Blissful Weddings of 2013: Kati and Andrew's Old Port Wedding

Kati and Andrew were married on a crisp March Saturday due to Andrew's impending deployment. 

It was an absolute honor to assist them and their wonderful families in coordinating this day.

All images by Jen Dean Photography 

Guests were welcomed to the Mariner's Church Banquet Facility in Portland, Maine

The ladies on the move!

The ceremony as so heartfelt...

If memory serves, temps were in the 30's, but you'd never know know it-

there was so much warmth and love surrounding Kati and Andrew. 

The details-

Beautiful calla lily based arrangements by Fleur de Lis

Simply stunning cake by Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott

The Bride's dancing shoes, Purple Chuck Taylors

I cried in a corner during Kati and Andrews first dance and her dance with Dad! So sweet!

Lighting, Music and MC duties we handed wonderfully by 

Brian Zutter Productions

Kati knows how to work that gown! Great shot Jen!
Kati's gown and bridesmaid dresses by Andrea's Bridal

Thank you to the entire vendor team for being a part of this special day!
Much love and happiness to Kati & Andrew and their wonderful families.

2013 Vendor MVP! Flora Fauna and Judy Bourgeois

This year's Blissful Beginnings MVP is Flora Fauna and the incredibly talented Judy Bourgeois!

Over the past year Judy and I have worked on weddings up and down the Maine Coast- rendezvousing on docks and barges, coffee shops and parking lots (as well as Southern Maine's most fabulous wedding spots!)

Blissful Beginnings Photo
A study in Botany for an elegant reception at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport

True elegance for a summertime soiree at Kennebunk River Club

Photos above: Casey Durgin Photography

True collaboration can be a challenge when different creative visions come into the mix- 

but it's always been such a joy to work with Judy. She's a true floral artist- each wedding design is more lush than the last!  I feel like we have a synergy in melding our ideas to create a perfect final product for each event!

Whimsical nautical inspiration at Chebeague Island Inn

Blissful Beginnings Photos

Flora Fauna Photo

 Regal reds, oranges and golds for an Indian inspired fall wedding at 

On The Marsh Bistro

Delicate and soft blush and pink with gold accents for a sweet wedding brunch...

Nadra Photography Photos above

Thank you Judy!  Looking forward to having more fun together in 2014!!!

Behind the Scenes

Why do I love my job so much? It shows in these "behind the scenes" photos captured by my dear friend and photographer extraordinaire, Mindy Butler at Careen and Bill's February 2012 wedding! 

Look for all of the details and the complete dream team of vendors here.

 Here we are going over the last details while Careen is in the "hair chair"...

Presenting Careen's gorgeous bouquet 

  Getting all buttoned up!

  Escorting the ladies out for first look photos

 

  Officiating the wedding!

   Bustle time!

 Taking a second to mug for the camera with my buddy Chad from Get Down Tonight

 before the guests enter the room...

 Posing with my sweet daughter and #1 intern, Paige!

Getting a squeeze from a 10 year Blissful Beginnings alumni couple Gerry and Amanda!