Outdoor Ceremony

October 2, 2017 Same-Sex Wedding, Vermont, Weddings

Stowe Vermont Wedding: Colleen and Kirsten

Kirsten and Colleen’s wedding was bursting at the seams with smiles, laughs, and love. Really you guys. Other than a handful of moments that moved everyone to tears (and rightfully so), all we saw all day was HUGE smiles and belly laughs. What more can you ask for on a wedding day?

The couple decided to have their wedding at the Trapp Family Lodge, in Stowe Vermont. Colleen’s family has been vacationing there for decades so there really was no other place they could imagine saying their wedding vows. We were so excited ourselves since this is one of those venues that we have wanted to photograph in since we were first starting out as wedding photographers. High Fives all around! It did not disappoint.

Both women walked down the aisle with their fathers, who also jumped up at the end of the ceremony to help them both down from the ceremony platform in tandem. So cute. Next we all headed over to the tent for dinner and dancing and a huge helping of more smiles and laughs and of course… as Colleen would say… love love love!

Venue: Trapp Family Lodge | Florist: From Maria’s Garden | Hair and Makeup: Blushing Brides Boston

Kirsten’s Dress: Essence of Australia | Ceremony Music: Speechless | Cake: The Cakery

DJ: Wedding DJ Vermont | Photo Booth: “Bernie”

September 18, 2017 Southern Maine, Weddings

William Allen Farm Wedding Maine: Ali and Brady

Ali and Brady live in Amsterdam in the Netherlands however they flow all the way back across the pond to have their wedding here in the great state of Maine. A high compliment to our home if I’ve ever seen it. Brady got ready in Portland, while Ali prepared for the day at the William Allen Farm , only having to walk a few short steps to get to the ceremony. When she came out in her gorgeous gown, with a dropped back detail, it’s safe to say everyone was wow-ed. This of course includes Mr. Brady himself, saying that it was “perfect” at their adorable and smile-filled first look.

After a ceremony, graced by ducklings, they headed up to the barn for a casual dinner and dances. We loved seeing how much fun everyone was having in the barn. It felt like a very laid-back casual yet fancy event, no real rules, just right.

Coordinator: Jill Bean Weddings | Venue: William Allen Farm | Florist: Blue Fern Designs

Hair and Makeup: Kimberly Savage | Dress: Michael and Giso | Catering: 111 Maine | Band: Clique

August 14, 2017 International, Weddings

Reykjavík Backyard Wedding: Liz and Greg

Liz and Greg met working at Flatbread Pizza, which moved them all around, including Maui Hawaii and their home now in Boston. We met Liz when Dan hired her to work for Charles River Canoe and Kayak as as a stand-up paddleboard instructor, back when we worked there all together. Fast forward to last year, when Liz and Greg started planning a big Maine wedding and subsequently decided they wanted something small. Liz’s mother mom’s best friend from college, Ingrid, lives in Iceland. So this is how we all ended up in a beautiful backyard in Reykjavík, witnessing these two become husband and wife.

Greg is a sensitive soul and adores Liz. There were numerous times throughout the day that I was melting over how he looked at her. The two shared so many sweet secret glances with one another, surrounded by all the hustle and bustle of the day. It was proof of their singular focus, one another. What could be more important on a wedding day?

After the ceremony, which was partially delivered in Icelandic, we shared a few appetizers and toasted to the couple. Next we headed into the city center for some portraits, where the color and street art had all our hearts a flutter. We could have photographed these two for HOURS in the city but they had a dinner to get to, in the home of an icelandic opera singer and his partner. Of course we all sang a song together before the homemade meal. What an incredible day to be a part of and a wonderful way to be married!

More from Liz and Greg: Southern Iceland Engagement Session and Meet Our Couples

July 17, 2017 Portland Maine, Weddings

Peaks Island Maine Wedding: Mary and Jay

Mary and Jay had themselves a gorgeous Maine-y summer wedding! Everything took place on Peaks Island, just off the coast, but still technically part of Portland. While the guys got ready in a teensy weensy cabin, the ladies fancified in a colorful cabin of much more substantial size not to far away. While the guys played a little pre-wedding basketball, the ladies took shots of tequila. Sounds like a good one already isn’t it you guys??

The ceremony took place on a lawn overlooking the Diamond Island Pass, with sailboats and beautiful Maine views. Afterwards it was party time of course, celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. with delicious treats and hilarious dancing.

There was lots to love about Mary and Jay’s wedding but I personally have three favorite moments. First, throughout the day, Mary was outspoken about just how happy she was and how thankful she felt for everything just being as she had dreamed. It was so sweet. Secondly, immediately after the ceremony, Jay was moved to tears as he walked away with this wife. To see a person fully in the moment and fully aware of the gravity of what they just experienced will never ever be anything less that monumental for me to witness. Its real. Its honest. Its what this is all about. Lastly, Mary almost jumped off the dock during our portraits because she was so excited. We all leapt forward to stop her and then laughed that she was just to jovial and stoked. Gotta love that. See how fun this was??

Venue: TEIA Club | Dress: Wt00

Hair and Makeup: Big Day Beauty | Music: Zach Field Drum Studio

DJ: DJ Jodi

July 6, 2017 Vermont, Weddings

Woodstock Vermont Wedding: Maddie and Ray

What a happy happy day you guys!!! Maddie and Ray were married at the Woodstock Inn in Vermont in May on a gorgeous day. I mean it was such a gorgeous day that Dan and I laid on a blanket in a park and talked about life and love for our pre-wedding time. It was the New England dream. Ray got ready with this crew in a game room, of which they took full advantage. Maddie got ready in a lovely space near a river, with all the Vermont charm you could want. They met up for a first look before the ceremony and got out some of those inevitable jitters.

The ceremony was a colorful celebration of the love they have. Hot pink! Yellow! White! Blue! Afterwards we headed to the cocktail hour and reception where Maddie and Ray busted out one of the greatest first dances we have seen! The whole ballroom erupted with applause when they finished. Again… happy happy happy! Toast followed and had the room in tears, seeing just how much these two are loved. It was a happy happy day. Get the happy theme yet? I hope so.