Christy Murray is a Momma!!

Christy and I met at my Brother and Sister-in-law's wedding. She was new to the business but I could tell from her presence and her product she had an amazing eye and great business sense. We hit it off and worked together since. I was thrilled when she told me the news of her pregnancy. I looked forward to the message of the baby's arrival. When this arrived via email I must admit I squealed with excitement.

Dan and I would like to introduce you to our new little one - Cale Murray Carmody, born on March 31st at 1:22 AM weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 21 inches long.

Here is our little bundle of joy. He is by far the hardest newborn I've ever photographed - perhaps because he would rather be held by me than photographed by me. We are going to have to work on that one! Here is one where he isn't screaming...

Congrats Christy and Dan, welcome to the new world of parenthood. Your life will never be the same.

~Stacey&Dave~ February 21, 2009

Stacey and Dave called me about getting married in June. They were looking to get married on the Mount Desert Island and planning was going well. Then Stacey called about moving the wedding up. Her Father was diagnosed with cancer. We worked on pushing it up to February. Since the Island is pretty much closed till May we looked at new venues. I have been wanting to work at the Retreat at French's Point since it opened. Stacey and Dave loved it and we were a go. Jessika the CEO of the Retreat was amazing and we were able to make the plans go fast and furious under the circumstances. I was sad to say that Stacey's Dad didn't make it to their wedding day. However, he gave his blessing and was excited about everything he was apart of in the planning process. The Day was beautiful and cold. Dave was wanted to have lots of photos outside and so Stacey decided to get some good old LL BEAN boots for the outdoor shots. The Band was, as always, AMAZING. The food was incredible and the atmosphere was fantastic. French's Point is an amazing venue, there staff was incredible. Stacey and Dave really wanted their guests to have a great time. They had a Photo Booth, candy buffet, and a sparkler send-off. The guest were laughing and dancing the night away. It was a blessed day and Stacey and Dave along with their family had an amazing night.

Venue: The Retreat at French's Point
Photographer: Audra Welton of Audra Photography
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Photo Booth: Maine Photo Booth Co.
Band: Bob Charest Band

moments captured by Audra

Kari and Brock

Christy Murray just sent me these images from Kari and Brock's July wedding at the Ducktrap Retreat in Lincolnville, Maine. It was a beautiful day and things came out perfect. Kari looked amazing in her gown from the one and only Madeline's Daughter in New Hampshire. The color scheme was a green and black with a pop of pink from her pink Calla lilies that she held, her bouquet and centerpieces where designed by Chapel Hill in Bangor. Kari really struggled with what she wanted but soon fell in love with the button mum....so we made that the theme of the wedding...it was everywhere: pomander balls, on the candled covered mantle, and cake and even a bundle for each guest as the escort card.
Brock owes a construction company so the table numbers were of buildings numbers to pay homage to him. Kari and Brock wanted a rustic venue where Brock would feel comfortable. He wasn't a ballroom kind of guy, and yet still elegant and modern for Kari, who is a modern woman. Ducktrap brought those things together and was a perfect match. The guest had an amazing evening as did this amazing couple.

My letter from Lisa!

Hello Amber!!!!!!!!!!

How are you? I have been meaning to call/write, but things have been crazy with my job.......but I keep thinking about you!

I miss talking to you! I went through a bit of wedding withdrawal, I must say, but I keep thinking about the whole weekend, and I wouldn't change a thing. I want to say that Alex and I were thrilled, and you made everything perfect. I noticed a million little things that you did, and I know I must have missed a million more, so I am hoping that Audra's photos will help me capture some of those things. (By the way, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the photos I got so far, and I can't wait for the rest! She has an incredible eye!) The lobster bake was beautiful, and so was the ceremony and reception. You were an amazing help to me for the whole day on the wedding day, keeping me on track, making sure I ate, buttoning my dress.......and you totally kept me calm before the ceremony (even when I wanted to start early!) :) And I don't know if Audra caught any photos of the petals from my bouquet falling out during the ceremony, but I laughed because I heard you in my head telling me not to try and open the mums (but of course I did it anyway...) You took the ideas that I had for the whole weekend and made them a reality, and I am forever grateful for that.

Also, I hope that you and Peter had a good time at the reception (even though it was still work for you.) I know you broke a rule of yours, but I hope it was worth it for you, and that you and Peter enjoyed it at least a little bit.

At any rate, it was all amazing, and both Alex's brother and sister said they were happy they got married before me, because I set the bar way too high!
Talk to you soon!
Lisa

A Letter from Mason!

I just received this message from Mason, she is so sweet. I did her flowers for her and this picture is truly a great compliment. Mason was a very organized bride and made my job as Day of Coordinator a breeze! Thanks Craig and Mason for letting me be apart of your special day!

Amber-
I wanted to share with you our wedding photos and specifically this one--my beautiful wedding bouquet!

Thanks for making our day so stress-free!
Again, thanks for everything. Hope you are well,
Mason

Noelle and Jeff ~ Love at the Seventh Green~

What a great weekend with Noelle and Jeff. It is always an honor to be apart of some one's wedding day, but when they are a close, precious Cousin, it is even sweeter. Noelle is my first cousin and more like a baby sister to me. When she got engaged we began to work on the wedding that celebrated family, fun, and their future. It was all that and more. I was honored to marry Jeff and Noelle, and we laughed and laughed during the ceremony about how to love someone. These two have their heads on straight and know what it takes to have a healthy and happy marriage. It was a cold but sunny fall day and we danced the night away. My cousin looked amazing and had the time of her life, it was a Sweet thing!!! I love you Noelle and Jeff, have fun in Vegas!!!

Jessica and Todd's pictures by Michelle Turner

Here is a taste of the amazing work of Michelle Turner, Jess your wedding was amazing, so amazing I am entering it into Real Maine Weddings. Wish us all luck, with my Entry, Michelle's amazing photos, and Jess and Todd's great love story, luck is on our side.