Livia and Chris had quite possibly one of the most perfect summer days for their Rockport, Maine wedding. It was a welcome break from the sweltering Saturdays I’d been working all summer long. I hadn’t been up to the Samoset Resort in a number of years and I was pleasantly surprised to find the place newly renovated. It looks amazing!

Livia was getting ready in an enormous sun-filled room. She and her ladies were so laid back and joyful — a good sign at the start of a wedding day for sure. Wanting special moments together in private, Livia and Chris decided to see each other before the ceremony. This afforded us some wonderful, quiet, stress-free time to walk around the Samoset’s gorgeous seaside grounds for pictures. We were able to go all the way down to the Breakwater and still had time to get some of the group shots as well.

It’s really hard to beat the relaxed feel of a seaside wedding at a resort like the Samoset. This wedding was certainly no exception to that rule. Ceremony and cocktails hour was under a blue bird sky, dinner was with long rays of sunlight streaming in through the sides of the tent, and as the sun went down guests meandered around the property taking in the beautiful sunset. It was a spectacular day. Of course, then the DJ cranked up the music and the dance floor was jammed all night long.

Best wished to Livia and Chris! Many thanks for having me photograph your beautiful wedding. It was a true honor to be a part of your day.

Some highlights of the day are below and you can see more here.