After our initial exchanges, Laura and I discovered we had a lot in common…from a summer spent in Alaska, being aspiring surfers, nature-lovers and oysters (well, I love to eat ’em on the half shell, and Laura monitors oyster growing for the health department, so she knows better and doesn’t eat them that way 🙂 ) Laura and Nate planned their wedding from Washington State, heading east to marry in Maine, where Laura spent part of her childhood. Laura and Nate’s wedding day was shrouded in a romantic fog and some light drizzle, which made for some lovely atmospheric photos. And, it certainly didn’t extinguish their adventurous spirit. They still crawled over wet rocks and climbed up giant lobster traps to get the shots! Here’s a peek at their perfect day!
Laura’s “something blue” was a drawing of a little oyster, stitched under her gown. 
Gorgeous blooms by Nina Hirth of Pauline’s Bloomers!
We had a lot of fun incorporating the varied architecture on the grounds throughout the museum.
Loved this moment when Nate adjusted his ring, to his left ring finger following the ceremony 🙂
Navigating slippery rocks in heels was no obstacle for Laura. And Nate owned it as a new husband, bustling her dress ❤ 
As Laura and Nate are avid outdoor adventurers and rock climbers, we couldn’t resist this photo opp.
It was a night filled with delicious food, good conversation, and (of course….) dancing!
Congratulations to you Laura and Nate! Thank you for having us along to capture your beautiful day! xo
Venue: Maine Maritime Museum / Day of Coordination: Theresa Gandler of the Maine Maritime Museum / Catering and Cake: Mae’s Cafe and Bakery /
Floral Design: Pauline’s Bloomers / Entertainment: DJ John Marble / Hair: Better U Total Image Spa
Laura and her dad ❤
It is often said that rain on your wedding day is good luck, so a brief shower in the midst of the ceremony must be the best! Despite a few drops, we don’t think Laura and Emmett could have smiled any bigger if they tried. 
Laura and Emmett chose to incorporate a handfasting ceremony into their marriage. Handfasting dates back to the time of ancient Celts. Today, as couples clasp one another’s hands, they are wrapped with cord as they share their vows, symbolically binding them together. Laura and Emmett customized their cord from meaningful items in their lives: a piece of rope from Emmett’s late stepfather’s scalloping boat, a scrap of the handkerchief that their puppy (Sasha – you’ll see her cute face soon) was wearing when they adopted her, and the hem of the skirt Laura was wearing when Emmett proposed. ❤ 
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The flowers were designed by Laura and her mom, and provided a romantic feel in their vintage vases. Don’t even get me started on how amazing Laura’s bouquet of sage and lavender smelled!
Despite the raindrops, we knew we had to pay a visit the calves since we were on a working dairy farm! 
Laura and Emmett chose to serve their dinner family style, which created a wonderfully warm and interactive community atmosphere.
After dinner, we moved back to the barn, for cake (and a whoopie pie bar!!!) and, dancing of course. 
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