The New England wedding authority, edited from within the region.
Editorial coverage of weddings in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
New England Vows is an editorial wedding publisher covering all six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The site helps engaged couples plan a wedding in the region with state guides, seasonal timing, cost context, and vendor discovery, edited by Rachel Penny.
Rachel Penny
Rachel Penny is the editor of New England Vows. She oversees the site's destination guides and planning resources across all six New England states, built from official state sources and published industry research.
Reach the editorial team through the contact form.
How every guide is researched and compiled.
Guides on New England Vows are compiled from three source categories only: official state government sources for legal requirements, The Knot's annual Real Weddings Study for national and state cost benchmarks, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for climate and weather guidance.
- Legal and marriage license requirements: the vital records or Department of Public Health authority for the state in question. Each state page links its official source directly.
- Cost figures: The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study. Every state and national average references this dataset.
- Weather and climate: National Weather Service forecasts and NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
Guides are reviewed on an annual editorial cadence, and updated sooner whenever a state changes its marriage license rule, a fresh Real Weddings Study is released, or a destination's underlying facts shift. Nothing is invented; if a figure cannot be traced to a real source, it is left out.
Corrections policy.
New England Vows commits to correcting factual errors promptly. When a correction is issued, the correction date is noted on the affected page. To flag an error or suggest an update, use the contact form. Please include the page URL and the specific claim that needs review.
Publisher.
New England Vows is a publication of Mikenzie Rae Media LLC.
About New England Vows: FAQ
What is New England Vows?
An editorial wedding publisher for the six-state New England region. We help couples plan a wedding in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut with state guides, seasonal context, and vendor discovery.
Who is behind New England Vows?
Rachel Penny leads editorial. All planning coverage passes through the editor before publication so every state hub reads as a coherent regional guide, not a link farm.
How does New England Vows make money?
Through curated vendor advertising and directory placements. Planning content is free for couples. Advertising does not influence editorial judgment on peak seasons, costs, or logistics.
How can vendors work with New England Vows?
Introduce your business through the Advertise or Get Listed pages. Our editorial team follows up with placement options, availability, and next steps.