{"id":557,"date":"2009-11-20T17:45:11","date_gmt":"2009-11-20T21:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amysalerno.com\/blog\/?p=557"},"modified":"2009-11-20T17:47:43","modified_gmt":"2009-11-20T21:47:43","slug":"a-camp-hammond-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amysalerno.com\/blog\/2009\/11\/20\/a-camp-hammond-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"A Camp Hammond Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fact:\u00a0 <\/span>it rains a lot on Saturdays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wedding planning is a lot about trying to control the various aspects of your day.\u00a0 <\/span>Ultimately there is one thing you must accept that you cannot control \u2013 the weather.\u00a0 <\/span>This year was a wet one for Maine weddings.\u00a0 <\/span>As the bride and groom you have two choices \u2013 let it ruin your day (I don\u2019t recommend this option) or just roll with it, knowing you planned accordingly for just such a thing.\u00a0 <\/span>Luckily for me, Chris and Kim chose the latter.\u00a0 <\/span>On their wedding day, it was really wet and really dark outside with honestly no chance of a break. <\/span><\/p>\n

I had never worked at Camp Hammond (Yarmouth, ME) before, but I knew it was an historic property with a tented reception area.\u00a0 <\/span>A dark rainy day meant we\u2019d be inside a lot, and the interior of the house\u00a0proved challenging.\u00a0 <\/span>This place is historic in every way, including its lighting.\u00a0 <\/span>I knew I\u2019d have to get creative with the what light there was\u00a0and crank up the ISO sensitivity on my camera to its limits. I\u2019m not going to lie to you \u2013 I cursed the place up and down for its low wattage light bulbs and small, furniture-filled rooms.\u00a0 <\/span>I scouted out some possible photo locations and crossed my fingers the bride and groom would be game. <\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, Chris and Kim are such kind and easy going people that they rolled with everything the day handed us.\u00a0 <\/span>Their ceremony was moved inside to the great hall.\u00a0 <\/span>They exchanged vows in front of a roaring fire, surrounded on all sides \u2013 even above \u2013 by their friends and family.\u00a0 <\/span>It was a truly special moment for everyone.\u00a0 <\/span>I can\u2019t recall a more atmospheric and intimate wedding ceremony.\u00a0 <\/span>After the ceremony, guests mingled in the house while the tent was readied.\u00a0 <\/span>That night, as it rained buckets overhead, Chris and Kim and their guests danced in celebration (there were some crazy scenes on that dance floor).\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>As I was leaving, I spied Kim\u2019s father holding the hand of his sweet little grand-daughter who was fast asleep in her stroller.\u00a0 <\/span>When the little ones get that tuckered out you know it\u2019s been a great event!<\/span><\/p>\n

It was a real honor to be a part of Chris and Kim\u2019s wedding day.\u00a0 <\/span>They are truly one of the sweetest couples I\u2019ve ever met, and I am grateful for the trust they put in me to capture their wedding day.\u00a0 <\/span>I am beyond thrilled with the results.\u00a0 <\/span>Below are some of my favorite images.\u00a0 <\/span>Check out their slideshow<\/a> for more.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Best wishes for a long and happy life together, Chris and Kim!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n


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Venue:\u00a0 Camp Hammond<\/a>, Yarmouth, ME
\nFlorist:\u00a0 Fleur de Lis<\/a>, South Portland, ME
\nBride’s Dress:\u00a0 Mikaella Bridal<\/a>
\nBridesmaids’ dresses:\u00a0 B2<\/a>
\nOfficiant:\u00a0 Connie Jo Mills<\/a>
\nDJ:\u00a0 Brian Zutter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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