Brian + Alena | SkiEsta Wedding | Newry, Maine Photographers

The Newry area is so beautiful in the fall, and this was just about as gorgeous of a day as you could hope for! It was so good to see Brian and Alena again, and celebrate their big day at one of the coolest private locations ever. SkiEsta is a huge cabin style mansion up in the mountains, with an incredible view, and the perfect place to host a wedding! I arrived to the two of them getting ready together, as family was finishing some final touches around the house. Before the ceremony, we snuck out for some portraits, showing off the beauty of the surrounding area. I hope you enjoy this small glimpse into their wedding day!

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

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Getting Ready

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We snuck down some side roads to find a couple of amazing spots!

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This photo below was put together using a total of 8 photos for a unique panoramic perspective!

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Ceremony

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The ring bearer may have wanted to stay and hang out with the rest of the wedding party haha!

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It originally looked like it may be a cloudy day, but check out this perfect gift of a sunset!!!

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Reception

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Don’t worry, I wore my mask for the day, but had to take it off for one last photo… :)

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Thank you Brian and Alena!

-Vendors-

Venue- SkiEsta
Cake- The Bundu Baker (Tabitha Ramos)
Flowers- Stalk and Pistil Flower Farm
Dress- Badgley Mischka via Madeleine’s Daughter
Suit- Indochino
Catering- Sadie Stewart
Bar- 207 Mobile Bar Services
Officiant - Pastor Matthew Burden

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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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!

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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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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- 
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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! 
 

FULL WEDDING ALBUM LINK