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!

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Crabtree's Kittle House Wedding Photographer

Church of Saint Joseph Wedding Bronxville

Flax Studios Chappaqua Wedding Photographer

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

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Mount Desert Island is such a beautiful place to consider when planning your wedding! It held a special place for Josh and Brit, since they have already spent some of their 11 years together there. As I do for some of my farther away weddings, I came up and spent the night before with my wife in Northeast Harbor and The Asticou. If you're ever up that way, be sure to also check out their beautiful gardens! It was such an amazing place to walk through and relax the day before.

Ok, on to the main event, Josh and Brit's big day! Ironically, the day before and after were forecasted to be a cool high of 60, while the wedding day was a high 82! It was a little warm, but the skies were clear, and the views were breathtaking. After the girls finished getting ready, I joined Josh and headed to Eagle Lake where they were set to have their first look! Being memorial day weekend, the carriage roads were packed with bikers, but thankfully we were able to grab a few moments alone for some nice portraits. Afterwards, it was back to the Bar Harbor Inn for the rest of the day's celebrations! The ceremony took place in the oceanfront backyard where Josh and Brittany were surrounded by their closest friends and family. As part of the ceremony, the ancient Celtic ritual of Handfasting was observed. This involved using a series of cords and knots to signifying their bond and "tying the knot". The rest of the day was filled with friends and laughter as everyone danced the afternoon away at the reception. Toasts were made, batons were passed on, the cake was cut, cigars were smoked, tender moments were seen, and the happy couple left to continue their life's journey together. I was honored be there and help capture these memories for them, and I hope you enjoy!

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Thank you Josh and Brittany!

- Vendors -

Photographer: James Flachsbart
Venue, H&M, Catering, Cake: Bar Harbor Inn
Flowers: Cottage Flowers
Dress: Madeleine's daughter

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