Sara & Steve’s Wedding – Gerrish Island, Maine

Sara & Steve‘s wedding was planned to be outdoors at Sara’s parents’ home by the ocean up in Maine.  But the day ended up being a wet one… I mean, it did not stop raining for a moment all day!  They didn’t let it ruin anything though – the wedding was beautiful and everyone had a marvelous time!

The day started at the Hilton Garden Inn in Portsmouth as everyone got ready.  There were some great moments as the anticipation grew!

Gerrish Island Wedding

Gerrish Island Wedding

My assistant, Elizabeth, captured this shot of Steve’s daughter with Sara

Gerrish Island Wedding

Sara was just glowing!

Gerrish Island Wedding

The rain couldn’t take the smile off of her face!

Gerrish Island Wedding

Gerrish Island Wedding

Gerrish Island Wedding

Gerrish Island Wedding

Sara’s flowers were gorgeous!  Her mom did all the floral design, and it was so fabulous, there will be a whole separate post for the details!

Gerrish Island Wedding

Since the ocean view was out of the question for the portraits, we had to get creative.  The porch ended up being an excellent replacement, and with the help of Elizabeth and an umbrella we were able to give them some space for some naturally relaxed portraits.

Gerrish Island Wedding

Gerrish Island Wedding

My FAVORITE!

Gerrish Island Wedding

First Dance

Gerrish Island Wedding

I love the faces of everyone in the background in this one ;)

Gerrish Island Wedding

Steve’s kids were a big part of the day’s festivities…

Gerrish Island Wedding

Ugh, he’s such a cutie!

Gerrish Island Wedding

Gerrish Island Wedding

Sara & Steve – thank you so much for having us there to document your day!  It ended up being such a lovely wedding, and such a fun party!  I’m so glad you didn’t let the rain get you down :)  I hope you love the photos!!

To view more of my favorites from Sara & Steve’s Wedding, check out my Facebook Fan Page!

Sara & Steve – Rehearsal Dinner

Like many of my couples this year, Sara & Steve don’t live in the Boston area.  They live out in California, and we weren’t actually able to meet until the night before their wedding.  I “require” all of my couples to have an engagement shoot before the wedding so we can spend some time getting to know each other in front of the camera – it just makes it SO much easier to get great portraits on the wedding day.  Since we didn’t get a chance to meet earlier, we captured some portraits before their Rehearsal Dinner.  I met up with them at their hotel in Portsmouth and we went for a walk…

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Steve does NOT like to have his photo taken.  He said that he didn’t think I could get a good photo of him – that I couldn’t get a natural smile from him.  Haha!  Don’t test me, people!   ;)

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

Portsmouth Engagement Session

After our portrait session, we drove up to Sara’s parents’ place on Gerrish Island for the Rehearsal Dinner.  Driving down their street, I spotted this little guy out my window.

Gerrish Island Rehearsal Dinner

Steve’s Dad was walking along the shore behind the house, looking for rocks.  Totally endearing :)

Gerrish Island Rehearsal Dinner

And some of the boys were throwing rocks.  I loved how synchronized they were!

Gerrish Island Rehearsal Dinner

Steve & Sara spent the rest of the evening laughing and enjoying a some time with their friends and family.  It was a fun and very relaxed party!

Gerrish Island Rehearsal Dinner

Gerrish Island Rehearsal Dinner

Stay tuned for the photos from their gorgeous (and soaking wet) wedding!