July 16, 2022
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Talk about “big is back!” It was a huge wedding celebration when Brooke and Trevor partied with 195 guests at Dunegrass Golf Club, which they chose in part because it could handle that large a wedding without them having to rent a tent. “I have a really big family,” says Brooke, “and my family shows up for everything, which I love. Then we had a lot of college friends from UNE in Biddeford who came, plus some high school friends we’ve stayed in touch with.”
Brooke says she and Trevor really love color, which was the inspiration for their mid-summer wedding. “We just wanted the day to be fun, light, and airy, with pops of color. We wanted it to be the most fun day ever for us and our guests.” Trevor’s “wicked” sweet tooth added to the fun, with his guys bringing a box of his favorite frosted Dunkin’ Donuts to share before the ceremony.
When it came to choosing a dress, Brooke says she tapped into her inner fairytale-princess vibe. “I loved the flowy skirt and being able to twirl, and the open back was just perfection. At first I was torn about the veil, but cathedral length is very traditional Catholic wedding.” She adds that her most memorable moment was her first dance with Trevor. “We had practiced, and he really pulled it off. He was even able to do a lift with me!”
Written by Pat Chaudoin
{Wedding Recipe}
Photography:
Rachel Bell Photography
Dress:
Madeleine’s Daughter, Portsmouth, NH
Hair:
Kaila Swan, Wells, ME
Makeup:
Rize Beauty, Dover, NH
Ceremony:
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough, ME
Venue:
Dunegrass Golf Club, Old Orchard Beach, ME
Planner:
Pinch Me Planning, Portland, ME
Catering:
For the Love of Food & Drink, Wells, ME
Cake:
The Winey Baker, Harrison, ME
Cookies, Frosted by Abby
Groom’s Attire:
Tuxes, Men’s Warehouse
Knotty Tie Co., online
Flowers:
Clo Floral, Cape Elizabeth, ME
DJ/Musician:
Isaiah Bennett, Windham, ME
Rentals:
One Stop Event Rentals, South Portland, ME
Tap wall, Heartwood Essentials
Rings:
Engagement, Lauren B Fine Jewelry, NYC
Wedding band, Day’s Jewelers, South Portland, ME