Family Portrait...Last Day at Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth, NH

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 10:25pm - Portraits

My designer friend Noelle Grattan at ING Designs in Kittery contacted me with the fun idea of documenting the last days of Memorial Bridge with her family portrait.  I loved this idea!   An interesting bridge like Memorial is such a strong graphic element in a session.  Hope you enjoy a last look at the bridge.  Thanks to Noelle and family too for trooping it in the cold too!

Tracey and Bill...a Kennebunkport Winter Wedding

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 at 10:18pm - Weddings

Thought I would end the season out showcasing this magical wedding that took place smack dab in the middle of the Kennebunkport Festival of Lights.  Highlights were all the winter wonderland themed details designed by the bride (a graphic artist!)...the candlelight moment during the ceremony when the entire congregation sang Silent Night...the stroll through Dock Square...the most gorgeous bridal bouquets...and the snowflake bedazzled dance floor thanks to Mike´s Music Mix that was hopping all night!  Helps that they were the nicest couple--ever.  Congrats to Tracey & Bill!!

Details...

Ceremony...Village Baptist Church, Kennebunkport, Maine
Reception...Village by the Sea, Wells, Maine
Floral Design..Fleurant, Kennebunk, Maine
Cake...Let Them Eat Cake, Gayle Forte, Kennebunk, Maine
Entertainment...Mike´s Music Mix, Mike Bacon

Kelly and Tom We Did Session

Monday, November 28th, 2011 at 8:40pm - Weddings

Well...techincally, they are already married!  But we treated this as a fun seaside engagement session.  They are one of my all time favorite couples--just photographed Kelly´s brother´s wedding in Colorado this past August--SO MUCH FUN!  Thanks to Kelly & Tom for being such a fun couple...and letting me play.

Kerri and Justin, Searles Castle, NH Wedding

Thursday, November 10th, 2011 at 2:55pm - Weddings

Kerri & Justin´s wedding took place on a dark and rainy day....at a castle!  It was such fun!  I love rainy days, especially when the bride and groom play with it and don´t take it too seriously.  And if it hadn´t been for the rain, I might not have found all the cool little rooms and details of the castle itself.  I loved their palette--especially those rust shoes!!  Congrats Kerri & Justin!

Details...

Band...Kahootz (amazing!), Boston MA
Reception and Ceremony...beautiful Searles Castle, Windham NH
Videgraphy...Bryan & NIkki Powers, Hindsight Video, Barrington NH

Molly and John, The Manor Inn, Castine Maine Wedding

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 at 9:56pm - Weddings

Molly & John´s wedding day in pretty little Castine Maine swept me away...I felt transported to a place out of time.  They were both so natural and relaxed...and the day so magical...I felt honored to be capturing it all for them.  Very fun couple and amazing families.  Congrats Molly & John!  Hold onto that feeling and remember this day always!

Details...

Wedding Ceremony...Our Lady of Hope, Castine Maine
Reception...The Manor Inn, Castine Maine
Floral...Jeanne Russell at Island Flowers, Verona Island Maine
The lovely Marina DeMarco was second photographer all day and caught so many amazing moments!! 

Alison and David, Inn at Oceans Edge Wedding

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 at 3:05pm - Weddings

oh my I´ve been neglecting my readers...sorry I´ve been gone so long! 

Details...

The Inn at Ocean’s Edge, Lincolnville…the setting is elegantly and classicly Maine and the service team led by Laurel Johnson is superb.
Thanks to Wendy Freedman, the newest member of my shooting team for her eye-mazing photos of the groom as she second shot for me that day.
Jerks of Grass for serenading everyone oceanside!
Compositions for the pretty Spring palettes and floral design.

Sneak preview...I love pretty things...

Friday, September 16th, 2011 at 10:17am - Weddings

Just had to share these pretty little details while I was editing Dina & Seth´s Portsmouth wedding...love...

Brenna and Chris, Stage Neck Inn Wedding, York Harbor Maine

Friday, September 9th, 2011 at 9:11pm - Weddings

Bride and Groom´s Favorite things:  working so hard at planning every detail and then seeing it come to fruition, bringing our family and friends together in such a beautiful spot, seeing everyone truly enjoy themselves, my dad´s unexpected speech, the sun coming out at 4:45PM for a 5PM wedding in April which allowed for the most breath-taking photos and an our-door ceremony, our slideshow, which our friends and family will continue talking about for years to come

From Brenna, The Bride, Favorite moments: seeing Chris be recognized (which does not happen enough) for being such a genuine, loyal friend-- his best men´s speech brought him to tears! lighting sparklers with 2 little girls who were at the Stage Neck having dinner with their parents- my maid of honor heard them talking in the bathroom about the "princess" so she brought them outside to meet me!  They thought I was Cinderella :)

From Chris, The Groom, Favorite Moments:  the best men speech, our second dance after having two cocktails (because the first dance was a little intimidating), seeing Brenna dance with her father knowing how close they are, seeing all of her hard work come alive, being with my friends, and picture time modeling my sneakers

Advice From Brenna: eat something!  at least try your wedding cake, or try to get some in a bag to go!  make sure your dress bustles correctly, allow enough time to get through everything you have planned because the night flies by!  and definitely, definitely take a relaxing honeymoon after if you can manage, because you will need to unwind!

The Details...

Floral...Kate Henderson at Katherine´s Garden, York Maine
Entertainment...Fred Pappalardo, York Maine
Bridal Gown...LaSposa Bridal, Newton, Massachusetts
Tux...Men´s Wearhouse
Diamond Ring...passed down from Grandmother to Mother to Brenna
Cake...Confection Art, Owen Dyer, York Maine
Live ceremony music...Richard Noyes, ENCORE!, Portland Maine
Groomsmen Gifts...Suede Slippers from Brookstone
Bridesmaids Gifts...jewelry, pashminas, silver flip flops
Stationery & Design...Chris Johnson, Brides Brother
Pastor...Alexander Hurt, Domincan Church, Boston MA
Hair & Make up...Jaclyn Angelini

Fall Preview! Revisiting October Weddings

Monday, September 5th, 2011 at 7:05pm - Weddings

Corey & Bruce´s wedding near Camp David on a foggy mountain top was featured last year in Style Me Pretty.  I have been inspired by all the fun Halloween window displays around the coast this weekend!  Enjoy all their fun details and moments...it was great to re-live it all.

Andi and Sean, Peaks Island, Maine

Friday, August 19th, 2011 at 6:57pm - Weddings

So excited...had to share this sneak peak of Andi & Sean´s wedding!  Very intimate Peaks Island Maine wedding.  Andi´s mom Mary Velgos designed all the stationary...and all their details pretty much blew me away.  It was a magical evening, and I was so thrilled to be a part of it!  Congrats Andi & Sean!