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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011Picture perfect wedding inspiration in Kennebunk, Maine
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011I love day dreaming about perfect wedding celebrations…when the setting, vibe, flowers, table settings, dress, food, and lighting all come together it is a flawless moment. I was so fortunate to create one of those moments at Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk, Maine. Balmy greenhouses filled with lush plants and trimmed to perfection topiaries, intriguing garden ornaments, exotic birds and captivating backdrops make Snug Harbor such a special and unique setting. I collaborated with some of the finest wedding and event professionals in Maine and New Hampshire who made this wedding inspiration shoot a dreamy reality! A reminder to anyone planning a celebration that you can dream all you want but to really make it come together you need to surround yourself with people who are true professionals, committed to making your inspiration come to life.
This shoot will be featured in Maine Magazine’s wedding issue coming out in April! Yey! Make sure to grab a copy! And check out Video Design Films fantastic video of the shoot here!
Flowers,Design & Styling: Beautiful Days
Photography: White Loft Studio
Location: Snug Harbor Farm
Event Rentals: Be Our Guest
Invitation Suite, Menus, Offering Cards & Place Cards: Gus & Ruby Letterpress
Calligraphy: LoveJenna
Dress: Madeleine’s Daughter
Cake: Wild Orchid Baking Company
Hair: Hair That Moves
Make Up: Joya Beauty
Culinary Concepts: Robyn Friedman
Chocolates: Byrne & Carlson
Video: Video Design Films
Lanterns & Candle Holders: Luna Bazaar
Special thanks to Wendy Freedman for styling assistance and Sarah, Randy & Olive for being the perfect (non) models!
One last look at winter…Maine wedding inspiration
Monday, March 14th, 2011
For some it is hard to get inspired towards the end of a Maine winter – we are ready for warmer days, sunnier skies and to see some green! But the drama, beauty and textures of winter can be captivating. Inspired by the late winter sun reflecting off of ice glazed snow fields and the tall once green wheat brown grasses that edge the rivers we created this romantic and melancholy wedding scene on a perfect winter day that hints at the spring days to come.
I care not for the stars that shine
Dare not hope to e’er be thine
Only know I love you
Love me, and the world is mine
- David R. Reed, Jr.
Floral & Design: Beautiful Days
Photography: White Loft Studio
Make up: Jen at Bernadettes Day Spa
Dress: Pure Bliss Bridals
Earings: Chouettes
Hair: Angela at Fresh Hair Studio, Newburyport
Seaside Wedding Inspiration, Kittery, Maine
Sunday, February 27th, 2011It’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
Beautiful Bridal Shower in York, Maine
Monday, February 21st, 2011I 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!
Boothbay Harbor, Maine Wedding- A perfect day on the coast!
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011Boothbay 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
Squam Lake, New Hampshire Wedding Film
Friday, January 21st, 2011This past fall Beautiful Days coordinated and created the flowers for a gorgeous wedding on Squam Lake, New Hampshire. Lynne Valeri of VideoDesign Films captured the picture perfect moments of the day beautifully! Check out the films below and be sure to check back soon for photos and all the details from this wonderful celebration.
getting ready and ceremony on Church Island …
pictures and early reception …
dancing and closing montage …
Beautiful Days’ Bouquet on the Cover of Seacoast Bride!
Monday, January 10th, 2011Brides in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts are so fortunate to have Seacoast Bride magazine as a resource for creating and planning stylish weddings. And how fortunate is Beautiful Days to have one of our gorgeous bridal bouquets featured on the 2011 cover!? When Whitney from Gus & Ruby Letterpress asked me to create the flowers for her summer celebration I of course didn’t hesitate! The colors, vibe, details, location – everything! that she planned were perfect! I was truly honored to be a part of her and AK’s wedding day! More fantastic photos from Emilie Sommer coming soon. In the meantime if you haven’t picked up your issue yet you can get a sneak peek here.
Maine Wedding Inspiration, Snug Harbor Farm
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011Last 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!
Taste of the Nation, Portsmouth, NH
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010This 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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