Catherine & Bob

Posted on November 18, 2011

“Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.” – Rumi

It could have snowed November 5, 2011. It was cold enough to, but it didn’t. However, the weekend before we had a typical nor’easter at a very non-typical time of year. Didn’t matter because November 5 was bright and cloudless, albeit cold and feeling like it should in November. With that being said, I marveled at how Catherine never once said she was freezing as we grabbed the remaining rays of sunlight to document her and Bob’s most special day. Not only was their day special, as all weddings are, but their chosen location set them apart from any wedding I have ever photographed.

Catherine is a soccer coach, which means her summer and early fall schedule are spent on a soccer field, leaving no time to squeeze in a wedding. Bob works in construction, and in Maine you have to make hay while the sun shines. November made sense to them. So where do two people who are madly in love with each other who are madly in love with books get married?

The library, of course! What! you say? Yes, The Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta, Maine to be exact. It was beautiful. It was perfect. It was amazing! Here’s the lineup: wedding at the local library, reception at the elegant 1812 Farm in Bristol, and a 1967 black and white Camaro . . . need I say more! Yes, one more thing – Bob & Catherine, you are awesome and I wish you a lifetime of love, fun and fond memories!! Enjoy your preview!

Catherine, your dress was exquisite and the only thing it needed was you, which made it even more exquisite!

As the ladies spent hours getting ready, the guys did their thing so they could bring the “chariot” to the waterfront for photographs. Very cool, I think!

They wrote their own vows. I love that Catherine is “fine tuning” hers in the library.

A few candid shots before the ceremony. This is the ring bearer and his dad.

The first look for both Catherine and Bob. Such a precious moment.

Some of the girls from the soccer team.

Catherine, you totally rocked this Camaro!!

I think you two just gave new meaning to a library. A very romantic location to be wed, indeed!

I love how all the tables at the 1812 Farm were set up with flowers and books as the centerpiece.

Note the Camaro cake behind the big cake. And guess what the cake top is made from? Take a closer look below.

For those of you who live in Maine, you should be able to guess right off.

First dance.

Marriage is the golden ring in a chain whose
beginning is a glance and whose ending is Eternity.
~ Kahlil Gibran ~

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Pascale and Kirk’s Wedding

Posted on September 15, 2011

There are not enough wonderful words to describe Pascale and Kirk’s wedding day. The weather is an important factor and it was beyond perfect. Pascale got ready at her parents house and can I just say that the view was breath taking. The Wilson Memorial Chapel at Ocean Point in East Boothbay created a serene mood for their ceremony. The stone chapel is a beautiful, old landmark and the ocean was just a few feet away. After some photos were taken we all headed into Boothbay Harbor to the Chowder House where Pascale worked for several years. And just a couple of hours before sunset we went to the fabulous Botanical Gardens where a lobster bake was held, a live band, dancing and simply enjoying the company of their guests, some from as far away as Switzerland, which is where Pascale is from.

There is so much that goes into planning a wedding, up to a year or two for most couples. But when the big day arrives I can tell that both the bride and groom, as well as their parents and bridal party, are all in a bit of a daze. There is so much going on, schedules to meet, last minute this and that, I am sure by the end of the evening they look at each other and wonder how it all slipped by. Insert photographer. I know one of my biggest jobs is to document all the little moments so they can look back and remember how beautiful their day was and how every hour planning was worth it, times ten.

Pascale and Kirk, thank you so much for entrusting me with your day. I had such a great time! You both have a lovely family and I feel blessed to have been a part of one of the most important days of your lives. I hope you enjoy your preview. I cannot wait for you to see the rest!!

When Pascale showed me her wedding dress she also pointed to the dress next to it, which was her mother’s wedding dress. I nearly lost my breath and I just knew I had to photograph them together.

On the day of any brides wedding, there is an aura of magic floating around. I feel like every princess fairytale that was ever told comes to life, and it is most vivid on the face of the bride. Pascale, you are absolutely stunning!

Pascale and Kirk see each other for the first time on their wedding day.

Their sweet son, Jackson, brought them their rings. I might add that Jackson was a charming young man the whole day through!

Pascale said that one of the things she absolutely wanted to do after the ceremony was ring the church bell. And ring the bell they did, several times in fact!