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Stacia & Lloyd: Bar Harbor Wedding

Published by brianwedge on July 10, 2008 in Brian Wedge Photography, Destination Weddings, Maine, Uncategorized, Weddings and maine wedding. 3 Comments

We love emotion. We love bear hugs, tears of joy, stomach churning excitement and laughter that brings you to your knees. Capturing emotion is one of our greatest strengths, and one of the most frequent compliments we receive from our clients. We feed off of it, we celebrate it and we get to witness it often through our work.

But Stacia & Lloyd… they bring more emotion than any of us could have ever expected. These two were jubilant to be getting married. They had fun, they laughed, they cried, Stacia sang (I’m not kidding), Lloyd danced (at times alone) while the band jammed for a half hour straight… and their families responded in turn with an outpouring of love and joy. They’re our kind of people: they know who they are, and are so comfortable with themselves that they wore their emotions on their sleeves.

Stacia had a little Roaring 40’s “thing” happening in her outfit, and this image is timeless…

The ribbons that adorned the cast iron rails.

Lloyd seeing his bride for the first time!

Always a connection, always a glance, always a smile…

Stacia and Lloyd are a New York couple who chose the Bar Harbor Regency to host their wedding and reception because Maine was the location of their very first vacation together. We’ve stayed at the Regency many times before during the LL Bean catalog photo shoots, but I was completely unfamiliar with their wonderful ”Stone House,” which is a private building nearby with commanding ocean views and a certain sense of elegance and intimacy that’s hard to find.

Minotts Floral Creation. Beautiful.

The Stone House View at The Bar Harbor Regency

Lloyd, reading his vows.

Another burst of laughter!

Stacia & Lloyd’s day was a handcrafted wedding that was filled with thoughtful, personal details… but at the same time was about as unpretentious as a wedding could be. Their ability to laugh, cry and be “real” was truly beautiful to observe and capture. Thanks for including Christine and I in your big day. You’re an inspiration to all of us!

Want to see the complete wedding photos? They’re all right here: www.brianwedge.com

Vendors:

Venue: The Bar Harbor Regency

Flowers: Minotts Flowers

Band: The Coronados

Pie Buffet (no cake): Morning Glory Bakery

Newagen Inn Wedding: Laina & Galileo

Published by brianwedge on June 26, 2008 in Brian Wedge Photography, Life on the coast, Uncategorized, inspiration and maine wedding. 3 Comments

Laina & Galileo’s wedding The Newagen Inn was undoubtedly THE most entertaining place to be last Saturday. Their wedding was a wonderful blend of cultures and style, filled with surprises that revealed the couple’s interests and incredible talents. They had everything from Salsa dancing to the entire Southport Island Fire Department putting out a (minor) fire on the property!

Foggy

The Fog, The Smiles… The beautiful Newagen Inn

Newagen Inn Wedding, Brian Wedge

They met salsa dancing… and WOW… they were amazing!

A final moment with her dad before walking down the isle.

After a week of non stop fog, the coast of Maine needed a little change. What Mother Nature failed to provide, Laina & Galileo delivered in spades. Gorgeous flowers, fantastic colors, one of the most amazing bands… and did I mention the salsa dancing… yes, the salsa dancing was so inspiring that it even made me (the 6′4″ clumsy Norwegian) turn to my wife and say “maybe we should go take some lessons!”

Laina’s sister holding back tears…

Only a pair of dancers could pull this off so gracefully!

Look to the left of the photo… how many family members are in tears? Very sweet!

Galileo gets the girl!

Laina’s family is from Maine, and Galileo’s family from El Salvador. Their celebration was a true union of souls, of families and of cultures… with bilingual ceremony, program cards and toasts. It was one of the most thoughtful and inclusive celebrations ever.

Newagen Seaside Inn Weddings

It’s official!

Boothbay Harbor Weddings

The reflection off the dock pump house.

Thanks for having us! We loved getting to know your families and your friends… and thanks for the dancing tips! We need them!

Venue: Newagen Inn (Jason was wonderful, GREAT attitude, magically making things happen all day!)

Wedding Coordinator: Jan Wilk (A.K.A. “Mom”)

Band: Hector Cuevas & The Boston Latin Band (Amazing.. amazing.. amazing)

Paper: Signed, Sealed & Delivered

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.

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.

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

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:

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!