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Seaside Wedding Inspiration, Kittery, Maine

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

It’s easy to day dream about sunny summer weddings and celebrations in the middle of Maine winters but sometimes a cold day on the beach towards the end of winter is the prefect backdrop for something fabulous! Inspired by a single image that Brea McDonald had been holding onto Brea, Sara O’Brien and I came together to create a romantic, melancholy and moody scene depicting a setting that seemed as if it was washed onto shore. It was a true collaboration and half the fun was sitting around my dining room table with Brea and Sara developing our design direction! The collection of found objets, vintage treasures, barn board table top over ivory burlap, oh so fantastic invites, place cards, and vow booklets by Sara, soft and romantic flowers accented by seaweed, and a gorgeous dress from Occasions Bridal of Portsmouth, NH all came together on the perfect grey -blue day on the beach.

The day was captured on film by the very cool and adventurous Meg Simone…love a girl who’s not afraid to get her boots wet! Check out the video here!

The shoot was even published by the always inspirational Well Wed magazine – whoo-hoo!

Photography: Brea McDonald, Stationary suite: Sara O’Brien, Griffin-vites, Video: Meg Simone, Wedding dress, Occasions Bridal & Tuxedo, Table top, Longleaf Lumber

Tags: Brea McDonald, Griffin-vites, Meg Simone, Occasions Bridal
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Beautiful Bridal Shower in York, Maine

Monday, February 21st, 2011

I love the tradition of bridal showers as it brings together a bride’s closest women in her life in a spirit of love, friendship, family and shared experiences. And really aren’t some of the best times you’ve had been when it’s just you and your favorite girls!? When Sam from Gus & Ruby Letterpress asked me to create the flowers for her dearest friend and business partner Whitney’s bridal shower I was of course honored and excited! The luncheon party was at the chic, modern and super cool Blue Sky on York Beach, Maine. The color palate was a soft and pretty pale pink and peach which came to life in the flowers: peonies, garden roses, stock, astilbe and the sweetest wild roses that I found overflowing on the side of the road! I had been collecting some old white china and glass ware with gold accents which were the perfect vases to create vignettes on each table. The vintage vibe of the flower design along with gold mercury glass votive holders worked wonderfully against the modern, funky atmosphere of Blue Sky. Sam included fantastic details including adorable pink spun sugar nests with egg shaped cookies from Cookie Creatives by Jennifer at each seat. Each one was in a clear box accented with the perfect peach toned velvet ribbon. Special thanks to Emilie Sommer for the photos…fantastic photos as always! Stay tuned for coverage of Whitney’s beautiful summer wedding!

York Maine Bridal Shower Wedding Florist

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Tags: Emilie Sommer, Gus & Ruby Letterpress
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Boothbay Harbor, Maine Wedding- A perfect day on the coast!

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Boothbay Harbor, Maine is one of the quintessential coastal Maine backdrops for a perfect summer wedding. Anyone marrying along the coast dreams of blue waters, sunny skies and balmy nights. Laura and Eric’s dreams came true for their wedding celebration this past summer. A short boat ride from Boothbay Harbor is Squirrel Island where Laura’s family has been summering for generations, her mom and dad grew up next to each other in the summertime! The ceremony was on a perfect beach surrounded by Laura and Eric’s nearest and dearest with cocktails following on the Danforth’s lawn overlooking the island of Squirrel and the surrounding waters. The wedding crowd then boarded boats to Boothbay for the party to continue at the Newagen Seaside Inn. The setting was a dream…the last light of the day made the Sperry tent shine while the full moon rose over the trees. Classic seaside blues with hints of orange were the color palate with special details and decorations displayed through out the tents. Laura’s mom Janet was a crafter after my heart and her boundless energy and creativity were so inspiring! There were so many fantastic images captured by Geneve Hoffman that it was hard not to include them all!

Perfect setting!

I LOVED creating Laura’s flowers! Classic seaside with the added modern pop of tangerine orange…and the sparkly flip flops are the perfect wedding shoe for a seaside party!

It was a flip flop kind of day and the fans definitely came in handy.

Laura’s nephew (the cutest ring bearer ever!) was more interested in his truck than the ceremony – boys!

All aboard! Laura and Eric and their wedding party took the special Nellie G back to Boothbay after gathering all “Squirrels” for a group photo.

Could the day be any prettier!? The Newagen is such an amazing setting and the Sperry tents were the cherry on the top!

Details, details, details…sand dollar escort cards, more pops of tangerine in the centerpieces and table numbers, the best cake I’ve ever tasted and a gorgeous custom engagement portrait guest book by Geneve.

Did I already mention the full moon?!

The night ended with plenty of dancing, the Squirrel tradition of serenading the bride and of course bowling and late night noshing in the Pine Room at Newagen.

Congratulations Laura and Eric! It was truly an honor and pleasure to be a part of your celebration! Wishing you many more beautiful days!

Day of event coordination, flowers and design: Beautiful Days

Reception: Newagen Seaside Inn

Tents: Sperry Tents Seacoast

Photography: Geneve Hoffman Photography

DJ: Dan Debruin

Cake: Sticky Fingers

Video: McCormick Media

Guest Boat: Balmy Days Cruises

Tags: Geneve Hoffman, Newagen Seaside Inn, Sperry Tents
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Maine Wedding Inspiration, Snug Harbor Farm

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Last spring Beautiful Days collaborated with some of the most amazing wedding vendors in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts on a gorgeous photo shoot. Today it is being featured on Classic Bride blog! Check it out here for some ohhs and ahhs and stay tuned for more details to be posted on our blog asap!

The Sweetest Occasion blog couldn’t resist posting it as well! Check it out here!

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Holiday Cheer!

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

The Sweetest Occasion has featured our family holiday decorating and tree trimming from last season captured so perfectly by Geneve Hoffman! Check out the blog post and get into the holiday spirit!

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Winter skating party on The Sweetest Occasion!

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Baby it’s cold outside….so put on your skates and then keep warm by the fire with sweets and treats! Last winter my family and I hosted a little skating party in our back yard (actually woods and a pond!)….We all had a grand time! Cyd at The Sweetest Occasion thought it was great too and highlighted the party on her blog – thanks Cyd!! Check it out and get inspired for some winter fun!!

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Taste of the Nation, Portsmouth, NH

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

This past June Beautiful Days once again took part in decorating the VIP tent for the annual Share Our Strength Seacoast‘s Taste of the Nation fundraising event in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The goal of Share Our Strength is to end child hunger in our communities. During the holidays, a time of abundance and indulgence, warmth and love, it is easy to overlook the many children who will not celebrate around a table overflowing with food and whose daily basic nutritional needs are not met.

It is truly an honor to be part of such a crucial cause in our community. The theme for the VIP tent was local, seasonal food highlighted by foods framed in old windows, a farmer’s table highlighting the offerings of the season, greens potted up from my garden and a farmer’s porch. Enjoy and be inspired to do your part to end child hunger in your neighborhood.

Be sure to get your tickets for the 2011 event! It’s a great way to start off the summer and always a fantastic gathering!

Special thanks to Geneve Hoffman for the fabulous photos!

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Sebasco Harbor Resort Wedding

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

The coast of Maine is one of the most perfect backdrops for weddings. One of the great parts of my job is that I get to explore our coastline and find myself in places I maybe never would have. In September of 2009 I was fortunate enough to provide wedding flowers for a ceremony at Ft. Popham which is such a cool spot ! The architecture of the old fort with the water all around is so unique and dramatic! The reception followed at the lovely Sebasco Harbor Resort which is another picture perfect location with the harbor waters and rocky coast line all around. The bride Liz was very creative; she had a color palate of green, purple and white and wanted flowers that were contemporary yet still reflected the natural beauty of the idyllic settings of her wedding celebration. I had a fantastic time taking her vision and running with it and I love the results! Enjoy and be inspired!

Many thanks to the super talented Jessica Weiser of Fidelio Photo for making my work look so good!

(I took the above three photos – please don’t mistake my snapshots for Jessica’s work)

LOVE this decoration for the escort card table! Fun, funky, modern!

(I took the shot of the fun cocktail table flowers on the right)

Tags: Sebasco Harbor Resort
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It all started with a cupcake…

Friday, November 5th, 2010

I have never done too much around the house for Halloween but this year I went all out! I had a vision of a dark chocolate cupcake, with tangerine buttercream topped with pumpkin seed toffee – YUM! So what better excuse to make the little lovelies than to have a Halloween party! Multiple trips to fabric and crafts stores, a few hours flipping thru recipes and a few Martha mags, a major food shop, a few nights of cutting and gluing (I think I used seven different glues and adhesives!) and a few days of baking and a last minute request to my husband for a puppet stage and TA-DA ! the perfect Halloween party for family and friends and their little ones.

What’s a party without some glitter?! I had to have these silver glitter skulls! And all the little spiders and bats give everything just enough spookiness.

Love the bats! Each of the kids got to take one home – they were a big hit!

Awesome (and somewhat death defying!) obstacle course…what kid doesn’t want to jump into a pile of leaves!?

Some hide and ghost seek to get the little ones all riled up!

Followed by yummy treats…love the mini caramel apples!

A silly and a bit surprising puppet show was great entertainment for everyone!

Hmmm…I wonder what we’ll do next year!

Tags: Decorations
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Nell & Dan, Newagen Seaside Inn, Southport Island, Maine

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

I adore being part of weddings at the Newagen on Southport Island, Maine! It is such a special place and a perfect backdrop for fantastic Maine seaside celebrations. Nell and Dan were such an adorable, mellow and fun loving couple and it was my pleasure to create lovely flowers and be the day of coordinator for their wedding. And it is always a joy to work with Jason and his fantastic staff at the Newagen, the always awesome Brian Wedge & Malia, and what better tent than a Sperry! Adore the extra special star tent that was used for a hang out spot!!!

A fog settled in creating a dreamy backdrop for the ceremony which included a custom white birch arbor, lovely flowers in mason jars hanging off the chair ends and white tossing petals to celebrate Nell and Dan’s marriage. I adore this perfect photo of them as they walk down the aisle !

Nell’s classic, white bridal bouquet…even though it was the end of July I was able to get my hands on perfect white peonies!

Nell’s bridal party were alot of fun! LOVED the different style dresses, so chic…and the coral roses and green hydrangeas are fantastic pops of color against the slate blue!

Nell of course had the perfect ring bearers! Too cute! Small mason jars hanging off the chair ends were a nice ceremony detail. And what beautiful bride in a beautiful dress wouldn’t want the quintessential Maine coastline framing her photos?!

Lovely table settings complete with simple and elegant arrangements of white hydrangea, green bells of ireland and coral roses and salvia; great napkin wraps made from wrapping paper and table numbers were photos of numbers. Nell and Dan’s first dance was so sweet..and the twirl factor on that dress was a 10!

What a setting! Before you knew it the party was rocking and Nell and her girls took control of the stage..more cowbell! No celebration is complete at the Newagen without a post party of bowling, pizza and beer in the Pine Room!

Congratulations Nell & Dan!!!!

Tags: Brian Wedge, Newagen Seaside Inn, Sperry Tents
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