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September 21, 2012 Interior Maine, Weddings

Andrew and Lisa’s Camp Kieve Maine Wedding

Andrew and Lisa were married at Camp Kieve, a place that is near and dear to both or their hearts, and not only them but a huge majority of their guests. We felt like we were on sacred ground when Andrew walked us around the ceremony spot before the day began. Andrew is one of the most fun grooms we have had the pleasure to work with. He was the point person throughout the process. On our first contact he said, “So, I’m getting married next summer to a wonderful girl, Lisa….” and from that point on, we were hooked on the two of them. Lisa showed us around her new house that they recently purchased together and I felt like I had met myself when she showed me her color-coordinated closet, sorted by type and color. #totalwin

We KNEW their wedding was going to rock and boy did it ever! After a heart-felt ceremony, we headed to a reception that started before it was even officially “open.” It was the first wedding we have ever been to that people started dancing before they even sat down. The dancing actually went on the ENTIRE time, and beyond. We were hot and sweaty and our faces hurt from smiling the whole time. It was an amazing night and we were honored to be there. Party on Andrew and Lisa.

Venue: Camp Kieve   |   Catering: Red Plate Catering   |   Florist: Seasons Downeast Designs   |   Cake: Three Dogs Cafe

Makeup: About Face Maine   |   Music: The Tony Boffa Band

 

September 5, 2012 North Carolina, Weddings

Becky and Aaron’s Chapel Hill NC Wedding

Photographing our family is such a special thing for the two of us. We feel like we can share with them a gift that God has gifted us. It feels like what we should be doing you know?

Becky is Dan’s first cousin. She is a twin, has a brother who was Dan’s right-hand-man growing up, and an older sister who has a baby in the oven, due SOON! Aaron is from Korea, and his family flew over for the ceremony and lit everything up with their smiles and good nature. The wedding was as DIY as they come and we loved every.single.little.detail. I mean if these people weren’t family, we would STILL be crazy about this wedding. It was all things beautiful. In Korea, it is good luck for a couple to fold 1,000 paper cranes together before their wedding. These two did just that and decorated the whole place with them. The ceremony was surrounded by them and it created such a sweet atmosphere. I loved thinking about the two of them, hanging out together for hours and hours making them, planning their lives together. It’s almost too much cute.

Their love story is second to none. My favorite detail was this: ” I realized I truly loved Becky and wanted to marry her when she was visiting me in Australia. We were on a road trip to Albany and driving down a gravel road, I lost control of the car and was freaking out in my head. When the car finally came to a stop, Becky seemed so calm and kept asking if I was ok. When she was talking, a dust cloud (from all the dirt flying everywhere outside of the car) had come in through the vents and the sun was shining off of it, making her look like an angel. That was the moment I knew I never wanted to lose her.”

There… now you love them too.

Venue: The Barn at Valhalla   |   Planning: C and D Events   |   Dress: David’s Bridal   |   Most Everything Else: The Cox Family

August 29, 2012 Vermont, Weddings

Pat and Amanda’s Sugarbush VT Wedding

Pat and Amanda… the couple we were late to their 6:00am engagement session for… sigh. Answering the phone that morning in my pajamas sent my blood to run cold. We felt so bad we believed they would hate us forever. On the contrary, Pat and Amanda are gracious, forgiving, and just too in love to worry about that kind of thing. I can assure you were were there the night BEFORE their wedding.

God was blessing this day with some sprinkles and best of all, a majestic overcast sky. It was was ridiculously beautiful in Vermont that weekend, and it was hard not to believe it was that way just for the wedding of Pat and Amanda. As you will see, the landscape was over the top lovely and the couple was rivaling that with their looks. Despite a hot church with no a/c, the ceremony was respectful and beautiful. We went up to the top of a mountain for the portraits and it was worth the drive, let me tell you. Afterwards we all headed to their reception at the Sugarbush Resort, where we danced the night away.

Ceremony:  Our Lady of the Snows  |   Reception Venue and Catering: Sugarbush Resort  |   Florist: A School House Garden

Make-up Artist: Michelle at AfterGlow Salon   |   Ceremony Music: James Kinne   |   Reception Music: PULSE

Videographer: Alice Wedding Video Productions   | Gown: Plumed Serpent

August 17, 2012 New Hampshire, Same-Sex Wedding, Weddings

Lisa and Suzy’s Portsmouth NH Wedding

Lisa and Suzy were married July 28, 2012… almost twenty years after they began their relationship. They are officially the couple who has been together the longest that we have had the honor of photographing a wedding for. It was one of the most heartfelt yet relaxed weddings that we have been to. They got ready together, and then walked hand in hand to their ceremony at the Moffatt-Ladd House & Gardens. During the vow exchange, Suzy cracked a joke that had everyone in the place laughing and then as the ceremony progressed, they had everyone crying tears of joy. It was a momentous ceremony, since they were only able to marry legally very recently. After a receiving line filled with hugs and tears, Lisa and Suzy headed up to their cocktail hour and reception at The 100 Club. It was classy, fun, and seemed to be a room filled with people who all love one another. I hope we were able to fulfill their only photography request, “We would like the candid photos to reflect the best party we ever threw!” Well done Lisa and Suzy!

Ceremony Venue: Moffatt-Ladd House  |  Reception Venue: The 100 Club   |  Florist: Beachgrass Planning

Make-up Artist: Ginger Coggin |  Ceremony Music: Danny Harrington

Cake Designer: Jacques Fine European Pastries

Reception DJ: DJ Jodi   |   Dresses: Madeline’s Daughter

August 8, 2012 Portland Maine, Weddings

Lyndsey and Ben’s Portland Maine Wedding

Finally we got to photograph a wedding in our favorite city, Portland Maine!

Lyndsey and Ben, (who are adorable as you can see on their “Meet Our Couples” blog post as well as their “Engagement Session” blog post), had a wedding that was a party and a blast the entire day! Typically there are a few different phases throughout the day, but it was honestly a fun-fest from before we got there until after we left. We met the girls at the O2 Salon, because Ben and his guys were going to be a few minutes late due to the fact that they were shooting guns like good ole’ boys. Fact. The girls were chillin’ at the salon, on time, and having a blast. Once we were all ready, we headed to the chartered SCHOOL BUS to take us around the city and have a photo taking fiesta. Lyndsey and Ben had their first-look in private and then it was ON with all their bridal party, them, and us. We went all over Portland, taking photos at Widgery Warf, the Old Port, and inside Gritty’s Brew Pub. They were having so much fun, the bartender thought they were celebrating post-wedding. When he found out it was PRE-ceremony he was highly impressed and said he had more respect for them now. I don’t get it but it is pretty funny just the same. My favorite moment of the ceremony was when they passed their rings through the family in the crowd so they could bless the rings before they were exchanged. It was a really unique moment that I really loved.

After the ceremony, the family had a private toast upstairs at the Port City Music Hall. Next they headed downstairs and tapped two kegs to get the reception started. We did a took more couple photos, including a few mini-couple sessions for their Bridal Party, as a gift from Lyndsey and Ben to their friends. It was super fun! The dance party began and didn’t stop. I felt like we have JUST arrived on scene when we had to leave. When our friend Brandy came to pick us up, I wanted to come back in and crash it with her and get our dance on! Yay for Lyndsey and Ben and their INCREDIBLY fun wedding!

Venue: Port City Music Hall  |   Event Coordinator: The Black Tie Company

Florist: Island Flowers |   DJ: Todd the Rocket