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! 

2012 Vendor MVPs- Espresso Dave's Specialty Coffee Catering

We had the great pleasure of working with Espresso Dave's Specialty Coffee Catering at several events this year.  We've been working together for over 5 years and Espresso Dave's services are always a hit with our clients and their guests.

Our friend, "Espresso Dave" Salzman and his team are great fun to work with!  

A cup of happiness and a perfect place to showcase your new monogram.

 Iced mochaccinos are a fun late night snack at Summer weddings!

We also love offering them at post-wedding Brunch.

Who wouldn't enjoy a hot cappuccino with biscotti to warm up a winter wedding? 

Also a special offering "for the road" or the shuttle ride back to the hotel.

We are always so happy to have Espresso Dave's as part of our team!

Thanks for a great 2012 season!

Photos: Melinda Butler Photography, Blissful Beginnings, Blush Imagery

Blissful Events: Jill and Craig's York Harbor Reading Room Wedding

Jill and Craig were married on a perfect late spring Saturday in Southern Maine.  I really enjoyed Jill's relaxed planning style and her crisp clean aesthetic for the wedding decor. 

All of these lovely photos are courtesy of the wonderfully talented Brea MacDonald!

Beautiful Bride!

 

Soft, light, white garden-inspired florals by Floraventures

Gus and Ruby Letterpress created by the couple's custom invitations using the Groom's drawing of York Harbor Reading Room.

Anticipation

York Trolley provided the wedding party transportation

We created Fan Programs for the ceremony

Post ceremony squeeze!

 There is no shortage of photo opportunity at the Reading Room!

Hand written escort cards sat on a bed of white and sea blue-green beach glass

We used soft lace embroidered linens and crisp white napkins on the tables so as not to compete with Reading Room's incomparable views from the dining room.

Jordan Almonds- a nod to the Bride's Italian heritage

I love how a touch of  blue thistle makes a garden arrangement feel a touch beachy.

Wild Orchid Baking Company recreated the delicate flower accent of the Bride's gown to embellish the wedding cake

Best guestbook ever!  Guests left notes by their favorite poem

DJ Terry from Crown Entertainment kept the dance floor full all night 

Twilight at the Reading Room. Spectacular.

Thanks also to Espresso Dave's Specialty Coffee Catering, Wonderful Weddings Jazz Trio and Marshall Rental for being a part of this great team of wedding vendors.
All photos by Brea McDonald
Congratulations to Jill and Craig!