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May 20, 2019 Southern Maine, Weddings

Sunday River Wedding: Colleen and Chris

…and so it begins… our 2019 wedding season!

Colleen and Chris are so chill yall. So so chill and easy going. I felt instantly at ease when we arrived. Colleen even said to me that she didn’t care about any of the details… just the people. Our assignment for the day was just to photograph all the people that she and Chris love and not worry about any of the other “stuff” of the day. I have to admit it was a refreshing feeling. These two were just so happy to be getting married. Since it was May the fourth, there was a lot of Star Wars references, like homemade Star Wars blasters and lightsabers, which were quite impressive. Couples who nerd together, stay together. <3 Enjoy wedding #1 of our 2019 season!

Venue: Sunday River | Flowers: Pooh’s Corner Farm

Hair: Island Indulgence Spa

Cake: Grant’s Bakery

Photobooth and DJ: VT & NH Photobooth and DJ

February 4, 2019 Southern Maine, Weddings

Migis Lodge Wedding: Paula and Russ

Photographing Paula and Russ get married was the kind of experience I seek out. Dan and I both adore photographing couples who are confident and know themselves, feel secure in their relationship, and are getting married because they are wholly and completely in love with each other. Their wedding was simple without being plain. Both of their personalities were complimented within the vibe and design of the day, which is what we dream of being a part of as wedding photographers.

The day started for us with a few minutes of them getting ready and then it was right into the first look. Their excitement was palpable and they were so easy going through the whole process. After a few photos, it was time for the ceremony, just like that! Paula and I rode a boat to the ceremony location, where everyone was waiting for her. I’ll never get over how FAST a ceremony really happens. Within a few minutes, couples go from engaged to married. They walked back down the aisle as husband and wife. After the ceremony, they both got onto the boat for a little getaway, and then it was time for the reception.

There was food for DAYS and lots of super fun and joyful dancing. We stole away for some photos with them in the setting sun and I was vibrating with excitement because the light was INSANE. I love that they were super flexible and we could go out when the sun got stinkin gorgeous.

Also.. the Migis Lodge is incredible. Enjoy!!

Venue: Migis Lodge

January 16, 2019 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Bremen Maine Wedding: Brianna and Jake

A family property on the ocean in Maine… a total dream location for us every single time.

Brianna’s family has had this farmhouse property for generations, so there was no question where she and her love Jake would have their wedding. Overlooking the ocean, they said their vows, in the side yard of the house with all their favorite people in attendance. Right afterward, the four of us went down to a nearby cove to take photos, at the height of that “Just Married” excitement!

Next, it was dinner and drinks, speeches and dancing. We loved the energy on the dance floor at their wedding. There was even a chihuahua in attendance! At the end of the night, we all walked down to the water for a fireworks show in the moonlight. Doesn’t sound like a dream you guys?

Venue: Private Residence | Catering: Stone Cove Catering

Hair and Makeup: Belle Jolie | Florist: Season’s Down East Florist

Cake: Barn Door Baking Company | DJ: Mark Sawyer

January 10, 2019 Boston Massachusetts, Weddings

Willowdale Estate Wedding: Anna and Kyle

Our first blog post of 2019 is a banger you guys! Anna and Kyles wedding was so so pretty, with the teensiest, tiniest hint of chill in the air. They live in California now but Anna grew up in New England so they came here for their wedding. My little sister was actually suitemates with Anna back in college AND Anna’s parents housed and fed Dan and me when we were in Essex on our kayak trip back in 2009 (See dbkayak.com if you are confused about that). All that meant that we were hugely honored and excited to be a part of this wedding. Having not met Kyle until the wedding day itself, we were so stoked when we did because he could not be kinder. He was so attentive to detail and complimentary and caring. I also ADORED his suit… IT WAS EVERGREEN!

Every part of the day was a dream. Perfect light. Good vibes with the people present. Sweet ceremony tears. Delicious food, and of course… groovy dancing. What a joy to be a part of this wedding day.

Venue: Willowdale Estate | Music: C Zone Entertainment

December 3, 2018 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Penobscot Maine Wedding: Katie and Dylan

O hello there, gorgeous wedding!

This one you guys… the light was absolutely the best of the year and we were freaking out you guys. I think Katie and Dylan thought we had lost our ever loving minds. If you guys see them, please tell them we aren’t always that squirrel-like, running around crazy. Ok? Thanks.

Beside the INSANE light during portraits, there we a lot of other wonderful things about these two and their wedding day. It took place at Dylan’s family home, along the water in Penobscot Maine. Both he and his father are artists, so they had the dinner inside his dad’s art studio. It was incredible to see all those loved ones, sitting at long beautiful tables inside such an important place. Being able also to hear the love around the room, from the toasts and speeches, it was clear to us that these two are very very very adored and highly esteemed. After the dinner, everyone headed to the dancing tent for some rowdy dancing and good fun music.

One of my favorite parts of the day was not a thing at all, but a feeling. It felt good. It felt right. It felt easy and comfortable. That is exactly how a wedding should feel don’t you think?

Katie and Dylan, can we be friends with you guys now ok?