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Christa and Nick’s Portland Maine Lighthouses Engagement Session

It was cold outside when we met Christa and Nick at the Portland Head Light. It was one of the first days that it was undeniably “un-summer” and quite possibly “un-fall” at that. Good thing that meant Christa got to rock a military inspired jacket and super cute boots, am I right?? We took some images at one of the most iconic lighthouses in the United States, (yes its the one you’ve seen on every single lighthouse calendar ever). It was fun to add our images to the ever growing collection that exists in this world. After the Portland Head Light, we headed over to the Spring Point Ledge Light, which has an awesome jetty you can walk out on. The light decided to go bananas right at the end and the drama in the images was unmistakable. Hello Dark Skies and bright light! Ill take it!

Christa let it slip that it was her BIRTHDAY! She and Nick spent two hours of it with us, right in front of our cameras. I dare say we felt pretty honored. Typically we encourage our couples to go on a date after the session since they will be all dressed up, fancy, and spent the past couple hours cuddling and kissing. This time though we demanded they did since it was after all, her birthday! Here’s to another year filled with love.
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Grove Park Inn Wedding in Asheville, NC

These two were married at the Grove Park Inn, in Asheville NC.  It was a wedding full of their dearest family and friends and lots charm. The bride got ready with her two bridesmaids who were some of the biggest supports I have ever seen. They had this girls back! Even in the fact of an almost hour long buttoning process for the dress itself… yes. The dress fit perfectly but those little loops for the buttons may have been the wrong size button loops. I swear it was like threading a needle for each one AND a crochet hook was no help. She even went to her first look without all the buttons complete. She wanted to see her man… buttons or no buttons!

Their first look was precious, especially because of how she looked at him the whole time. She was beyond enamoured with him. It was a joy to witness. Afterwards we feverishly finished the buttons before their ceremony overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a breath-taking view! I wish I could transport all of you there right now for a look! What followed was a fun reception with hilarious toasts, a rowdy photo booth and tasty treats. All in all… a great wedding to be a part of. We have the best job.

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Venue and Catering: Omni Grove Park Inn   |   Event Coordinator: Two Sweet Sparrows

Cake: Cakes by Jane

Hair and Makeup: Doll Box Productions    |   Dress: Lazaro   |   Florist: Flora

Ceremony Music: Allegro music   |   Reception music: Soul Play

Officiant: Rev Susie Greene   |   Photobooth: Shutterbooth

Emily and Jason’s Cape Ann Engagement

Holy Moly Gorgeousness. I swear my hands were trembling during this session, from the amazingness of these two’s chemistry. Every time they had their backs turned, we both eyed each other, wide-eyed. We both knew that we were experiencing one of those engagement sessions that we reference all the time later in conversations like, “Remember Emily and Jason… damn that was awesome.” or “Let’s try and recreate that magic from Emily and Jason’s session.” or “Channel the Emily and Jason session.” or any other kind of reference of that sort. Sometimes you can just tell it’s one of those from the moment you begin.

We met them at a coffee shop in Rockland and immediately headed to Motif #1, the most painted building in the world. After that, we did a few more in town and then headed to a Wingaersheek Beach, stopping at a little field they spotted along the way. Emily got out of the car and had a boyfriend flannel with her. I died. Was this a Nicolas Sparks movie?? I mean really. Who is so awesome that she bring such a legit casual genuine beach outfit with her. It looked like exactly what you would wear if you were hanging out and wanted to run down to the beach for sunset for a little romantic moment with your boyfriend. You nailed it Emily. Nailed it.

After the session, they headed to the Red Sox game… you know the one where Big Papi knocked it outta the park? Yeah… well I think they had a pretty good evening. #gosox

Seriously though… if this is what your engagement session was like, Im going to start a countdown until your wedding day. I’m that excited.
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Sara and Brian’s Apple Orchard Maine Engagement

It was apple picking season!!! These two met us at Pine View Orchard; a teeny tiny, but immaculately kept, apple orchard. I swear there wasn’t a speck of non-cuteness anywhere to be found. It was actually shocking. From the moment we got out of the car and gave them hugs, it was overwhelmingly obvious how much Brian loves his Sara. Seriously. Head.Over.Heels. I LOVE to see that and it happened all session. They played and laughed and simply let loose pretty much the entire time. I felt like we had some window into a date they were on. What could be better than that for an engagement session? I mean really.

We spent about an hour in the apple orchard, just walking around and goofing off with apples. I have no idea where all the crazy apple ideas were coming from but Dan and I were out of control with the crazy plans. “Do this… do that… and then this.” They played along entirely with every crazy idea we had. Clients who trust you explicitly are seriously the best kind of clients you can have. Even though we were asking them to do crazy things, they were completely gung-ho. #lovedeveryminuteofthissession

After the orchard, we headed to a little river by the side of the road, and lastly to the Maine State Line for a few photos with the sign, welcoming you to the best state in the USA. I’m not biased or anything. If this session was any indication of their wedding day, Im totally and completely stoked to see them tie the knot.
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Andrea and Mike’s New Hampshire Engagement Session

Ok… this is might just be the craziest way of connecting with a couple we have experienced to date. Andrea and I met in line at a book signing. That’s right…. a book signing. It was a COLD night in Boston in early December last year. Young House Love, a blog that we are both huge fans of, was in town for their first ever book, and of course we were both there to meet them and have our books autographed by the great John and Sherry! If you want a new blog to obsess over and dream big with for your own home, please go there immediately following this post, (you have to meet Andrea and Mike first). Andrea and I were in line together and it was a looooooong line, so we struck up a conversation. As all first intro’s go, we both talked about what we do. I of course told her about our wedding photography and she told me about her own DIY blog, My Kinda Perfect. Since that evening, we have kept in touch and she even featured Welcome Them Home on her blog once. When her long-time boyfriend Mike proposed to her…. she emailed us like lightening! I firmly believe they should send a Save the Date to John, Sherry, Clara, Burger… and the bun. Yeah Andrea?

We met them in NH for a tiny hike up to a gorgeous overlook, taking in ALL that gorgeous foliage that is happening right now in the New England. It was a super laid back session, with lots of snuggling and laughing. We had a blast with them and know that their wedding will be much the same.

PS: Andrea’s eyes might just knock your socks off. Fair warning.
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