Outdoor Ceremony

January 9, 2017 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Spruce Point Inn, Boothbay Harbor Maine Wedding: Noelle and Alex

Boothbay Harbor Maine seems to be an absolute favorite with couples for destination weddings. It is pretty adorable for sure and its a really fun place for people to visit from away. Noelle and Alex planned thier very own destination wedding, nestled in the classic Maine resort along the water. The only time for a first look and most of the couple portraits was in the mid-day sun, so we headed into the woods for some shade. It was such pretty light and made us a little jealous of the foresty weddings that other non-Maine-Coast wedding photographers get to photograph. It was so so pretty!

We headed to the ceremony, graced by the couples sweet pup in an adorable flower necklace. Melt me. After the ceremony, we stole a few more moments with Noelle and Alex and headed down to the water for a few more buttery light portraits. Our of other photographers jealousy faded as we were reminded of just how lucky we are as wedding photographers here in Maine, getting to photograph couples in these vistas. Afterwards, we headed to the Pemaquid Room for a rockin dance party and a unique tradition of piano playing! One of the couples friends is a pianist and apparently at all the friend weddings, everyone gathers around the piano and has a sing-along. Gotta love that ya’ll.

Venue: Spruce Point Inn | Florist: Fiddleheads Florist

Hair and Makeup: Ariel Johnson | Cake: 3 Dogs Cafe | DJ: Maine’s Premier DJ

May 11, 2016 Texas, Weddings

Austin Texas Wedding: Kathryn and AJ

When AJ emailed us asking us if we knew any wedding photographers in Austin Texas, we politely but rather immediately replied: “US!” This response got us hooked up with a sweet wedding in the great state of Texas, getting to meet his uber sweet Texas lady, a whole lot of fun Texas and NYC folks, and a good time.

AJ got ready in his apartment while Kathryn and her ladies prepared at the Intercontinental, downtown. They met up in the lobby for an adorable “first look” in front of some beautiful windows. We love finding quiet moments in the bustle of a city, and this was one! Couple photos and family photos followed, and then we all headed to the venue a few minutes outside of town at The Union on Eighth. The ceremony took place outside and was very unique in the fact that all the guests helped in the officiating. Everyone had words to read out loud that lead the ceremony on, while a sibling did the official pronunciation. It was adorbs.

The reception was immaculately detailed and looked so pretty throughout the whole evening thanks to Kate and her team at Wild Sky Events. Well done ladies… well done. The party went on late into the evening and with a confetti exit, they newlyweds ran off! It was super fun, super cute, super happy, and just what we like to be a part of.

Coordinator | Kate at Wild Sky Events

Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Union on Eighth | Rehearsal Dinner: Capital Cruises

Hair and Makeup: Jess at Method Hair | Florist: Pollen Floral Art

DJ: Texas Pro DJ | Catering: Contigo Austin

December 7, 2015 New Hampshire, Weddings

New Hampshire Lake Wedding: Marie and Mike

For years and years, Marie’s family vacationed to the beautiful Newfound Lake, in Hebron New Hampshire. It really was no question as to where she and her beau Mike would eventually get married. Overlooking her favorite place in the world, surrounded by family and friends, she and Mike said yes to forever. Dan and I found ourselves in one of the most welcoming, fun-loving, energetic group of guests we can remember. From walking into the Inn where the ladies were getting ready to set up in the dancing barn for the party to come, we were greeted with smiles and high energy. It was such a fun day to be a part of.

Some of my favorite memories and mishaps of the day, all gracefully handled:

Marie’s dress taking 45 minutes to get into due to a broken clasp! Marie was a champ and her ladies were rockstars, eventually sewing her into the dress. AND we were on time. Boom!

A delivery set-up car, having its battery die, while it was parked directly in the center of the ceremony area. It was fixed/towed/moved before any of us ladies could learn about it and the problem we solved! Boom times two!

A round of shots with the bridesmaids right before walking down the aisle.

The speeches were absolutely wonderful… a perfect mix of funny and tenderness. Well done everyone. Well done.

The dance party, complete with a flash mob dance by Marie’s family, a custom “shout” towel, made just so Marie could lie down on the floor and not get her dress dirty when we “get a little bit softer now,” and some really romantic husband and wife snuggling in the center of the dance floor.

All in all…. it was a joy.

Venue: Meadow Wind Bed and Breakfast | Coordinator: Blissful Beginnings

Florist: Renaissance Florals | Catering: Greenhouse Catering | Cake: Jacques Pastries

Hair: Hair that Moves | Makeup: Lauren Vancheri

Band: Timmy Maia Band | Videographer: Frame and Anchor

December 11, 2014 Massachusetts, Weddings

Christina and Chris’s Fruitlands Museum Wedding

One of the most highly anticipated events of the year!!! Im not kidding either. When I say anticipated I mean they contacted and booked us in August of 2013 and shot their NYC engagement session the next month! I have yet to meet a more organized plan-ahead get things done bride than the new Mrs. Zimbelman. Every single detail was planned out LONG in advance and these two were calm as cucumbers on their wedding day because of it! They were also so so SO fun, with enthusiasm for our work from the very beginning, Christina knew how to make me feel special, which really was above and beyond anything a client ever needs to do. She cheered when I got there and immediately put ME at ease. Now how is THAT for a bride?

It was absolutely without a doubt a perfect day for their wedding. Everything was built around the view at the ceremony and it was the best time of year and weather for it! I mean just LOOK at how beautiful it was. We had 2 separate times in the day to photograph them both before and after the ceremony which was awesome! The reception had so much good food: sliders and popcorn included. When the buses came to take everyone to the after party at the end of the night we could barely believe that it had all happened, just as they planned, beautifully, and FUN!

Venue: Fruitlands Museum | Catering: Fireside Catering | Cake: Montilio’s Baking Company

Hair and Makeup: The Makeup Artists | Gown: Allure Bridals | Florist: Jolene Palumbo/Whole Foods

DJ: Murray Hill Talent – Nate Goldstein

More from Christina and Chris: Engagement Session | Meet Our Couples

December 3, 2014 Southern Maine, Weddings

Amanda and Doug’s Buxton Maine Flower Farm Wedding

Ok… Imagine a wedding in a secret clearing in the woods, with gorgeous earth tones and deep purple, with wooden benches for your guests. Now imagine the weather is crisp cool and fresh, with a vibrant sunset and a huge bonfire for your guests to cozy up to when stars come out. Surround yourself by your best friends and close family and enjoy donuts and gelato with wine. Then dance. That right there… was Amanda and Doug’s wedding. Now aren’t you jealous you didn’t get to come too??

They each got ready at separate hotels in Portland and then everyone headed to Buxton Maine where a flower farm was waiting to house the event. It was so so SO pretty!!! Guys!!! Just look!!!

We had really been looking forward to their wedding since we really grew to love them both over the course of time we were working with them. Both are fiercely loving humans who care deeply about one another but also deeply about the people they have in their life. It is an honor to call them friends.