Jillian + William

white ranunculus boutonniere for the groom on his blue suit
simple wedding hairstyles by new leaf salon and spa MA
engagement and wedding ring close up photography
Bride and groom pose in front of an airstream travel trailer on the farm
wedding dress embroidered in boston in time for a fall Maine wedding
The happy couple shares a kiss at their wedding venue of marianmade farm in Maine
lavender accent with individualized signage to organize seating arrangments at dinner

September 30, 2017

Wiscasset, ME

On a crisp October day, off the coast of Boothbay Harbor, ME, Jillian and Bill hopped on a friend’s boat, headed for Squirrel Island, where Jillian’s family owns a home. That’s where Bill proposed, adding another reason for Jill to think of it as her “happy place.”

Jillian envisioned an outdoor September wedding. The first venue Bill and his father visited, Marianmade Farm in Wiscasset, ME, proved to be the only venue the couple considered.

Bill was excited about the farm and, based on his excitement and the photos he shared, Jillian agreed, even though she didn’t visit the farm in person until later. The couple knew right away it was the perfect fit.

Jillian and Bill were hands-on throughout the planning process, bringing in professional help with details and day-of coordination. Their roadside rehearsal dinner was a “long night with great friends, family, and food,” says Jillian. Their friend, Ben, officiated the ceremony, and their band, Ripcord, surprised the couple by learning and playing one of their favorite songs, “Flowers in Your Hair” by The Lumineers. “The barn was packed with all our friends and family dancing up a storm; time on the dance floor was a high point for us,” Jillian says.

-by Maggie Sutherland

{the wedding recipe}

Photography
Leigh Doran of Nadra Photography

Ceremony/Reception
Marianmade Farm, Wiscasset, ME

Planner
Refinery Events, Camden, ME

Caterer
Fire & Co., Portland, ME

Dress
Ceremony Bridal Shop, Boston, MA

Hair/Makeup
Becky Buck, New Leaf Salon & Spa, Hollis Center, ME

Rings
M.K. Benatti, Newburyport, MA (Jillian)
Amoroso Jewelers, Boston, MA (Bill)

Dessert
Two Fat Cats Bakery, Portland, ME

Florist
Michelle Peele, Alna, ME

Table Arrangements
fleurish, Marblehead, MA

Invitations
On Bended Knee, Haverhill, MA

Entertainment
Ripcord, Boston, MA