit Jake and Bridget's favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Lemon Thai Cuisine. Quiet atmosphere inside, despite being in the city, and the food is always delicious. Parking is limited, but don't let that stop you from enjoying this local gem.

Lemon Thai Cuisine Manchester NH

If you're looking for a bit of culture, why not visit the Currier? Open since 1919, then under the name the Currier Gallery of Art, this local museum is a staple in Manchester. When your feet get tired, stop in at the Winter Garden Cafe within the Museum itself. Adult tickets - $15, senior tickets - $13, student tickets - $10.

Currier Museum of Art

If you're more of an outdoorsy type (and you packed a jacket against the November chill), spend some time walking the trails around Lake Massabesic. Technically on the border line of Manchester and Auburn, these trails are easy to walk with very little gradation, while offering a quieter moment away from the city. Beautiful in any season. Plenty of parking at the Rockingham Rail Trail entrance.

Massabesic Lake Trails

For something completely different, stop in at the Dancing Lion Cafe on Elm Street. The chocolatiers at the Dancing Lion craft responsibly-sourced chocolate into true art, and they never make the same recipe twice. There's always something new and exciting on the menu.

Dancing Lion Chocolate

Things to Do

Registry

Getting Ready

Portraits

Photos

Vendors

Venue<a href="https://www.nhaudubon.org/center-and-events/mclane-center-concord/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Susan N. McLane Audubon Center</a>, Concord, NH Attire<a href="https://www.modernbrideshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Modern Bride &amp; Formal Shop</a>, Bedford, NH<a href="https://www.studiosuits.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Studio Suits</a> AlterationsHelen's Tailoring, Manchester, NH<a href="https://georgesapparel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">George's Apparel</a>, Manchester, NH Catering<a href="https://www.ribshack.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KC's Rib Shack</a>, Manchester, NH Cake &amp; Desserts<a href="https://thebakeshoponkelleystreet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Bakeshop on Kelley Street</a>, Manchester, NH Bartending<a href="https://deeluxeevents.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeeLuxe Bartending &amp; Event Staffing</a>, Concord, NH Florist<a href="https://somethingborrowedblooms.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Something Borrowed Blooms</a> OfficiantSelma Naccach-Hoff Photography<a href="https://www.hinesightimagery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">﻿Hinesight Imagery</a>, Bow, NH

Bridget & Jacob

Bridget & Jacob

B&J