Saturday, October 18, 2014

Sara & Michael: Portland, Maine Wedding

Another wonderful wedding I had the pleasure to document with families and friends making their way up to Maine from the Washington, DC area. Sara was a Bridesmaid in Savannah & Alex's Boothbay Harbor wedding back in June. It is always nice to see my previous Bride & Grooms at weddings, as well as other familiar faces :)

The hustle and bustle of wedding day morning is always fun to be a part of, and the rooms used for getting ready are a story all on their own. Approximately 10 other people were in the suite so I'm not sure how it happened that this moment with just Sara materialized, but I'm glad it did

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The Kate Spades

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Final helping hands from Sara's Mom and Sister

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Stunning and ready to go to The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

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Escorted by her proud Dad

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I Love this moment checking out their new rings. My favorite of the day :)

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The Kiss

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Mr. & Mrs.!

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Then it was 2 FULL limos to get the wedding party down to the Marina where they boarded the Lucky Catch to cross Casco Bay for Peaks Island, and a night of celebration at the TEIA Club

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When in Maine, and on a lobster boat...

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Once we arrived, we had plenty of time to shoot some 'Alone Time' as the guests enjoyed cocktail hour. I LOVE when plenty of time for this is scheduled into the day!

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Are they not a great looking couple?!

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And very fun to shoot with

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For Sara ;)

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I think this is a great one to end on

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What a great day! The predicted rain held off until everyone was safely undercover for the evening...perfect. A big thank you to Sara and Michael for allowing me the pleasure of being a part of your wedding day! Wishing you all the best in your new life together.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Savannah & Alex: Boothbay Harbor, Maine Wedding

We had the pleasure of documenting Savannah and Alex's destination wedding at the Linekin Bay Resort in Boothbay Harbor last month. Savannah and Alex live in Washington, DC and chose the Boothbay Harbor area as this is where Savannah came to visit her Godparents each summer as she grew up. Alex also proposed to Savannah at the end of the dock at her Godparent's waterfront cottage, which Savannah told me is her "favorite place in the world".

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The Dress

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And the Beautiful Bouquet

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Alex had sent a love letter, which brought Savannah to tears as she read it before their 'First Look'

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After their 'First Look' they had a few minutes together before the ceremony

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Then it was off to the ceremony. Savannah being shielded from the guest's view en-route

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The beautiful Bride escorted by her Mother and Godfather

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The intimate waterfront setting was spectacular. What a beautiful day for a wedding along the Maine coast!

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I love joyous ceremonies filled with laughter!

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Rings

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I REALLY like Savannah's reaction to being announced, "Mr. and Mrs." by her Godmother :)

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A great kiss to seal the deal!

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Mr. & Mrs.!

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Savannah loves to sail, so immediately after the ceremony we jumped in a dingy and went out to do some pictures on this sailboat while their guests enjoyed cocktail hour. It was quite the little adventure as the wind was quite 'gusty' to say the least, and if you spend time on the water you know that wind = chop! I loved this idea/plan so much! It's sooooo wonderful when my couples have fun ideas of what they want, and are adventurous enough to make it a reality :)

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We made it safely back to shore and had a few minutes of 'Alone Time' before dinner service

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Then it was time for dinner service. Savannah really wanted to to get back outside during the 'Golden Hour' if at all possible. As soon as dinner was completed, we raced back outside just in time to catch the last of the day's golden light

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And then it was gone. I love the light in this one right at dusk

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Savannah and Alex then rejoined their families and friends for a night of celebration. I will end with a few of the Newlyweds enjoying their first dance together

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Thank you so much Savannah and Alex, for allowing us the pleasure of being a part of your most special day! It was a beautiful day filled with beautiful people. You and your families made us feel right at home. We wish you all the best!