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Honored Again! Award winning images…

Published by brianwedge on November 20, 2009 in Brian Wedge Photography, Weddings, fun and inspiration. 1 Comment

Apologies to all our blog followers for the delays in updating the blog! (Yes, we got your emails, tweets and F-book messages!!)

No sleep for the weary here at Brian Wedge Photography, but rest assured, WE ARE BACK! We’re back from some wonderful commercial and editorial shoots that have led us across the country capturing all sorts of interesting and talented people. We’re back with reinvigorated creativity and some wonderful experiences under our belt. Stay tuned as we share more in the coming weeks… but for now, we thought we’d share the fact that a bunch of our wedding images won a few MORE awards while we were away!

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We love capturing natural, authentic moments in creative and unobtrusive ways, and once again we were honored by the Pulitzer Prize winning judges for Brides Magazine and the prestigious Wedding Photojournalist Association. Yahoo!! It’s always wonderful to have our work recognized by such respected people and organizations!

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The photo above was captured at Stacia & Lloyd’s beautiful Bar Harbor Wedding in Maine. The image encapsulates so much of the emotion and tension that almost every bride feels on her wedding day. One part excitement, another nerves: so much effort and time planning for the big day and then all of a sudden it’s here! The final pieces come together seemingly all at once.

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Speaking of timeless, there’s a universal appeal to the image above… every body part in motion, from arms and feet to nose and eyes… this guys is GROOVING! As interesting are the reactions of the people watching him in the background. One part astonishment, another admiration. There’s always one at every wedding!

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We’re truly honored to have won awards again from the WPJA and Brides Magazine. We’re always striving to create unique and meaningful images for our clients… and it’s a bonus when our work is recognized elsewhere, especially alongside such a talented group of international photographers. Thanks again!

Tiffany & James: Colby College Wedding, Waterville, Maine

Published by brianwedge on October 20, 2009 in Brian Wedge Photography, Destination Weddings, Weddings and maine wedding. 1 Comment

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I’ve known James’ sister for years, and was lucky enough to photograph her beautiful wedding last summer in Bethel, Maine. It was at that time that I got to meet James and Tiffany… and got to know the entire LaLiberty family. When I got the call last year from Tiffany telling me that they were engaged, I was so happy for them… and I’ve been looking forward to photographing their wedding ever since.

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James and Tiffany’s wedding was held in the Lorimer Chapel on the incredibly beautiful campus of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Though I haven’t lost my Bowdoin alum loyalty, Colby is such a spectacular setting, and getting married there has become something of a LaLiberty family tradition over the years.

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James sees Tiffany for the first time. I just love his understated posture and smile. Classic James.

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As understated as James is… here’s the opposite in Tiffany’s mom & sister. Tiffany’s sister holds back tears while her mom giggles in delight as they watch James & Tiffany together for the first time.

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Tiffany’s beautiful open back dress, as they walk together to visit James’ grandmother before the ceremony.

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A crisp, beautiful day at Colby’s Lorimer Chapel.

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Beautiful bouquets in fall colors.

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Tiffany being walked down the aisle by her dad.

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James waiting patiently for her arrival.

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The wedding was presided over by James’ uncle.

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The Lorimer Chapel is incredibly beautiful.

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The kiss!

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After the happy couple recesses down the aisle…

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…a call comes out from the front of the church. ”Does anyone hear that sound?”

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James’ aunt turns and yells “I do, that’s the sound of a LOVE TRAIN!”

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From somewhere in the chapel the song “Love Train” by the O’Jay’s starts blaring, and one of the most creative recessionals begins.

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The entire wedding party and family danced down the aisle leaving the church.

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After the wedding party theatrics, James and Tiffany took a brief moment together before joining the party at the reception.

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Table cards were hung on a string with clothespins… an opportunity to photograph Tiffany’s gorgeous vintage looking rings.

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Tiffany listens to a toast by one of the groomsmen…

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…and reacts to the toast of another. Great toast!

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The fancy shoes were kicked off… and Tiffany and James began their first dance.

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I love James’ expression in this photo, not to mention the fun shadows. Amazing dancers.

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It didn’t take much to get everyone else out on the dance floor.

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Holding court.

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I’m sure that Colby College’s insurance company will be thrilled when they see this image of these guys doing flips in each other’s arms.

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Bon Jovi… again. No one is immune to their power.

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Tiffany dancing the night away.

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So beautiful.

Tiffany and James: It was WONDERFUL to support you both on your wedding day. I just loved hanging out with you and your families… capturing all the fun and creativity that you brought to your wedding day. What amazing friends and families you both have: I was honored to be there! Thank you!

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Want to see Tiffany & James’ complete wedding photos? Just click here or go to www.brianwedge.com

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Vendors:

Ceremony & Reception Location: Colby College (Waterville, ME)

Flowers: Annalisa McAllister, Floral Elements

Stationer: Wedding Paper Divas

Ceremony Music: Brian Cullen

DJ: Mike Violette

Dessert: Red Velvet Cupcakes (Two Fat Cats Bakery); Pumpkin Whoopie Pies (Big G’s Deli)

Dress: Monique Lhuiller

Hair: Billy Dangler People’s Hair Salon & Knaughty Hair Salon

Photography: Brian Wedge Photography

Caroline & Stuart: New York Yacht Club Wedding, Newport RI

Published by brianwedge on October 7, 2009 in Brian Wedge Photography, Destination Weddings, Life on the coast and Weddings. 1 Comment

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When Caroline and Stuart contacted me to shoot their New York Yacht Club wedding in Newport, Rhode Island, I was happy to learn that we had a few things in common. They are competitive sailors in the J/105 fleet in The Bay Area living right near our San Francisco, California studio and I, as a self described boat geek (I hold a 100 ton Captain’s license and went to wooden boatbuilding school in Newport), always love photographing at Harbor Court any chance we get. I knew pretty quickly that I would thoroughly enjoy them and their wedding celebration at The NYYC!

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What I didn’t know then, was that Stuart was an Aussie who had also been a member of The Royal Perth Yacht Club! To those that haven’t been involved with yacht racing, that may mean nothing… but it’s the equivalent of a New York Yankee getting married in Fenway Park. You see, the New York Yacht Club dominated the America’s Cup racing scene for 132 years, until 1983, when in Newport, Rhode Island… Australia II sailed into town and stole the Cup from under our nose. It’s one of the great stories of sport (read more about The America’s Cup here), & a moment in history that I remember like it was yesterday.

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Stuart and Caroline’s wedding was everything we could hope for: filled with thoughtful details, beautiful moments and most of all, two people who truly love and enjoy one another. The one exception was that once again, the weather gods decided to test us (see the NYYC Blizzard Wedding here), but like all great sailors, the wedding party was up to the challenge.

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Caroline walking down the aisle with her dad (wearing her mom’s 1968 wedding veil).

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Stuart sees Caroline for the first time in her wedding dress.

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The ceremony was held at The Emmanuel Church, a beautiful and historic building in Newport.

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The details in the church were everywhere and hard to ignore!

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Caroline puts Stuart’s wedding band on.

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Returning down the aisle as husband and wife.

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They were so excited right after their wedding!

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Stuart & Caroline have a moment on the way to the reception.

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A shot overlooking Newport Harbor illuminated by headlights.

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Entering the reception… so happy and beautiful!

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Caroline & Stuart’s first dance as husband and wife.

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In the mirror, you can see Caroline’s dad leading a toast to the two of them.

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Stuart’s toast came with a bit of a surprise… he confessed that he had walked down the aisle carrying the boxing Kangaroo flag… a replica of the one flown by Australia II when they took the America’s Cup in 1983!

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Their beautiful rings… on Jack, the boxing kangaroo.

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Their reception was beautiful… lots of dancing.

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When the band played a song by Michael Jackson, this woman took advantage of the gentlemen’s white gloved formal dress wear , and did her own impersonation! Nice work!

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Leaving the NYYC illuminated by sparklers & surrounded by friends. An end to an amazing evening.

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A touching moment: Caroline’s dad makes eye contact with her and waves goodbye as they drive away.

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Before heading into Newport for the after party, Caroline’s sister and boyfriend create slow shutter speed art with their sparklers.

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Want to see the complete wedding photos? Just click right here to see them all!

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Caroline & Stuart! Thanks so much for having us at your wedding! We were honored to support you both… and had a blast seeing how much fun everyone had. We will be looking for you on the waters of San Francisco Bay… or at the very least the next time we’re at Sam’s in Tiburon! Thanks again for being so welcoming, it was wonderful to be there to document your day!

Vendors:

Ceremony: Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Reception: New York Yacht Club (thanks Julie… you’re the best! We love working with you!)

Florist: Sayles Livingston

Stationer: William Arthur

Band: The Cords

Makeup: Robin McAloon

Hair: Frank Antonio Hair & Makeup

Cake: Creative Cake Comapny

Dress: Alvina Valenta

Sarah & Nick: York, Maine Wedding (Morning Glory Inn & Clay Hill Farm)

Published by brianwedge on September 29, 2009 in Brian Wedge Photography, Maine, Weddings, friends and maine wedding. 1 Comment

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I first met Sarah way back in the day (I think it was 1996). I was taking a year off from college to work and ski the mountains of Utah. Within days of arriving, I had been quickly “adopted” by Sarah and her incredibly outgoing and gregarious friends. That winter we skied and climbed all over the Wasatch range, and even made time to leave our precious snow for a few journeys into the Utah desert. It was the best winter of my life… 100+ days of skiing, laughing and exploring without a care in the world. Though years had passed, all of our Utah friends had kept in some sort of communication… and when I got the email from Sarah saying she had found the man of her dreams, I was absolutely ecstatic to photograph her big day!

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It took Sarah about 4 minutes to get dressed. No fuss with this girl ever, and she looks THIS great!

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Classic Sarah moment: she snuck out the back door so she could see who had arrived and what the ceremony site looked like.

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Something old… gifts from her family.

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Walking with her dad. A proud moment.

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Nick is peering around a corner eagerly awaiting his first glimpse of Sarah.

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Finally, the moment arrives… well worth the wait. Nick sees her for the first time.

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The energy between these two is incredible. Happy would be an understatement.

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Nick’s uncle watches the wedding from a nearby window.

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The kiss!

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Sarah’s bouquet.

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One of a few beautiful toasts offered by her family.

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Listening to the toasts.

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This is Nick and Sarah as they really are: always snuggling, goofing around and laughing.

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Beautiful.

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The new wedding bands look great!

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Yummy cake!

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At the reception, the kids stole the show. Here, Sarah’s little brother takes the mic and rocks out!

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Sarah’s nieces and nephews were everywhere on the dance floor.

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I don’t think I can remember a wedding where more folks danced. There was barely enough room!

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She can’t help but respond when Flo Rida’s “Low” is played by the band (no joke). Absolutely amazing!

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This is a serious dip… I didn’t think they were coming up from this one, but they did without a problem.

Sarah & Nick… thanks so much for having me. Your wedding was beautiful, intimate and a wonderful reflection of you both. It was fantastic to be able to be there to support you and your families! I had a wonderful time… thank you!!

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Want to see the COMPLETE photos? Just click here or go to: www.brianwedge.com

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Vendors:

Ceremony Location: Morning Glory Inn

Reception: Clay Hill Farm

Band: Felix Brown Band

Florist: Lyndsey Loring Design

Paper: Momental Designs

Cake: Let Them Eat Cake

Dress: Judd Waddell

Photographer: Brian Wedge Photography

Heidi & Ross: Sebasco Harbor Resort Wedding, Maine

Published by brianwedge on September 24, 2009 in Brian Wedge Photography, Destination Weddings, Maine, Weddings and maine wedding. 6 Comments

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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!

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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!

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Sunset over Sebasco Harbor Resort.

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

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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.

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

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

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We loved their enthusiasm coming down the isle.

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

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

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The final blessing. A special moment.

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

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All smiles on the way out!

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Ringing the church bells.

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Elegant floral arrangements by Fleur de Lis.

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

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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.

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Off to the reception!

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

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Their rings on a sundial just outside the reception building.

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Then The Bob Charest Band got things going…

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And what started off as dancing…

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

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The spoon was quickly replaced by a giant ladle…

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

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

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Then the props came out…

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

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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!)

Quinn & Chris: The Colony Hotel Wedding, Kennebunkport, Maine

Published by brianwedge on September 22, 2009 in Brian Wedge Photography, New England, Weddings, fun, inspiration and maine wedding. 5 Comments

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I wouldn’t wish for it to rain on anyone’s wedding day… but when it does, something truly special happens. Quinn and Chris had a rainy wedding day, and that something “special” came in the form of family and friends who circled the proverbial wagons and hunkered down for an intimate ceremony in the tiny St. Ann’s Church by the sea, and an energized reception at The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine. As an observer of numerous wedding celebrations, I was amazed once again by how the entire party were galvanized by the adverse weather. Strangers bonded under umbrellas, friends dodged raindrops together as they ran through puddle filled parking lots and families were linked forever through a day spent laughing and supporting the people they loved the most.

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Quinn & Chris couldn’t have been more relaxed about the weather. They had the right perspective: their wedding day was about more than about the clouds or sun… it was all about their union, in that special church Quinn had always loved beside the sea as witnessed by their family and friends.

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Their rings in the mail slot of the room where they would spend their wedding night.

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Beautiful details found throughout the day.

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Quinn’s grandmother reacts to seeing her for the first time.

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On the way to the church, Quinn and her dad hold hands in the back of the car.

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It was REALLY raining. Quinn’s ever present smile never faltered.

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Quinn & her dad walking down the aisle.

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St. Ann’s is an intimate and beautiful stone church right on the edge of the ocean.

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The timber frame construction at St. Ann’s is truly beautiful.

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The exchange of rings.

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Husband and Wife!!!

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At the end of the long isle, Quinn & Chris.

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Made entirely of large beams and stone, St. Ann’s was the perfect sanctuary on such a cold and rainy day.

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Beautiful design by “Let Them Eat Cake”

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A card left open on a table from Quinn to Chris reads “forever and ever.” A natural background for a photo of their rings.

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Back at the Colony Hotel, the floral designs by Blooms & Heirlooms were exquisite.

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My favorite moment: Quinn’s grandfather Moe, shares a hilarious and touching poem he wrote.

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The band “The Marsels” got the crowd going quickly.

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An impromptu twist contest broke out.

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The rain kept pouring… but Quinn & Chris wanted some shots outside.

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We went to the beach and Quinn just ditched her shoes, and walked around in the rain barefoot.

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Beautiful and timeless.

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A little rain wasn’t going to stop these two!

Quinn & Chris: What a wonderful celebration! Thank you for having us there! Your wedding was everything we love to photograph: real moments regardless of the wind and rain outside. Thanks for being so much fun… we loved documenting your big day!

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Want to see the complete set of photos? Just go to www.brianwedge.com or click here.

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Vendors:

Ceremony: St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, Kennebunkport, Maine

Reception: The Colony Hotel, Kennebunkport, Maine

Florist: Blooms and Heirlooms, Kennebunkport, Maine

Band: The Marsels, Boston, Massachusetts

Cake: Let Them Eat Cake, Kennebunkport, Maine

Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Bride’s Mother’s modified creation

Photography: Brian Wedge Photography