It was a busy Saturday in Boston’s Public Garden — wedding parties queued up for shots by the weeping willows (two couples actually tied the knot there), families and tourists took rides on the famous Swan Boats, and I got to meet Lisa and Tim whose wedding I’m photographing this December at the State Room in Boston.  We found some great photo locations in the Public Gardens and then walked over to Beacon Hill and historic Acorn ST.  It was a great afternoon — hard to believe I get to call it “work.”

Finding a free spot in wedding-central Boston Public Gardens was hard, but we managed to work this little corner of shade.  More images to come!

Emilie and Jeb chose The Nonantum in Kennebunkport for their wedding venue.  It’s a charming inn on the river that offers peace and tranquility to guests as well as close proximity to the boutiques and galleries in town.  The ladies got ready at Fringe Salon.  They sipped mimosas while the expert staff worked their hair styling magic.

Back at the Nonantum I managed to grab some stunning shots of Emilie in the bridal suite.  She’s not even wearing her dress in those head-and -shoulder images and yet she looks like THE quintessential radiant bride.  I met the groom and his groomsmen out on the lawn.  Somehow between the lobby and the shady spot under the huge pine tree where we stopped for pictures, Jeb lost the calla lilly to his boutonniere.  Great comedy ensued as the men attempted to cobble together some sort of white flower mess to pass as the boutonniere the bride had ordered.  Let’s just say, the visible rubber band might have alerted her that something was up.

Shortly after we finished shooting the guys (under gorgeous blue skies), everyone took their places for the start of the ceremony.  Right on cue a thick fog rolled in, shrouding the river views.  It was romantic and very typical of Maine to have fog come and go and then return again within a couple of hours.  Unfortunately we found visibility at the beach to be nil.  So much for images with the rocky Maine coastline in the background.  Emilie and Jeb didn’t skip a beat, and we got some super romantic and soft images of them.

I had a blast shooting this wedding.  It was a perfect kick off to my 2010 wedding season.  Thanks to Emilie and Jeb, and to all of their friends and family, for welcoming me and treating me so well.  Your kindness is much appreciated.

Below are some highlights from the wedding.  Click here to see a slideshow featuring all of the highlights.  The online gallery is available on Pictage.  Please contact Emilie or Jeb for the password to access the images.

Wedding ceremony and reception:  The Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport, Maine
Hair:  Fringe, Kennebunkport. Maine
Nails and Make-up:  Spa at River’s Edge, Kennebunk, Maine
Cupcakes: Custom Cakes
Wedding Gown: Liv Harris at Vows in Newton, MA
Bridesmaids dresses:  Jenny Yoo
Band:  Night Rhythm, Chelmsford, MA
Flowers:  Family friend