Weddings | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

March 26, 2018 Portland Maine, Weddings

Portland Maine Wedding: Eliza and Ian

Gentle. Kind. Polite. and very very very in love.

Eliza and Ian got ready in rooms next to each other in the Press Hotel in downtown Portland. Eliza had the penthouse suite of course 😉 Once they were both ready, we all went up to the rooftop deck for their adorable first look. You’ll see the joy when you get to those photos. It was precious. Once we were done up there, it was already time for family photos and then the ceremony. It felt like a whirlwind! Before we knew it, Eliza was walking into the ceremony space, with her parents by her side. Just like that, they were married.

During the reception, the toasts were so complimentary. We could tell that these two were really loved by their community of friends and family. They are both such GOOD people with so many accomplishments and achievements it would make your head spin. Pair that with the fact that they complement one another so beautifully and you have yourself a perfect couple!

O yeah… then the party started and it was super fun. We loved photographing everyone throwing down on the dance floor.

Venue and Catering: Grace | Hair and Makeup: Ollo Salon | Cake: Scratch Bakery

DJ: Dj Belltower | Dress: Wtoo

Eliza and Ian’s Engagement Session

February 26, 2018 Connecticut, Weddings

Stonington Connecticut Wedding: Stephanie and Jay

We headed down to Connecticut for Stephanie and Jay’s wedding. I remember feeling welcomed the moment I walked into the room. Stephanie has a way of putting people at ease. She and her mom were just relaxing all alone in a room while they had their makeup done. No music. No chaos. Just getting ready calmly for her wedding. This kind of peace continued the whole day. After a first look, wedding party portraits, and a few last minute touches, it was go time! Wedding time that is…

The pretty marshy woodsy background decorated both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone headed inside for a special meal, that Stephanie was really involved in since she is a Nutritionist. Yummy yummy! Next came a special dance for her late father, where everyone came to the dance floor and danced to some of his favorite songs. It was such a sweet and fun dedication. These two souls are kind and good and we were honored to be there with them for their wedding.

Venue: The Meadows | Catering: Gourmet Galley | Florist: Golden Gate Studios

Cake: Zest | Makeup: Marianne Shows | DJ: Extreme Soundz

February 19, 2018 New York City, Weddings

Queens New York Wedding: Nicole and Jeff

O my Lord have mercy do we love these two…

Nicole and Jeff are mega in love and everyone knows it. Being around them is like being around a reminder of what it looks like to be enamored with one another while being completely comfortable with who you are together. Its just right you guys. Just right. We had been looking forward to this wedding since before Nicole had even met Jeff. No lie. We adored Nicole and hoped that one day when she met the truly amazing man that she would eventually marry, that we would be there to witness and photograph it. Dreams do come true!

The wedding took place at the Metropolitan Building in Queens, NY. It’s a huge funky loft space that is what NYC wedding dreams are made of. Views of the Queens, and lots of cool old furniture were everywhere. During the ceremony, they joked about Tinder and guests coming ALL THE WAY from Manhattan, and before you knew it, they were official. Drinks, toasts, dinner, and dancing were up next… including a first dance that honestly made me cry, (which rarely happens during a first dance). Moon River and Close Slow Snuggly Dancing apparently gets me. <3

One very important detail to point out: They are BOTH redheads. Dan wanted me to point that out.

Venue: Metropolitan Building | Catering: Maia Pearl | Coordinator: Look Sharp Events

Hair: Styles on B | Makeup: Pre Dame | Florist: Designs by Ahn | Dress: BHLDN

More from Nicole and Jeff: Engagement Session

February 12, 2018 Mid-Coast Maine, Weddings

Harpswell Maine Wedding: Nicole and Ken

O how I wish these two lived here in Portland, Maine. We would hang out all the time, (at least I hope we would). Laid back, barefoot, ocean-loving, sage burning… yes please. Nicole and Ken had a wedding that I would want for myself if Dan and I got married here in Maine. It reminded me of Kevin and Laura’s wedding last year… another SUPER Maine-y wedding with all the vibes. At the time, Nicole and Ken lived in Flagstaff AZ, and rented a house on the Maine coast for their intimate wedding. They had the place for the week and all the family could stay there so they just had a hang out surfing session getaway in the days surrounding the event.

The ceremony was FULL of tears and love and laughter, with a sage smudge, and readings. They were rooted in the grass, barefoot. It was a “YES” from me. Afterwards, we went to the shoreline with them for portraits, while family dogs bounded around us. Later we retreated back into the house for dinner and dancing. Such a special and wonderful and loving way to spend a Tuesday evening don’t you think?

Venue: Private Home | Catering: Dandelion Catering | Florist: Watershed Floral

February 5, 2018 Acadia Maine, Weddings

Asticou Inn, Northeast Harbor Maine Wedding: Sophia and Tim

Every year you have THAT wedding… the one that you anticipate every since the first email, and the experience of it never leaves you, even years later. Looking back on our years as wedding photographers, there are always a few that stand out BIG TIME. Sophia and Tim’s Northeast Harbor wedding was one of those…

Just imagine it… a first look at his parents getaway place, overlooking the harbor. A ceremony with flower petals raining down. A reception with #moodgoals for days. Portraits in a garden. And of course… a dance party with wild and crazy groomsmen. It was all of that and more. O yeah… and they men wore tuxes, which will never ever not be my favorite.