I cannot believe my good fortune to have another late September wedding up at the Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor, Maine.  I’ve only been to Mount Desert Island twice, and both times it was for a wedding at the Asticou.  Yeah, I know how lucky I am.   

Amy and Brian gave me the best gift a bride and groom can give to their photographer — time.   So we hopped in a car and headed down the road to Seal Harbor.   I wanted to make sure to send them back home to Colorado with photos that showcased the stunning Maine coast, and with it’s sandy beach, tall pine trees, and little harbor, Seal Harbor is the perfect spot! 

It was a true honor to be included in this intimate event.  Thanks to Amy, Brian, and their friends and family for welcoming me so warmly.  

Below are some of my favorite images from the day.  It was a challenge to narrow it down to just these.  Click here to see the slideshow with the rest of my faves.  You can find their gallery here on Pictage (please contact the bride or groom for the password).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hair and Make-up:  Robert Hosling Salon, Bar Harbor
Dress:  Melissa Sweet for Pricsilla of Boston
Ceremony and Reception:  Asticou Inn, Northeast Harbor

Kristina and Derrick came to me by way of  Loni and Jess.  I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Thank you for sending these two smitten kittens to me! 

Kristina and Derrick are exactly the kind of couple I like to work with — they are sweet, kind, bubbly, and open to my sometimes odd-ball ideas.   I was thrilled to be working for the first time at the Inn on Peaks Island.   The day was glorious albeit a bit windy and chilly. I rode the ferry with the groom and groomsmen, shooting away.  Derrick and the guys were cool under the spotlight and seemed at ease in their paparazzo moment.  On Peaks I found the bride and her mother and bridemaids giddy with anticipation.  I also found Judy, of Flora Fauna, and her associate hard at work putting together their extraordinary floral designs.

The next couple of hours were a blur of laughter, hugs, and tears.  Many a glass of champagne was raised in Kristina and Derrick’s honor.  Their friend, Bruce (aka DJ Thunder), worked everyone into a frenzy on the dancefloor with his great playlist.  And as my time drew to a close, I raced down the road to catch the late night ferry home with  a bag of full memory cards and a tinge of regret that I’d forgotten to fill a to-go box with some of the delicious goodies Kristina’s grandmother had baked. 

Below are some images. To see the highlights of the day, check out the slideshow.  Friends and family, contact the bride or groom for the access code to the online gallery. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Venue:  The Inn on Peaks Island, Portland, Maine
Dress:  Michael Nolte, Madeleine’s Daughter, Portsmouth, NH
Bridesmaids dresses and Groomsmen’s ties:  Aria
Florist:  Flora Fauna
DJ:  DJ Thunder (peeterparkker@yahoo.com)
Cake and desserts:  made by Kristina’s cousin and grandmother

Here’s a preview of Amy and Brian’s wedding at the Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor, Maine.  Yeah, it was pretty much a perfect late summer day.  Had so much fun with these two and their guests.  I’ll be posting more images on the blog shortly.  In the meantime, friends and family can sign up for their online gallery.