The New York Times!!!

I am so honored that the New York TImes Style Section choose to feature Aron and Gita's wedding for their Vows section. Lambeth, the reporter came to the Retreat at French's Point and met with a lot of the guests as well as the vendors. As a planner it is always exciting to see something you are a part of make it into the national press, but with this couple and their story I feel very humbled. Over 50 vendors donated their time and services for these two people. Many people think it is crazy, donating so much. I challenge anyone who thinks this was a crazy project or over the top in it's size, I would ask you to go to www.thewaywegetbymovie.com, and watch the trailer and then set your DVR for your PBS channel and watch the film on November 11. You will see why Real Wedding Maine was such a success. The Organization Real Weddings Maine, saw this wedding as an opportunity to give back this incredible couple and put a light on their film as well as Maine as a luxury destination wedding location. I think we succeed in our goals. For a list of all the vendors who participated in this exceptional event, click here

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The Details of Michelle and Bobby's Lakeside Wedding

I love the Detail!!! It is the little things that guests remember and that make your wedding unique. I love when a couple is willing to take risks in their details. Michelle and I talked lots of details. She knew she wanted Navy blue and Pink. She took a risk and trusted me with my ideas for the boutineers to be made from blueberries, even though I had no pictures. She showed me a picture of her bouquet but wanted pink flowers instead of the reds in the photo. She ran with the colors in the linens and ribbon. What a great result. All Photo Credit goes to the amazing Michelle Turner

Taylor and Rob

I fell in love with the Russell Family two years ago with Carrie and Adam. Those crazy kids had me work their beautiful Asticou wedding nine months pregnant. I LOVE this family. Then last year Jess and Todd asked me to work with them as well. Todd and Carrie are brother and sister, so when their first cousin Taylor and her mom called to see if I would help with their August wedding I shouted "I DO!!"



Taylor and Rob had their wedding at the family camp that has been renovated to an amazing lakeside home. It is lovingly called LTD "Living The Dream" When we sat and talked about family and this camp that was so precious to the Russell children and Grandchildren, I knew this spot was going to be magical. Now the matriarch of the Russell family, Grammie Russell, is the rock of the family. She built the original camp in East Orland with her Late husband Dr. Russell. She collects rocks and carves each of the children's name in a rock. SO it is a big deal when a "new" member of the family receives a rock. When I heard this story I knew we need to honor this family tradition. Rock where everywhere, the invitations, a rock ceremony during the ceremony, rock escort cards, rocks in the beautiful centerpieces, even a rock custom graphic down the center strip of the photo booth pictures. All the rocks where found at the lake.

NOW the Russell's KNOW how to throw a party and bocce ball games where played, everyone danced to The Waiters under the dance tent and s'mores where made in the original fireplace from the family homestead. Everything had a meaning from the Sails in the trees with Taylor's lucky number. The flowers where done by Taylor's Aunt and my friend, Jeanne Russell from Verona Island Flowers.

Photographer- mhturnerphotography
Caterer- Creative Catering
Band- The Waiters
Photo Booth- Maine Photo Booth Co,
Dress- Madeline's Daughter
Hair and Make up- The L-Factor
Flowers- Verona Island Flowers
Taylor and Rob....I just love you both, thanks for letting me be apart of your day

Introducing the Wedding Spot

My dear Friend Audra Created a great new site. The Wedding Spot. Here is her fun and exciting perspective on what I have been up too.....more to come
The Wedding Spot!

Michelle and Bobby

Michelle and Bobby


There are many reasons I love my job. Making vision a reality, the tenderness of the day, the relationship. I love so many venues for ceremonies to take place, but when it is someone's home it holds a special place in my heart. When you are in someone's home for a series of days, you become a part of their family. Here is the great Josh Swan of Media Northeast highlight reel of Michelle and Bobby's August wedding. Such a great Couple!! Michelle choose great colors in Navy and bright pink. When we discussed flowers she said she wanted lots of pink roses and we did it! Flowers and candles were everywhere. Tony Boffa Band rocked it out as the dancing took place on the water where a boathouse use to be. People from all over the lake brought their boats to listen to the band as the sun set. Trillium made a beautiful meal that tasted as good as it looked. It was wonderful to work with the great Michelle Turner again. She is a joy to work with and whose product is top notch.

Photographer- Michelle Turner
Video- Josh Swan Media Northeast
Flowers-sweetest thing Floral Design
Band-Tony Boffa
Catering- Trillium Catering
Photo Booth- Maine Photo Booth Co.
Make-up- Joya Beauty
Hair- Hair that moves

~Aron and Gita~ A Love Story Made For The Movies

As a planner, you become somewhat attached to each of your clients. You work closely with them for a year, you are a sounding board, a neutral party, and sometimes if you are lucky a friend. I am so attached to Aron and Gita that I don't even know how to introduce them or explain their love story. So I will tell you how I met and fell in love with a film and their makers.

I was born in Bangor, went to school in a town outside Bangor, and live in Bangor now. So when my friend Amy invited me to a Film about Bangor, I was NOT interested...I KNOW Bangor. However, Amy, a former co-work of Aron's, tempted me with a kid free girl's night so I went. (For the Martini before the show!) Well, This film changed my life. It was beautifully made, and it was so touching that it changes your view on life to the core. I wept for most of it, and laughed, and had to know more. Amy, gave me the background of the Director and Producer of the film, Aron and Gita. That they fell and love during the making of the film. Were know engaged. Being the wedding planner I said, "Who is planning their wedding and WHERE??" Amy then informed me that they were not getting married for awhile because they had used their life savings making this film. I knew then they were the couple that Jessika Brooks and I were looking for. See Jessi and I were looking for a couple to throw a pro bono wedding for to showcase the luxury wedding vendors of this great destination spot. Who better then Aron and Gita. SO, Real Weddings Maine, began it's wedding for 2009.

A "small" update Part II

Now the Photo Booth Madness!!!

It was a Fun and THANKFULLY Sunny day!!