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February 26, 2018 Connecticut, Weddings

Stonington Connecticut Wedding: Stephanie and Jay

We headed down to Connecticut for Stephanie and Jay’s wedding. I remember feeling welcomed the moment I walked into the room. Stephanie has a way of putting people at ease. She and her mom were just relaxing all alone in a room while they had their makeup done. No music. No chaos. Just getting ready calmly for her wedding. This kind of peace continued the whole day. After a first look, wedding party portraits, and a few last minute touches, it was go time! Wedding time that is…

The pretty marshy woodsy background decorated both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone headed inside for a special meal, that Stephanie was really involved in since she is a Nutritionist. Yummy yummy! Next came a special dance for her late father, where everyone came to the dance floor and danced to some of his favorite songs. It was such a sweet and fun dedication. These two souls are kind and good and we were honored to be there with them for their wedding.

Venue: The Meadows | Catering: Gourmet Galley | Florist: Golden Gate Studios

Cake: Zest | Makeup: Marianne Shows | DJ: Extreme Soundz

February 12, 2018 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Harpswell Maine Wedding: Nicole and Ken

O how I wish these two lived here in Portland, Maine. We would hang out all the time, (at least I hope we would). Laid back, barefoot, ocean-loving, sage burning… yes please. Nicole and Ken had a wedding that I would want for myself if Dan and I got married here in Maine. It reminded me of Kevin and Laura’s wedding last year… another SUPER Maine-y wedding with all the vibes. At the time, Nicole and Ken lived in Flagstaff AZ, and rented a house on the Maine coast for their intimate wedding. They had the place for the week and all the family could stay there so they just had a hang out surfing session getaway in the days surrounding the event.

The ceremony was FULL of tears and love and laughter, with a sage smudge, and readings. They were rooted in the grass, barefoot. It was a “YES” from me. Afterwards, we went to the shoreline with them for portraits, while family dogs bounded around us. Later we retreated back into the house for dinner and dancing. Such a special and wonderful and loving way to spend a Tuesday evening don’t you think?

Venue: Private Home | Catering: Dandelion Catering | Florist: Watershed Floral

February 5, 2018 Acadia Maine, Weddings

Asticou Inn, Northeast Harbor Maine Wedding: Sophia and Tim

Every year you have THAT wedding… the one that you anticipate every since the first email, and the experience of it never leaves you, even years later. Looking back on our years as wedding photographers, there are always a few that stand out BIG TIME. Sophia and Tim’s Northeast Harbor wedding was one of those…

Just imagine it… a first look at his parents getaway place, overlooking the harbor. A ceremony with flower petals raining down. A reception with #moodgoals for days. Portraits in a garden. And of course… a dance party with wild and crazy groomsmen. It was all of that and more. O yeah… and they men wore tuxes, which will never ever not be my favorite.

Event Planner: Landfall Designs | Event Design: Lauren Marie-Hélène Studio

Venue: Asticou Inn | Hair and Makeup: Echo Salon and Spa

Florist: Emily Carter | Cake: Celebration Cakes

Band: Wilson Stevens | Dress: Monique Lhuillier

January 29, 2018 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Newegan Seaside Inn Maine Intimate Wedding: Mikhaila and Steve

Intimate weddings are among our most favorite weddings to photograph because of the honest simple and true nature they hold. We are always honored to be a part of them and this sweet wedding of Mikhaila and Steve is no different. Set in beautiful Mid-Coast Maine, they said their vows in front of the people they hold the dearest in their lives. There to confirm and affirm their love…

After witnessing their ceremony, we took them over to one of our favorite spots in Maine to photograph and let me tell you, this location NEVER ceases to amaze me with its beauty. Newagen, you have a gem. Mikhaila and Steve, well never forget your wedding day. Smiles and adoring love always shine the brightest.

Venue and Catering: Newagen Seaside Inn

January 22, 2018 Interior Maine, Weddings

Millinocket Maine Wedding: Rebecca and Tristan

We were shocked when Rebecca talked to us for only a few minutes, asked hardly any questions, and was ready to book us for her wedding to Tristan. This woman knows what she wants! We headed up to the wilds of Maine, away from the ocean, which is a rare thing for us. After having a tiny picnic lunch in Baxter State Park before the weddings, Dan and I were super excited for this lakeside wedding, knowing the vibe of the day was already looking great.

They both got ready in a cabin on-site and were all in on a windy rainy first look. Another good sign in our books. A ceremony with an iconic Maine backdrop, complete with a group beer/wine cheers during the ceremony itself. Are you seeing the signs now too? The night finished out with drinks, dinner, and dancing and…. a frikin’ rainbow.

Don’t rainbows count as good signs? Yeah, I’m pretty sure they do.