Brian + Brianne | Sunday River Wedding | Bethel, Maine Photographer

This would be our last trip of the year to this beautiful area of Maine, and what a perfect day it was. I had a great time meeting Brian and Bri for their engagement session a couple months before in Camden, and had a fantastic time with them again on their wedding day! One of my favorite memories of the day was the clear love and commitment these two share. I know that sounds cliche, but seeing Brian immediately tear up before even seeing Bri for the first time, told you everything you needed to know. We started our day at the Jordan Hotel, where everyone was getting ready, and where this story begins. I hope you love reliving this day as much as we did capturing it…

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wedding jewelry details

Getting Ready at The Jordan Hotel

As we arrived to the suite, everyone was bustling about and preparing for the day ahead. This is always a fun time for capturing candids and small moments. Brian’s end of the getting ready had a little less going on and nerves were running a little higher over there. There are only a few photos posted here, but I love the flower girl clearly showing her age to the hair and makeup artist, when she’s asked. “Three”

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First Look at the Newry Covered Bridge

This is one of my favorite spots in the state. Such an iconic location, and even provides cover if needed on a rainy day! This is where Brian and Brianne would see each other for the first time, followed by some wedding party formals before it was off to the chondolas at Sunday River. I love the emotion in some of these images.

groomsmen walking on the covered bridge
the groom crying during the first look
emotional first look
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bridal party photos on the newry covered bridge
Formal wedding portrait under the covered bridge
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romantic wedding photos in the forest
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sunflower wedding bouquet

Ceremony

It was time to head up the mountain to North Peak Lodge for the rest of the festivities! The fall chill was definitely starting to set in, and Brian and Bri were thoughtful enough to have blankets out for the ceremony. Great idea!

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A little too cold and windy for a trip up the ski lift, but we still got a photo of Bri arriving via the Chondola!

The bride arriving on the chondola
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This is one of my favorite shots of the day as Bri walked down the aisle and Brian started to tear up again.

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A quick group shot with all the wedding guests followed by a few sunset photos!

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nikon 105mm 1.4E  wedding samples
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Reception

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Snack time!

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black and white first dance photo
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The toasts had both heart and humor! My favorite being when Brian’s best man discussed his level of commitment haha!

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north peak lodge sunset
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One popular spot for the evening was the ice luge! Definitely a great spot to capture some fun shenanigans.

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Time to party!!!

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Thank you Brian and Bri!

-Vendors-
Photographer - James Flachsbart
2nd Photographer - Laureh Johnson Flachsbart
Videographer Team - OTD Collective
Hair and Makeup- The Beauty Bar
Venue& Catering - Sunday River
Cake- Love Kupcakes
Flowers- Pooh Corner Farm Greenhouses & Florist
Dress- A Day To Remember Bridal Boutique (Concord)
Suit- Men's Warehouse
Live Music and DJ - Isaiah Bennett
Planner- Kerrie Heath – provided by Sunday River
Officiant – Jeremey Lepore
Ice Luge – SubZero Ice Carvings

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David + Erin | North Peak Lodge Wedding | Newry, Maine

So good to be back at one of my favorite wedding destinations in Maine! Sunday River and the whole Bethel/Newry area have such beautiful scenery and having your wedding on top of the mountain is a blast! I enjoyed connecting with Dave and Erin when they originally booked and we discussed how much we both enjoy to travel. These two are all about going on adventures together, so what a perfect spot to get hitched, right? We certainly couldn’t have asked for a more comfortable September day, with clear skies and temperature of fall starting to set in. So glad I was chosen to capture this day, and I hope you enjoy reliving it!

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North Peak Lodge Wedding Sunset

We started out the day at the covered bride in Newry for the first look and wedding party photos. Dave arrived to help “dress” their dogs for the wedding ceremony.

groom with his dogs
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For groomsmen gifts, the boys were given these awesome custom engraved axes with their names on them. There was one groomsmen though who maybe shouldn’t have been entrusted with sharp objects…haha

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newry bridge first look
the bride during the first look
the bride and groom with their dogs
full wedding party photo on the covered bride at sunday river
Sunday river bridge bride and groom photos
ultrawide covered bridge photo
black and white classic wedding photo
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Wedding reflection photo at Newry Covered Bridge
groom helping his bride cross the water
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Ceremony

After some photos at the Sunday River Bridge, it was time to jump on the chairlifts for a ride up to the North Peak Lodge , where the guests were waiting! Dave and Erin opted to write their own vows, bringing both tears and laughter to those witnessing. Dave’s vows “a.k.a rules” were a particularly amusing touch!

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bride riding the chairlift to the mountaintop
the brides parents walking her down to the ceremony
The groom waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle
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Oops! dropped the ring!

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first kiss on the mountaintop
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group wedding photo with all the guests on top of north peak at sunday river
custom ski wedding signs
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dancing in the wildflowers

Reception

After enjoying cocktail hour and a few last sunset shots with those amazing views, it was time to head in for the intros and first dance. Dave and Erin clearly had put some work into a rather elegant first dance!

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Those pastel sunset colors and view of the mountains just get you every time!

Sunday River Sunset from North Peak Lodge
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macro wedding photos of the rings
custom engraved axes

With all of the formalities done, it was time to party!

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After dark wedding photos on the mountain
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Thank you Dave and Erin!

Photographer - James Flachsbart
2nd Photographer/Assistant - Laureh Flachsbart
Videographer - Zebulon Films
Hair - I Do Spas
Makeup - Maegan Rae
Venue & Catering - North Peak Lodge – Sunday River
Cake- Grants Bakery
Flowers- Pooh Corner Farm Greenhouses & Florist
Dress- Penny Jane Bridal
Suit- INDOCHINO
DJ - Hayley Zisk
Planner- Ilea (Sunday River)
Officiant – Jenna Funicella

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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