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Melanie & Ben: Sebasco Harbor Resort Wedding, Maine

brianwedge — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:07:47 +0000

Sebasco Harbor Resort is one of our favorite locations on the coast of Maine. Situated just across the water from our Boathouse Studio in Cundy’s Harbor, Sebasco is our backyard, and returning again to photograph there feels like coming home. The staff are our friends, the atmosphere is as beautiful as it is laid back, and the property is large enough for us to create unique imagery each and every time we photograph there.

When I first spoke with Melanie and Ben on the phone over a year ago, I felt like I had known them forever. We had all spent years teaching in the outdoors with Outward Bound… an incredible school that forever shapes the lives of it’s students, as well as it’s instructors. I had been looking forward to their wedding for months, and the fun was well worth the wait!

Melanie managed to get ready in approximately 3 minutes.

Ben took an entire 30 seconds.

Rock climbing is a near constant in their lives. Whether in the Pacific Northwest, or on course in Utah or Maine, climbing carabiners are a fitting representation of their bond. These carabiners were personalized with their wedding date, and were a useful aide for transporting their rings via a very adorable ring bearer.

Ben's card to Mel just before the wedding.

Watching the guests arrive with anticipation.

Mel and her dad walking down the aisle.

As family looks on, Ben sees Mel for the first time.

I love this image because it's so expressive of Ben and Mel. Their energy and love is absolutely wonderful to be around!

joy.

Bubbles!

A tender moment immediately following their ceremony. With tears in their eyes, this is their first hug as husband and wife.

The simple beauty of Sebasco.

Overlooking Sebasco Harbor.

Vegan cake by SeaFlour

The grand entrance to the reception!

First Dance.

I LOVE the kid who is transfixed by the cutting of the chocolate cake. His intensity is awesome... and I love that Ben's mom knows him well enough to hold him back. Charge!

The fog rolled in and we dashed outside for one last shot. I love the silhouette of the trees.

Party Time!

Flash mob at a wedding? Yup. That was a first for me!

Sing along to Bon Jovi.

Mel's parents getting down.

Last dance of the night.

Melanie and Ben: THANK YOU for having us at your beautiful wedding! We had so much fun with you, your family and friends!

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Ceremony/Reception: Sebasco Harbor Resort (coordinated by the wonderful Marianne Vold)

Flowers: Emily Carter

Paper: Invitation Consultants

DJ: Dan Dibiase

Cake: Stacie Blouin / SeaFlour

Photography: Brian Wedge Photography

Heidi & Ross: Sebasco Harbor Resort Wedding, Maine

brianwedge — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:19:49 +0000

Sebasco Harbor Resort is one of our favorite New England wedding locations to photograph. Just across The New Meadows River from The Boathouse Studio (the Maine home of Brian Wedge Photography), The Sebasco Harbor Resort is a idyllic spot that looks out over the islands of Casco Bay. When Heidi and Ross booked us just over a year ago to photograph their wedding, we were absolutely thrilled to be returning to Sebasco for the big celebration!

The Lobsterbake Rehearsal Dinner

The moment I met with Heidi and Ross I knew I enjoyed them instantly. They are both intelligent, talented, organized and driven people who have the unique ability to execute complex tasks and then, in an instant, have the versatility to be giggling and laughing until it hurts. They’re probably two of the most accomplished folks you’ll ever meet… but also two of the most fun as well!

Sunset over Sebasco Harbor Resort.

Heidi & Ross watch the sun go down before their wedding day.

Oh, and what a wedding day! I’ve never walked in for the very first time and had the entire wedding party dancing and laughing BEFORE the wedding even starts.

A handmade something blue… with Heidi’s initials on it.

Ross waits patiently at the back of the church before the wedding begins.

We loved their enthusiasm coming down the isle.

The Phippsburg Congregational Church is as beautiful as it is old.

Their pastor and family friend came all the way from Virginia to preside over the ceremony.

The final blessing. A special moment.

The kiss… with the pastor doing a double fist pump in the background!

All smiles on the way out!

Ringing the church bells.

Elegant floral arrangements by Fleur de Lis.

I don’t think they stopped smiling the entire day!

Back at Sebasco, the wind just kept blowing Heidi’s vail every which way… so we decided to just go with it and captured this beautiful moment.

Off to the reception!

Yummy coconut cake (for journalistic reasons only, I had to try a slice).

Their rings on a sundial just outside the reception building.

Then The Bob Charest Band got things going…

And what started off as dancing…

…turned into singing into a spoon as if it were a microphone.

The spoon was quickly replaced by a giant ladle…

…which was then replaced by a porcelain chicken (of course).

Not to be outdone, the wedding party got involved and tore it up.

Then the props came out…

Here, Ross receives instruction on the proper dinosaur dance technique by a master.

Their departure was lit by sparklers… a beautiful send off for two wonderful people!

Ross and Heidi: it was so great to get to know your family and friends! We were inspired by the love and joy you showed, and truly appreciate how welcoming everyone was! What a celebration!! Thank you for having us!

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Vendors:

Ceremony Location: Phippsburg Congregational Church

Reception: Sebasco Harbor Resort

Band: The Bob Charest Band

Floral: Fleur de Lis Floral Design

Photography: Brian Wedge Photography

Videography: (trying to find that… will update soon!)