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.

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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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Alex + Heather | North Peak Lodge | Sunday River Wedding Photographer

Alex and Heather could not have asked for a more amazingly gorgeous day in September for their wedding! This was my first time capturing a wedding on top of Sunday River in Newry at the North Peak Lodge, and wow! The energy and excitement these two carried with them throughout the day was just awesome. From first looks, right through the most jaw dropping first dance I have seen, it couldn't be any more clear that these two have found the perfect match in each other. It was such a pleasure to spend the day with them both and capture their big day. I hope you enjoy scrolling through the photos and stories as much as I enjoyed taking them! Thanks for coming!

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Sunday River North Peak Lodge Wedding Photographer Flax Studios

One of the most unique aspects of the wedding day was in the details of the flowers used by the flower girl. What may seem like simple potpourri, were actually the dried flower petals from when Heather was born!!! Heather's mom had saved and dried the flower petals, and provided some to be used on her wedding day. I've never heard of anything like that and thought it was one of the coolest details I have ever heard! What a special touch.

flower girl basket
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engraved groomsmen gifts
flower girl getting ready

Once everyone was ready, it was off to the Sunday River Covered Bridge in Newry for the first look and some portraits with the bridal party! 

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grooms reaction during the first look
Bethel Maine Covered Bridge Dip Kiss
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Heather had no problem getting her feet a little wet, which is not something you can say about everyone before their wedding ceremony! 

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Sunday River Covered Bridge
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The bride getting wet feet in the river
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Sunday River Covered Bridge in  Newry, Maine

It was finally time to take the trip up the mountain for the ceremony! Heather and her father chose to take one of the chair lifts instead of the gondolas to enjoy the views. This is also probably one of the only times I'll be able to get an aerial shot of the wedding guests, as they were seated and awaiting the bridal party to arrive and walk right down the aisle!

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Ultrawide panorama on top of sunday river wedding
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North Peak Lodge Ceremony View
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First Kiss
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Large Group Photo with all of the wedding guests
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Emotional speech reactions

While Alex and Heather had given me a heads up that they had taken some dance lessons, nothing could have prepared me for what was about to come! I was so floored that I had them recreate their first dance again out in the sunset for what ended up being one of my favorite captures of the year!

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One of the reasons that Alex and Heather chose to be married at Sunday River is because this is where they first met. While skiing with some friends, Alex thought he would show off a little for the cute girl he just met, but instead ended up with a bad hip injury. Lucky for him though, he was put up in her family's house. There was plenty of joking about the story in the toasts! Heather's brother for instance, was a little annoyed to come home and find his spot on the couch taken by an injured guy he didn't know well. But hey, it all worked out, right!?

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Wedding rings macro shot
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Thank you Alex and Heather!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart
Videographer: OTD Collective
Venue & Catering: Sunday River
Hair & Makeup: Island Indulgence Spa
Flowers: Pooh Corner Farm Greenhouses & Florist
Dress: David's Bridal
Ceremony Music - Amy Andrews
DJ: Brian Poulin

 

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