My daughter Amy was maid of honor in her best friend's wedding four years ago. It was early October. The bride, Karen, had worked more than a year to make sure all the details were just right. Engraved invitations. An ordained college faculty friend of the groom's to personalize and perform the ceremony in the garden of the Inn at Essex. Flowers timed to be in full bloom against the fall foliage. Karen made hors d'oeuvres and buffet selections with family food allergies in mind. A white tent would shade the reception tables.... Read more