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From Bethany And Dan Photography…We adore these two human beings. I swear from the moment they walked into the Waban Starbucks to meet with us we loved them. After spending an evening with them for their engagement session we were counting down the days till the wedding day, right along with them. We were SO excited to be their wedding photographers and we were absolutely not wrong in our anticipation of the wedding’s fabulousness. It was incredible. Besides all the gorgeous details, fabulous location, stunning bridal party, classy everything(!), this wedding was 100% focused and the right thing: L-O-V-E! Kelsey and Chad are crazy about each other. It is infectious and every single person at this wedding was SO happy they were getting married. It was a palpable the whole time we were there.

A few of my favorite moments of the day: The first look complete with private tear jerking vows. The way Chad looked at Kelsey all. day. long. Kelsey’s sister’s toast… if there is a perfect sister version of a toast, it was this one. There was not a dry eye in the tent. I wish I could bottle that love up and take it around with me everywhere. During the sunset photos were were out on the beach right in front of the tent. I think every person at the wedding made their way to the edge of the tent and watched. It was so cute! We would turn around and look between shots and everyone would wave! Their friend Brendan took a table cloth off one of the tables and made it into a jump rope during the reception. ’nuff said.

Sweet Monday Photography + A Discount!

In the world of drop-dead gorgeous images, Sweet Monday Photography reigns supreme. Think soft, light-filled captures that are as romantic as they are stunning and you are most definitely on the right track. So when it comes to soaking in the pretty, we’re all about devoting a day to Sweet Monday’s latest masterpiece… a shoot that is chock-full of outdoor beauty and spring-filled happy.

Known for their love of nature and ability to capture those special moments you didn’t even realize were happening, Sweet Monday Photography is endlessly inspired by the New England landscape… and it shows in every moment of this gorgeous styled shoot set against the stunning Mount in the Berkshires. Picture classic meets modern details and colorful blooms with a touch of traditional lovely and a splash of bohemian charm. It’s all sorts of seriously stunning, lovelies… and it’s just what we’ve come to expect from Sweet Monday Photography.

Whether you’re looking to capture your love against a golden autumn backdrop, or snuggled up with the snow twinkling in the background, Sweet Monday’s talented team of photogs will most definitely preserve those special moments that you will cherish for always. Contact them now to start your journey to beautiful photography. You can thank us later, loves.

What: Sweet Monday Photography is offering 20% off any of their standard wedding photography Collections for weddings with either the ceremony or reception taking place outdoors in 2016 or 2017!

How: Interested couples just need to mention this post when inquiring about Sweet Monday’s availability on their wedding date via the contact form on their website. Discount is not applicable for custom Collections, but may be applied to any of the standard packages. The discount will be honored a total of 10 times on a first come, first served basis. Click here for more info!

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Bright + Colorful Coastal Maine Wedding

Not only is this wedding as cute as they come, it’s the celebration of two high school sweethearts who tied the knot after 10 years as a couple. Set in the same beautiful locale where they grew up, they returned to the shores of Maine for a day decked out in color, style and a whole lot of love captured by Meredith Perdue and Inkspot Crow. Vendors like Gus & Ruby Letterpress, Black Bow Events and Michelle Peele brought the bride’s Eddie Ross-inspired vision to life, and we’ve got so much more right here.

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Romantic Fall Kennebunkport Wedding

From The Bride…After ten years of dating (we were high school sweethearts!), Ben and I always knew we’d return to Maine, where we grew up, to be married. I had always imagined a ceremony overlooking the same view I was lucky enough to see out of my bedroom window as a child on Southport Island, and my parents conspired to make that happen, building a gorgeous lawn that we’ll all enjoy for many years to come. During the ceremony, a close friend read the children’s book, I Like You, and Ben and I thanked one another for the things we’d come to appreciate after eleven years as a couple. We walked back up the aisle under a shower of pink and gold confetti, and then waited to hug everyone in a receiving line as they made their way toward the steel drum band and raw bar at the cocktail hour.

We held our reception under a tent on my grandmother’s lawn just up the dirt road from my parents’ house, where both my parents’ and my older sister celebrated their weddings, as well. We couldn’t have been any luckier with the weather—it was the most beautiful, sunshine-filled day, with the only brief shower raining down at the precise moment we wished to usher guests into the tent for dinner (Ben’s favorite: beef tenderloin and my favorite: mac and cheese!).

The smaller details–especially where incorporating color was involved–were the most fun to execute. Some of my favorites included the custom Liberty of London groomsmen’s ties (with a matching collar and leash for our goldendoodle, Bode), the custom pink and orange pennant flags for the tent, and the ikat runner and table squares for the tablescape, sewn for us with love by one of my parents’ best friends. I can’t forget the pink Chiavari chairs (which were super difficult to find!)—they were the first thing I knew I wanted for sure. I’ve long been inspired by an Eddie Ross tablescape that used those chairs and an ikat Quadrille fabric, and I set about recreating it with some personal twists.

The night ended with an amazing surprise fireworks show thanks to a dear family friend, after which Ben and I stayed up into the wee hours talking with our friends and my parents. Finally, we drove off in our old Jetta–the very same one I was driving back in 2003 on the night when Ben asked me if I wanted to be his girlfriend. This time, we headed off the island for the very first time as husband and wife.

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I knew I’d be a fan of this wedding as soon as I saw that it took place in Kennebunkport. But then I saw all the pups, the little ones, this lovely Bride and these sort of views (thanks to the gorgeous location of the Bush family’s – as in the two past presidents – private estate) and I’m head over heels. See all these stunning pics by Stephanie A Smith in this glowing gallery here.

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From Stephanie A Smith… Nothing beats a gorgeous coastal wedding with a beautiful bride and groom, many friends and family members and LOTS of puppies. At least not in my book. But add to that two former presidents and one governor of the United States of America, a 29-piece band, and a tented reception for close to 300 people and you have yourself a priceless celebration.

Ellie and Nick were married on September 27th, 2014. I loved Ellie’s vision for her day. It was soft, romantic, and elegant. The blush and mint colored bridesmaids dresses matched perfectly with the beautiful peonies bouquets from Fleurant. The old woody and retro trolley that transported guests to and from venues added to the charm of the coastal engagement. No stone was left unturned as the wooden farm tables were adorned with a mix match of florals and glass pieces. The Bride and Groom signs and city signs were created by a local artist tying into the Kennebunk charm.

Some of my favorite memories from the day included colorful striped socks worn by the groom and his groomsmen as a nod to President Bush Sr (he loves to sport fun footwear). I also loved seeing dogs run around on the property all night. This included the Bush Sr’s two pups as well as Ellie’s two loves, Tess and Rocky. It truly was a gorgeous affair that I feel honored to be a part of.

Photography: Stephanie A Smith | Floral Design: Fleurant | Wedding Dress: Lela Rose | Cake: Let Them Eat Cake | Invitations: Just Paper and Tea | Stationery: Annie Taylor Design | Ceremony Venue: St. Ann's Episcopal Church | Reception Venue: Walkers Point {Private Residence Of The Bush Family} | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Love Lane | Catering: Kitchen Chicks Catering | Makeup: Spa At Rivers Edge | Band: Mood Swings | Grooms Attire: Tom James | Hairstylist: Salon Prive | Photography - Assistance: Catherine Ann Photography | Tents: Sperry Tents Seacoast | Trolley: Intown Trolley | Wedding Signs: Fish House Designs

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From BKB & Co.… BKB & Co. is a select team of Boston wedding photographers and cinematographers specializing exclusively in weddings. Our wedding professionals are not only recognized in the industry, but also among wedding clients for our tremendous attention to detail from the moment of inquiry through the final product delivery and thereafter. Our studio was built on a simple motto – to capture each wedding as if it were our own. We are professionals at what we do and believe your wedding should be all about you enjoying your day and stress-free. We understand and value the importance of image capture and ensure your wedding photos stay timeless for you and your family for generations to come.

Founder and Creative Director Brittany K. Blando attended both the New England School of Photography and the College of Art and Design at Lesley University before opening her namesake studio in 2002. Throughout her education, Brittany developed a true passion for photographing weddings. The wedding scene in the Greater Boston area has always been vibrant and diverse, making it an exciting arena to be in. She is extremely sought-after in the New England area, even capturing the wedding of Professional Hockey Player Scott Clemmensen, beauty queen Amanda Kelly and Musician Eric Welsh of the band The Pixies. Her style is editorial imagery with photojournalistic flair, which is a style most requested by area engaged couples. Her talented work, impeccable customer service and quick turn-around time has proven to be why her studio is so highly regarded in New England.

To greater meet the needs of local couples, Brittany launched BKB & Co. in 2013 and expanded the studio’s services with the addition of talented wedding photography and wedding videography professionals. This brilliant team has taken the area by storm and has helped BKB become one of the top wedding services in all of New England. This team is truly a cohesive unit – working on weddings together and focusing on unparalleled customer service, flawless product and stellar turn-around time. Our team members are exclusive to our studio alone and have been personally trained by Brittany to provide our clientele with the images they have come to love and along with the personalized customer service the studio is known to provide.

Most recently, BKB announced the addition of a bridal stylist to the staff. With so many small details needed to be attended to on a wedding day, BKB’s bridal stylist will work alongside the BKB team to ensure any issues that may come up over the course of a wedding are resolved quickly, efficiently, and stress-free for the couple. A “day-of assistant” if you will, our stylist will handle many logistics that can sometimes overwhelm a couple or be a distraction on such a milestone day. For instance, she will distribute and pin boutonnieres and corsages, adjust your bridal gown for wedding photos, help keep the wedding day timeline on schedule, gather important individuals for photos, bustle your gown and of course, carry your favorite lipstick so you will always have it on hand throughout the day. Logistics aside, she will also be there to hold your hand and give you a shoulder to rely on.

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Cozy Country Valentine’s Wedding Inspiration

Considering New England is currently buried in what feels like mile high snow, this snowy Maine Valentine’s inspiration couldn’t be more fitting. Chock-full of cozy moments designed by A Family Affair Of Maine and drop-your-jaw blooms from Broadturn Farm, this rich red lovefest is a true celebration of the season and Emily Delamater was on hand it capture each bit.

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Coastal Glamour Maine Wedding

From A Family Affair Of Maine… This charming sweetheart inspiration was designed with whimsical woodland features, accentuating the copious beauty of Maine winter. The backdrop is a pastoral setting in an 1870 built farmhouse that carries a rich history and eclectic mix of modern and vintage furnishings. Incorporating various shades of red symbolizing love, we represent an old fashioned St. Valentines day in true New England fashion.

Our Bride is dressed in a vintage antique lace Victorian wedding gown paired with a fur stole wrap and leather gloves. Her soft curls are adorned with a spray rose, ranunculus and wax flower crown.

The Groom wears red plaid and bowtie, warm grey wool and suit jacket. His boutonniere is composed of privet berry, ranunculus, wax flower and spray rose. Our table scape design involves a recycled barn board table with unique white post legs, paired with two vintage mahogany high backed chairs with bright red velvet seats. Laser cut wood plates adorn each chair signifying seating for the Bride and Groom. White benches are made warm with dark fur blankets for the wedding party. Red velvet cloth runs down the length of the table, and is a beautiful canvas for the immense and stunning floral design consisting of roses, amaryllis, ranunculus, wax flower, privet berry and viburnum. Brass candle sticks hold various shades of candles to add to the romance and color scheme, while dark antler sheds accentuated the woodland vibe. Each of the vintage etched glass plates were further complimented by warm brass chargers with rattan detail. The place settings were personalized with custom laser cut pinecones and handmade rosemary wreaths set atop vintage napkins. White milk glass wine goblets were paired with antique crystal.

The wedding cake was a smooth ivory fondant embellished with a hand crafted red rose cluster with deep green vines and a single intricate antler. The Bride and Groom initial cake topper was machine cut acrylic with a wood grain technique and enveloped with a wood carved frame.

The outdoor ceremony was created with intensions of evoking a feeling of warmth in the cold. A fireplace mantle bearing warm quilts, framed with the warm color of the floral garlands and brass elements helped to create a sense of passion and glow. Bridal portraits on a vintage wood framed sofa in the snow and a bold wool sweater conceptualizes all the ways the color red embodies love, romance, excitement and affection.

Tucked away along the coastline of Maine lies a wedding where contemporary coastal glamour reigned supreme. Beginning with the lobster rehearsal dinner, this French’s Point affair is filled with hundreds of gold sequins, oyster shells, rain drops and a whole lot of love. Flora Fauna worked their blossoming magic, and I think you’ll agree Rebecca Arthurs captured every sweet moment beautifully.

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Casual Maine Lobster Rehearsal Dinner

From Rebecca Arthurs… Julie & Bryan’s wedding was a magical day filled with hundreds of gold sequins, oyster shells, rain drops and a whole lot of love. Maine has always held a special place in both Julie & Bryan’s hearts. Who wouldn’t love the beauty, serenity, and close proximity to fresh, delicious lobster! As a long-time oyster lover and blogger, Julie designed the wedding day to be evocative of “Manhattan meets Maine.” Where contemporary, big city glamour meshes with charming, pastoral coastal living. When you see the photos I think you’ll agree Julie pulled it off perfectly with the help of Meagan from Maine Seasons Events & Rentals! Judy of Flora Fauna crafted amazing florals and Chavelii from Key and Quoin rocked out the cute signs you’ll see.

Even though the rain wasn’t part of the wedding plan, Julie & Bryan handled the surprises thrown at them with grace and enjoyed every moment of their amazing day. French’s Point, the wedding venue is on the tip of Maine’s beautiful coast, tucked away from the local hustle and bustle. The day before the wedding Julie & Bryan invited all their wedding guests to a lobster rehearsal dinner in a classic lobster pound.

One word synonymous with Maine? Lobster, and lots of it. Celebrating along the beautiful rugged coast, Maine Seasons Events coordinated this crustacean affair while Rebecca Arthurs snapped up a series of images that are quintessentially Vacationland. Guests dined on surf a la Youngs Lobster Pound while laughter and anticipation filled the air, because we’ve got their wedding coming up NEXT!

From Rebecca Arthurs… Bryan & Julie’s rehearsal dinner at Young’s Lobster Pound in Belfast Maine was a fun filled night of laughs and anticipation. We couldn’t be happier to share these fun photos of their lobster rehearsal dinner. Julie & Bryan celebrated with their family and friends along the beautiful rugged coast of Maine, the day before their wedding at French’s Point.

Photography: Rebecca Arthurs | Coordination: Maine Seasons Events | Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Youngs Lobster Pound | Wedding Ideas And Planning: In A Half Shell

Elegant Whimsy at Marianmade Farm

From their adorable treasure hunt proposal story to their sparkle laden soiree at Marianmade Farm, this stunning Bride & Groom are captivating every inch of my being today through L. Hewitt Photography‘s romantical imagery. It’s the kind of gallery that will put a little pep in your Monday morning step and keep you smiling throughout the day.

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Elegant Seaside Garden Wedding

From L. Hewitt Photography…There’s something charming and lovely about Maine, and I reflect on their rehearsal sail around Wiscasset now. The lapping waters, seafood that is practically pulled right out of the water in front of you, the setting sun and gentle breeze. It’s easy to see how Christina and Nishant fell in love there, and why they decided to celebrate their wedding in Maine.

These two have one of my favorite proposal stories ever.

Nishant surprised Christina with an unexpected treasure hunt. The search started at 5:30 am in New York City with friends and family, taking her to a weekend bag, a plane ticket and bridal magazines to read on her flight.

After finding a tiara, a gorgeous dress and shoes, and more clues from friends, she ended up at the Light house in Portland, Maine, where a dapper, suited Nishant waited with a photographer a garlanded setup, and a proposal.

Nishant and Christina wed on a beautiful summer day in Maine against the backdrop of the breathtaking lavender farm, Marianmade Farm, near Historic Wiscasset.

Christina is lovely and sweet; Nishant is dapper and charming. They brought the grace and chic of New York hosts and were a joy to watch as they demonstrated their love in stories about each other, and surprises for one another throughout the day. And the wedding was full of surprises; a surprise videographer, an Indian dance flashmob, gifts from Nishant to Christina. The bride and groom signs on the back of their chairs were surprises to each other, which kept Kate Martin, the coodinator on her toes. And to cap it off, there was a lovely fireworks display for their guests.

DIY details included toffee favors, programs, tossing petal bags, gold animals on tables and welcome bags.

From The Bride…For our wedding, Nishant and I wanted to create an elegant evening, but with a fun and relaxed atmosphere, not stuffy. Whimsical with a lot of soft colors. Set in a barn, but not rustic. Light, airy and most importantly, just a story of two people who fell in love.

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Maine is a magical land and these photos by Emily Delamater proves this theory all too well, when she captured the wedding of this beautiful couple on a picture perfect summer day. From the smiles on their faces to the gardens overflowing with azaleas and lupines at the Asticou Inn, I’m absolutely convinced that Maine is the northeast’s wedding wonderland. See all the pretty right here!

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Coastal Maine Inspired Wedding Invitation

From Emily Delamater… Lauren and Aaron are two of the sweetest and also the most beautiful people I have met in my travels. They just radiate with such love for each other and their families. It was an honor to be there with them on such a perfect sweet summer day, in an azalea garden by the sea…. With pale pinks and purples, gorgeous flowing florals by Alda Stich (also referred to as the flower lady) and a field of lupines in bloom overlooking the harbor at the amazing and historic Asticou Inn. It was really just too spectacular to be real. A gorgeous mix of seaside elegance and garden beauty.

Pretty paper goods are my jam. No hyperbole intended… send me a crazy gorgeous invite and I’ll spend hours obsessing over it. So this hand illustrated + hand painted invitation suite from Anticipate Invitations? It’s pretty much my everything, and the perfect guide to a Maine weekend that is rich with coastal inspired goodies. Soak in every paper paper captured by Kenny Kim right here.

From the Bride… Invites were so important because they were the first impact that people would see to lead them up to our wedding weekend. We wanted it to be about all the weekend events, not just the Wedding Day, as guests were making the journey. Studying architecture in college I have a deep appreciation for graphic design and was so excited to work on this important aspect of the wedding.

When we first started dating, Chris invited me to spend a summer vacation with his family in Maine. Being from New Jersey, Chris grew up coming to Maine with his family. Growing up in Chicago, I had never been to Maine, but loved the laid-back culture, great food (lobster!) and beautiful scenery. We went on a hike to find a gorgeous wedding being set up on the top of the mountain. Both of us shared later that we thought to ourselves… “Wow, what a perfect place to get married.”

Working with Michael at Anticipate Invitations on the stationery was one of the best parts of wedding planning. We wanted it to reflect the whimsicality of Maine, be fun and playful but still elegant, not be overly nautical but still sea-inspired. By having Michael hand illustrate and paint all the features, it added a level of personality that made our stationery that much more unique to us—something that will last for many years.

We spent every year after traveling to Maine for vacation, enjoying it more and more each year. Chris proposed to me right in the same spot we hiked up years before. It was the only place we ever imagined getting married at, and therefore we felt it was the most meaningful place for us to have our own wedding.

Most of our guests had never been to Maine so we wanted to showcase some of our favorite parts and places, why we love it so much. We wanted it to be about all weekend events and not just the wedding and truly wanted it to be a magical experience for our guests.

Guests loved the paper goods, and not only the invitations, but also the place cards, table cards, menus, weekend events booklet, and ceremony program… even the thank you cards and return address stamp! Having Anticipate work on all aspects gave continuity and truly once-in-a-lifetime memories.

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Bridal Party Styling with Style My Bridal + A Giveaway!

You can’t wait for your besties to stand beside you on your big day, but styling their look, well… that’s another story. Because that vision you’ve been dreaming of? You just don’t have the time to put it all together. Enter Style My Bridal, professional bridesmaid stylists that take all of the guess work out of choosing that perfect gown + accessories with custom suggestions based on your vision.

We’ve all been there: you’ve pinned about a million images of dreamy bridesmaids, but when you try to find time in your busy schedule to search for those perfect dresses, it’s almost impossible. That’s why Style My Bridal is so genius. Your personalist stylist will curate a custom look book just for you, and you can choose the vision that is right for you and the ones you love. And don’t worry about scheduling all of your besties for a day of bridesmaid dress shopping – Style My Bridal will send your dresses directly to YOU, so you can have a fun girls’ day right in the comfort of your own home. And when you make that final decision, just purchase the dresses + accessories from Style My Bridal. It’s a one-stop shop of bridal party awesomeness.

So what are you waiting for, loves? Run, don’t walk, to Style My Bridal and click “Get Started” to start working with your personal stylist. Get started in the month of January and get 15% off your dress purchase by April 1, 2015 by mentioning SMP! (Offer valid for new clients only.)

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Rustic Summer Wedding at Josias River Farm

Having grown up vacationing in York, Maine, this wedding immediately secured a special place in my heart. But with Cambria Grace’s stunning photographs, this favorite spot of mine looks better than ever. Wild Folk Studio worked her floral magic and the result is one absolutely beautiful wedding, with a gallery that I’m not ready to leave just yet. It may be chilly outside but the wedding is warming my heart.

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Rustic Summer Wedding at Migis Lodge

From The Bride… Jeff and I met as undergrads at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, where we were both business majors. I grew up in Connecticut, and he grew up in New York and Toronto, with many weekends spent in Vermont. We truly fell in love when Jeff visited me abroad in Granada, Spain, and weathered a year of long distance dating while I finished school before moving together to Boston. Jeff proposed last November at the peak of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire (total surprise!). There were a dozen meaningful places we could have chosen, but somehow we both just knew that York, Maine was where we would celebrate our wedding. My great-grandparents began spending their summers in York in the 1940’s, and the town quickly became the beloved gathering place for generations of family get-togethers and celebrations. Beyond the wonderful memories, there is so much to love about Maine – picturesque scenery, New England charm, and lobster! We initially had another venue in mind, but were lucky enough to stumble upon Josias River Farm in our search. The beautiful property, the restored barn, and the wonderful owners (and their goats!) make this location a true gem in Cape Neddick. After walking through the farm on a snowy Saturday last December, imagining what it would look like at the end of September when summer was turning into fall, we didn’t get halfway home before turning back around to secure the location for September 20th, 2014.

We wanted the decor for the day to highlight the natural beauty of the setting: escort cards hanging from the picturesque wooden fence, twinkling lights strung through the apple trees, and rustic touches woven throughout – from the wooden farm tables and chairs to the whiskey barrels and lanterns. The element that really tied everything together was the garland created by Caroline from Wild Folk Studios. The pink and white snowberry and greenery creeping up the poles in the barn and tent and across the farm tables just breathed a magical life into the entire celebration. Thanks to our families, wedding party, and every one of our incredible vendors, the day came together more perfectly than we had dreamed possible. As everyone warned, it all went by in an absolute blur, but Jeff and I could not have asked for a more beautiful and meaningful setting to celebrate our love and dance the night away with our friends and family.

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When you combine the talents of Petal Floral Design, Julie Song Ink, and Mstarr Event Design, wedding magic unfolds. Exhibit A: this summertime affair in picturesque Maine. Jeremy White was there to film these adorable lovebirds in action and Justin & Mary captured every detail behind the camera. Join me in the gallery for SO much more.

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Floral Covered Wedding in Rockport, Maine

From MStarr Event Design…You just know when you’re going to hit it off with clients…forget friends, they become like family {and no, despite the last name, we’re not related!}. I guess I should’ve known when the first email I ever got from Miki was that she literally was m Starr so she had to reach out. If there was ever a true mStarr bride, Miki is she. She’s the type of gal who trusted and gave creative freedom, who was so eager to hear new ideas, who texted pics of her nails to make sure the color wouldn’t clash with anything, who invited me to her own bachelorette {what an honor}!

This beauty was 2 years in the making {!!} thanks to residency {her}, finishing up a Phd {him}and a cross-country move {both}! But in this case, the long engagement simply gave us more time to curate the perfect vendor team and the perfect vision. Miki + Matt went to college in Maine and were officially introduced in the library, so I wanted to find a way to seamlessly weave both together in an organic way. The end result was a romantic, summer camp design full of color, texture, nods to the surrounding natural beauty, and personal details.

This whole wedding was one big favorite, but some individual highlights were the vintage stamps we sourced for the invitation suite that corresponded to important things in their lives, the black crossback chairs from New England Country Rentals and black velvet tied flatware {the main lodge’s black chandeliers really set the tone for the reception}, the lush + vibrant florals from Petal, my escort card display I still dream about, the romantic draping from Ryan Designs, and every single hand-painted work of art from Julie Song. This is one very special venue and the staff at Migis are the best of the best. It was pouring rain Friday night into Saturday morning but as a tribute it seemed to their recessional song, the skies cleared in the early afternoon and the sun came out in all its glory, making the day that much more magical.

From The Bride…Matt and I knew from the start that we wanted our wedding to be a weekend escape for our friends and family. We met during undergrad in Maine (in a library during finals) and after 6 years of long distance dating while we both were in graduate school, we moved to Seattle. Since we were planning a destination wedding, we wanted to find a unique and memorable New England venue – and Migis Lodge certainly fit the bill! We knew from the moment that we first visited Migis (the only venue we looked at!) that it was the place for us. It served as a perfect summer camp backdrop and allowed everyone to come, relax, and enjoy a weekend away. With help from amazing vendors, our wedding was beyond what we ever could have imagined. We awoke to a downpour on the morning of the wedding, and a forecast that predicted torrential rain all day. Somehow, the skies parted to golden wonderful sunshine and we were able to have our wedding at the edge of Sebago Lake just as we had imagined. There were just too many perfect moments and happy memories to pick a favorite from the day – we will relive every moment of it for years to come.

We were so fortunate to have such incredible vendors – our guiding principle through the wedding planning process was to find people we loved and trusted and give them the creative freedom to do their thing! We were so incredibly blessed to have Justin and Mary Marantz as our photographers; they captured every moment of our wedding day so beautifully. Becca and Molly from Petal Floral Design were incredible and made bouquets, centerpieces and backdrops that our friends are still talking about. Our invitations and most paper goods came Julie Song who set the tone for the weekend with beautiful calligraphy and watercolor illustrations. Our draping and lighting came from Ryan Designs, who really helped us transform the space.

The Migis team – especially Robyn and Maddie – were just incredible. Our videographers, Jeremy and Billy, from Fairfax Films made our wedding video into a piece of art that we still enjoy watching over and over again. Finally, our amazing wedding planner + designer Emily of MStarr event design brought on these amazing vendors and helped us design and execute a wedding that was filled with details that reflected us as a couple. She became like family during the long distance planning process. Having Emily and her team there that weekend took away all of my worries and I was able to completely enjoy our day with my new husband.

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I grew up visiting seaside Maine, and it’s one of those spots that’ll forever hold my heart. But when you add in overflowing florals by Emily Carter, it becomes an absolute wonderland. I can’t get enough of this coastal celebration, created by the talented Daisies & Pearls, and with every breathtaking blooms captured by Justin & Mary. Gloomy, gray days don’t stand in a chance in the full gallery here.

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Scandinavian Inspired Winter Shoot in Maine

From Daisies & Pearls… Baylor and Larry selected Maine as the backdrop for their wedding as Larry proposed to Baylor during a vacation to DownEast, Maine a year prior. The Miami based couple wanted to treat family and friends from all over the globe to a destination wedding weekend filled with all the delights Maine has to offer.

Samoset Resort was the perfect home base for the visiting guest list, with its manicured grounds and spectacular ocean views. Upon arrival guests were welcomed with LL Bean totes filled with Maine themed treats. Friday evening guests were reunited and introduced during a cocktail party.

After a restful night’s sleep and relaxing morning taking in the sea air, guests traveled along the scenic roads via trolley to the beautiful Camden Amphitheatre overlooking Camden Harbor. The lush Amphitheatre provided the inspiration for the garden party design concept, with the striking coral peony as the focal point. Baylor in lace met Larry in seersucker, under a floral draped birch chuppah. The couple was joined by their daughter and Baylor’s mother. Adding to the merriment of a Maine wedding, the ceremony was performed by a retired sea captain.

Returning to Samoset, guests savored cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the green, prior to finding their way under the sailcloth tent decorated with vibrant stems everywhere the eye could see. Floral chandeliers were suspended above dining tables adorned with ribbon runners dotted by blooms in a variety of glass vessels. Escort cards and table numbers in gold calligraphy complemented the overall design. Following a dinner featuring lobster, of course, guests enjoyed the festive sounds of a jazz quintet, delicious cake almost too pretty to slice and a breathtaking sunset seaside.

The next morning before bidding farewell, the newlyweds and guests continued the celebration with brunch on the high seas aboard schooners.

Winter might be a four letter word to most New Englanders but I promise you this shoot crafted by Maine Seasons Events and Brea McDonald Photography will have you rethinking your wedding season. Perhaps a romantic snowy wedding is in your future? Infused with Scandinavian touches and pops of red, this tablescape is an ode to cold weather coziness. Check out the full gallery here!

From Maine Seasons Events…Inspired by the straw ornaments, clean color palette and simplicity of Scandinavian design, Maine Seasons Events created a wedding inspiration shoot with a winter feel. Elements of straw, fir balsam and wood were incorporated with a wintery palette of icy blue, black, red and gray. Custom table runner inspired by a Scandinavian pillow and vintage winter scene red plates set the table with straw ornaments and custom fabric napkin bands.

Cross country skiis, a vintage sled and festive red bouquet hand tied with a crochet wrapped button and fabric wrap accesorize. A traditional winter candle Pyramid adorns the cake display, and when lit, the paddles rotate, causing the wooden animals and people to turn around on the base. Custom cake with sugar pine cone and tassels by Wild Orchid Baking Comapany provide the feeling of a Swedish princess cake with pale icing and detailed sugar adornments.

Intimate Kennebunkport Wedding

A few years back, I attended a sweet seaside wedding in Kennebunkport and fell absolutely in love with the locale. It’s charming and oh-so-cozy. So when this stunner from Arielle Doneson came across my desk? I couldn’t wait to click through the gallery. Opposite of the sea, this forest fete at Earth at Hidden Pond was a perfect fit for these two foodies. Packed with beautifully artisanal treats, adorable DIYs and lots of smiles, you can see more right here.

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