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.

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Sometimes the stars align and you find yourself at the right place at the right time. That happened to me when Connecticut event planner, Kia Martinson-Wenzel, put out a call for photographers late in the wedding season. I was available that date and quickly got in touch with the bride, Lizzy. The rest is history.

I am so grateful for Kia for connecting me with Lizzy and Sebastian.   Their wedding was so full of joy and love, and there were plenty of tears (from the guys!). The weather was ridiculous — hot with 110% humidity — but that didn’t stop anyone from having a great time.  Friends and family, some all the way from Paraguay, laughed and danced and celebrated all night long.  At the end of the night I packed my bags and made my way across the field to my car, I watched the crowd gather around the bonfire and knew that the party would go on late into the evening.

Best wishes to Lizzy and Sebastian!  I am so grateful to have been a part of such a special occasion.

Check out some of my favorite moments from the wedding below, and see more in the slideshow.

The bride wore Priscilla of Boston. Flowers by Joanne Le Francois. Rentals by Taylor Rental. Ceremony performed by Marie Tyler-Wiley. Cake by UConnfections. Delicious and beautiful food by Gourmet Galley Catering. And last, but not least, event coordinator Kia Martinson-Wenzel of ESTOccasions.

I just delivered this gorgeous Fine Art Book for Rachael and Peter. It was so lovely I was sad to part with it!

This Fine Art Book is 10×10 and has 30 pages. It features Espresso leather and custom embossing in silver.

Please contact Maine Wedding Photographer, Amy Salerno, to order your own Fine Art Wedding Book.