York, ME Wedding: Union Bluff Meeting House

Thus commences the wedding season with your favorite British Wedding Photographer and mine...the lovely Leah Haydock. The ceremony itself took place at a local church and then we headed to Union Bluff Meeting House in York, ME where the fun really began. For complete wedding coverage click here*,

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John & Kate: Crane Estate: Conclusion

You have made it to the end! Don't you feel like you were there? Hope you've enjoyed reliving as much as I have. Enjoy the conclusion of John & Kate's wedding, but rejoice in the commencement of their new life together.
The fabulous wedding party.

The toasts by Maggie and David consisted of the following key words/phrases: boobs, underwear, naked, and the jingle for Pabst Blue Ribbon! (and some mushy stuff too) I highly recommend using these words and phrases at your next corporate event. They certainly grab everyone's attention!

My assistant for the day was Lauren from Monin photo and she captured this lovely storytelling image.

You're going to look at this cake and say "cool...and there are shells on it" but when I tell you "those shells are EDIBLE" you will then say "WHAT?? That's crazy talk, Julia." Yes, yes it is, but it's true....contact Cakes by Barbara for your very own.

Feels a little 1950s to me...I can't help but smile at John's exuberance!

In my haste to follow behind, I forgot my favorite flip flops on the beach...I've decided that this image is far superior to any comfort my shoes use to provide.

Vendors: Click on their name to be directed to their site
Boston's Best Bartenders: They are so nice! Loved them!
Ipswich Clambake: Seafood & Catering Company: The lobster and clam chowder were amazing!
Cakes by Barbara:
West End Salon:
Tammy at Hamilton Gardens did the beautiful floral arrangements.

Until we meet again....now, go live your own fabulous life and remember to occasionally take a walk with someone you love.

Cheers*

John & Kate: Crane Estate: Part III

After arriving back from the West End Salon where Kate's impeccable hair and makeup were done, all getting ready images were shot at the beautiful Gloucester Inn by the Sea. (and "by the sea" it was...literally right across the street). Incidentally, I stayed at the adorable Blue Shutters Inn just down the street where the proprietor Patty was most gracious!

tune in tomorrow for the fabulous wedding, party, hysterical toasts and reception shinanigans!

John & Kate: Crane Estate: Part I & II

I need to be very clear about something before I continue sharing John & Kate's wedding festivities...I am emotionally invested in my work. In particular I am hopeless when it comes to love. I am all for it. I believe everyone deserves to experience it  and I believe that it can, in fact, "Build a Bridge" (thank you Judds)  True love gives me goose bumps, hand holding makes me smile, genuine kindness, joy and appreciation for one's partner  takes my breath away; and all of these things are typically partnered with tears. So when the vows started and John & Kate both opened by saying: " I take you to be no other than yourself, " it is only by the grace of God that I kept shooting. How awesome  and generous is this to say to another human being? In my humble opinion, these words are what it means to be a partner ...and I say "I will have me some of that, please!" John & Kate are my new love role models...they can be yours too. enjoy*

Part II: The details

See ya Wednesday for the "getting ready" images. ( I know, they are out of order, but I couldn't wait to show the ceremony)

Cheers*

John & Kate: Crane Estate: Ipswich MA: Preview

Wow....this is all I can say at the moment about John & Kate's Wedding at Steep Hill Beach. Stayed Tuned in the coming days. The festivities are worth it!

Cheers*