Bethany Cox | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

June 27, 2014 Day After Session, Puerto Rico

Lisa Ann and Jordan’s Day After Session

When we said earlier that Jordan cracks Lisa Ann up… we were not kidding. It was SO much fun and unfairly easy to photograph these two because they were always having fun. To top it off, Jordan could not keep his hands off of Lisa Ann, ready to kiss her at any request from us. It was so much fun… seriously. It’s impossible to be in a bad mood around them.

After their wedding, we met with them at NINE A.M. the following morning (our idea). You read that right. It is so hot in Puerto Rico that we honestly believed (and still do) that doing their Post Wedding Session as early as possible would produce the least sweaty and hot photos and I am so glad we did. Even that early in the morning we were still dying and had to stop multiple times for water and A/C. We have to give these two major props for being willing to do that with us the day after their wedding.

First we hung out in a local sports stadium, then we headed to the town and walked around among the roosters and brightly colored buildings, (photography heaven). After only an hour in the heat, we bailed on the concrete and headed for Flamenco Beach. They donned their bathing suits and took a swim with Dan and our underwater housing. It was seriously a once in a lifetime weekend we got to spend with the two of them and we will never ever forget the sound of Lisa Ann’s happy laughing with her husband(!) Jordan.

Commence Caribbean radicalness and an underwater photo shoot.

June 25, 2014 Puerto Rico, Weddings

Lisa and Jordans Culebra Puerto Rico Wedding

Destination Weddings are always and will forever be, a huge honor. The fact the couples want us to be with them for their wedding is already honor enough but add the detail that they want you at their destination wedding location just blows our minds. Lisa Ann and Jordan invited us to photograph their wedding on the tiny island of Culebra, just off the coast of Puerto Rico. If you have never been, or never hear of it, google it now. You should add it to your short list of places to visit. Trust us. BEST. BEACHES. EVER.

They told us to wear flip flops and to come have a good time, which is exactly what we did. Dan hung out with Jordan and best man at the ceremony location (aka: voted one of the best beaches in the world by Trip Advisor… no kidding). I went over to the house Lisa Ann was getting ready in and got to meet her family and closest friends. Once she was ready, we headed across the island for their ceremony. While the guys shared a traditional whisky toast, the ladies clinked champagne… then it was time. Lisa Ann and Jordan’s vows were all kinds of precious as they went back and forth with promises and cute messages of love. It was a heart-felt and sincere ceremony, where the guests (and the photographers) could feel just how much they love one another. After the kiss, and the breaking of the glass, it was party time. Now if you know me, you know I’m a closet Disney-fan, so you can imagine that seeing a wedding reception with hidden Mickey’s all over the place spoke to me. Magic!

This Friday the 13th, full moon, destination wedding was nothing is not a blast.

PS: Don’t miss how much Jordan makes Lisa Ann laugh. It was a JOY to watch.

Venue: Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico

Catering: Homeless Dog Cafe Hair and Make-up: Lizzie Ibarra Hair & Make-up Artist

Gown: Maggie Sottero Flowers: M&M Flower Market

June 19, 2014 Engagements, Portland Maine

Amanda and Doug’s Crescent Beach Engagement Session

We met Amanda and Doug at Crescent Beach State Park, just down the road from us! Amanda jumped out of their Subaru in a cute little romper and I knew this was going to be a fun one. We started in the parking lot because there was some bangin’ light that Dan knew just what to do with, (and you’d never know it was a parking lot from the photos). Next we made a bit of a misstep and went into the woods. I say it was a misstep only because we were SWARMED by mosquitoes and there was no escape until we made it to the beach, only after all of us were covered in welts. Whoops! These two were so laid back about it. We just all dealt with it, and ended up with some funny and fun photos! I also learned how to edit out mosquito bites. Win win?? We ended up at a little secluded beach with pink sand and no one there, overlooking the pretty Maine waters. I’d say it was worth it. Dan almost got taken out by waves for a few of the shots. Dare devil. We made our way over to the main beach and broke some rules climbing into the guard stand. I’m glad we did because it made for some rad photos. Lastly, we drove into Portland to one of their favorite parks, overlooking the city for a few night shots. It was hilarious, fun, adventurous, with awesome people, and in my beloved Maine. What more could you ask for??

June 16, 2014 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Emily and Jason’s Castine Maine Wedding

We love this family. Emily is part of the famous Russell family, throughÂ which we have met and photographed some of the most fun couples there are! Remember Lyndsey and Ben? Hillary and Matt? Emily and Kate? All from this family and friends. Emily and Jason’s wedding took place right at the edge of a cliff on the gorgeous coast of Maine. There was a refreshing ocean breeze blowing as she walked down the aisle to marry her (now) husband. It was such a heartfelt ceremony, with many stories, prayers, and reading, including a thank you from the couple themselves. Some of the lines in their vows were so romantic I definitely shed a tear, to happy to see them become husband and wife.Â They need to be married. All is right with the world now that they are .

After such a romantic ceremony, all that was left to do was party! All their guests headed up toÂ The Manor InnÂ and we took a few photos before heading up ourselves. Toasts, special dances, cake cutting, and then a dance party not to forget!

Venue: The Manor Inn Â | Â Florist:Â Verona Island Flowers Â | Â Make-up: The Bride’s Sister Alisa

June 11, 2014 Acadia Maine, Weddings

Amber and Colin’s Bar Harbor Maine Elopement

Amber and Colin live in NC, our home state! It was fun hanging out with some fellow North Carolina people on a sweet Saturday in May. They chose to elope way up here in the great state of Maine, simply because they thought it looked like a beautiful place (never having been here before). Now THAT is my kind of couple! Amber’s sister Megan came to officiate in a little gazebo overlooking the harbor. After their vows were said and the kiss was given, it was official! We all commented on how fast it happens once you are actually having the ceremony itself. Dan and I were the witnesses, signing the license, which was one of the big things on my wedding photography bucket list. Talk about an honor right?! The light was crazy too this evening. Take a moment to look at the sky in these photos. So much drama which is exactly how I like our photos. We spent the next couple hours strolling around the little town, even finding a USPS mailbox that we could send the license out with! Who ever get to witness that part eh? It’s a pretty important part too! We love photographing weddings like this and are so happy for these two!