New Hampshire | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

August 8, 2018 New Hampshire, Weddings

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Wedding: Monica and Daniel

Monica and Daniel’s Portsmouth NH wedding was on a hot hot day in June. They found that absolute cutest little chapel on the sea to marry each other, with precious little flower girls and a Scottish Quaich Ceremony (google it). There were tons of laughs all day long. You’ll see how happy Dan makes Monica in the photos… she was absolutely over the moon all day.

After the ceremony, there was an intimate reception at a local restaurant, with sweet speeches and delicious food and drink. We stole away for a little while to photograph them in the park. It was just such an easy going relaxed and romantic day. A good day to be a wedding photographer, that’s for sure.

Hair Stylist: Alyssa Vachon | Makeup Artist: Kassie Dubois

Venue: Mombo Restaurant | Event Coordinator: Blissful Beginnings

Officiant: Rev. David Tomkinson | Florist: Flower Kiosk

Cake Artist: Tatte Bakery | Musician/DJ: Wonderful Weddings | Gown Boutique: J. Crew

October 16, 2017 New Hampshire, Weddings

Longlook Farm New Hampshire Wedding: Dana and Nick

The day of Dana and Nick’s Longlook Farm wedding in New Hampshire, a HUGE thunderstorm rolled across the state. Dan and I were eating our pre-wedding lunch when the sky opened up and poured down rain by the bucketful. When we arrived though, the whole place just shined like it had just had a good bath… because it had! Thanks to that thunderstorm, we even got a big old rainbow to bless the day.

They both got ready at the cabin on-site and then had a first look full of tears, kisses, hugs, and laughs. We took a lot of the family and wedding party photos beforehand to make room for partying on the other end of the day. A music and love filled ceremony on the lawn lead into cocktails and appetizers. The barn held the dinner and dancing.

A few of my favorite moments from this day (and there are a lot) are as follows:

Dana singing Nick a couple of special songs during the reception since she is, in fact, a professional singer. So good.
The rainbow. Obviously.
Sparklers, a Campfire, and SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM.
And…. of course… the last song antics, which we will never ever forget. Dana and her sister Olivia, climbing into the rafters. Dancing and singing till the end. #unforgettable

Makeup: Krystal B Makeup Artist | Hair: My Big Hair Day | Dress: Mikaella Bridal

Music: Speechless… Dana sang a couple of songs too!

Venue: Longlook Farm

February 9, 2017 New Hampshire, Weddings

Exeter New Hampshire Wedding: Helena and Tim

We adore photographing intimate weddings. Helena and Tim planned a sweet wedding for themselves at the Exeter Inn in New Hampshire. With only their most honored of guests, (including their sweet pup), they were married… in a matter of minutes. We were connected to these two thanks to a couple we photographed back in 2012: Lisa and Suzy! It was a joy to see them again too! One of my favorite parts of the day was just watching the two of them laugh. Helena and Tim know themselves so well and they know who they are. The comfort level they have for one another is the kind of happy we should all work towards with our partners. Yay for intimate weddings amiright?

More from Helena and Tim: Meet Our Couples | Their Engagement Session

Venue: Exeter Inn | Cake: Jacques Pastries

Makeup: Makeup by Kira | Hair: Liz Kidder Studio

February 2, 2017 New Hampshire, Weddings

Lake Winnepesaukee Summer Camp Wedding: Anna and Brian

I literally had to take a good deep breath just now.

This wedding.

I’ve been avoiding writing this blogpost for a while because it’s just been too big, too heavy on my mind. How exactly am I supposed to sum up something that is both really happy and really sad? I’m going to give myself some grace on this one and just write how I feel and what I can and then just let you guys read it and not worry about actually trying to do it justice because I don’t think that’s really possible.

Anna and Brian were already married before this day. They had to rush a small wedding in the summer because both of their fathers were terminally ill with cancer. Knowing that they just wouldn’t know for sure if they would both be around for the big New Hampshire wedding, they went ahead and got married with both their Dad’s present. Fast forward to this day, both their dads were there for this one too so the celebration was whole and complete.

We met Anna and Brian in 2015 at Anna’s brother’s wedding to Nji. You gotta see their wedding too by the way. Such a good time. We love their family so we were so happy and honored to be invited back to photograph Anna’s wedding. This also meant that the fact that her father was sick hit a little harder with us because we knew their family.

The wedding was so much fun and was one of those days I was again reminded of how cool the weddings we photograph are. I mean look at the bridesmaids dresses you guys! I adored all Anna’s styling from head to toe. They were married in the outdoor chapel along the lake, with her brother Russell officiating. The way Brian looked at Anna throughout the day was so tender and we were digging it. After the ceremony we headed to the outdoor cocktail hour and then into the camp dining hall for dinner and toasts. Next we all headed over to the dance hall for a party to remember, complete with my favorite moment of the night when Anna’s sister Tizzy accidentally unplugged the DJ and sound system during the party. Amazing. (Love you Tizzy).

A mere two weeks after this special day, Anna, Tizzy, and Russell’s dad passed away. It broke my heart but I was also filled with gratitude that I was able to meet him and photograph such momentous events in their family with him present. His ashes are to be spread right in the outdoor chapel they were married in so the whole place will hold a rich meaning (as Anna told me). Thankfully Brian’s dad is doing ok at the moment so hopefully he will be there for Brian’s brothers wedding this summer!

Coordinator: Private Weddings and Events | Venue: Sandy Island Family Camp

Gown: Truvelle | Hair: The Galleria | Florist: Lotus Floral Designs

Cake: Ooo La La Creative Cakes

December 19, 2016 New Hampshire, Weddings

Portsmouth New Hampshire Wedding: Monika and Paul

The first thing you’ll notice about Monika is her electric smile. She literally BEAMED all day on her wedding day and that joy was contagious. Paul was the most gracious host, welcoming everyone and being a generally warm person. It was good too since Dan and I were meeting them for the first time on this day! Thankfully they put us both at ease within moments, which set the tone for the day. I loved that Monica wore a cathedral veil, which you’ll see we had a lot of fun with, from fluffing it while also photographing it as she walked down the aisle (you’ll see) to lots and lots of under the viel snuggle photos.

After the ceremony and portraits, we headed to the Portsmouth Harbor Events ballroom and the party started! I had two favorite moments of the night. The first was when Monica and her father skipped the father-daughter dance in exchange for a father-daughter duet! They sang together for all of us and it was such a fun twist. My other favorite moment was when all the groomsmen came onto the dance floor and ripped off their dress shirts, revealing “Saturday’s are for the Boys” tanktops, which they rocked for the remainder of the night. So funny. The dance party was rockin as well, which is always a favorite of ours.