intimate wedding

November 30, 2020 Interior Maine, Weddings

Newry Maine Intimate Wedding: Liz and Sam

When the pandemic took over the world, Liz and Sam had a big wedding planned with so many people they love and cherish. Instead of canceling, they rescheduled the big wedding for 2021 and then got married this year with a small ceremony, COVID-Safe, and in the same place. While it wasn’t the original plan, it was still beautiful and chock full of joy.

First we all got ready at a nearby estate and then took an open window school bus to the family cabin for the wedding. The weather was a dream and the company was even better. Being a part of little celebrations like this always feels more intimate for us since we make up a large percentage of the people there! Everyone welcomed us as much as they could at a 6ft distance. Thankfully we will be hugging everyone in 2021 for the big wedding.

Also, I’ll be dreaming of being able to photograph in this spot again. What a gem!

More with Liz and Sam: Engagement Session

Venue: Private Residence | Catering: Lake and Co.

Florist: Pooh Corner Farms | Dress: Sarah Seven

Tent: One Stop Event Rentals

Any personal COVID-19 health practices used by our clients and their guests do not necessarily reflect Bethany and Dan Photography’s most current practices. To see our current practices, please see this post.

November 4, 2020 Portland Maine, Weddings

Portland Head Light Elopement: Mackenzie and Kyle

Mackenzie and Kyle were unbelievably chilled out for their COVID safe intimate wedding at the Portland Head Light. As you can see, Mackenzie didn’t even wear a traditional white wedding dress. It almost felt like they met up with their crew, strolled to a nice vista, and then got married with no muss or fuss. It felt like that because that’s exactly what they did! The officiant Claire even had to remind Mackenzie that she was chewing gum right before she said her vows. When I say it was chill… I mean it.

Lots of happy selfies and facetimes and impromptu photos followed until we left the park to head elsewhere for the sunset. A nice wedding indeed.

Officiant: Savoir Claire | Venue: Fort Williams Park

January 29, 2018 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Newegan Seaside Inn Maine Intimate Wedding: Mikhaila and Steve

Intimate weddings are among our most favorite weddings to photograph because of the honest simple and true nature they hold. We are always honored to be a part of them and this sweet wedding of Mikhaila and Steve is no different. Set in beautiful Mid-Coast Maine, they said their vows in front of the people they hold the dearest in their lives. There to confirm and affirm their love…

After witnessing their ceremony, we took them over to one of our favorite spots in Maine to photograph and let me tell you, this location NEVER ceases to amaze me with its beauty. Newagen, you have a gem. Mikhaila and Steve, well never forget your wedding day. Smiles and adoring love always shine the brightest.

Venue and Catering: Newagen Seaside Inn

March 2, 2017 Portland Maine, Weddings

Portland City Hall Wedding: Katy and Michael

For some reason, it took us 6 years to finally be asked to photograph a wedding at Portland’s beautiful city hall. I cannot tell you how excited we both were! Katy and Michael were the perfect fit for a wedding like this; both being laid back, quiet, and kind. A few of their family and friends met us at the steps of City Hall, and even fewer went in with us to the City Clerk’s Office. It was funny being in the room where we got our business liscense to in fact be working in that said business in that said room. In less than 5 minutes, with only a small delay in getting Michaels wallet out of his tight suit pocket, they were official! It’s funny how quick a wedding can happen.

We spent the next hour with the couple photographing a few portraits before we hugged goodbye and sent them on their way to their dinner reception. It was a sweet way to spend our day… thats for sure.

Hotel: The Press Hotel | Ceremony: Portland City Hall

Hair and Makeup: Acapello Salon

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?