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September 28, 2020 Portland Maine, Weddings

Cumberland Foreside Maine Home Wedding: Sarah and Dwight

Sarah and Dwight had an itsy bitsy wedding in their front yard, getting ready at home and with only a very small guest list of friends and family. If you blinked, you would have missed it because before we knew it, we were air hugging them goodbye after just 2 hours. A micro ceremony, a handful of family photos, and then just a few minutes of couple portraits was all they wanted.

On a personal note, their wedding was the 200th wedding that Dan and I have photographed together so it will always be a biggie in our hearts (no matter how small it was).

Venue: Private Residence | Hair and Makeup: Pretty Little Bombshell

Cake: Sandpiper Cake Shop | Dress: Amy Kuschel

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September 21, 2020 New Hampshire, Weddings

Preserve at Chocorua Wedding: Jay and Kristen

Kristen and Jay are nothing if not fiercely persistent and determined. In this way, they MADE their wedding happen, and not only HAPPEN but SHINE in this time of social distancing and Coronavirus. The guest list was modest, the tables were far apart. Tests we taken. Travels plans made. And then… the wedding took place!

They opted for a first touch, which is kind of like a first look but instead of actually seeing each other, they just held hands on either side of a door and had a little “hello i love you” moment before their ceremony. Super cute.

Take a look at the way they made their 2020 wedding happen…

Venue: Preserve at Chocorua | Catering: City Moose

Makeup: Alyssa Mckenzie | Hair: Katie Greenough

Officiant: Weddings in New England | Florist: Moonset Farm Floral

DJ: Double Platinum Celebrations | Dress: Maggie Sottero

Bar Tending: On the Rocks Bar Tending | Music: Audrey Budington

April 14, 2020 Rhode Island, Weddings

Roger Williams Park Rhode Island Wedding: Kate and Stephen

If you have ever met me, you will know that I’m a big fan of color, glitter, sparkle, and rainbows. That’s how you will know that Kate and Stephen’s wedding was right up my street. You guys…. it was FUNtastic.

They had their wedding in a big park with lots of locations around it as the backdrops for their day. First, they had their first look in a carousel. Yup. And then the family and wedding party portraits were set in a huge gorgeous marble temple. Then we went waterside for their ceremony, complete with confetti. Lastly, the reception was in an old casino where a drag-queen ready us all a book before the dancing began. Are you with me? This was a fun-fest.

We adored being a part of their day because it was just so so happy. Everyone seemed to be over the moon about these two getting married, and quite frankly, so were we.

Venue: Roger Williams Park | Catering: Smoke and Pickles

Desert: Black Dahlia Baking and Cakes by Maureen | Hair: JLS hair Design

DJ: Jess Schiano

February 24, 2020 Portland Maine, Weddings

House Island Maine Wedding: Jess and Rhodri

One of the most special venues here in Portland is on House Island. Its a private island in the Casco Bay and involves a lot of planning to make happen, (hence why having a superstar planner is a must). Jess and Rhodri live in London and since many of the guests would be from across the ocean, they wanted to throw a spectacular wedding for them all… but most importantly, themselves.

I adored both of their personalities, a mix of smart dry wit and kind sensitivity. They put me at ease the moment I met them at a coffee shop, long before their wedding day. Nothing changed between then and the wedding day. Genuine good people through and through. The wedding was romantic and silly, just like them. It was a rainy morning but right before the ceremony, it stopped! We have a beautiful Maine day for the rest of the event: 👌

Venue: House Island | Planner: Landfall Designs

Hair and Makeup: Ollo | Florist: Broadturn Farm

Catering: Bread and Butter | Cake: Autumn Nomad

Dress: Willowby | Tent: Wallace Events

Tables: Heartwood Essentials | Invitations: Scotti Cline

January 9, 2020 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

French’s Point Maine Wedding: Hillary and Kevin

And now… for the wedding.

This past week we’ve been introducing you to Hillary and Kevin via their engagement session and rehearsal dinner, and now today we finally reach the big celebration! After spending those days with them ahead of the wedding itself, I felt even more connected to them. I honestly wish we could do this with all our clients. It just felt different and the joy of finally hitting the wedding ay was magnified for me. I was so happy to see them get married!

We loved the first look with these two since it really was a moment to pause and for them to be alone on their day. After the initial jitters were gone, and the hugs and kisses and tears took place, they were all in on fun with their family and friends.

I hope that through these photos you can see what a beautiful and fun day it was, but even more, I hope that you can see how much love was present on this day as well.

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Coordinator: The Purple Orchid | Venue: French’s Point

Florist: Flora Fauna | Catering: Bar Harbor Catering Company

Band: The Sugar Babies | Dress: Mikaella

Engagement Session + Rehearsal Dinner