Within just a few minutes of meeting Jackie and Tom I knew I wanted to photograph their wedding.  I tried very hard to contain the “Pick me” record that kept playing in my head as we chatted about their wedding plans.  So when Jackie called to tell me that I was their photographer I was beyond thrilled.

The wedding day was split between Steuben and Bar Harbor.  Tom’s family owns a place at the very end of a series of dirt roads in Steuben.  There’s a sweet chapel there that dates back to 1910.  The florist transformed to sanctuary with strings of orchids hanging from the ceiling.  After a very personal ceremony performed by a dear friend of the couple’s, everyone shared a champagne toast beneath the trees as Ernie the bag piper played.  I took Jackie and Tom back to the cabin for some quick portraits by the water before we raced over to the Bar Harbor Regency. Cocktails were served on the patio outside the Stone House, overlooking Frenchman Bay.  Stunning.  Once the party got started, it never really stopped.  It was great evening of celebration.  From start to finish I loved this wedding.  Okay, that’s not entirely true — the long drive home on Sunday was a bit tortuous.

Best wishes to Jackie and Tom for a long life of joy and love!

Friends and family, please contact Jackie or Tom for the password to their online gallery.

To see more of the highlights from the wedding, check out this awesome slideshow.

Many thanks to the great professional vendors who helped make the wedding such a success:  Deb Jordan and her amazing staff at the Bar Harbor Regency and DJ Jerry Bazata.  The bride wore Oleg Cassini for David’s Bridal.  Bridesmaids wore David’s Bridal.  And if you even need a bag piper, Ernie Smith is your guy.