A Biddeford Pool Seaside Wedding

Lindsay and Arthur met in college and Arthur introduced Lindsay to the wonders of Maine. Once they were engaged it was quickly decided that they would host the wedding near Arthur's family's summer home in Biddeford Pool, Maine.

The stunning, simple St. Brendan's Chapel was

the location for the ceremony. The church was

adorned with flowers and draped in a dramatic, stylish fabric that had never

been done before. It was a special touch greeting guests who traveled so far to be there.

Everything was perfect aside from the pouring rain which paused long enough for guests to get inside the church and then from the church to the reception just down the street at the Abenakee Club. No one seemed to mind the raindrops. After all, rain on your wedding is good luck.

Wedding Coordinator: Brooke Sheldon, Lilybrooke Events

Church: St. Brendan's, Biddeford Pool, Maine

Reception Venue: The Abenakee Club, Biddeford Pool, Maine

Caterer: Kitchen Chicks

Cake: Let Them Eat Cake

Florist: Fleurant

Photographer: Craig Paulson

Videographer: Lynne Valeri

Band: Secret Service

Ceremony Quartet: New England Musicians

Hair: Studio 41

Make Up: Cottage Breeze Day Spa

Manicure and Pedicures: Breakwater Inn Spa

Tent: Marshall Tent Rental

A 4th of July Wedding

Shannon had always dreamed of a wedding on her favorite holiday, the 4th of July, so when she became engaged to a U.S. Secret Service agent, the date was a given. Working with many different shades and variations of Red, White and Blue, we finally selected lots of blues and a touch of a deep, traditional red.

Shannon and her mom did much of the design on their own, with Lilybrooke overseeing the planning aspects, but I was happy to help out this amazing family that I am honored to now call friends. Here I was caught tying flowers and lanterns on the pew ends of the Franciscan Monastery where all of their family and friends gathered for the ceremony. The Monastery is steps from her mother's Kennebunk, Maine home, so the bride decided to walk to her ceremony

along the path that they walked every Sunday.

Following the reception, InTown Trolley took all of the guests to Kennebunk Beach for the beautiful firework show. It truly was a magical day for Shannon & Jeff as the months of planning made this day, one that the bride had dreamed of for years, become a reality.

A thank you to C.A. Smith Photography for providing photos.

Wedding Coordinator: Brooke Sheldon, Lilybrooke Events

Venue: The Franciscan Monastery, Kennebunk, Maine

Caterer: Winks

Florist: Autumn

Photographer: CA Smith Photography

DJ: David Reid

Transportation: InTown Trolley

Tent: Marshall Tent Rental