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Monhegan Island, Maine : Summer Wedding

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Monhegan Island is one of my favorite places in the world.  You’ll know this if you are a reader.  If you aren’t, I invite you to visit the posts where I feature other events and exploration of the island to learn more about this amazing place.

For Patti and Mark’s event, I took a boat out of Port Clyde on a Friday and headed straight to their lobster bake.  Their outdoor lobster bake and reception took place at the Monhegan House.  Hurricane Irene was on her way up the coast and was scheduled to hit on Sunday.  A few guests decided not to make the trip out to Monhegan so the intimate size of the party became even more so.  This was my second time being out on Monhegan for a hurricane.  I felt confident and had faith that everything would turn out beautiful.  It did.

View their wedding day slideshow by clicking here.

 This weekend and this love story will always be with me.  Thank you Patti and Mark for having me along to do what I love to do.

If you’re interested in learning more about any of the details from their wedding, please feel free to get in touch or leave a comment.

xoxo . . .

 

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Portland Harbor Hotel Wedding : Portland, Maine

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Misty and Beau currently live in Alaska yet both grew up in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.  They came home to celebrate their marriage with their closest friends and family.

They planned a great weekend!  The first day, we all took a boat ride across Casco Bay and headed over to House Island for a unique lobster bake.  It was misty and a little chilly which set such a nice mood for the tour of the island.  The food was delicious and our hosts were wonderful.  On their wedding day, Misty got ready at her Mom’s home in Cape Elizabeth and Beau got ready at his Mom’s house in Cape Elizabeth.  Misty slipped into a dress by J. Crew.  Once everyone was dressed and ready, we met at Ft. Williams park for their first glance, family and wedding party portraits.  We were able to freely roam the park that day, thanks for the perfect cloud cover.

They exchanged rings and vows at the Portland Harbor Hotel on Fore Street in the Old Port of Portland, Maine.  Second Photography by Ashley Tilton.  Flowers by Fleur de Lis Floral Design.  Hair and Makeup by CoCo Cheveux.  Entertainment by Sideshow Music.  Officiant by Kristy of Tiny Maine Weddings.

View their wedding day slideshow set to their first dance song by clicking here.

If you’re interested in learning more about any of the details from their wedding, please feel free to get in touch or leave a comment.

xoxo . . .

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New England Wedding : Boston Public Garden : Massachusetts

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Excited to share this intimate, lovely weekday wedding in Boston’s Public Garden.

I spent just a few hours with Kim and Sean and enjoyed every minute.  

 To view their wedding day slideshow, click here.

Kim got ready at The Boston Park Plaza Hotel.  Ceremony in the Boston Public Garden and had dinner following at Maggianos.  Dress designer Oleg Cassini.  Flowers by Winston Flowers.  Makeup by Christina Silvia.

If you’re interested in learning more about any of the details from their wedding, please feel free to get in touch or leave a comment.

xoxo . . .

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Anastasia - April 30, 2012 - 9:44 pm

This couple takes my breath away. Classy. Exquisite. Gorgeous!

Martha’s Vineyard : Winnetu Oceanside Resort Wedding

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Carla and Jason were married on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard and their theme was, “Save the date, save the dog.”  Best Friends Animal Society featured their wedding story and I believe Carla ended up going out to Utah to visit Best Friends Animal society after her wedding.  This was my first trip out to the Vineyard thanks to friend and fellow photographer who referred this wedding to me, Nicole Friedler.

It was an awesome wedding weekend and GREAT first trip out to the Vineyard.

Between the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner, I met up with the group the night before the wedding to capture portraits along their walk to the restaurant.  Their event took place in Edgartown, Massachusetts.  A beautiful village with so many wonderful places to capture people.  It’s an adorably sweet place to visit.

I also LOVED Carla’s Mom.  From the minute we first spoke about the wedding, it felt like a great fit to work together.  She sent a really lovely note after seeing the wedding day slideshow.

Melissa,

What a beautiful slideshow, absolutely breath-taking! The tears of joy began to flow from the opening of the slideshow. You are FABULOUS and definately “our right choice”. I am forever grateful that I was led to you. Many blessings to you for making so many people happy by capturing what weddings are all about………LOVE!
The Very Happy Mother of the Bride,
Margaret

They were married at St. Elizabeth Church and celebrated with friends and family at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown, MA.

Second Photography by Martha’s Vineyard native, Ashley Tilton.

If you’re interested in learning more about any of the details from their wedding, please feel free to get in touch or leave a comment.

xoxo . . .

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Eclectic Backyard Wedding : Massachusetts

Thursday, March 22, 2012

MmmmmHmmmm!  Today, is my birthday!!  Woot!  32 whole years old today.   32 feels fancy.  It just has a certain ring to it.  Excited to see what this even year has to bring.

For 11 of these 32 years, I have been documenting love.  Almost half of my life.  I’m really proud of the work that I do and so glad that I found something to give back to our amazing world.  Vanessa and Chris are a great example of why I do this work.

You don’t need direction, when you have love like this.

For the ceremony, friends and family gathered at Chris’s parents home in Georgetown, Massachusetts.  Their close friend Dan married them which is always a special touch and becoming very popular to have someone you know, marry you.  Afterward, guests lounged in the backyard while casual portraits were taken in the nooks and crannies of the yard that Chris’s parents worked so hard to make perfect for their day.  Vanessa and Chris offered homemade Mead as wedding favors.  Surrounded by their great group of friends and family, they had nothing but a good time.  They actually proved, you can never have TOO much fun.

View their wedding day slideshow set to one of the greatest love songs by clicking here.

Hair by Ashley Robedee of Envy Salon and makeup by Jessica Parszych of Head Games Salon.

If you’re interested in learning more about any of the details from their wedding, please feel free to get in touch or leave a comment.

xoxo . . .

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