Posts Tagged‘emily delamater’

A Beautiful Mess

seacoast nh wedding inspiration
semi naked wedding cake with orange chocolate and pomegranate
lobster wedding dinner idea
a beautiful mess wedding inspiration
semi naked wedding cake with orange chocolate and pomegranate
a beautiful mess wedding table arrangement inspiration
wedding invite inspiration
pomegranate and lavender wedding accents
a beautiful mess non-traditional wedding inspiration
seacoast wedding with scattered rose petals inspiration

Historic Fort Gorges, in Casco Bay off the coast of Portland, ME, is the dramatic backdrop for this stylized shoot highlighting the beauty of chaos. The design team embraced the fort’s wild, overgrown environment, exploring the unruly and unkempt with elements like wind-blown hair and food strewn about – a direct contrast to the order and perfection of most weddings. {the team} Planning + Concept: A Family Affair of Maine Photographer: Emily Delamater Model: Brianna Lueck Dress: @auntwilma Flowers: Field Floral Studio Invitations: Dancing Ink Calligraphy Cake: Autumn Nomad Catering: Lobsterbake Company Hair and makeup: Reeve Baker Jewelry: Loving Anvil 

Wedding Planning Q & A

small wedding table for an elopement

Q: What if we just elope? A: Elopement can be the perfect wedding solution for couples who want to keep things small and intimate – with just themselves and their best friends as witnesses. Emily Delamater of Emily Delamater Photography has even brought her husband along on an elopement shoot, and they’ve served as official witnesses for the bride and groom. “The elopement part of our business has really grown,” she says. “Coastal New England is so picturesque and beautiful that we have people eloping here from all over the country.” She notes that elopement is great for adventurous couples. “I…

Wedding Tips & Trends

outdoor wedding dinner at night with bar lightbulb lighting

Happy Tips & Trends Tuesday! The featured photo was taken by Emily Delamater Photography. Tip: Wedding Insurance What happens if your wedding photographer is a no-show? Or the caterer goes out of business after you’ve paid the deposit, or the tent malfunctions? Consider insurance. If you’re getting married at a friend or relative’s home, you can extend your renters’ or homeowners’ insurance to cover your event. There are also online wedding insurance packages. Aileen Dugan of State Farm in Portsmouth, NH, notes, “Make sure you read the fine print of these policies as well as any online reviews. Know how…

Whitney Anderson and Ed Herro

Guests enjoy the wedding dinner under the stars at Camp Wohelo in Maine
Katy Kassler entertains Zola Sawyer and her mom Veronica Sawyer.
Portrait of the bride's project runaway inspired dress
semi naked carrot wedding cake
The newlyweds share a moment in the woods of maine
A naked chocolate on chocolate cake death by chocolate wedding cake
a variety of cakes and desserts displayed on a table outside
the bride's bouquets include peonies, roses, astilbe, anemones, and ranunculus.
dinner during a maine wedding on a campsite
Rustic wedding place setting for dinner
newlyweds stand on a rock in the woods after their ceremony

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 counselor, was the perfect site for a DIY wedding. The couple, both screenwriters in Los Angeles, hosted multiple craft nights…

Wedding Tips & Trends

bride in the back of a vintage car after ceremony

Happy Tips & Trends Tuesday! The photo featured was taken by Eric McCallister Photography. Trend: A Close Relationship With Your Wedding Photographer Great photos come from open conversations between you and your wedding photographer, resulting in evocative, authentic photos. “You definitely get better photos,” says Delamater. “I like it when couples come to me with suggestions about the shots they want.” Trust your instincts and choose a photographer you like since you’ll be spending most of the day with her. Tip: Invest In a Photo Album You’ve invested money in a good wedding photographer so consider investing in a photo…

Renewal at Sea

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, a married couple.   {the team} Photographers & Stylists/Planners: Leah Fisher, Emily Delamater Models: Jenny and Owen Mcgillicuddy Lace top:…

Winter Romance: Part 2

New Englanders embrace winter. What’s not to love about getting married during the coldest season? Magnificent scenic views, softly falling snow, a cracking fire, snugly fur wraps, and toasty warm drinks – they go hand-in-hand with the season. These photos feature real winter weddings as well as seasonal inspiration from the area’s most talented wedding photographers and vendors. Check back in throughout the year to see more Winter Romance albums we have in store for you! We just LOVE how beautiful winter photoshoots are. Take a look at this compilation album showcasing some of the best winter photos to come…

Pauline Vromovrisiotis & Jeff Conway

July 27th, 2013 Gloucester, MA When Pauline and Jeff met, it was “love at first sight,” says Pauline. Together for five years, they share a love for the beach (they live in Encinitas, CA, where they visit the beach almost daily) and a sense of humor. Jeff proposed to Pauline by decorating a locally famous surf statue called the “Cardiff Kook,” dressing it in a tuxedo shirt and pink bow tie, along with fake diamond ring on a pillow and a sign reading “Pauline V. Marry Me.” His stunt got the couple on the local television news. Humor was evident…