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November 14, 2017

Renee Bouchard and Sam Habashy

Sam and Renee make a dramatic entrance. Her bouquet contains roses, peonies and eucalyptus.

The Nesmith House in Lowell is a romantic wedding location.

A highlight of the Oval Room in the Nesmith House is a wall mural depicting the Lowell mills.

A stack of cheeses replaced a traditional wedding cake, with a parmesan base, brie, figs and flowers.

Lilac-scented soaps (handmade by Renee's mother) wrapped in vintage sheet music with the couple's initials make creative wedding favors.

Renee shares a light moment with friends, Juhree Ross (L) and matron of honor Melanie Luce (R).

Renee, a professional pianist, accompanies guests during their sing-along.

Lauren Hannon and Melanie Luce enjoy the ice cream sundae bar after the ceremony.

Melanie helps Renee with her elegant full-length veil.

August 7th, 2016 Lowell, MA As a wedding industry professional, Renee has been involved in thousands of weddings (she’s assistant manager of Madeleine’s Daughter, a bridal salon in Portsmouth, NH). So when she became engaged to Sam in 2016, she knew what she wanted: a surprise wedding. “I see hundreds and hundreds of weddings,” says Renee. “It’s hard to come up with something truly memorable. I wanted something unique. Fortunately, Sam was onboard with having a surprise wedding. Guests were…

October 17, 2017

Kate Legg and Mitch Brooks

Bride and groom in a gown by Penny Packham and a suit from Alan Rouleau. — Kate's beaded gown is by Penny Packham; Mitch's suit is from Alan Rouleau.

Lush bouquet including roses, ranuncula, astrantia, rosemary sprigs and olive branches.

Prosecco and non-alcoholic sangria offered to guests at the cocktail hour.

vintage chairs fill the wedding venue with comfort — Groupings of comfy couches and chairs create intimate seating areas throughout the event space.

fall wedding in portland maine — Mitch and Kate gather with family in a Portland garden for photos.

vintage books decorate the wedding — Decorative details include the couple's rings tied to a branch for the ceremony's ring-warming and the wedding invitation, designed by Gus & Ruby Letterpress.

Decorative details include the couple's rings tied to a branch for the ceremony's ring-warming and the wedding invitation, designed by Gus & Ruby Letterpress.

roasted halibut with vegetable garnish — The fall-inspired dinner menu included roasted halibut.

Boston wedding band Kahootz performs live — Kahootz, a Boston band, provided reception entertainment.

A tasty array of desserts replaced the traditional wedding cake.

wedding bar with vintage inspired lighting — Guests gather at the bar inside the Portland Company.

vintage couches — Groupings of comfy couches and chairs create intimate seating areas throughout the event space.

The couple walks to the Portland Company.

November 7th, 2015 Portland, ME Kate jokes that it was Mitch’s beard that initially attracted her to his Match.com profile. Fortunately, he was also smart, funny, and worth going out with, she says, nothing “He was the right person to be around.” Kate grew up near the water in Portsmouth, NH, and she and Mitch both wanted to be married in a Seacoast community. They were especially entranced by the rough wooden beams and unfinished beauty of the Portland Company,…

September 12, 2017

Elizabeth Schurgin and Sam Lindo

September 26th, 2015 Rockpork, MA Music played a starring role at Elizabeth and Sam’s wedding ceremony at the stunning Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, MA. Elizabeth, a pianist, is executive director of the DC Youth Orchestra Program in Washington, DC; music is an integral part of the couple’s lives. Rather than extensive readings during their ceremony, the couple planned three musical pieces, performed by friends and set against a picture-perfect view of Rockport Harbor. Elizabeth surprised Sam with a…

September 7, 2017

Claire Tinsley and Eric Firnhaber

Claire and Eric share a private picnic after their ceremony, on the rocks overlooking the ocean.

A woodcut topographic mapo of Southport and Boothbay Harbor was on the table where the guests picked up their table numbers.

The couple enjoys a picnic lunch for two packed by Claire's aunt.

Artwork with the couple's initials spelled out in mussel and periwinkle shells adds a personalized touch to the head table.

the happy couple poses for a closeup — The happy couple.

Eric's hat is by British haberdasher Christys' Hats, christy's hats. — Eric's hat is by British haberdasher Christys' Hats, christys-hats.com.

Bouquet with roses, hydrangeas and ferns displaying a beautiful range of pinks — Claire's bouquet included roses, hydrangeas and ferns.

Blueberries in a glass of champagne for a toast — Blueberries are a fun addition to a champagne toast.

Desserts include a mouth-watering assortment of cookies.

Claire's niece, Eleanor Mateosian, was a flower girl.

Giant marquee letters spelling out "Dance" let guests know it's time to party.

Dancing under the tent on the grounds of the Newagen Inn.

August 27th, 2016 Southport, ME Claire and Eric met playing recreational ultimate frisbee in Washington, DC. Ironically, says Claire, when she told the league organizer that she wasn’t good at the sport, he told her, “It’s all about heart, not skills.” And that’s what piqued Eric’s interest in her when he met Claire after their first game together. The couple got engaged on a bluff overlooking Half Moon Bay in California, near where Eric grew up. Claire knew immediately…

August 17, 2017

Laura Gerseny and John Fraser

Laura and John share a romantic moment. Her brilliant wildflower bouquet includes bittersweet, pyracanthus berries, spider chrysanthemums, roses, fern, and calla lillies.

Flowers for the tables included the same flowers as Laura's bouquet, as well as barley and wheat.

Laura's mother and friends baked 30 pies for the wedding, including apple, maple-pecan and strawberry-rhubarb.

The wedding party gathers at Dimond Hill's barn.

Laura's rosy-cheeked niece, Greta Riehle.

The intimate wedding ceremony was held on the grounds of the farm, with NH's White Mountains off in the distance.

John's boutonierre contains barley and chili peppers. His suit and tie are from Men's Wearhouse.

October 17th, 2015 Hopkinton, NH They say home is where the heart is, so for Laura and John, who were living and teaching in Albuquerque, NM, that meant having their wedding in New Hampshire near her hometown of Hopkinton. “Dimond Hill Farm is where my family has always bought produce.” says Laura. “I knew that was the place for us.” What was planned as the quintessential outdoor ceremony overlooking the White Mountains and fall foliage ended up something of a…

July 13, 2017

Whitney Anderson and Ed Herro

Guests enjoy the wedding dinner under the stars at Camp Wohelo in Maine — Guests enjoy dinner under the stars at Camp Wohelo.

Katy Kassler entertains Zola Sawyer and her mom Veronica Sawyer.

Portrait of the bride's project runaway inspired dress — Whitney's dress was inspired by Project Runway.

semi naked carrot wedding cake — A variety of cakes were available for dessert including this semi-naked carrot cake.

The newlyweds share a moment in the woods of maine — The newlyweds.

A naked chocolate on chocolate cake death by chocolate wedding cake — A naked chocolate on chocolate cake makes a statement.

a variety of cakes and desserts displayed on a table outside — "Cakes" is the couple's nickname for each other.

the bride's bouquets include peonies, roses, astilbe, anemones, and ranunculus. — Whitney and her attendants' bouquets include peonies, roses, astilbe, anemones, and ranunculus.

dinner during a maine wedding on a campsite — Whitney and Ed mingle with guests. His suit, tie and shirt are from J.Crew.

Rustic wedding place setting for dinner — Cheerful rustic place-settings set the tone.

newlyweds stand on a rock in the woods after their ceremony — The newlyweds.

May 15th, 2016 Raymond, ME Most brides DIY some aspect of their wedding, but Whitney Anderson made her own dress for her spring nuptials to Ed Herro at Camp Wohelo in Raymond, ME. “I borrowed a sewing machine, went to Lost Angeles’ Garment District, and watched a bunch of Project Runway episodes and YouTube videos,” laughs Whitney, who had only sewed one dress before, in high school. The rustic Maine camp, where Whitney was a camper and later a…

June 13, 2017

Stephanie Krom and Colin Townrow

Guests enjoy dinner at the Contented Sole.

Maine-themed place settings added to the festive atmosphere. Navy ship-themed napkins by Oh, Little Rabbit.

Guests received favors of blueberry jam, made by Stephanie's grandfather.

Stephanie's dess was handmade by a family frind.

Her flower crown and bouquet combined stephanotis and local wildflowers.

Caprese skewers, a passed appetizer at the wedding reception at The Contented Sole.

The wedding ceremony was held on the lawn of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.

Custom cocktails included Stephanie's favorite, the Seabreeze.

ParrottDesignStudio.com created the cute, seaside-themed invitation suite.

Enjoying a lobster bake at the Bradley Inn.

The Contented Sole, a former cannery in the early 1900s, is right on the water at Colonial Pemaquid.

September 6th, 2015 Pemaquid, ME Stephanie and Colin wanted a small wedding on the water. Maine has special memories for Stephanie; her grandparents had a summer cottage near the historic Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. “We knew we wanted something casual that could also be a destination weddings for our families, who live in other parts of the country,” she says. Her wedding planner, Emily Hricko, helped secure The Bradley Inn, a scenic spot within walking distance of the lighthouse, where the…

May 10, 2017

Kendra Borchardt and Ted Oxholm

Kendra and her attendants gather for a happy photo in the woods. Her bouquet includes dahlias, lisianthus, asters, sweet peas, passion vine, and spider plants. Her bridesmaids' bouquets contain scented geranium, eucalyptus, salal, spider plants and ninebark.

The summer camp was transformed into a festive dining area, with tables from Heartwood Essentials, Cumberland ME; tablecloths, chairs and place settings from One Stop Event Rentals, Portland, ME.

Outdoor bar and signage that match the rustic vintage theme of the wedding — The outdoor bar and signage, by A Family Affair of Maine, perfectly reflect the wedding's rustic aesthetic.

Table arrangements include seasonal flowers and glassware fro A Family Affair of Maine.

Kendra and Ted's outdoor wedding suited their fun, laid-back personalities. Ted's tux is from J.Crew.

Cocktail hour included passed hors d'oeuvres.

September 10th, 2016 Raymond, ME Kendra and Ted, lawyers from Brooklyn Heights, NY, wanted a fun destination wedding that enabled them to spend time with their guests. The couple fell in love with the idea of hosting their weekend celebration at a Maine summer camp because Kendra’s parents moved to Bethel ten years ago and Ted lived in mid-coast Maine after college. “We both had this connection to Maine, even though neither of us grew up there,” Kendra says.…

April 12, 2017

Alyssa Dethlefs and Erin Ryan

June 11th, 2016 Danvers, MA Aly and Erin’s lush garden wedding was nearly a washout. Aly was Erin’s resident assistant at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire when they started dating. “I was a sophomore and he was a freshman,” she says. “It was pretty scandalous!” The couple dated for five years and then took a trip to Ireland, where Aly was convinced Erin would propose. He did- but waited until the last night they were in town. “I was…

February 22, 2017

Jennifer Keenan and Melvin Clark

Jennifer's rose-embellished gown is by British designer Ian Stewart. Her simple bouquet of pink calla lillies is a perfect accompaniment.

The happy couple's ceremony was on a scenic knoll overlooking the Nubble Lighthouse.

Guests dance under the warm lights of the party tent.

Jennifer's glittering bracelet was borrowed from a friend her earrings are from Charming Charlie — Jennifer's glittering bracelet was borrowed from a friend; her earrings are from CharmingCharlie.com

Jennifer Clark pose against a quintessential Maine Background. Clark's suit is from Eastern Clothing Company Inc.

A peek at Jennifer's festive footwear reveals rose-topped flip flops by bridalflipflops.com

The ombre-styled cake is topped by roses and a whimsical sentiment.

September 10th, 2016 York Beach, ME Clark surprised Jennifer with a Christmas day proposal in 2014. The couple, who’d known each other for five years, were at Jennifer’s home when he presented her with a gift bag full of bows. Inside the card Clark handed Jennifer were the words “Marry Me.” “I didn’t think he was serious,” Jennifer says. “Then I reached into the bottom of the bag and pulled out a box with the ring in it. It was…