Weddings | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

November 26, 2012 Maryland, Weddings

Jess and Eric’s Baltimore Maryland Wedding

It was a perfect weather day, with autumn colors in the trees. Eric wasÂ preparingÂ on the second floor of the Elkridge Furnace Inn while Jess and all her bridesmaids were up on the third floor. After the ladies were all ready for the ceremony, they took a few moments for prayer and prayed for Jess and her new role as a wife to Eric. It wasÂ beautifulÂ and my hands were shaking as I photographed these moments. One of the bridesmaids was one of our brides from last year! You can even see Jess and Eric in Natalie and Thad’s wedding blog post. Gotta love seeing your friends at a wedding right? The ceremony was stunning as she walked down the aisle withÂ ethereal light behind her. They sang and prayed and promised one another they’d be together forever. After the kiss, the party was on. During the reception there were four musical performances, one being a performance of “Swept Away,” by the Avett Brothers, sung by Eric and their friends.Â TheirÂ enchanted tea party themed reception closed with a final dance of the bride and groom before the left for the night. We were so thankful to be there for their wedding.

Venue: Elkridge Furnace InnÂ Â | Â Florist:Â Floriography Boutique Â | Â Make-up:Â Vivid Salon Â | Â DJ:Â Classic DJs Â | Â Gown:Â Church Street Bridal

November 6, 2012 Rhode Island, Weddings

Jasmine and Raul’s wedding at the Hotel Viking in Newport Rhode Island

Jasmine and Raul were married at the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island on aÂ beautifulÂ day surrounded by theirÂ closestÂ friends and family. That is aÂ sentenceÂ I can use at many of the weddings that we photograph, (sans the location) but never has the phrase, “surrounded by theirÂ closestÂ friends and family” meant more. There were less than twenty people at the wedding, just as they intended. We headed to the ceremony site, and the light in the church was heavenly… no pun intended. It was so intimate, and so close among everyone there that we felt like we were ALL vital to the ceremony in some way. As Raul said his vows to Jasmine, I can only assume that they rest of the people there were crying as hard as I was. It was unbearably romantic.

Following the ceremony we hung out all over the town taking photographs of the newlyweds. I love the way everyone cheers andÂ clapsÂ for the bride and groom when we are out and about with them. This time a family even stopped and took a photo with Jasmine and Raul! We headed back to the Hotel, where Jasmine changed into a reception dress so she could dance a little more free with Raul for their very important andÂ choreographedÂ first dance. They had been practicing for weeks! We all sat down for dinner, including Dan and I and the officiant, which blew me away in such an intimate setting. It was truly an honor to be a part of their wedding day.

Florist: Flowers by SeminaÂ Â | Â Catering: Hotel Viking Â | Cake: Sin Desserts Â | Â Officiant:Â Deborah C Faith

Make-up: Salon Red Â | Â Ceremony Music:Â Music Performance Service

October 29, 2012 Southern Maine, Weddings

Danielle and Will’s Kennebunkport and Falmouth Wedding

Danielle is quite possibly the most organized, efficient, down-to-earth, thorough, and thoughtful women that I have ever met. Every time we needed to talk about something in regards to the wedding, she was ON IT! Besides being crazy easy to work with, she had to have sent me three thank you cards throughout the time leading up to her wedding. I adore her…. which makes it really easy for me to see why Will does too. He made a great choice in marrying her.

We met them at Danielle’s childhood home where she got ready in her childhood bedroom. They had their first look on the back porch and then we all piled into a trolley and took to the streets of Kennebunkport and the beach to take photos of them and their bridal party. After two hours of photos, (amazing), we headed to the Woodlands Club for their ceremony and reception. One of my favorite parts of the night was watching these people break.it.down. on the dance floor during “Gangnam Style.” Yes… it was greatness. We wish both Danielle and Will an amazing marriage and are thrilled to have worked with you all this year leading up to your wedding. You are both wonderful.

Venue: The Woodlands Club Â | Â Â Transportation: Intown Trolly Â | Â Â Florist:Â Downeast FlowersÂ Â | Â Dessert:Â Whoopsies Gourmet Whoopie Pies

Officiant:Â All In One WeddingsÂ Â | Â Hair and Make-up:Â Cottage Breeze Day Spa & BoutiqueÂ Â | Â Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music: Joe Farren

October 22, 2012 Boston Massachusetts, Weddings

Nancy and Roberto’s Boston Public Garden Civil Ceremony

Simple, pure, honest, family, love and happiness… these are the take home messages that Dan and I took home from Nancy and Roberto‘s Boston Public Garden Civil Wedding Ceremony. These two walked up, read over the plan and then simply took their place before their closest family and friends. The ceremony began humbly and with only one intention: to join these two in legal marriage forever. They laughed, she cried a little bit, and they promised to love each other forever. With a kiss and an embrace they were married.

Behind them, we could see over 3 brides and 3 bridal parties, and even one very happyÂ QuinceaÃ±era group! Even though they were all lovely, I felt like we were with the coolest couple in the park… the CITY for that matter. The only thing that mattered that day to them was love and it showed. Walking around with them we passed a crazy stressed out bride focused intently on her photos and I looked back at Nancy and Roberto and loved that they had just gotten married too… and she was happily walking around the park, with all the attention going to the other brides. It was a really sweet feeling for me, to see that humility and the happiness that these two were showing on this, their wedding day.

We had a blast in the park and then headed to their dinner, where they hostedÂ theirÂ familyÂ and friends, celebratingÂ theirÂ newly born marriage. It was a wedding I will never forget.

Justice of the Peace: Leslie Ann Zises Â | Â Venue: The Boston Public Garden Â | Â Dinner: Bistro du Midi

October 18, 2012 North Carolina, Weddings

Chatham and Charlie’s Winston-Salem, NC Wedding

When Chatham told us she was getting married in her mother’s backyard, we had NO concept of the awesomeness that was in store. Don’t get me wrong, we knew it was going to be sweet and lovely and fun, but we did not know the scale of this “backyard wedding.” To give you an idea, we arrived on scene and saw a deer jump across the wooded driveway as we approached the house. That little bit of magic was just a prelude to the days events and the tone was set. Hugs and hellos greeted us as we came in the house, which was oozing style and southern grace. From the moment we got there to the moment we left, the day was seamless. We started with Chatham and Charlie’s first look followed by a few portraits of the two of them. It was really important to them that they had this special time together just before the craziness of the wedding day happened and we couldn’t have agreed more. They were able to be alone and really soak up their day together. The ceremony was held in the back yard and was followed by a poolside cocktail hour. They raised aÂ monogrammedÂ flag and the party officially started. Guests made their way to the tent and enjoyed mouth-watering cuisine and dancing into the night. They finished up the reception with warm Krispy Kreme donuts. What more could you ask for?