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Kristin and Clement’s rural Maine wedding at Beech Hill Barn is filled with love, a lilac color palette and gorgeous details all under a white tent and surrounded by gorgeous summer scenery. It was important to the couple to celebrate Clement’s French heritage with nods to French wedding traditions like the croquembouche cake by Bear Brook Bakery. Other details designed by planner A Family Affair of Maine include wild flower florals by Snell Family Farm and industrial dining chairs for a pop of color. Lucky for us,  Jessie Felix Photography was on hand to capture it all in these super fun images.

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What made the wedding special and unique?

One of the things that made the wedding unique was the blending of cultures. My husband is French and it was very important to him and his mother that we incorporate many of the customs of a traditional French wedding. It was very much a learning experience for all parties involved but it brought us all closer together and made the day truly special.

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!

The Eloise dress by Sarah Seven was one of the first dresses that I tried on. It was at a boutique shop called Ceremony on Charles St in Boston. I loved the simplicity yet elegance of this dress. It was comfortable and lightweight – something that I could move in. Although I went with my bridesmaids to try on several more, I knew in the back of my mind that this dress could not be beaten!

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

My husband and I had photographs and stories from different places we have lived and traveled to. We wanted to add this special touch because a wedding is not an isolated event but represents a culmination of experiences that bring a couple to that day. Our guests enjoyed learning more about us and found these to be good ice breakers with other guests.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

There were so many memorable parts of the wedding day. The food was brilliant and the flowers were more perfect than anything I ever imagined. The one moment that will always stick with me, however, happened right after the ceremony. My husband and I escaped from the wedding to spend a few moments alone as a newly married couple. We went to a patio overlooking the beautiful Maine countryside. The weather was perfect. We were both so happy and without a care. All of the hard days planning for the wedding were behind us and now we could just enjoy, surrounded by close family and friends.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

My husband and I were introduced by mutual friends in our senior year at NYU. After graduating, we spent a year doing long distance. We finally made a decision to move to Oregon together when Clem got into a Ph.D. program at Oregon State University. Five years, one Ph.D., one Masters, and one cat later, Clem proposed at close to 7,000 ft elevation while we were on our way back from a hike at Mt. Shasta in California. Maybe it was the altitude or maybe it was love, but I said yes! The rest is history.

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Photography: Jessie Felix Photography // Planner & Design: A Family Affair of Maine // Florals: Snell Family Farm // Invitations: Clement Bommier Original // Venue: Beech Hill Barn // Dress: Sarah Seven // Shoes: Bella Belle // Rings: Tiffany & Co & Ravens Refuge // Cake + Desserts: Bear Brook Bakery // Beauty: Lux Salon // Tent: One Stop Event Rentals // Band: Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection // Officiant: Clair Winston-Wade // Bar: Maine Mixologist // Caterer: French Picnic Catering // DJ: Hicks Productions // Lighting: Griffin & Griffin // Menswear: The Tie Bar

 

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This Georgian Blue editorial was set in the beautiful historic city of Bath, England. Georgian blue and silver tones complimented The Royal Crescent Hotel’s lavish and unique interiors and there was an emphasis on subtle opulence and contemporary detailing throughout the styling by Lily & Sage. Romantic white florals were by The Rose Shed, incandescent silver leaf hand-dyed silk ribbons were created for the shoot byLancaster & Cornish, calligraphy invitations designed by Victoria Krav, a textured ribbon-wrapped cake by Edible Essence and the bride wore a stunning gown Lee Petra Grebenau. The details are timeless it’s befitting that it’s all captured so beautifully on film by fine art photographer Alexander J Collins.

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Styling & Planning: Lily & Sage // Photography: Alexander J Collins // Flowers: The Rose Shed // Stationery: Victoria Krav // Location: The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath // Dress Boutique: Morgan Davies Bridal // Dress Designer: Lee Petra Grebenau // Hair & Make Up: Marie Kelly of Lips & Locks // Table Linens & Napkins: Table To Dine For // Cake: Edible Essence // Ribbons: Lancaster & Cornish // Bridal Lingerie: Designed & Created by Nancy of Lily & Sage // Groom Attire: Mason & Sons // Rings: Grey-Harris & Co

 

Catie and Chris searched all over the state of Florida for a venue and ultimately chose the stunning Epping Forest Yacht Club for its elegant feel, old Florida charm, and sprawling English garden on the St. John’s River. The intimate celebration included an emotional ceremony in the estate’s lower gardens and a family-style dinner on the lawn overlooking the river. The decor was romantic with vintage elements including invitations by August and Osceola, calligraphy by Sydney Beth Designs and stunning florals by Tula Rose. The couple enlisted photographer Lisa Silva Photography to capture their day and she surely did in these stunning fine art film images.

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Photographer: Lisa Silva Photography // Second Photographer: Sarah Cebulski // Floral Design: Tula Rose // Invitations: August and Osceola // Venue: Epping Forest Yacht Club // Calligraphy: Sydney Beth Designs // Film Lab: The Goodman Film Lab // Wedding Gown: Pronovias // Dress Boutique: The White Magnolia Tampa // Makeup and Hair: Beyond a Salon // Suit: The Black Tux // Lighting and Rentals: Luxe Party Rentals // Music: Deron Baker, The Mix Duo // Officiant:  William Gillespie // Linens: Linen Lark

Grace and Zachary’s delightful wedding day took place at Pretty Prairie Farm. Highlights perfectly embody the cheerful couple including the sky blue barn venue, a fern-lined isle at the outdoor ceremony and punchy black-and-white striped table runners in the barn, but the bouquet by Madison House Designs is the detail that stole the show. Filled with pops of coral, huge open peonies and cascading ferns, it’s a showpiece that perfectly embodies the joyous garden-style of the day. Lucky for us Lauren Lee Photography was on hand to capture Grace and Zachary’s huge smiles and all the style in these lovely images.

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What made the wedding special and unique? 

from the bride: The aisle was like my dream come true, but it was special to me because we highlighted the back row of chairs with the pompom flowers, that reminded me of my sister’s wedding and was one of my favorite memories from when we prepared for hers over 6 years ago. My sister also inspired the invitations by creating them herself for us. Lastly, the shots from my sister and brother’s toasts were one of my favorite moments, because it so perfectly depicted how well my siblings knew me and all the things Zachary would need to know as we got married.

The entire head table was set in my grandma’s china and we also had both of our mothers’ wedding dresses on display. This was a wonderful and sentimental touch for our moms and grandmas.

The same friend who would help me find my wedding dress was also there when our relationship all began, we went on double dates with her and her husband throughout our whole relationship, and looked up to them for many years. When it came time to ask someone to marry us, neither of us had a doubt in our minds that it needed to be our dear friend from all those years ago. Mike was happy to come down and so perfectly share God’s love with all of our guests and how it inspires Zachary and I every day of our lives, and his wife, Hope, was able to be one of my bridesmaids.

I loved the touch of the groomsmen boutonnieres because it was a surprise for my hubby and helped bring some things that Zach loved into the pictures and the memories by the feathers and shotgun shells. Also the confetti exit was one of my favorite moments because it was a dream of mine to have happen. When Zachary and I first started dating, his nickname for me was firecracker, and since we weren’t going to have firecrackers at our wedding, this was the perfect compromise for me, and it reminded me of those first moments we shared together four years ago.

Another detail that we loved was our first dance; the first night Zachary and I ever really went out we listened to both of the songs we chose for our first dance. It was sentimental and wild and fit our personalities so well.

Lastly the Bible we had was a non-negotiable for Zachary and I. It was the perfect color combo for our wedding and it was so beautiful and sentimental for us to have everyone we know and love highlight and share their advice for us.

Tell us about the gown and where/how you found it!

We found my dress at Universal Bridal and Prom. I originally had fallen for two dresses that could not have been more opposite. One was tight and all glitz and glam while the other was a princess ball gown all beaded and shiny. I wanted two things in my wedding dress, sleeves and glitter. I saw my dress and I told my mom, well I’m only getting married once and I want to try it. One of my best friends Hope was with me and the moment I walked out in it she said, “well that’s the one!” and she was spot on. I knew it the second I put it on, it was classy and yet fun at the same time, which is what led me to getting a sparkly gold and lace veil to add to the glam I wanted.

What was the most memorable part of the day? 

My two most surprising and  memorable moments were looking out the window while putting on my dress with my mom and my sister and seeing Zach getting his groomsmen photos taken and just immediately tearing up at the sight of seeing him. I did not expect to be so emotional, but seeing him made me so excited and ready to start our future together, and the next part was seeing my dad and dancing with my dad. I am such a daddy’s girl and other than seeing my husband and saying I do, that was by far the second most memorable moment for me. I specifically chose the songs with my dad because he and I always used to dance around the kitchen and drive my mom crazy at times, but the other song by Carrie Underwood I chose was “Girl You Think I Am,” because it so beautifully showed the love of a father for a daughter and so perfectly fit our relationship. “Bills” helped relight the mood, which my dad thus had to throw his own spin on by showing Zachary all the bills he was now responsible for!

Zachary said he had to say his most memorable moments, first and foremost was obviously me walking down the aisle to Carrie Underwood’s’ rendition of “How Great Thou Art.” But secondly he loved my dad’s toast, and first dance with me. It so clearly showed our relationship and Zach says it is a moment he would never forget.

 

 

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

Zachary and I met at Word of Life Bible institute in New York. After two years there pursuing one another, we went long distance for a year and a half before Zach surprised me. I was on Christmas break and I was working a double shift for Christmas Eve, I had just got off work when my mom was rushing me to get home and get changed to leave for family Christmas. My immediate family was all at home and we were just waiting on my sister and her family to arrive. When they got there, they said there was a package waiting outside for me, post stamped and all. When I opened it, it had wrapped presents inside for my whole family and mine was at the bottom. Everyone opened theirs and then my mom let me open mine and all that was inside was a note that said ding-dong, as I read it out loud the doorbell rang and when I opened it Zach was there. At this point we had never said I love you, because we had both been hurt before and believed that we needed to save saying I love you until we knew it would be forever. The moment Zach said I love you, I knew he was about to get down on one knee and propose. He could barely stammer out any words but I of course said yes, and my little nephew ran over to hug my new fiancé. Little did I know that Zachary was wearing the exact shirt and undershirt that he met me in 3.5 years ago. He is definitely the sentimental type.

 

Photographer: Lauren Lee Photography // Second Photographer: Jessica Babic Photography // Florist: Madison House Designs // Invitation Suite: Avant-Garde Impressions // Venue: Pretty Prairie Farm // Dress: Allure Bridal, From Universal Bridal // Shoes: Betsey Johnson // Hair and Makeup: J. Bentley Studio, Audi Anderson // Groom Attire: President Tuxedo // Cake & Catering: Catering by Scott // Officiant: Michael Duma // Videographer: Natalie Corina

 

La Mariée Moderne—french for the modern bride—highlights the mix of styles that inspires the bride of today. Rebekah Bronte, of Bronte Bride, set out to capture the attention of a bride who loves feminine AND bold, soft AND geometric, classic AND modern. The shoot took place at Crestmont Hall and the details are in a palette of black and blush pink in geometric patterns and concepts used with subtlety. Florals are by Hen & Chicks, stationery and signage by Bexley Design Co. and cake by Bake My Day. Photography: Common and Company was on hand to capture the striking look in these beautiful images.

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Styling & Creative Direction: Rebekah Bronte from Bronte Bride // Photography: Common and Company // Florals: Hen & Chicks // Stationery & Signage: Bexley Design Co // Venue: Crestmont Hall // Dress Boutique: Novia Mia // Dress Designer: Tara Lauren // Hair & Makeup: Sydney Janzen // Nails: Drift Luxury Nail Bar // Chiffon Ribbon: Bexley Design Co // Feather Jacket & Shoes: Blondie Boutique // Jewelry: AH Design + DIY // Cake: Bake My Day // Model: Megan Lavoie