Laura and Mark drive by the Captain Linnell House every time they visit Mark’s family’s home at Skaket Beach in Orleans, MA. So when they got engaged they didn’t have to look far for the perfect venue for their wedding. Location and date decided, Laura set out to find a photographer. I am so fortunate her searching led her to me. This wedding was one filled with much laughter, a few tears, and lots of love. Laura and Mark were surrounded by such an amazing group of friends and family whose love and support that day (and I assume always) was a joy to witness.

To say this was a fun group would be an understatement. It’s not often that the introduction of the wedding party brings the house down — there were screams of laughter and lots of cheering as everyone was announced into the reception. The tone set by the intros remained all night as the dance floor stayed packed and the revelers groaned and protested when told it was the last dance.

Many thanks to Laura and Mark and to their family and friends for the warm welcome. It was a true pleasure and honor to be a part of such a wonderful event.

Best wishes to the newlyweds! May they have a lifetime of joy together.

Below are a few highlights from the day. To see more, take a look at the slideshow.

Many thanks to the professional vendors who helped make Laura and Mark’s day so fabulous: Captain Linnell House, ceremony music by Cape Violin Cello Duo, cake by The Casual Gourmet, rentals from American Tent and Table Inc., hair by Salon 16 West in Orleans, make up by Anna Enos, reception music by The Slackers.  Invitations are from Minted.  The bride wore a Sottero and Midgley gown and a hair pin by Edward Berger. Bridesmaids wore Bill Levkoff dresses.

Getting married in New England? Please contact Maine wedding photographer Amy Salerno for more information.