Nestor and Sabrina – A Pemaquid Lighthouse Wedding

Posted on August 30, 2011

Getting married on the coast of Maine is a very popular idea, and why not!  It’s gorgeous, romantic and magical and can be found in a wide range of locations.  Pemaquid Lighthouse in one such location, where Nestor and Sabrina decided to celebrate their love for one another.  It was a sweet, simple ceremony – just the two of them, the officiant and two of their friends.  Of course, at Pemaquid Lighthouse, where it is open to the public, there were numerous bystanders witnessing as well.

The weather was divine, considering we had a rain and wind storm just a couple of days before.  In fact, I’d say their timing was perfect because less than a week later Tropical Storm Irene paid us all a visit.   After the ceremony we went to a few local spots to take photos, capturing the taste of Maine and having a good time along the way.  Thank you Nestor and Sabrina for sharing with me your most special day.  I really had a lot of fun with you!!  Enjoy your preview and stay tuned for more to come!

Fort William Henry, just around the corner from Pemaquid, in the little town of New Harbor, Maine really lends itself well as an ideal location for creating timeless, romantic photos.

Nestor and Sabrina wanted to have some photos taken where there were lobster boats, so I took them to a little gem of a place, well hidden from the main roads.  We were still in New Harbor, just the opposite direction from Fort William Henry.  Back Cove is one of those places in Maine tucked away in a quiet little nook of it’s own, but even though it is small and peaceful, it is still a working harbor full of rustic charm and I’m certain there are centuries of stories floating among the waters.

Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

~ Kahlil Gibran

Lea and Sean – The Wedding

Posted on June 27, 2011

“Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.”  ~ Kahlil Gibran

Sean’s ring and Lea’s necklace were made by Antje Roitzsch, and I must say they were absolutely stunning!

Lea’s dress was extraordinary.  Lea was extraordinary!  There was nothing ordinary about this wedding.  Ah, but that was the beauty of this day – June 25, 2011!  The thunder rumbled, the rain poured, yet people gathered and with their presence they witnessed and blessed Lea and Sean – today and always.

“Where shall you seek beauty, and how shall you find her unless she herself be your way and your guide?
And how shall you speak of her except she be the weaver of your speech?”  ~ Kahlil Gibran

Lea chose to wear a beautiful saree.  You are radiant, Lea!

Photographers side note: it was pouring rain during the ceremony so a flash was necessary.  Flashes are not my strongest point, but the show must go on!

As the rain poured and the thunder beings sang, Satjeet Kaur sounded the gong.  Amazing!

The bagpipes, played by Jeffrey Herbster, were a fantastic addition to the wedding.

Mr and Mrs McGregor!!  Congratulations, Lea and Sean!

The rain.  Cleansing, refreshing . . . washing away the old, making the path new for what lies ahead.

The rain eventually stopped so I was able to take photos out from under the tent.  I haven’t even sorted through the many group pictures yet, but I do want to share some beautiful moments of Lea and Sean.

This shot was inspired by a friend of Lea’s, Cookie.  Great idea!  If there is no Goddess named Lea, there is now!

Horses are an integral part of their lives.  Here’s Jack thinking Lea’s rose crown might be a tasty treat.  Love the look of sheer bliss on Lea’s face!

Spartacus, and all he wants to do is eat!

First dance as husband and wife.

The cake, created by Kirstie Ransdell.  In between horse shows, real estate and home life, Kirstie’s creative juices flow and the results are delicious works of art!

Such sweet romance . . .

Lea and Sean are both musicians and met each other via Kerry, Sean’s best man and guitar player pictured here on the left.

Lea’s sister, Cara, also a musician.  The two of them – fantastic voices!

Two sisters and their mother, Katherine.  Little Tabatha will most likely come out dancing and singing!

This is Finnegan, Lea’s nephew, who helped me set up the ring and necklace shots.  Way to go, Finnegan!

A little ceremony towards the end of the day, when the planetary energies were positively aligned.

“Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.”  ~ Kahlil Gibran

I love you, Sean and Lea!  May your life together always bless your hearts each and every day.

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