Weddings | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

October 10, 2012 Rhode Island, Weddings

Lori and Joe’s Newport Rhode Island Wedding at the Oceancliff

If you want to have perfect weather for your wedding, you should ask Lori what she prayed for specifically, because I don’t think a more perfect weather day exists. From the ceremony to the sailing trip, the day was exactly as one would dream of. First we started the day off in a beautiful house that Lori ordered up just for lovely photos, which I love. Next we headed to the Ocean Cliff where the two were married overlooking the ocean. Lori came down the aisle laughing, in her unforgettable way and they both read their vows from an Apple device: Joe had an iPad and Lori had her iPhone. The clouds came over the ceremony and created great light and just as they kissed, the clouds moved and it was bright again. It was a photography miracle. If you are a photographer yourself, you will understand. Thanks God!

The reception had some funny moments and even a group line dance to Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road.” Joe cried during the first dance, and so did his mom during hers. It was like mother like son. After the reception a few of the guests headed over to the harbor where we boarded a sailing ship and enjoyed a sunset cruise to close out the night. The sunset was stunning… as it always is and we even passed the Ocean Cliff on our trip. We had been looking forward to this wedding all year and it did not disappoint.

Make-up: Curl Up and Dye

Venue, Coordinator, Sailing Ship, and Catering: The Newport Experience

Florist: Toni Chandler Flowers & Events | Cake: Scrumptions

Officiant: Frank Camera | Music: Pearl Productions

October 4, 2012 Interior Maine, Weddings

Abby and Matt’s Camp Manitou Maine Wedding

We first met Abby and Matt via skype all the way from their house in Florida. I love it when we get to “meet” our couples that way if we live far apart. Right away, we knew they were a good fit for us and each other. As you can see in their faces, they are crazy in love and so so happy to be married. It felt amazing to hug them both in person after a year of emails, skypes, and facebook messaging.

They were married at Camp Manitou, where they met and worked together. It had an atmosphere of family and friends and it was clear that this was a really special place for the two of them. We felt so welcomed by everyone and even stayed in one of the rooms there after the wedding. It was what you imagine when you think of a summer camp; super cute cabins, wooden walls in the mess hall, a lake and waterfront, flagpole, game fields, etc. Abby was a total D.I.Y. bride and with the help of her family and friends, she did pretty much EVERYTHING that goes into a wedding. He hand was in every aspect of the day. To let you know how cool she is, they asked us to make sure that the first married kiss was taken from the vantage point of behind them, so that it included them AND their guests. You gotta love a bride with cool photo ideas that are outside of the box. My favorite moment of the day was when the couple was thanking their guests for being there. Abby took the mic and thanked all the people she wanted to thank and then she started to tear up a little bit. She looked at Matt and said “Of course none of this would be happening without Matt. I love you so much.” She remembered that although this was a fun crazy wedding that took a lot of work, it was all about Matt and her being in love. Amen Abby!

Venue: Camp Manitou Â | Â Flowers: Kathryn Dunn Â | Â Makeup: Apollo Day Spa Â | Â Band: Wavelength

October 1, 2012 Interior Maine, Weddings

Abbie and Javi’s Maine Summer Camp Wedding

Abbie and Javi were married at Camp Wohelo, making her the fourth generation in her family to wed there. Javi and his family are Cuban and brought the party to Maine! I remember skyping with them the first time and when we closed the call, I looked at Dan and said “O MY GOD I love them!!! We have to do their wedding!!!” It was love at first skype for us! They are our very own Lucy and Ricky…

The wedding was at a local Catholic church and was followed by the reception at the camp, with a dinner of Lobsters caught and cooked by Abbie’s Dad. All the details were made with love by Abbie herself and the cake was made by her mother and decorated by her sister. The guests, although they were from great distances and did not know one another very well in the beginning, it really started to feel like two families coming together, rather than just Abbie and Javi. The weather was undeniably perfect, with a sunset that was a stunning capstone to the day. I was wondering why no one was really dancing after dinner and then Dan let me know that nature was stealing the show with its closing sunset. Once the stars came out, the dancing began and it was all smiles all night!

As a special treat, Aaron Steel of A Good Look Productions shared this film he shot ofÂ theirÂ wedding day! Enjoy!

Just a Little Bit from Aaron Steele on Vimeo.

Ceremony: St. Joseph Parish | Reception: Camp Wohelo | Flowers: Raymond Village Florist

Videographer: A Good Look Productions

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 Â | Â Catering: Red Plate CateringÂ Â | Â Â Florist: Seasons Downeast Designs Â | Â Â Cake: Three Dogs Cafe

Makeup: About Face Maine Â | Â 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.