Megan & Matt are Married!

This was a bitter sweet day for me! Normally I have a summer packed with weddings and don't have a "last wedding" until sometime in November or December. But with baby Murray arriving in just a few short weeks... I decided I needed to take some time off before she arrives and lets be honest.. no couple wants their photographer to go into labor at their wedding! So my next wedding won't be until mid september! It seems like so long from now but I know once this little girl comes into our lives, time is going to fly!! 

I couldn't have asked for a better wedding and more importantly, a better couple to wrap up my spring/summer wedding season. I didn't get to meet Megan and Matt until their wedding day but after a few phone calls over the past few months, I already knew I was going to love them. My style of photography is very photojournalistic but I love when a couple really stresses to me "the more candids the better!". This is how Matt and Megan wanted their day documented and I was so excited to be the one to do this for them!

Now lets state the obvious, it was a VERY rainy and stormy summer day. The 100% chance of rain on the weather channel didn't budge for a week straight and mother nature didn't let up for more than a few minutes throughout the day. Now I love a good summer rain and I also love a good rainy wedding day! But there were a few points during this day that I asked God to just give us a break! Well thankfully we did get a few brief moments of drizzle and we managed to sneak out for some photos after the ceremony. I also have to say I was blessed with the most calm, relaxed, and care free bride in the ENTIRE WORLD! Im pretty sure if I asked Megan and Matt to go dance in the pouring down rain they would have done it in a heart beat.

Even with all the little hiccups due to the weather, Megan and Matt were just focused on getting hitched and having an amazing time with all their friends and family. Which they did! It was a huge party from start to finish. I think when everyones wedding favor is a personalized shot of fireball waiting for you at your seat... well then there is no way to have a bad time! I loved watching Megan and Matt through out the entire day. They just enjoy each others company and love to make each other laugh. When I stole them away during the reception for a few photos down by the docks, Matt could here Sugarhill Gang Apache (Jump On It) playing in the distance... Apparently this is one of his favorite songs and in an anxious attempt to return to the dance floor, these two just started dancing on the docks instead... it was kind of perfect. And lastly Ill mention that every cake cutting should ALWAYS look like Megan and Matts. Future couples,,, take note!

Megan and Matt, thank you a million times over for being such a beautiful and seriously cool couple! I have no doubt that your marriage is going to be filled with so much love and laughter. I wish you both all the best on your next big adventure!  

Devin & Brad are Married!

If you were anywhere near Downtown Berlin on June 20th or live within a mile radius of Main Street, well then you probably heard the celebration of Devin and Brads amazing wedding day long into the night. It was an incredible day that turned into a serious party by the evening and I am so giddy over being the one to capture it all. Devin is the owner of Sea La Vie in Downtown Berlin, one of the cutest boutique shops in the area. It also just happened to be where she and Brad held their wedding reception! When Devin first told me about all their ideas, for converting her shop into their wedding venue, I couldn't wait to see how it all unfolded. Even with all the things I had envisioned in my head, it still turned out to be more amazing then I could have ever imagined! A true garden fairytale from  the moment she walked down the aisle. 

I first met Devin in one of my absolute favorite "getting ready" locations, the little Atlantic Hotel cottage that sits just off of Main St. It is all sorts of cuteness in there and the perfect place for any bride to get ready for her big day. Devin was still on her way back from the salon so the only thing I was greeted by when I arrived was her dress... I just need to say that Devins dress may win the award for most perfect timeless stunning wedding dress ever! I loved every bit of how simple yet detailed it was. The pockets, the shape, the cut, it just felt like the perfect dress for her. Soon after getting dressed, Devin and Brad had their first look just outside of the Atlantic Hotel. I can't imagine it going any other way then it did. Brad was goofing off the entire time I was taking his photo, even up until Devin turned the corner to greet him. But as soon as he saw his bride, it was all love and sweet affection from there. Well, there was definitely more goofing off and silliness throughout the day but for anyone that knows Brad and Devin, it just wouldn't have been the same without all the laughter and comical behavior. 

The ceremony was held under the most beautiful tree at the Taylor House Museum, where Devin and Brad said their vows under an arbor that her family had made for them. One thing I absolutely love about Devin is how relaxed and free spirited she is. Along with some of the traditional aspects of a wedding ceremony, Devin had a little something up her sleeve to surprise Brad and their guests. While the ceremony began with sweet soft music it quickly turned to "Lets Get Married Remix" by Jagged Edge... and four of Brads closest friends who were also their ushers (one who happens to be my husband) and the wedding party, danced down the entire aisle. It was quite a show and the best part is that Brad had no clue it was coming. Devin made her grand entrance by horse and carriage with her father and I loved that after the ceremony was over, they had all the guests throw bird seed at them as they went back down the aisle. For some reason this is an old tradition you don't see too often anymore but I absolutely LOVE it. So what if you get a little bird seed in your hair?! It is so much fun and it makes for some awesome photos. 

Once the reception got started it was just one huge downtown party at Sea La Vie. So much love and joy was surrounding these two and I had so much fun getting to photograph all of their family and friends, who also happen to be my friends too! Devin and Brad, you guys are such a gorgeous couple, inside and out! You made my job too easy! It was such an honor being a part of your day and it will be something I cherish and remember forever. Love you both.