Roman + Shaina's Wedding | The Samoset Resort | Rockport, Maine Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful day it ended up being for Roman and Shaina's wedding! This is the kind of day a photographer dreams of, a wonderful couple, great scenery, successful bubble exits, a gorgeous 1940's hot rod, ballroom dancing(plus a Hora), and finally, a clear sky with stars! The day started out with everyone getting ready at The Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME.  Local to me, this is a great location to have your wedding day festivities. After the bride and groom were ready, they met on the deck for a first look. Roman's reaction had to be on of my favorites of all time - just look at his face! Once we were finished with some family and bridal portraits, it was off to Synagogue Adas Yoshuron for the Ketubah signing and wedding ceremony. I always love the opportunity to experience new things, like the Ketubah signing, which is the Jewish equivalent of a marriage license or agreement. The ceremony was capped off with a fun bubble exit and the getaway car was a beautiful rose colored 1940's hot rod. Certainly couldn't have asked for a better prop to use for a few photos! The evening was capped off with some well planned dances, a memorable hora dance, and lastly a beautifully clear sky for a final portrait under the stars!

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

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Bride Getting Ready
Groom Getting Ready
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Bridesmaids with wedding dress
Bride Samoset Resort
First Look Samoset Wedding
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Samoset Deck Wedding Photo
Bridal Party Photos
Fun Bridal Party Photos
Bride and Groom Veil Shot
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Ketubah Signing
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Ketubah
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1940's hot rod
Kissing in the car
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58mm Petzval Image Sample Flax Studios
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It's hard to pick a favorite moment from the day, but this was such an emotionally beautiful moment, and probably my favorite! The morning of the wedding, the Grandmother took a terrible fall which resulted in a trip to the hospital. She was, very s…

It's hard to pick a favorite moment from the day, but this was such an emotionally beautiful moment, and probably my favorite! The morning of the wedding, the Grandmother took a terrible fall which resulted in a trip to the hospital. She was, very sadly, not expected to join in on the day's festivities. After the the ceremony though, we arrived back at the samoset where an an ambulance was waiting with grandmother to greet them! This moment brought me to tears as her husband in a wheelchair came to greet his bride on a gurney. It was such a happy moment for her to have made an appearance or as she put it, "I'm known for making grand entrances, you shouldn't expect anything less". That may be a slight paraphrase, but that was the gist of it!  

Champagne Photograph
Samoset Ballroom Panorama
First dance Samoset Resort
Samoset Resort Ballroom
Dance with grandfather
Hora chair lift Flax Studios
Possibly the best face during a Hora EVER! haha!

Possibly the best face during a Hora EVER! haha!

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Thank you Roman and Shaina!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart

Venue & Catering: The Samoset Resort
Flowers: Shelly's Flowers & Gifts
Hair & Makeup: Level 10 Salon

Dress: Essence of Australia
Band: Bob Charest Band
Planner: Ceremony, Kristin Falla and Linda Lewis | Reception, Linde Schwartz
Cake:
 Sugar Tree Cakes
Car: Rosey Gerry

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Will + Diane's Wedding | Crabtree's Kittle House | Chappaqua, NY Photographer

One of the personal highlights of my career to date was the opportunity I had in 2015 to capture the moment when Will proposed to Diane at the Breakwater Lighthouse in Rockland, ME. It was such a thrill, and I was excited when they asked if would be their wedding photographer as well! It's not often that I am asked to photograph outside of Maine, but I am always happy to when the opportunity arises.  The day began in Yonkers, where the ladies were getting ready in one location, while the gentleman all "prepared" by hanging out poolside. After everyone was ready, it was off to the church for the ceremony. The backdrop of The Church of Saint Joseph in Bronxville was a beautiful place to be married! Post ceremony, it was off to Crabtree's Kittle House where everyone gathered to celebrate the rest of the evening. The wine cellar turned out to be a great place to take some unique bridal portraits, what a cool place (quite literally)! The evening was finished with a quick portrait under the evening's full moon... or so I thought. Upon returning back inside to check if there was any gear left to pack up, what did I find but a gorilla and human-sized chicken on the dance floor?! So glad I stepped back inside - that's not something you see everyday, haha! Anyway, it was an honor to be there for all of the day's festivities and wish Will and Diane a lifetime of happiness!

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

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Wedding Details
Bride's Shoes
Groomsmen Getting Ready
Groom with Groomsmen
Bridal Party Getting Ready
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Mirror Reflection
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Groom Getting Ready Photos
Getting Ready Photos
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Church Of Saint Joseph Ceremony
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Wedding invitation picture
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Yonkers Ale and Wedding Belts
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Cocktail Hour
Wide Angle Wedding Photo
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Groom's boutonniere
Denise Fasanello Flowers
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Crabtree's reception
First Dance
First Dance Photos
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Thank you Will and Diane!

- Vendors - 

Photographer: James Flachsbart

Venue & Catering: Crabtree's Kittle House
Flowers: Denise Fasanello Flowers
Hair & Makeup: 
Ashley Lauren Make Up Services
Dress: Theia
DJ: DJ Mouz
Planner: Emily Lester
Rings: Awad Diamonds

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! Also, tag and share the photos on Facebook by clicking here!
 

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