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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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.

groomsmen walking on the covered bridge
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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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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Ryan + Caitlin | Point Lookout Resort Wedding | Northport, Maine Wedding Photographer

Caitlin's excitement was so sincere and contagious during our conversations leading up to the wedding, that I knew it was going be a a great day. On top of that, this would be my 100th career wedding shoot, so I was excited too! Upon arrival, we were greeted with a very foggy haze at the summit. While this was some of the thickest fog I have ever encountered at a wedding, it didn't even remotely put a damper on the day! Caitlin was ready to move forward with the outdoor ceremony, and Ryan was cool and collected while hanging out with the groomsmen on the other side of the property. Besides having a donut truck at the wedding, one of my favorite parts of the day was the vows, which kept alluding to some serious dance moves. I thought perhaps there was a touch of embellishment going on, but when they hit the dance floor, it quickly became apparent that this was not the case! The day turned out to be just as awesome as I had hoped, and I can't wait for you to relive the day through the photos and stories below. Thanks for coming and enjoy!

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Bride getting ready room Point Lookout
Wedding dress hanging Point Lookout
flower girl getting ready
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champagne toast with bridesmaids

Ryan and Caitlin had their first date at Woodman's Bar & Grill, later to be the home of Orono Brewing Company. It may have taken a few dates before she was fully convinced, but obviously, it all worked out! You could say this Bangor based brewery was an official sponser of their wedding. ;) 

Orono Brewing Company Lightning Tree IPA

Sure, I'm a bit Juvenile, but the photo below makes me laugh every time haha!!!

funny getting ready photos
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Ryan and Caitlin had (sort of) a private first look out on the lawn of the summit...

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Point Lookout first look
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Generally speaking, I like to keep bridal party photos simple and sweet, but we had some spare time, and were being quickly forced inside due to thick fog and drizzle. Lauren and I took this opportunity to set up the most staged bridal party portrait I will likely ever take haha. We thought we would have a little fun with a more serious, formally posed, Downton Abbey style shot with dramatic lighting! 

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On the way to the beach, we stopped on the main road which leads up the mountain to the summit. As the guests drove by, Caitlin would duck behind the car!

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bride and groom walking down the mountain together
bridal portraits at Point Lookout Resort
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couple walking to the ocean together
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father walking the bride down the aisle
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flower girl dumping the flowers
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First kiss at the summit
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bride and groom walking back down the aisle together
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Moose at Point Lookout Resort and Conference Center in Northport Maine

Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting....

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Caitlin's father kicked off the toasts with a touching recap of his daughter's life and accomplishments. He pulled out a favorite squirell, dance shoes, trophies, and a diploma. All of which he said are now Ryan's responsibility to care for.

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Wedding Rings Macro Shot

While the speeches were many, they were hilarious if you can't tell from the rip-rourious reactions below!

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This part has got to be my favorite wedding desert choice OF ALL TIME. Instead of a traditional cake, Ryan and Caitlin had Urban Sugar Donuts come in their donut truck to make FRESH HOT AMAZING DONUTS. I cannot express my regret at not grabbing enough of these myself. So delicious, and also a fun evening photo op! 

Urban Sugar Donuts Wedding Catering
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The formalities were now finishing and it was time to party! A big theme during the vows were the recurring mention of Caitlin's dance skills. While amusing, I was curious how founded they were in reality...  needless to say, they lived up to these rumors. These two tore up the dance floor with some of the most epic wedding dancing by a couple I have ever seen. IT. WAS. AWESOME.

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Thank you Ryan and Caitlin!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart
2nd Photographer: 
 Lauren DelVecchio
Venue & Catering - Point Lookout
Dessert: 
Urban Sugar Donuts
Hair and Makeup: The Beauty Bar
Flowers: Angie Sencabaugh
Dress: Blush Bridal
DJ:
Luke Lanigan - D.J Revolution

 

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