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February 16, 2021 New Hampshire, Weddings

Portsmouth Backyard Wedding: Kathryn and Fede

I love how Kathryn and Fede changed their plans within the pandemic and still had a dream day. They slashed the guest list, made space for social distancing if needed, had lots of covid-tests (back when it was pretty hard to get one) and they had the wedding they planned! It was always going to be in her parent’s backyard, and it still was.

This was a gorgeous one yall. Enjoy.

Venue: Private Residence
Planner: Love Affair Suite
Hair and Makeup: Jodie Santer Beauty
Flowers: Jardiniere Flowers
Catering: Kitchen Chicks
Cake: Confection Art
DJ: Jet Set Sounds
Oysters: Seaport Fish

Any personal COVID-19 health practices used by our clients and their guests do not necessarily reflect Bethany and Dan Photography’s most current practices. To see our current practices, please see this post.

December 7, 2020 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Bristol Maine Wedding: Grace and Maxtin

I love how Maine has so many special places that are so easy to miss. Any turn off the main road on Maine peninsulas can lead you to a wonderland of beauty that just hangs out waiting for you. Grace and Maxtin have a family property on one of those turns and we were honored to visit.

Like most of our wedding this year, they had to change a lot of original plans for their day. In our opinion though, it was still a win since the location holds such a special place in their hearts.

One of my favorite parts of the day was when Grace hit a hunger wall and munched on lobster in her wedding dress while she sat in the grass.

Venue: Private Home | Catering: Stone Cove Catering

Hair and Makeup: Kimberly Savage | Cake: Barn Door Baking Company

Dj: Greg Young

November 30, 2020 Interior Maine, Weddings

Newry Maine Intimate Wedding: Liz and Sam

When the pandemic took over the world, Liz and Sam had a big wedding planned with so many people they love and cherish. Instead of canceling, they rescheduled the big wedding for 2021 and then got married this year with a small ceremony, COVID-Safe, and in the same place. While it wasn’t the original plan, it was still beautiful and chock full of joy.

First we all got ready at a nearby estate and then took an open window school bus to the family cabin for the wedding. The weather was a dream and the company was even better. Being a part of little celebrations like this always feels more intimate for us since we make up a large percentage of the people there! Everyone welcomed us as much as they could at a 6ft distance. Thankfully we will be hugging everyone in 2021 for the big wedding.

Also, I’ll be dreaming of being able to photograph in this spot again. What a gem!

More with Liz and Sam: Engagement Session

Venue: Private Residence | Catering: Lake and Co.

Florist: Pooh Corner Farms | Dress: Sarah Seven

Tent: One Stop Event Rentals

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