Emily Smith + Alexandre Klevitch

A beautiful fall day and the stately grounds of historic Hamilton House combined to create a scenic backdrop for Emily and Alexandre’s wedding. Alexandre’s tux from Madeleine’s Daughter.
Colorful macarons from La Maison Navarre, Portsmouth, NH.
The Hamilton House, a striking Georgian mansion, was built by shipping merchant Jonathan Hamilton in 1785.
A beautiful fall day and the stately grounds of historic Hamilton House combined to create a scenic backdrop for Emily and Alexandre’s wedding. Alexandre’s tux from Madeleine’s Daughter.
Figs and raspberries were among the treats served to guests.
The couple’s tented reception lights up the night.
A menu details the evening’s meal.
A tray of refreshing rum and Cokes.
Emily’s bouquet included anemone, dahlias, spray roses, hydrangea, ranunculus, and eucalyptus.
A beautiful fall day and the stately grounds of historic Hamilton House combined to create a scenic backdrop for Emily and Alexandre’s wedding. Alexandre’s tux from Madeleine’s Daughter.

October 2, 2017

South Berwick, Maine

Fall was a recurring theme of Emily and Alexandre’s wedding at historic Hamilton House in Maine. “We wanted a beautiful outdoor venue,” says Emily, “and even though we were a little early for the most dramatic foliage, we were lucky enough to have a warm fall day.”

Pumpkins were part of the day’s festivities. “When we were in college, the school had a glass-blowing major, and each year we bought a handful of glass pumpkins the students made, which we decorated our reception space with,” says Emily. The couple’s escort cards were white pumpkins a friend’s father grew specifically for their wedding.

Emily and Alexandre married on the nine-year anniversary of their first date; behind their guestbook station was a wall of photos celebrating their dating years. Equally meaningful were the people involved in the ceremony. “Our friend from college married us, and our best friends from high school were maid of honor and best man,” Emily notes. “It was the perfect way to celebrate.”

• by Pat Chaudoin

{Wedding Recipe}

Photography:
Erika Follansbee Photography

Ceremony/reception:
Hamilton House, South Berwick, ME

Caterer:
The White Apron, Dover, NH

Flowers:
In Bloom Weddings & Events, Durham, NH

Dress:
Essence of Australia, Madeleine’s Daughter, Portsmouth, NH

Hair:
Beauty on the Run, Dover, NH

Makeup:
Jo Louise Beauty, Nashua, NH

Cake:
From Scratch Baking Co., Wolfeboro, NH

Macarons:
La Maison Navarre, Portsmouth, NH

Invitations:
AmeliyCom, etsy.com

Entertainment:
Nate Downs, Dover, NH

Event rentals:
Exeter Events & Tents, Newmarket, NH