Robert + Cai | Inn On Peaks Island Wedding | Portland, Maine Wedding Photographer

Here it is! The last, but certainly not least wedding of the year! Having your wedding on an island in Maine during the month of November could potentially bring anything. Thankfully, this was a particularly beautiful and warm(for November) day! I had so much fun meeting these two earlier this year, and have been looking forward to finishing up the year with them. No suprise that this was a super fun day, and I’m so thrilled that they chose me to capture it!

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

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Gangster Cai with her bling haha!

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After a wonderful ceremony, it was time for some quick family photos. Not to mention snack time. Wow were those mini lobster rolls amazing…

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We decided to sneak out before the sunset and head over to the shoreline on the side of the island. So glad we did that and were able to capture some awesome portraits there!

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It turns out that the floor in the tent is really good at eating shoes…

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With dinner done, it was time for cake and dancing!!!

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Check out that dessert spread. Can’t beat pie and Holy Donuts!!!

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Not only is Jayson a fantastic venue coordinator to work with, he cleans up broken glass on the dance floor in style!

Finally, before calling it a night, we went out for a few final photos in front of the inn!

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Thank you Rob and Cai!

-Vendors-

Hair and Makeup- @hairsalonme
Venue- The Inn on Peaks Island
Dessert - Cake and pies from Two Fat Cats Bakery, Donuts from The Holy Donut
Flowers- Skillins Greenhouses
Dress- BHLDN
Suit- THE BLACK TUX
DJ - @DoublePlatinumcelebrations
Officiant - @CottontailCouples - Emica Beaudet

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Bill + Sarah | Ferry Beach House | Prout's Neck Wedding Photographer

From my first conversations with Bill and Sarah, I knew I was going to love this wedding! I had the opportunity to meet up with them the month before and we had some great conversation over a beer at Rising Tide Brewery in Portland, Maine. We talked life, travel plans, and the details of their laid back and intimate wedding plans. The idea was to have a simple and memorable event with just a couple dozen friends and family there to celebrate their marriage. They found a great little house near Ferry Beach, with a gorgeous lawn and barn right on site! It turned out to be a beautiful day, with children happily running around the property all afternoon.  A special part of this wedding was all of the handmade items and the work that everyone put into the details of the day! I'm honored to have been chosen to capture this special occasion, and I hope you enjoy reliving the day through the photos and stories that follow!

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

Ferry Beach Sunset Wedding Portrait
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Theses hand painted invitations were done by Bill himself!

Wedding Invitation Details and design
Handmade wedding favors

Bill’s mom made the clay pots for their wedding favors which housed these little succulents! 

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Maine Beach Barn Wedding Flax Studios
exchanging gifts before the ceremony
mom helping the bride put on her wedding dress
mother of the bride putting in the veil

This first look between Sarah and her father was such a wonderful moment! It's always great when dad gets his own first look, and it's always a touching, emotional time.

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dad tearing up seeing his daughter for the first time
emotional first look
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fun kids photos at a wedding
excited bride walking down the aisle
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At one point during the ceremony, the rings were passed around for everyone to give a special blessing or prayer for the couple.

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Bill and Sarah chose to incorporate a Native American wedding tradition with the blanket ceremony. If I recall correctly, it is provided by family and represents the couple's oneness and commitment from this point on.

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First Kiss
high five after the ceremony
Large group wedding photo
Bride and groom portraits
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Maine lobster rolls

After dinner, everyone was invited to walk down to the beach to skip rocks in the water. We also took this opportunity to take advantage of the beautiful sunset that evening!

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A long walk on the beach after sunset
funny wedding photos
skipping stones on the ocean
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Bill and Sarah even got a little police escort back to the house haha!

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unique take on the cake cutting
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First dance

For their Father/Daughter dance, dad had a little suprise starting it off with NSYNC's "Bye Bye", complete with the hand motions! 

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Wedding Astrophotography Flax Studios Maine Weddings

Thank you Bill and Sarah!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart
Venue: Private residence
Hair: Thomas at Parlour

Cake/Dessert: Wild Oats BakeryThe Baker’s Bench
Flowers(bouquet): 
Field Floral Studios
Succulents – Skillin’s Greenhouses
Catering: Coast2Coast Caterers
Dress: Stella York
Dress Seamstress: Bette’s Bridal Stylings of Maine
Suit: Woot.com

Rentals – One Stop Event Rental
 

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