Sebasco Harbor Resort is one of our favorite locations on the coast of Maine. Situated just across the water from our Boathouse Studio in Cundy’s Harbor, Sebasco is our backyard, and returning again to photograph there feels like coming home. The staff are our friends, the atmosphere is as beautiful as it is laid back, and the property is large enough for us to create unique imagery each and every time we photograph there.
When I first spoke with Melanie and Ben on the phone over a year ago, I felt like I had known them forever. We had all spent years teaching in the outdoors with Outward Bound… an incredible school that forever shapes the lives of it’s students, as well as it’s instructors. I had been looking forward to their wedding for months, and the fun was well worth the wait!
Melanie managed to get ready in approximately 3 minutes.
Ben took an entire 30 seconds.
Rock climbing is a near constant in their lives. Whether in the Pacific Northwest, or on course in Utah or Maine, climbing carabiners are a fitting representation of their bond. These carabiners were personalized with their wedding date, and were a useful aide for transporting their rings via a very adorable ring bearer.
Ben's card to Mel just before the wedding.
Watching the guests arrive with anticipation.
Mel and her dad walking down the aisle.
As family looks on, Ben sees Mel for the first time.
I love this image because it's so expressive of Ben and Mel. Their energy and love is absolutely wonderful to be around!
joy.
Bubbles!
A tender moment immediately following their ceremony. With tears in their eyes, this is their first hug as husband and wife.
The simple beauty of Sebasco.
Overlooking Sebasco Harbor.
Vegan cake by SeaFlour
The grand entrance to the reception!
First Dance.
I LOVE the kid who is transfixed by the cutting of the chocolate cake. His intensity is awesome... and I love that Ben's mom knows him well enough to hold him back. Charge!
The fog rolled in and we dashed outside for one last shot. I love the silhouette of the trees.
Party Time!
Flash mob at a wedding? Yup. That was a first for me!
Sing along to Bon Jovi.
Mel's parents getting down.
Last dance of the night.
Melanie and Ben: THANK YOU for having us at your beautiful wedding! We had so much fun with you, your family and friends!
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Ceremony/Reception: Sebasco Harbor Resort (coordinated by the wonderful Marianne Vold)
Flowers: Emily Carter
Paper: Invitation Consultants
DJ: Dan Dibiase
Cake: Stacie Blouin / SeaFlour
Photography: Brian Wedge Photography
Jane - Wow, Brian. You cease to amaze me. These are so incredibly special. The red dock house photo should be in a magazine and is one of the most beautiful wedding photos I have seen. I love the fog photo as well; something very magical. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous and happy celebration and ceremony.
Mieko - I’ve been waiting for you to capture a wedding that had some element of OB love. I love the silver/wood wedding bands (as we have an affinity for these bands ourselves) and the customized carabiner is a sweet touch. Very nice.