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Selected Again: Favorite knot.com “Real Wedding”

Published by brianwedge on June 22, 2008 in Brian Wedge Photography, Destination Weddings, Life on the coast, Maine, Uncategorized, Weddings and inspiration. 2 Comments

    Well it never gets old having our work appear in books, magazines, movies or even great websites.  The folks over at theknot.com have collaborated with us many times over the years to share fantastic weddings from around the globe. Click here or the images below to view the latest feature at theknot.com.

Maine Wedding Photographer Featured in theknot.com

    Most recently, they featured our work with Carolyn and Drew… two WONDERFUL folks (with incredible families) who were married last September at Cindy Lang’s Field in Martinsville, ME.  We had been to the oceanfront farmhouse many times before with the LL Bean catalog photo shoots, but it’s always special to return for a wedding.

     From a photography perspective, Carolyn & Drew’s wedding had everything we dream of: thoughtful details, gorgeous locations, and a stress free celebration complete with horse drawn wagons, oceanside lighthouses and simple elegance.

Maine Wedding Photographer Featured in theknot.com brian wedge

 CONGRATULATIONS DREW & CAROLYN!!!!  Your beautiful wedding was a joy to celebrate with you!  Christine and I look forward to seeing you both again this summer!

To view the complete wedding photos from Carolyn & Drew’s Featured Martinsville Wedding click here.

Location: Cindy Lang’s Field, Martinsville, ME

Catering: Swan’s Way, Camden, ME

 

Migis Lodge Wedding: Julie and Jim

Published by brianwedge on June 3, 2008 in Brian Wedge Photography, Destination Weddings, Maine, Uncategorized, Weddings and lakeside wedding. 1 Comment

    It was wonderful to be back in Maine shooting an incredible wedding at Migis Lodge this past weekend.  Julie grew up spending summers at beautiful Wohelo camp on Sebago Lake.  Julie’s return to the lake was a homecoming of sorts… and one that we were honored to capture.

  Unfortunately, it rained like cats and dogs all day on Saturday… but we all kept our fingers crossed that the ceremony could be held outside between downpours.  The gods shined on Julie and Jim, and spared them about an hour just in time for their ceremony.

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Migis Lodge Wedding Brian Wedge Photographer

  We were so impressed with the staff at Migis Lodge and couldn’t give a more glowing recommendation.  The General Managers (Phil and Amy) were incredibly caring, and were absolutely committed to this wedding 100%.  It was a joy to work with them!

Destination Wedding Photography

Brian Wedge Photography

  Julie and Jim’s families were incredible.  Everything we love: genuine, emotional, real and FUN!!!  I can’t tell you the last time I saw 150 people of all ages dance nonstop for five hours… but this crowd was the real deal.  Their friends were equally wonderful and it was a fantastic experience to document.

  We returned to Migis the following day for a laid back “Day After” or “Trash the Dress” Session… in which we did not trash the dress… but had fun rowing boats, playing on rocks and enjoying the peace and quiet of beautiful Sebago Lake.  

  The hundreds of incredible photos will be posted online by the end of the week!  Stay tuned!

  THANK YOU for having us at your wedding!!!  It was wonderful to meet your incredible friends and family!

PS: A Shout out of thanks as well to the amazing Jen and Dave (Murray) Talmadge for their enthusiastic recommendation (again).  We appreciate it, and can’t wait to see you both in a few weeks!!

 

Vendors:

Florist:  Marcia Davis

Caterer:  Dennis at Migis Lodge

Stationary:  Paper Pedlar (Short Hills, NJ)

Cake Maker:  Dennis at Migis Lodge

Band:  Manhattan Rhythm Machine (New York, New York)

Destination Weddings: Our Book & Thoughts

Published by brianwedge on May 10, 2008 in Destination Weddings, Life on the coast, Maine, News, Uncategorized, Weddings and inspiration. 2 Comments

   As most folks know, my transition from full time photojournalist to wedding photojournalist began with destination weddings.  After so much time in overseas countries covering gritty stories in incredibly remote and harsh locations… a wedding in Europe, Central America or Asia was an absolute dream!  

   They’re still some of my favorite venues if for no other reason that they usually span several days, and as a professional “storyteller,” there’s ample opportunity to get to know everyone and cover every element of the weekend.  Here’s an example of one such wedding I shot at The One and Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  It was named “Favorite Destination Wedding” by theknot.com:

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The Knot Destination Weddings

   Luckily, many of the great clients I work with create wedding weekends in that same spirit regardless of location.  Their “destination” weddings may be a few states away from where they live, or in their adopted home city.  The same elements of celebration, thoughtful activities and beautiful locations apply.

   It’s a wonderful trend that I’ve delighted in noticing.  Families are increasingly spread all over the globe and the weekend wedding celebrates not only the wedding day, but the friends and relatives that make the couple who they are.  When I shoot in Maine, a schooner cruise, lobsterbake or sea kayaking trip is common.  In Napa, it’s wine tasting, horseback riding and hot air ballooning.  

   Wherever your wedding is and whatever your interests are, taking the time to share your special place with those you love goes a long way to solidifying your location as a destination… regardless of the distance.  Even if your wedding isn’t far from home, check out a recent book we collaborated on that features our work.  It’s filled with ideas that are sure to inspire!