Chris + Michelle | Point Lookout Wedding | Northport, Maine Photographer

Frankly, it’s impossible to try and compact this party of a wedding in a single blog post - it would never load! There are so many photos, you’ll have to head over to the proofing gallery as these highlights hardly touch the surface. This whole day was a blast from start to finish, and I was glad to be there for it! Chris and Michelle are easy going, fun, and well loved if you judge by the company they keep. To have such a large wedding party that gets along so well, you know what ties them together are these two. Ahead, you’ll find lots of laughter, love, and good times. Again, I had so much fun capturing this day, and I hope you enjoying reliving the day through some of the images below!

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During the getting ready, the girls had these cutouts of Michelle as a kid, and I told her she had to use it for the first look! haha

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While a really really ridiculously huge wedding party is not something I would normally recommend, this party was a riot! Just in case the photos and outtakes don’t make it obvious haha.

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^^^ Gotta love those beautiful views from Point Lookout!

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After a slightly teary first look with her dad, it was time for the ceremony!

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While everyone transitioned to the Pavilion for the reception, we ran down to the beach for some quick portraits around sunset! And check out that full moonrise as well!

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Sunset in Northport Maine

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The speeches and toasts were among the funniest I have heard in a while, but also the most brutal! Michelle’s friends took the opportunity to go ahead and give her a full on ROAST of embarrassing stories. Clearly it was taken in stride, but wow, haha!

They also took time to recognize Michelle’s grandfather, who had recently celebrated his 100th birthday!!!

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With the formalities finished, it was time to party! I was glad to work alongside The Bob Charest band for one last hurrah, as they’ll sadly be calling it quits for other ventures after this wedding season.

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Thank you Chris and Michelle!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: 
James Flachsbart
2nd Photographer/assistant: Michele Stapleton
Hair and Makeup-Sheer Bliss Salon
Venue & Catering- Point Lookout
Cake- Sweets by Sue
Flowers- Coco Designs
Dress- Madeline’s Daughter
Suit- Groomsmansuit.com
Band- Bob Charest Band
Coordinator -Jessica Riley
Videographer – YothAnn Productions

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Garrett + Rosalie's Wedding | Bethel Inn Resort | Bethel, Maine Wedding Photographer

I had the pleasure of meeting Garrett and Rosalie during their engagement session last January and ever since have been looking forward to finishing up my 2016 wedding season with this awesome couple. The weekend certainly did not disappoint at all, it was a blast! I arrived with my wife the day before and we did a little scouting to plan around the forecasted rain. Fortunately, there was an awesome covered bridge at Sunday River in Newry, which ended up being the spot to hit up and get out of the rain! Backing it up a bit though, the day began at the townhouses right at the Bethel Inn Resort where everyone was getting ready. It's always fun to watch the exchange of gifts, both between the Bride/Groom and their bridal party and the gifts they give each other. This was no exception, with a mixture of both laughter and tears. Once the couple was dressed and ready, we set up a first look under the gazebo at the inn. After a few private portraits together, the bridal party joined in and we all headed over to the bridge to squeeze in some quick photos before the ceremony(timing was tight). As we arrived, ANOTHER BRIDAL PARTY was just going onto the bridge to use it for photos. This basically sent me into freak-out panic mode as we had no backup plan or time to go elsewhere. Thankfully the rain had briefly subsided, so we took some photos on the main road until the other wedding party was done, then finished up our time on the bridge(crisis averted)! Next it was was off to the church for their vows, followed by our final destination at Bethel Inn for the reception. It was time for dinner, speeches, and dancing to finish off the night! Being the last wedding of season, I was glad to pack up my gear and join in with the celebration, partying it up for a bit on the dance floor and then hanging out at the after party downstairs. Garrett and Rosalie make an awesome couple and I am grateful they chose me to capture their special day. I hope you enjoy the memories captured!  

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Thank you Garrett and Rosalie!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart
Videographer: McCormick Media (Sara McCormick)
Venue & Catering: Bethel Inn Resort
Hair and Makeup: Sheer Bliss Salon
Cake: Cakes By Carri
DJ: Kevin Duran, Jr. (Double Platinum Celebrations)
Flowers- Pooh Farm
Dress: Andrea's Bridal
Planner- Tammy James (Bethel Inn Resort)

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