Weddings | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

October 19, 2011 New Hampshire, Weddings

Kristina and Kevin’s North Hampton Beach, NH Wedding

We love this couple. We honestly felt like we were watching two of our friends get married. The day was overcast and slightly chilly as we drove up to the Best Man’s family beachfront cottage, where the wedding was to be held that day. The sky teased us as it sprinkled rain and then stopped and then began again. Kevin was cool as aÂ cucumberÂ when we got there, letting us know the rain plan and the non-rain plan. They took a gamble and set up outside anyway.. and it was perfect. Kristina was precious as she waited to marry her sweetheart, tearing up every so often whenever the reality of what was happening would hit her. It was incredibly endearing. The wedding was very heartfelt, and as the said their vows, the sky started to rain, and rather than that being a bad thing, it felt like a baptism in a way, a coming into a new life as husband and wife. It was perfect. The party that followed was wild! Kristina had warned us about it, but we wereÂ definitelyÂ not prepared for just how crazy it got. Dancing until shirts come off and pants rip is pretty darn intense don’t you think?

KristinaÂ and Kevin…. we adore you and we are SO happy that you are married now and loving life! Congrats!

September 28, 2011 Portland Maine, Weddings

Natalie and Thad’s Peaks Island Maine Wedding

The weather is always a very important consideration for any outdoor wedding, and Thad and Natalie’s wedding was no exception. They lucked out ten-fold with the weather on their wedding day. Dan and I could barely get over how absolutely beautiful it was. The overcast skies made all the colors POP and set a mood that made us feel like Mainers, even with our Carolina blood. The heat stayed away and created a very comfortable setting for their intimate, tender and personal ceremony. We called the only cab on the island and rode out for some couple portraits on the back side of the island. It practically took our breath away. Adding this Navy Helicopter Pilot and his Navy Nurse wife into the scene was almost too much to bear. It was hard to hold the camera steady! As the day progressed we came to learn how close everyone there was to the bride and groom. It felt like an intimate gathering of people who love each other, which is exactly how a wedding should be. Thad was so tender with Natalie, and she was one of the most laid back brides I can remember ever having. Her Maid of Honor made the bouquets and they spent most of the morning decorating the place themselves. It was a sweet wedding to be able to be a part of. Most importantly of all, Natalie and Thad are now married and ready to set sail on the most exciting voyage in life thus far… married life.

P.S.- Yes, there was Lobster!

September 1, 2011 North Carolina, Weddings

Chris and Katy’s Raleigh NC Wedding

You may remember Chris and Katy fromÂ theirÂ engagement session at UNC Chapel Hill last January. It was a far cry from chilly weather for their wedding. It was so hot that when we went outside for a few shots our lenses fogged up!

IÂ immediatelyÂ got excited forÂ theirÂ Ceremony when I was witness to Katy’s happiness in marrying Chris. She had requested that we take a photo of the two of them on either side of a door, before their ceremony. They held hands and Chris smiled. Katie smiled too but she also filled with tears. She was so happy to be marrying him. It reminded me of the emotional response that comes with a first look, without actually having one. She also took a few moments during all the bustle of getting ready and found a secret quiet place so that she could wrap her mind around things. I could tell that she knew the importance and significance of what was about to occur and she did not take it lightly. It really touched me to see a bride so in touch with the day and the moments within it.

Congrats Chris and Katy! May God bless your marriage and fill your days with happiness!

June 28, 2011 New York City, Weddings

Britt and Tony’s Brooklyn NY Wedding

Remember Britt and Tony? We could not WAIT to photographÂ theirÂ wedding, and it completely surpassed ourÂ expectations. Being a witness toÂ theirÂ marriage was such a special event for us, because you can feel theÂ electricÂ love between them when you are inÂ theirÂ presence. They were married at theÂ Most Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn, NY and then had a dancing march to the Reception at Office Ops, also in Brooklyn. The down-pouring rain moved the reception inside but the party was in no way calmed because of the change. We think you will want to be Britt and Tony’s friends… BEST friends.. after you see this wedding filled with emotion, personality, exuberance and pure sweet love!

â€œFrancie thought it was the most beautiful church in Brooklyn. It was made of old gray stone and had twin spires that rose cleanly into the sky, high above the tallest tenements. Inside, the high vaulted ceilings, narrow deepset stained-glass windows and elaborately carved altars made it a miniature cathedral.” Â -A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty SmithÂ

Event Planning: Christine Paul Events | Make-up: Sharon Becker of SBÂ Beauty | Florist: Rose, Red & Lavender | Hair: Joey’s Styles

March Music: The Stumblebums | Photobooth: Shootbooth | Reception Live Music: Baby Soda | DJ: DJ’s at Work | Catering: OME Catering

May 31, 2011 North Carolina, Personal, Weddings

Jon & Joanna’s Raleigh NC Wedding

Jon and Joanna have been dating only a year less than Dan and I have been together. They met the first semester ofÂ theirÂ Freshman year in college and have been together ever since. I remember one evening over four years ago that Joanna chased me out the front door of our parents house. It had been only one month into their relationship and she said, “Bethany, he’s the one. I’m going to marry him one day.” She was right, and I could not be happier for the two of them!

This wedding came together in a mere 6 weeks! You read that right. They were engaged in early April and the wedding was on May 15 in the NC Raulston Arboretum. It was a perfect day with a soft breeze and birds singing throughout the ceremony. It was a blessing to be a part of everything, both photographing as well as being in the wedding!

Congrats Joanna and Jon!!! We are so very happy for the two of you and we cannot wait to see what the future hold for your lives! We love you both very much.

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