Red velvet, vintage clothing, a loyal companion and snow make for a perfect inspirational backdrop. {The Team} Maxine Cadman Photography, Mary Collins of Mockingbird Photo, photographers Camp Lincoln, Kingston, NH, venue Electric Flora, flowers Ardath + Leroy, styling & clothing 5 Daughters LLC, rentals Scovotti’s Cooking and Confections, cake Studio Indigo, hair Ginger Roots Salon, makeup Sarah Carr, Todd Carr, Reid Van Keulen, Emily Hewes, Max the dog, models
A romantic wedding at a beachfront estate filled with soft blues, subtle greens and dreamy details. {The Team} Kate Preftakes Photography, design/photography Mary Trombley, Lotus Floral Designs, design/flowers Tupper Manor, Beverly, MA, venue Autumn Nomad Cakes and Café, food AMR Calligraphy, calligraphy and invitation Hairstyles by Daniela, hair Blend by Bridgette, makeup Laura Coulter McCarthy, dresses Brynn Conroy, model Peter LaRiviere, model Beatrix, model
A visually stunning springtime elopement in a colorful Maine oyster shop. {The Team} Pinch Me Planning, planning Julie K. Gray Photography, photographer The Shop – Raw Bar & Shellfish Market, Portland, ME, venue Yellow Twist Floral Design, flowers Elissa Armstrong, model Rod Carkhuff, model
Classy Photoshoots with Your Bridesmaids Dress Written by Nancy Gorman of Makeup by Nancy The wedding bells rang, the cake was eaten, and the bride and groom left for the tropics of wherever to celebrate the start of their life together. As for you? Well, you have a beautiful bridesmaids dress to remember the occasion, but what if that stunning look didn’t have to sit in your closet? Too often these colorful and form-fitting dresses rot away in darkness, never…
Omni Mount Washington, Bretton Woods, NH Written by Nancy Gorman of Makeup by Nancy Creating a stunning, Persian-inspired wedding makeup look was one of the best experiences I’ve had as a makeup artist, and it makes me beyond proud of what I do. Being a part of such a beautiful celebration was absolutely unforgettable. Of course, it takes a village to pull of this level of perfection; before I delve into my wonderful experience at Nick and Gabrielle’s wedding, I…
Newburyport, MA Written by Nancy Gorman of Makeup by Nancy When it comes to your bachelorette party, you want it to be something everyone will remember forever. Paint parties, nightclubs, and regular old restaurant events are completely overdone. If you’re trying to come up with a theme that is totally unique for your bachelorette party, look no further! A styled vintage photo shoot is possibly the most perfect event you could throw. Not only will you have so much fun doing…
Written by Nancy Gorman of Makeup By Nancy. Vintage weddings are some of my favorites to be a part of and today, they have become a common wedding theme. I recently helped form a team to recreate a 1950’s themed wedding with some amazing and talented models. As the attire and décor unfolded, I was immediately back in an era of soda shops, sock hops, and drive-in movies. It was also clear that there’s an art to creating a vintage vibe…
Methuen, Massachusetts Written by Nancy Gorman of Makeup by Nancy Every wedding and every bride have their own unique vibe. However, striking the right balance between modern trends and timeless appeal is something every wedding must contend with. When I work with a bride on her wedding day, I ask a lot of questions about her usual makeup routine and the wedding itself. I often ask a bride to share a photo of herself when she felt more beautiful. This…
Newburyport, Massachusetts Written by Nancy Gorman of Makeup By Nancy. How do you create the perfect wedding? The obvious answer is, “with true love.” So, then what comes once you’ve found that? Victoria and Ryan created their perfect wedding with the perfect stylists, vendors, and details, of course! But first, it all starts with those pristine little envelopes containing invitations to join the bride and groom as they take their vows of forever and always. In this case, all attendees received…
Inspired by the natural beauty of the woods around Waterford, Maine, photographer Jessie Dineen uses the magic of nature—lush mosses, ferns, natural light, and looming pine trees—to tell her backwoods Maine love story. {The Team} Photographer & Concept: Jessie Dineen Photography Models: Dalton Rice + Tayla Smedberg Dress: Versace + BHLDN Flowers: Harmon’s Floral Co. Hair: Kristina Wilson Makeup: Allie Braley