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Hello Bees!

I will be getting hitched in Boothbay Harbor, Maine the second week of Sept. 2010.

It will be a very small 10-15 guest wedding. We are going to rent a home for a week near town and take in a Whale tour and a whole lotta lobster.

Here's the thing... we are from Illinois and have never been to the East Coast! I just always wanted to go. So I researched towns and settled on Boothbay Harbor.

So I was hoping there were some relative locals that could regale me with tales of awesome restaurants, places to avoid, sights to take in etc. I couldn't afford a wedding planner, so we are doing it all ourselves. (i.e., I am doing it while my fiance plays video games!)

Some other info I am desperate for would be concerning the date. I am torn between wanting the ceremony on Thursday or Friday, to avoid both the crowds at the lighthouses (haven't picked on for the ceremony yet.. so help here is appreciated to!) and avoid big crowds at the restaurant for the wedding dinner or having it on the traditional Saturday in case my guests can only fly for the weekend?

We are just starting the planning, so while family knows we plan on doing this in Maine in Sept., no set details have been decided on.

I am a little lost here. We found the town, and now I don't know what to do next! Help!