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PRODUCTION CO

WHERE HERITAGE
MEETS ARTISTRY

EVENT DESIGN

FULL-SERVICE PLANNING AND CREATIVE DIRECTION
IN MAINE & NEW ENGLAND

Logo for A Family Affair, an event design and production company, featuring a shield with intertwined initials 'AFA' in elegant cursive, with the company name and tagline below.

DEFINING THE ART
OF CELEBRATION

Like any work of art, a meaningful celebration is carefully shaped. Through thoughtful planning and creative direction, we help to tell the story of a couple and their families, guiding each moment so the experience unfolds beautifully.

Bride and groom in a vintage convertible car with a bouquet of flowers, smiling and looking back, outdoors with trees and houses in the background.
A table with a floral arrangement, a silver beverage bowl, and a drink menu sign. The menu lists various cocktails, wines, and local beers at an outdoor event during daytime in a garden setting. 
CONCEPT TO
COMPLETION

FULL PLANNING

STYLING & 
CREATIVE DIRECTION

EVENT DESIGN

LOGISTICS & GUEST
MANAGEMENT

PRODUCTION

TRAVEL & EXPERIENCE
CURATION

DESTINATION

HOURLY GUIDANCE
& SUPPORT

CONSULTING

Women preparing for a wedding in a bedroom with wooden ceiling beams, a dresser with a mirror, and a window with white curtains. One woman is in a white wedding dress, and others are assisting her.
People gathered around a dinner table outdoors raising glasses in a toast during sunset at a celebration, with a small white shed in the background. 
◇ THE EXPERIENCE

A THOUGHTFUL APPROACH TO DESIGNING CELEBRATION

01. FULL PLANNING

CONCEPT TO COMPLETION

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02. CREATIVE DIRECTION

STYLING & CREATIVE DIRECTION

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03. PRODUCTION & LOGISTICS

GUEST EXPERIENCE

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Elegant outdoor table setting with a large floral arrangement of white and green flowers, a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne, a glass of cocktail with an orange slice, and a silver tray holding five glasses filled with clear drinks, on a white tabl
Elegant outdoor table setting with a floral centerpiece featuring white orchids, anthuriums, and pink flowers. A white plate with a floral-patterned charger and a handwritten menu card is in the foreground. Silverware is arranged neatly, and candles
A man in a light gray suit with a dark tie stands outdoors in a lush green forested area, looking to the side with a serious expression.
A woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, outdoors with a blurred background of trees and grass.
Women preparing for a wedding, with one woman in a white wedding dress and other women in colorful dresses, in a bright bedroom.
A group of wedding guests celebrating outdoors during the evening, with a decorated table, candles, and floral arrangements, enjoying a joyful moment.
A bride and groom standing on a wooden dock by a lake, smiling at each other, with trees and a grassy landscape in the background during daytime.
A long outdoor dining table set with white tablecloths, floral centerpieces, and elegant place settings, located on a grassy lawn with large white umbrellas and string lights overhead. In the background, children in white dresses sit at a smaller tab
Blurry image of a bride in a white dress with a veil on a rocky shoreline, holding a bouquet of flowers, with the ocean and rocks in the background.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss in a vintage convertible car decorated with flowers on the back. They are parked on a street with houses and trees in the background.
Group of people celebrating a wedding in front of a house, with a bride and groom kissing in the center, surrounded by family and friends.
White flowers arranged on wooden steps beside a black metal railing.
A table set for a meal with a green tablecloth, a floral centerpiece, pink and amber glassware, and a decorated plate with a gold rim and a message reading 'Mays Lodge On Sabago Lake'.
A bride and groom walking on a forest trail during an outdoor wedding at dusk, surrounded by trees and string lights.
A table setting with glassware, a vase with pink flowers, napkins, salt and pepper shakers, and lemons. 
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OUR FOUNDATION

WHERE FAMILY BECOMES LEGACY

Family is everything. Weddings bring generations together in ways few moments in life ever do. Our work is grounded in honoring those connections, shaping celebrations that reflect not only who you are as a couple, but the people and stories that surround you.

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A floral arrangement with pink roses, white blooms, and greenery, accompanied by a menu featuring a sunflower illustration, fresh lemons, and a small cluster of green grapes on a wooden surface.
Elegant event table decorated with green foliage, candles, and dark glassware, with floral arrangements and large hanging lamps above.
Two women in wedding dresses holding bouquets of sunflowers and wildflowers. 
SERVING New England

PORTLAND / BAR HARBOR / KENNEBUNKPORT

CAPE COD / NEWPORT/ NANTUCKET

BOSTON/ PORTSMOUTH / STOWE

WHEREVER LOVE TAKES US
◇
FAMILY ALBUMS

REAL WEDDINGS
& CELEBRATIONS

◇ LOVE NOTES

THE STORIES

TOLD BY THOSE
WHO LIVED IT

  • Two women with blonde hair, smiling and embracing each other outdoors in a field with greenery in the background.

    “Paula's team was incredible. They helped us from day one of our planning process, a whole 16 months before our actual wedding date, and helped us bring our vision to life. And many times, our vision was just a few ideas that they put together into something incredible.”

    — Mia & Allie
    FLANAGAN FARM

  • A bride and groom sharing a kiss at their wedding reception in a rustic barn decorated with string lights and draped fabric.

    "We could not recommend Paula, Jordan, and the whole Family Affair team more. We had the pleasure of planning our wedding with them for the past two years, and the outcome was a GORGEOUS wedding that was truly us, with thoughtful details and an overall incredible day. They took so much stress and uncertainty out of wedding planning, and empowered us to be true decision makers with all of the hard work and research handled completely. It made the process not just stress-free but FUN! We felt so supported and celebrated and cared for. We recommend Family Affair to anyone wanting a personalized, memorable, and magical Maine wedding and the most calming and lovely wedding day support team!!"

    —Erin & Ben
    WALNUT HILL

  • A bride and groom kissing under a wedding arch decorated with flowers, outdoors by a body of water.

    "Paula and her crew are incredible! We hired them to design and plan our wedding this past summer. Everyone on Paula's team is incredibly talented, creative, and equally kind and fun to work with! They took our ideas and ran with them to create the wedding of our dreams. They thought of every detail - big and small - to ensure that it all ran smoothly. She troubleshooted any issues that arose beautifully and effortlessly. She advocated for us with vendors and also recommended some of the most amazing vendors to add to our team. We got to fully enjoy our day with our family and friends because of Paula and her team! We are forever thankful to AFA of Maine!"

    — Chrissy & Mike
    MARIANMADE FARM

25+

YEARS EXPERIENCE

100+

WEDDINGS

2010

Established

18+

EDITORIAL FEATURES
◇ THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

PAULA CANO

A Family Affair is a boutique Maine wedding planning and design studio, rooted in the belief that family is everything.

Founded by Paula Cano in 2010 after more than a decade in the food industry, the studio creates meaningful celebrations across New England where design, hospitality, and story come together.

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BEGIN THE JOURNEY

LET’S BEGIN
YOUR STORY

Because every celebration becomes part of a family’s story, we take on a limited number of events each year to remain fully present through every step of the journey.

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