Outdoor Ceremony

October 3, 2018 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Marianmade Farm Wedding: Gina and Fred

For our very first wedding at Marianemade Farm, Gina and Fred showed us how its done beautifully! SHE Lux Wedding knocked it out of the park. We loved the overall feel of the day, especially how the couple sat right smack dab in the middle of the dining space, completely surrounded by their guests. It had such a good feeeeeel to it. O and those bouquets… they were SO PRETTY!

Even though the weather threatened to be wet, all it did was give us some pretty clouds and an appreciation for the lack of rain. Gina and Fred were so goofy with each other which bodes pretty dang well for the future. You gotta be able to giggle and laugh together for longevity and they certainly can. From the preparation, to the ceremony, to the dinner, to the dancing, Gina and Fred’s wedding day was a lovely lovely lovely one.

Planner: SHE Lux Wedding | Venue: Marianmade Farm

Florist: Marigold Floral | Catering: Fire and Company

Hair Stylist: Tasha Lawrence Hair Design | Makeup: Beauty Mark

Band: Clique

September 21, 2018 Portland Maine, Weddings

Two Lights Wedding: Jen and Khaled

This wedding was right up our street. Khaled and Jen are warm, inviting, comfortable, confident, and have built a local empire together, in addition to building a family and life together. Yeah… all that.

These two own two local businesses (The Blue Lobster and The Scenic Route Maine Tours), have two children and have more than one additional family and friends that live with them too. They have been together for ages. After crushing it at life for so long, all they had left to do was get married.

It was a misty rainy kind of day and they decided to keep with the plan and get married in the rain. We LOVED it. There were lots of umbrellas and no one melted like the wicked witch. I also loved that all the men had raindrop spots on their suits during the family formals and the wedding party photos after the ceremony. It was unique and super cool to us. After the ceremony and portraits, we headed back to their home for the reception. One of my favorite moments of the night was that their kids refused to let them have the first dance all alone. After about 2 seconds, they ran on to the dance floor and wanted to participate. I guess that kinda sums up the wedding in a way… in a good way.

Side note: I also sprained my ankle at this wedding, right after the ceremony, and proceeded to walk over 3.5 miles throughout the rest of the day according to my Fitbit. Two weeks of rest, ice, compression, and elevation followed but it was totally worth it. Thanks to Khaled’s dad, all the way from Saudi Arabia, for being the nicest kindest most concerned person ever for me, after watching me tumble head over heels down the stairs. Even Dan wasn’t as kind as you that day. You were the sweetest. <3

Ceremony Location: Two Lights State Park | Reception: Private Residence

Catering: Fosters Clambakes | Cake: Wicked Whoopies

September 6, 2018 Interior Maine, Weddings

New England Outdoor Center Wedding: Sara and Tommy

This was only our second time at the NEOC in Millinocket Maine. We were super excited to go back and see another interpretation of a wedding there. Sara and Tommy were so easy to be around and to photograph. To give you an idea, Sara literally didn’t wear shoes the whole day once she put her dress on. She walked around everywhere with her soles connected to the dirt and the rocks and the water and the grass of beautiful Maine. My kinda girl!!!

After the sweet ceremony, full of laughs and smiles, everyone enjoyed cocktails by the lake. It’s such a fun cocktail hour venue because its a stunning view and always so so laid back. We loved photographing the crew enjoying the hanging dock. Dan and I even took the same photo from two angles at about the same time without talking about it. #synchronicity

These two were down for anything… as you’ll see soon. Couples who are adventurous, laid-back, in love, and confident, are all we want in this world. Such a pleasure to hang out with these two, their hilarious and kind friends, and their super inclusive and loving family.

Venue and Catering: New England Outdoor Center

Hair and Makeup: Ollo Salon | Florist: Bella Donna

July 16, 2018 Massachusetts, Weddings

Groton MA Wedding: Matt and Taylor

Taylor and Matt’s wedding was such a fun day. They both had ample chill time pre-wedding, hanging out with their crew’s at the hotel before being shuttled over to the Barn at Gibbet Hill! During the ceremony, a rare and but wonderful occurrence happened… Matt cried as Taylor walked down the aisle to her. Some might say it’s cliché, but we rarely see this happen here in stoic New England. It was so refreshing and made us all melt. Her beautiful veil may have had a little to do with the drama since it was a mile long and being blown dramatically by the wind. It was a pretty incredible moment between these two.

Afterward, we knocked out some family and wedding party photos and then it was full-on party time. There was even dancing BEFORE dinner. That always bodes well. We love being a part of FUN weddings, and this one sure delivered.

Venue: Barn at Gibbet Hill | Florist: Field and Vase

Hair: Gina Erdmann | Makeup: Get Glam

Cake: Triolos | Music: Ripcord

July 9, 2018 Boston Massachusetts, Weddings

Boston MA Wedding: Rachel and Shep

Our first wedding of the year!!! What a fun way to start our 2018 Wedding season you guys!

Rachel and Adam got married on an unseasonably hot day in April. Boston was just warming up and everyone was out and about enjoying the weather, including all of us for their wedding! We got to photograph the couple, the wedding party, the family formals, and the ceremony, all outside in the sweet sweet sunshine. The Liberty Hotel was a super cool setting for the day, located in the heart of the Boston goodness. We have always wanted to photograph here and Rachel and Adam delivered!

Thier ceremony was so cute, filled with the kindest sentiments and adorable quotes and secret glances. I was so happy to see them get married, as was everyone else there. After the ceremony, we headed inside for the cocktail hour and then it was reception time. They did a well-practiced first dance, with a dramatic dip at the end. Who doesn’t love that? Of course, there was the Hora, which always terrifies me but I love it.