Mari & Andrew | Catskill, NY

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Stories move us. They inspire us to get up in the morning, excite us to create new things every day and set off on new adventures. When Mari and Andrew invited us into their adventure from across the country, we found that though we lived thousands of miles apart, we were already close. Mari and Andrew’s story began in a small college town with a west coast soul and an artist’s spirit almost literally in our own backyard. Though we call Claremont California home, we had no idea that Mari and Andrew’s courtship began right down the street in the prestigeous Claremont Colleges. Many years and many cross country miles later we all found ourselves in an open field in upstate New York surrounded by friends, family and barnyard animals. It was there that Mari and Andrew would pledge their lives to one another and where we would yet again discover that there is no greater story than that of marriage. Mari and Andrew, thank you for your hearts and for allowing us to step into such an intimate and powerful part of your story.

Nicole & Cal | Palm Springs, CA

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Happy Monday Everyone! We are so excited to share the images from this wedding! From the instant we received Nicole and Cal’s inquiry for their wedding we were smitten. I think it might have been the best ‘about us’ section we have ever received in an initial inquiry. They included so many details about their relationship and their wedding, that the moment we sat down to chat with them we felt like instant friends. They are two of the most fun and relaxed people we’ve ever meet. They love the outdoors, camping and hiking, yoga and cooking. We had grand expectations for their big day and their wedding did not disappoint.

Their closest friends and family gathered at a spanish style boutique hotel in Palm Springs and made a weekend of it, lounging by the pool and sharing life together. Their ceremony was truly incredible and so full of emotion. In-fact, Micah and I had to avoid eye contact with each other during the ceremony so as not to start crying ourselves. Through laughter and tears they not only pledged their love for each other, but for the new baby that would soon be joining them as well. (Their baby is due in a matter of days!!)

These two are surrounded by some pretty amazing and loving people as well. During the reception they had a section of the evening called Sharing and Caring. Family members and friends shared memories and encouragements for the newlyweds. Nicole’s brother played the trumpet and poems and excerpts from books were read to celebrate the new marriage. It was so unique and special.

Nicole and Cal, we are in awe of you two. We wish you and your family so much love and joy throughout the rest of your lives.

Meranne & Luke | Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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We met Meranne and Luke almost one year to the day before their wedding. You may remember Luke’s face from Becky and Brian’s upstate New York wedding that we photographed last summer. When we met them in Hudson Valley we fell head over heels for them. With Luke singing to the reception crowd and both of them dancing up a storm on the dance floor, we knew they were couple we would love to get to know. That night they told us that they had just gotten engaged and that we were going to shoot their wedding the following summer.  In the 12 months leading up to their wedding I think we Skyped at least once a month, not just talking about wedding plans, but sharing life over glasses of wine. We had already felt like instant friends with these two, but over the year of Skype dates Meranne and Luke truly became dear friends of ours.

Their wedding is one where I have a hard time even coming up with words. It was incredible. Yes, it rained. Pretty much the whole day. But these two and their amazing bridal party were up for the adventure. The heart on their sleeves emotions that these two shared with us and all of their friends and family would make anyone believe the sun was shining all day! Luke surprised Meranne with boat ride on the water stealing her away for a few intimate moments immediately after the ceremony.  Throwing caution to the wind (and rain) they embraced their portraits in the rain. And if we thought we saw their amazing dance moves at Becky & Brian’s wedding, we were wrong! These two were unstoppable on the dance floor! To top off the whole evening, they moved the party to an old vintage bowling alley for pizza and games.

This wedding was truly one we will not forget and it was such an honor to be a part of it. Enjoy some of our favorite moments from Boothbay Harbor…