John + Abbey | Samoset Resort Wedding | Rockport, Maine Wedding Photographer

John and Abbey met each other in college through their roommates at UCONN, and that sparked the beginning of forever for them! I had the pleasure of meeting up with them a few months back for coffee, and have been looking forward to capturing their wedding since. It was a bit warm out for their wedding day, but the benefit of an oceanfront location like the Samoset is that lovely ocean breeze! I showed up to everyone just relaxing and having a good time together as they got ready. Excitement was high, and everyone was ready to go! The whole day was great from start to finished, and I hope you enjoy reliving some of it through the photos. Thanks for coming!

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Bride getting her hair done
Wedding dress hanging on the timber beams
the bridemaids helping the bride into her dress
The bride putting on her wedding shoes
bride with her bridesmaids at the samoset resort in Rockport, ME
Bridal portrait at The Samoset Resort with Nikon 105mm 1.4G Lens

Guys getting ready in their samoset suite room
groom and groomsmen photos on the Oceanside deck of the samoset

Ceremony

With it being such a beautiful day, the ceremony was held down near the water, overlooking the iconic breakwater lighthouse.

Rockland breakwater light view from the Samoset resort

A quick group shot with all the guests waving!

Ultrawide group photo with all of the wedding guests
father walking with his daughter to the wedding ceremony
Samoset resort outdoor ceremony site

Abbey and John wrote their own vows, which is always a great touch!

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First kiss at he end of the ceremony
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Formal wedding party portrait lighting

The walk to the breakwater was extra amusing, with one of the bridesmaids getting a ride , and John needing a bit of a snack haha

Ultrawide wedding party portrait on the Rockland Breakwater
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Black and white wedding photos on the breakwater
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Reception

The reception was held on the lawn outside of the Samoset. It had just started to cool off, so that everyone could enjoy cocktail hour and the beautiful views! After one of the wedding party members captured a group drone photo from above, everyone headed under the tent for the formal events. I’m glad I had a slight heads up about their first dance, because WOW, this was one for the books!

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wedding reception entrance
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Samoset Rockport Maine First Dance
Epic first dance moves
Had to turn a few photos into this little GIF!

Had to turn a few photos into this little GIF!

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bokeh wedding portrait

After the parent dances, we jumped in the golf cart to try and catch a little post sunset light!

Sunset on the water at the samoset
wedding silhouette photo
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Since John had driven his Camaro up for the wedding, we of course had to use it in some photos!

Creative car wedding photos
Wedding portraits with the grooms Chevrolet Camaro

With all of the formal events complete, it was TIME TO PARTY!

Wedding reception party photos
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lifting up the groom on the dance floor
Samoset Resort at Night Rockport Maine
Rockland Maine Moon
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As a wedding photographer, you know you aren’t close enough unless you have been kicked in the face on the dance floor…AND CAPTURED IT! haha

bride on the dance floor

Thank you John and Abbey!

-Vendors-

Photographer - James Flachsbart
2nd photographer/assistant - Laureh Flachsbart
Venue & Catering - Samoset Resort
Hair - Babes by Lizzy
Makeup - Makeup by Samantha Clark
Cake - The Sugar Tree
Flowers - Seasons Downeast Designs
DJ - Unlimited Engagements
Coordinator - Linde Schwartz

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Allen & Leah | Samoset Resort Wedding | Rockport, Maine Wedding Photographer

My 2019 wedding season kicked off with Allen and Leah right here locally at The Samoset, located on the Rockland waterfront! These two were a blast, and I loved that they were mostly looking forward to enjoying great company, food, drinks, and music together on their wedding day. When Leah mentioned all of this during our initial conversations I knew it was going to be a fun wedding day, which it was! From the moment I arrived, everyone was joking and having a great time. It also always interests me to hear how couples meet as well, and theirs is a good one. Like my wife, Leah is a dental hygienist and her boss (Allen’s uncle), was the one who suggested the two meet. It’s not always the best idea to date your employers family member, but thankfully it turned out to be a perfect match! Even with the less than perfect weather, these two had a perfect day, and I was thankful they chose me to capture it for them. Enjoy the memories captured below!

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Bride getting ready photos
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Groom getting ready at The Samoset Resort
wedding dress hanging at the samoset resort

Talk about a perfect way to walk around comfortably on your wedding day!

wedding sandals for the bride
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Ok….So maybe not everyone loves getting dressed up on a wedding day…haha!

little boy crying while getting ready for the wedding

-First Look-

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Groom seeing the bride for the first time

Leah was happy to see this lucky wedding duck that showed up and intruded on the first look!

Samoset Resort duck
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Samoset Resort Wedding portrait

-Ceremony-

Samoset Resort Wedding On The Ocean
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father walking his daughter down the aisle during the ceremony
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-After Ceremony Formals-

In typical coastal Maine fashion, the weather quickly began to change during there ceremony! As the fog rolled in, you couldn’t ask for more comfortable temperatures in the beginning of June. Blue skies are great, but fog can add a nice soft touch as well.

Full wedding party photo in the fog lit with off camera flash
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Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse Wedding Photos
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Breakwater Lighthouse walking path

-Reception-

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Samoset Wedding First Dance Photos in Black and White

The evening entertainment was provided by the band Wavelength! These folks were awesome for getting the party started, and I would highly recommend!

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I love these couple of tender moments below with Allen, Leah, and their parents!

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Mother Son dance

When you have a great spinny dress, you use it! ;)

Cake cutting photos

With the formal events over, it was officially time to dance the night away!!!

fun dancing photos with the flower girl and the bride
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Thank you Allen and Leah!

- Vendors - 

Photographer- 
James Flachsbart
2nd Photographer/assistant - Laureh Flachsbart
Hair and Makeup- 
Kim Kate Salon
Venue- 
Samoset Resort
Cake-
The Sugar Tree
Band- 
Wavelength Band
Ceremony Music -
Windfern Ensemble
Flowers- Friend of the couple (Shannon Renaud)



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