Bethany Cox | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

December 19, 2016 New Hampshire, Weddings

Portsmouth New Hampshire Wedding: Monika and Paul

The first thing you’ll notice about Monika is her electric smile. She literally BEAMED all day on her wedding day and that joy was contagious. Paul was the most gracious host, welcoming everyone and being a generally warm person. It was good too since Dan and I were meeting them for the first time on this day! Thankfully they put us both at ease within moments, which set the tone for the day. I loved that Monica wore a cathedral veil, which you’ll see we had a lot of fun with, from fluffing it while also photographing it as she walked down the aisle (you’ll see) to lots and lots of under the viel snuggle photos.

After the ceremony and portraits, we headed to the Portsmouth Harbor Events ballroom and the party started! I had two favorite moments of the night. The first was when Monica and her father skipped the father-daughter dance in exchange for a father-daughter duet! They sang together for all of us and it was such a fun twist. My other favorite moment was when all the groomsmen came onto the dance floor and ripped off their dress shirts, revealing “Saturday’s are for the Boys” tanktops, which they rocked for the remainder of the night. So funny. The dance party was rockin as well, which is always a favorite of ours.

Reception: Portsmouth Harbor Events | Ceremony: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Makeup: Maryelle Artistry | Hair: Halos Hair Salon | Cake: Jacques Pastries

December 12, 2016 Interior Maine, Weddings

Outlook Farm Maine Wedding: Kate and Mike

Not to sound like we were walking in the room with a judgement, but we really did know what we were walking in to with these two. We knew it was going to be a rocking party with good friends. It was a sure bet. We have photographed a two other weddings from this friend group and there were both incredible parties, (See Kelsey and Chad AND Sara and Dave). I remember walking up to the DJ and saying… “Get Ready.” Ha!

The couple got ready in Portsmouth NH and then headed to the church for the ceremony. I loved watching them giggle and make eyes with each other throughout the ceremony. Catholic ceremonies are ripe with incognito cuteness. After the recessional, we headed to the reception. Once the wedding party and Kate and Mike we introduced, the party began and didnt stop even after the venue lights went up after the last song. It was exactly what we thought would happen and that made us very happy.

More from Kate and Mike: Engagement Session and Meet Our Couples

Venue: Outlook Farm | Videographer: SH Videography

Florist: Minka Flowers | Cake: Bread and Roses Bakery | DJ: World Records DJ

November 16, 2016 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Orrs Island Maine Wedding: Meg and Nate

Well, I honestly don’t even know what to write. It’s hard when you connect with a couple on such a deep level that everything you write just seems to trivial. I need to work on my vocabulary so I can better put into words how I feel about our precious couples.

Meg and Nate are incredible humans. As I listened to the toasts during the wedding, it was clear that I am in the majority in thinking this about them. Both are highly successful in their own right, Meg even has the ole “Dr.” in front of her name. They could not be more humble though. We spent a whole weekend with them this past March in a cabin the woods for their engagement session, which brought us all even closer, making the wedding day feel like we were witnessing our friends get married. To say I cried a little seems obvious to any long-term readers. They said “I do” in the front yard of a house that has been in Nate’s family for generations. The weather was on point and it stayed that way all day into the gorgeous Maine sunset. Everyone made their way to the tent for dinner and dancing and before we knew it, the day was ending. I’d be super sad if I thought this was goodbye with us and these two, but I know that we will be friends for life.

Also…. Bean Boots.

More from Meg and Nate: Engagement Session and Meet Our Couples

Venue: Private Property | Catering: Trillium Catering

Makeup: Laurel Makeup | Flowers: Harpswell Garden Club

October 31, 2016 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Newagen Seaside Inn Wedding: Julie and Jim

Hailing from Wisconsin, these two chose beautiful Mid-Coast Maine for their intimate wedding. Since it was a destination wedding and everyone was from away, they had their wedding on a Monday! Talk about a good way to start the week right?

We firmly believe that the nicest people we have met are either from Canada or the Mid-west and Jimmy and Julie are no exception. Completely open to our photo ideas and 100% welcoming, we had a wonderful day at work while all their family and friends had their own wonderful day too! One of my favorite moments in the day was when Julie was totally into the idea of getting ready out on the porch, since that was the best light I could find that time of day. After their first look on the docks, they had their ceremony, in view of the summer home of Margaret Hamilton, the wicked witch of the west.

Maine Magic.

After cocktails, emotional first dances, and funny sweet toasts, we ventured to the rocks with Julie and Jimmy to witness a classically beautiful Maine sunset. We were all in awe of how pretty it was and our photo ideas were too many to fit into the limited time the sun was allowing. This is a good problem to have of course. We had such a fun time with them, one of those photo sessions you remember feeling great and just enjoying every moment. Again I say, Maine Magic.

Venue: Newagen Seaside Inn | Hair: Ollo Salon

Florist: Emily Carter Floral Designs | Cake: 3 Dogs Cafe

October 24, 2016 Acadia Maine, Weddings

Private Maine Island Intimate Wedding: Laura and Kevin

Dan and I have been to a lot of weddings. A lot. Big crazy parties and tiny little elopements. Glamorous places and Exotic locations. Of all that we have seen, this might be the closest to what we would want for ourselves if we could get married all over again. The thing about it is that even if we could recreate it completely for ourselves, the magic would be gone because what made this even more special was the location. We dont have the history here and we never can. That belongs to this precious family alone.

Laura and Kevin were married on a beautiful foggy day, on a private island that belongs to her family, and has for generations. John Singer Sargent painted here and walked the trails alongside her great grandfather. The depth of the connection to this place was unmatched and can’t be bought with all the money on the earth. That is the reason this day and this place and this experience can only be theirs.

Getting ready in the cottages on the island, these two met up under a whalebone arch for their first look. Laughter and tears ensured and we made our way to the ceremony where they heard a poem her Dad wrote for the occasion. Im still baffled how he got through reading it without crying. It was pretty epic. Through streaming tears Kevin tried to say his vows to Laura before she decided she’d go first since he needed a moment to collect himself. He did make it through the second attempt and just like that… they were husband and wife.