Joe + Katie | Thompsons Point Wedding | Portland, Maine Photographer

Not everyone plans their coastal Maine wedding in November, but Joey and Katie did! In a year that was full of some crazy weather, it proved to be no different for them. Thankfully, it was reasonably warm and the rains cleared off for a few outdoor photos, but WOW, that wind was crazy! Everything about this day was both beautiful and fun, and it was also a perfect way to end my wedding season. I’m thankful they chose me to capture their big day, and hope that you enjoying reliving the day through the photos and stories that follow. Thanks for coming, and cheers!

-At the end of this blog post is a link to the full album and ordering gallery-

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Bride getting her Makeup done

When I met Al and asked if he was the father, he said, “No, I’m the F.O.B.” haha!

Father of the bride
Wedding Dress hanging up
informal bridesmaid photos

Ellie has been a life long companion, so of course was included as part of the day!

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The ceremony was held at this beautiful church in Falmouth, The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary. Its stone architecture, made for a perfect backdrop!

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For the wedding party photos, we jumped outside once the rain started to clear up. It was cold and REALLY WINDY, but that also made for this perfect photo of Joey and Katie walking together surround by blowing leaves!

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Before the official cocktail hour and reception, it was time to stop off at their favorite brewery together (Bissell Brothers) for a pint and a few snaps!

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Bissel Brothers Brewery in Portland Maine
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The reception was held at Brick South, which is a really cool industrial event space also located on Thompsons Point, just across from the brewery!

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A really unique and cool aspect of the reception was the lack of traditional toasts by friends. Instead, stories and toasts were written out and placed around everywhere. Very cool!

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First Dance Brick South Wedding Reception
Wedding rings up close
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Bride and groom cutting the cake

A good old fashioned wedding cake to the face!

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Among my favorites memories of the day was this next moment. For their wedding cake topper, Katie borrowed her grandparents one that was used on their cake 60 years ago! It was especially sweet to see the grandparents invited to come up and cut the cake as well -60 years after they first did!

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With the formalities complete, it was time to get back to the party and Danny of Northeast Event Design got the floor moving!

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Towards the end of my time, the kids came out to pass out comfy socks for everyone to dance in haha!

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Thank you Joey and Katie!

- Vendors - 

Photographer- 
James Flachsbart
Hair and Makeup- 
bei capelli
Venue- 
Brick South
Cake- Brides childhood friend, Lindsay Allen
Dress- 
Badgley Mischka
Catering- 
111 Maine | Catering
DJ- 
Northeast Event Design- Danny Debruin
Planner & Flowers- 
Lani Toscano Design

Want see the rest of the photos or make orders? Click the link below to see the full album and make orders for a limited time! 
 

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Ian + Emily | 1774 Inn Wedding | Phippsburg, Maine Photographer

Ian and Emily are one of those couples with which I just instantly clicked. I had the pleasure of meeting up with Emily last year for coffee and we had a great time talking! Soon after, I met Ian at their engagement session and have been looking forward to their wedding ever since. These two are simply perfect together. It sounds cliche when couples are referred to as “best friends”, but it is so true here! It’s also a blast to capture them as it’s just non-stop joking around and laughter. You’ll see that laughter as a common thread throughout their wedding photos, which made me constantly grin when reviewing the images from the day. I’m so excited to share these photos from their awesome wedding day at The 1774 Inn and hope that you enjoy them as well! Thanks for coming!

-At the end of this blog post is a link to the full album and ordering gallery-

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I love this moment below of Ian dancing with his mother before the first look!

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Their wedding ceremony incorporated some amazing music by the Penobscot Bay Ringers, which is a bell choir that both Emily and her mother take part in! It was wonderful not just for the ceremony, but to enjoy as they practiced in the hours leading up the nuptials!

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Again, the non-stop joy and laughter with these two is so much fun to watch!

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The dinner for the evening was provided by 111 Maine Catering and wow - everything about this dish was fantastic!

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While the day was robbed of sunset with thick fog rolling in, it wasn’t going to stop us from getting some cool shots! After dark, we spent some time around this historic property, and used any space we could find! I especially love some of the final shots in the parlor, as we went for some more “old time” classic portraits!

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Thank you Ian and Emily!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: 
James Flachsbart
2nd Photographer/assistant: Michele Stapleton
Hair - 
Kim Savage Doll
Makeup - 
Heidi Phifer Esthetics
Venue- 
1774 Inn
Cake- Susan Boivin
Donuts – 
Willow Street Bakery
Flowers- Lyndsi at TheOpenBookShop on Etsy.com
Dress- Alvina Valenti
Suits- 
theblacktux.com
Catering- 
111 Maine | Catering
Musician – 
Sandra Lynn Bedrosian and the Sandi B. Band
Handbell Choir – 
Penobscot Bay Ringers
Day of Coordinator- Ashley Pestino with the 1774 Inn

Want see the rest of the photos or make orders? Click the link below to see the full album and make orders for a limited time! 
 

FULL WEDDING ALBUM LINK