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April 26, 2017

Charm on the Farm

Bride's Gown from BHLDN, hair by Hair That Moved, makeup by The Crown Boutique.

A sprig of rosemary with figs and crabapples, wrapped in hand-dyed ribbon by Emily Herzig.

Hair ornament by Emma Katzka Bridal and Invitation from Brown Linen Design.

A seasonal feast of blackberries, figs, carrot dip, triple cream brie, and aged goat cheese from Mayfair Farm. Table runner by Silk & Willow.

Crystal and white candles add sophistication to a simple table designed by Lindsey M. Events; garland by Emily Herzig, Rentals from Showcase Events; menu and place cards from Brown Linen Design.

A simple white wedding cake with fig accents from Ooo La La Creative Cakes.

The bride's autumn bouquet includes maple leaves, garden roses, zinnias, eucalyptus, pepperberry, dahlias, hops, rosemary and various grasses.

The great outdoors is a glorious backdrop for an impeccably styled wedding shoot. Whether your preference is rustic, garden, country, or just pure romance, there’s a wealth of ideas in these beautiful photos. Barn weddings are still in vogue. Moody Mountain Farm in Wolfeboro, NH, has plenty of authentic charm, especially in Autumn, when this inspiration shoot was photographed. {the team} Photographer: Lindsay Hackney Planner: Lindsey M. Events Models: Melissa Callahan, Ben Galucki Dress: BHLDN Flowers: Emily Herzig Floral…

April 20, 2017

The Real-Time Bride’s Guide

An Inside Look at a Real Bride’s Planning I’M ENGAGED…NOW WHAT? Oh man where to start, there is so much to do! Step one, before we dive in and start planning our dream wedding, we need to establish a budget. How do you determine that number? What is important to you? What can you live without? For me, I wanted to focus on our wedding photos, flowers and venue. We decided we’d try to save money on catering and number…

April 6, 2017

The Real-Time Bride’s Guide

Your Inside Look at a Real Bride’s Planning Process Hello, I’m Heather and I’m engaged! After coming down from cloud nine, it’s time to start planning. How hard can it be, right? (understatement of the year!) Follow along as I give you a firsthand look at all the good, bad and ugly that comes along with wedding planning. I’ll walk you through my progress and share tips I’ve learned along the way. Without further ado…. Let the planning begin!

April 3, 2017

Malloy Events: Vlog Episode 1

Meet Malloy Events! In this video, Kate Malloy gives a quick introduction to who Malloy Events is as a company and the services they offer. Malloy Events has planned and designed a LOT of weddings (over 500), so you can trust their advice. They are a bit of a one-stop shop offering services from floral design to event lighting. Check out Episode 1 Here:

February 15, 2017

Renewal at Sea

Mismatched wooden chairs and a rough wood table set with shells and driftwood create romance in an industrial setting. Decor and props by Maine Prop House and A Family Affair of Maine; Table by Jeremy Parmley/Reid Designs.

Jenny's hair is by Tulu Salon; makeup by Bei Capelli. Her flowers are by Field Floral Studio.

The sea-inspired bouquet (also second photo) includes double tulips, frittillaria persica, delphinium, ranunculus, hellebore, checkered lilies, clematis, and muscari. Owen's clothing is from Portland Dry Goods, ME.

The festive boutonniere contains delphinium, hellebore, checkered lily, and muscari.

Mussels from Bangs Island Mussels, catering by Home Catering.

Soft watercolor blue invitations by Dancing Ink Calligraphy.

The bride's skirt is from Andrea's Bridal.

A table set for romance, with drinks by Oxbow Brewing, decor by Maine Prop House and A Family Affair of Maine.

The great outdoors is a glorious backdrop for an impeccably styled wedding shoot. Whether your preference is rustic, garden, country, or just pure romance, there’s a wealth of ideas in these beautiful photos. The Bangs Island Mussels commercial fishing vessel is the setting for an evocative wedding vow renewal ceremony, shot on Casco Bay in Portland, ME. Pulling in elements from the sea – soft blues, shells, driftwood – this shoot has a rustic, industrial sensibility, enhanced by the models,…

January 18, 2017

Flower Power!

Photo by: Rodeo & Co ; Florist: Lotus Floral Designs

Photo by: Kate Preftakes Photography ; Florist: Apotheca Flower Shoppe

Photo by: Mon Petit Studio ; Florist: The Flower Kiosk

Photo by: Fidelio Photography ; Florist: Windfall Market

Photo by: Kim Chapman ; Florist: In Bloom Florist

Photo by: Lindsay Hackney ; Florist: Lotus Floral Designs

Photo by: Bill Ecklund ; Florist: Pretty Flowers Maine

Photo by: Kate Preftakes Photography ; Florist: Broadturn farm

Photo by: Krista Photography ; Florist: Winston Flowers

Photo by: Photography by KLC, DIY Bouquets

Photo by: Nadra Photography ; Florist: F as in Flowers

Photo by: Maine Tinker Photography, Florist: Lindsay Fox

Photo by: Justina Bilodeau, Florist: Minka Fine Flowers

Photo by: Courtney Elizabeth Photography, Florist: Pretty Flowers Maine

Photo by: Geneve Hoffman, Florist: Calluna Flowers

Photo by: Danielle Brady Photography, DIY Bouquets

Photo by: Kate Preftakes Photography, Florist: Lotus Floral Designs

Photo by: Kate Preftakes Photography, Florist: Emily Herzig

Photo by: Kate Preftakes, Florist: Vera Flora Farm

Photo by: Emily Delamater, Florist: Pretty Flowers Maine

Photo by: Jamie Mercurio, Florist: Pretty Flowers Maine

Photo by: Rodeo & Co, Florist: Sorella Flowers

Photo by: Justine Bilodeau, Florist: Minka Fine Flowers

Photo by: Kate Preftakes Photography, Florist: Apotheca Flowers

Photo by: Eyesugar Photography, Florist: Cymbidium Floral

Photo by: Studio Nouveau, Florist: Cymbidium Floral

Photo by: Shanoah Madison, Florist: Studio Vincca

Photo by: Meredith Perdue, Florist: Pretty Flowers Maine

Photo by: Leah Fisher, Florist: Field Floral Studio

Photo by: Autumn Poulin, Florist: flour!

Photo by: Jamie Mercurio, Florist: Marigold Floral Design

Photo by: Courteny Elizabeth, Florist: Pretty Flowers Maine

Photo by: Kate Preftakes Photography, Apotheca Flowers

Photo by: Geneve Hoffman, Florist: Calluna

Photo by: Jess Jolin, Florist: Flower by Leslie

Pretty, colorful, creative and stunning. Get inspired for your own bouquet! Flowers speak a special language and brides are listening! Anything goes in today’s wedding bouquets, from traditional to contemporary. {photographers} Rodeo & Co Photography Kate Preftakes Photography Mon Petit Studio Fidelio Photography Kim Chapman Photography Lindsay Hackney Photography Bill Ecklund Krista Photography KLC Photography Nadra Photography Maine Tinker Photography Justina Bilodeau Photography Courtney Elizabeth Geneve Hoffman Danielle Brady Photography Jamie Mercurio Photography Eyesugar Photography Studio Nouveau Shanoah Madison Meredith Perdue…

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January 4, 2017
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July 25, 2016

Metamorphosis

Inspired by bridal designer Kate Pankoke’s delicate, feminine gowns, this shoot at the Norumbega Inn in Camden, ME, evokes the transformation of the up-and-coming designer, recently featured on Project Runway. The bridesmaids’ gowns are by Elaya Vaughn Bridal by Kate Pankoke. Peep-toed shoes with rhinestone and bow details by Nina shoes. The gold and lace “isolde” gown is accented by sprays of delicate butterflies, and rentals by new england country rentals. Photographer Rebecca Arthurs captured the incredible romantic details in…

July 6, 2016

Love in Bloom

Vintage elements and natural beauty shine in the historic gardens of the Long Hill Estate, Beverly, MA. The bride’s lilac fields gown and bouquet echo the dutch-master-style floral arrangement on the table. Her bouquet contains lilacs, peonies, snapdragons and ranunculus. Love certainly is in bloom with this incredibly colorful inspiration shoot! {the team} Photographer: Newbury Photography Dress: Dream Shoot Rentals Cake: Cake That! Flowers: Winston Flowers, Wilson Farm Hair: Amanda Leigh Ortiz {additional details} Antique serving tray: hazelandgray.com Glasses: Pink…

June 8, 2016

Aldworth Manor Elegance

Aldworth Manor, a historic summer estate in Harrisville, NH, is the setting for this black tie wedding. The magnificent fireplace is a fitting backdrop to this hand-sewn and beaded lace dress by allure. The bride’s bouquet includes white peonies, nigella, white and plum ranunculus, white and chocolate dahlias, lemonade roses, draping clematis vine and chocolate cosmos. This is stunning inspiration for anyone hoping to have an elegantly creative ceremony! {the team} Photographer: Kate Preftakes Stylist: Events by Sorrell Dress: Inspirations…