Finally. It’s mid-September, and we’ve scored a few days worthy of shutting off the AC and flinging open windows. The touch of cool is like a summer day in Maine, making it a fine time for sharing this fantastic fete in Kennebunkport. Teal was flawless in her striped gown, and Evan, along with his best buds and brothers, looked dapper in their navy and reds. Teal raised the bar for DIY brides, finding creative ways to use their custom monogram, sewing dozens of navy striped tablecloths, and enlisting Evan to lacquer lobsters gold for the cake table. It was a supremely coordinated affair! Delectable food, a magnificent cake, a dreamy setting, fun-loving people and the rocking band made for the perfect Maine wedding.

A little backstory: long before Teal became my husband’s co-worker and ages before Evan worked with his dad and brothers to knock out a renovation on our Brady Bunch-era house, these two have been a couple. Their families and friends were thrilled to see them finally exchange vows and star in celebrations from South Carolina to Maine. Cheers to the Chipleys!

 

Thanks so much for choosing me to document your day! A big thanks also to my first-rate second-shooter, Rachel Buckley, who is based in Portland, Maine and makes gorgeous photographs. Finally, thanks to Teal and her mom, Jane, and all these vendors for making this such fun to photograph:

Gown Boutique of Charleston, Kennebunk River Club, Sash Bridesmaid Boutique, Murray’s Toggery Shop, Studio 41 (hair), Cottage Breeze Spa (makeup) Kitchen Chicks Catering, Fleurant, Let Them Eat Cake, Mike Benjamin Band, K&R Bagpiping, Tory Burch Sandals. Needlepoint hats on the groomsmen are by Harding-Lane.

Like this funtastical and beautiful Maine wedding? I hope you’ll recommend this post and encourage your friends to include Carolina Photosmith in their search for a great wedding photographer. Thanks, y’all! Oh, now that you’ve seen my workday in Kennebunkport, you can check out how my husband and I spent our playtime in Maine. I love to combine work and play!