Mara and Will’s North Haven Island, Maine Wedding

Sometimes there are those weddings where you know from the moment you take the first image, its going to be epic. Mara and Will’s was one of them. On his own, Will demanded that everyone got ready outside on the porch for the best light. So he and his best man donned their tuxedos out in the open. Mara on the other hand was having her hair and makeup done at the Nebo Lodge, with her mother and maid of honor . When I saw the dress, I nearly fainted with excitement. It was calm and quiet and relaxed and honestly what every bride pictures her getting ready to be like. Her mom even cried a little bit and kept telling her how beautiful she looked and how much she loved her. It was so so sweet.

Right before the ceremony, Mara found out that her sister, who lives on Nantucket, flew in that morning… after having a baby 4 days prior.

The ceremony was held at a tiny catholic church on the island. One of their friends played quite possible the most amazing violin performance I have ever heard in my life, or ever will. Later I found out that this friend of theirs is Ryu Goto. Yeah. They kissed and walked back down the aisle to the front steps of the newly painted church and basked in the awesomeness that was their newly married life!

We took a few portraits at his parents property and then we all headed to the reception overlooking the Penobscot Bay. As the speeches of love and friendship continued from the evening before, we learned more and more how special these two are.  They danced their first dance to another Ryu Goto song, and then they received a very unique gift. It was the only gift on the gift table, as per the couples request… but it was an unforgettable one. Two shot glasses were epoxyed to a canoe paddle, side by side. In order to sign this “guestbook of sorts” you had to take a shot of tequila from the shot paddle. It. was. a. huge. hit. AND since we sign every guestbook at every wedding, this was the first time ever we drank at a wedding. First and last… and I promised we were officially done working when we did so.

It’s weddings like this that I have to pinch myself when I realized that this is our job. Thanks Mara and Will and ALL your family and friends for making an unforgettable weekend for us.
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Church: Our lady of Peace Catholic Church of North Haven Maine

Officiant: Father Robert Henry  | Reception Venue: Private Property

Catering: Nebo Lodge    |   Tent Rental: Wallace Tent and Party Rentals

DJ: Eric of JTD Productions   |   Violinist: Ryu Goto

Make-up: Brenda from Adore Rouge    |   Hair: Colleen from Aphrodite Salon

Dress: Jenny Packham   |   Bride’s Shoes: Chanel

Rings: Anna Tucker of A & O Jewelry   |   Calligraphy: Everly Calligraphy


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5 Comments

  1. Nina
    September 26, 2013

    That veil kiss photo is amazingly classic! I love it and I hope they get a HUGE canvas for their home. So much love. 🙂

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  2. Spring
    September 26, 2013

    THAT DRESS!!!! WOWZER!!!! Also gotta love the shot paddle, I’ve seen shot ski’s but the paddle is a great summer version 🙂

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  3. andrea @ my kinda perfect
    September 26, 2013

    so gorgeous! i love all the smiles, especially Will’s. you can tell his laugh and smile are absolutely contagious. what a beautiful day! =)

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  4. Marcia Wiggins
    September 26, 2013

    You are so right, EPIC, every single image…EPIC! The entire affair is breathtaking…way to capture every single gorgeous moment!

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