Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Kasey & Tim: Strong, Maine Wedding

Rain. It rained the entire week leading up to Kasey & Tim's Memorial Day weekend Wedding. Rain. Over 9 inches fell during the week here in the Western Mountains of Maine. The forecast for the day was semi-encouraging, calling for a possible break in the rain by early afternoon...turning to passing showers. "Sure, a little rain on a wedding day is supposed to bring good luck, but sheesh Mother Nature, let up and give Kasey and Tim a break!", was a thought that kept repeating in my mind all morning long. We shall see.

I travel a lot for my weddings. I have done them in New Orleans, Gulfport, throughout New England, and up and down the Maine coast. I love traveling to new destinations for beautiful weddings and super fun couples, but this was a special treat for me...I documented my first wedding right here in my home town of Strong, Maine! Again, I love my destination weddings...but what a treat to sleep in my own bed the night before the wedding, and again after :)

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Because this was the first time I could partially see my house and back lawn from where the bride was getting ready, I just have to include this one taken out the window at Kasey's parent's home ;)

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Ok, I've shared my enthusiasm for a hometown wedding...back to the big day.

The dress

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Finishing touches

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Friends and family certainly are priceless supporters on wedding day!

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The beautiful Bride all ready to go

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The whole house was bustling with family and friends getting ready. I like this one of Kasey's Dad getting some helping hands

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A moment to sit and relax before going down the hill to the church (weather update: still raining)

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Tim seeing his Bride for the first time as she entered the church

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Escorted by Dad...

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...and giving his daughter away

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Kasey's sister Kirsten singing '1000 Years' during the ceremony (she did an AMAZING job!)

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Kasey placing the ring on Tim's finger

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Still trying...must have been the humidity ;)

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It's official!

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But wait...the officiant almost forgot the best part...THE KISS!

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Mr. & Mrs.

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Came out to NO RAIN!

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While the guests headed off to Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley for cocktail hour, Kasey, Tim, and I went back up the hill to her Parent's for some 'Alone Time'

We had scouted out some locations the week prior, but had to change our plans a bit. As you can see, the ground was quite saturated by the week long rains.

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Personally, I LOVE when it is a tad stormy/gloomy(as long as it's not actually raining)...I think it adds a beautiful mood to the feel of the images. Wouldn't you agree?

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Yes, they walked through an actual ray of sunshine at this very moment...and then it was gone. Perfect!

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How great do they look together?!? I've said it before and I'll say it again...I get THE BEST couples!

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Need to include a little hottness ;)

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The cloud ceiling started lifting and beautiful Mt. Abram (Mt. Abraham) showed itself

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We then went across town to the Lambert Homestead, owned by my Uncle who was gracious enough to let us shoot there for a bit. I NEVER edit with any sort of 'antique' look, but thought it was fitting for portraits at the old Homestead

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2nd floor library

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Then we were off to Saddleback for a night of celebration. Quick stop overlooking Rangeley Lake before turning onto the access road produced this beautiful image that I will end with

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