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The Best Bridal Shops in Maine: Location Guide
by Catherine Gross | Aug 9, 2022 | Wedding Planning
Are you looking for the best bridal shops in Maine? Whether you're shopping for a wedding dress in Portland, Bangor, Augusta, or elsewhere in the...
How to Create a Preferred Shot List
by Catherine Gross | Aug 2, 2022 | Wedding Photography, Wedding Planning
As you begin the process of planning your wedding, one of the first decisions you'll need to make is who will be photographing your big day. It's...
5 Maine Wedding Makeup Artists You Need to Know About
by Catherine Gross | Jul 22, 2022 | Wedding Planning
Should You Hire a Professional Makeup Artist? It’s your wedding day – and you want to look your best, right? Well one of my favorite tips is to hire...
What Is The Average Cost Of A Maine Wedding in 2023?
by Catherine Gross | Jul 16, 2022 | Wedding Planning
Planning a wedding can be a daunting task. There are so many things to consider, and the cost can quickly add up. How much should you expect to...
Pet Friendly Wedding Venues in Maine
by Catherine Gross | Jun 3, 2022 | Wedding Planning
Let's face it if we have animals we are animal lovers. Those that don't have animals might not understand how important it is for our pets to be...
Wedding Photography Styles Explained
by Catherine Gross | May 10, 2022 | Wedding Photography
When you are planning your wedding, one of the most important decisions you will make is who to choose as your wedding photographer in York, ME....
Best Wedding Tent Rentals in Maine: Vendor Guide
by Catherine Gross | Apr 13, 2022 | Wedding Planning
Maine is a popular destination for weddings, and for good reason! The natural beauty of the state provides the perfect backdrop for your big day....
Chris & Kirsten | Whitney Farm Estate Wedding
by Catherine Gross | Mar 1, 2022 | Wedding Photography, Maine Weddings
Chris and Kirsten’s wedding was a perfect fall day in Maine. Their ceremony took place at the stunning rustic barn of the Whitney Farm Estate, which...
The Inn on Peaks Island Wedding – Kristen and Jacob
by Catherine Gross | Feb 2, 2022 | Wedding Photography, Maine Weddings
Kristen and Jacob's wedding day at the Inn on Peaks Island was perfect. There were just a few sprinkles of rain that kicked up the smell of the...
Coolidge Family Farm Wedding – Haley and Ryan
by Catherine Gross | Jan 3, 2022 | Wedding Photography, Wedding Videography
Hayley and Ryan got married on 10-10-21 at Coolidge Family Farm in New Gloucester, Maine. It was raining hard outside and the temperature dropped...
The Beachmere Inn Wedding Review
by Catherine Gross | Oct 21, 2021 | Wedding Planning
As a couple who is planning your wedding, you have a lot of decisions to make. And as the months go by, the number of those decisions piles up. The...
10 Amazing Wedding Caterers in Maine: Find the One that’s Right for You
by Catherine Gross | Oct 19, 2021 | Wedding Planning
Planning your wedding can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to deciding on what kind of food you want. Luckily, Maine has plenty of...
Best Maine Barn Wedding Venues
by Catherine Gross | Oct 13, 2021 | Wedding Planning
Maine Barn Weddings are the perfect way to celebrate your wedding day. Maine barn wedding venues offer an intimate, rustic setting that is perfect...
30 Best Wedding Venues in Maine by Location
by Catherine Gross | Oct 9, 2021 | Wedding Planning
If you’re looking for the BEST Maine wedding venues, then this list is perfect for you as I break down each popular area in Maine and pull out the best wedding venues for each.
Alamoosook Lakeside Inn Wedding | Orland, Maine
by Catherine Gross | Aug 22, 2021 | Wedding Photography, Maine Weddings
How They Met Erin and Christian are both from different states who found themselves in the beautiful, romantic state of Maine. Erin and Christian...
How to Plan a Maine Micro Wedding
by Catherine Gross | Apr 5, 2021 | Wedding Planning
Micro Weddings... This is not a term we have all been familiar with but this is something that has been around for a long time, yes, pre COVID days....
Nobleboro Maine Wedding in Film
by Catherine Gross | Mar 5, 2021 | Wedding Videography, Maine Weddings
October is always the busiest month for weddings and boy do I love it! As a wedding videographer, I strive to book these months for sheer beauty....
Lake Parlin Lodge Wedding in Film
by Catherine Gross | Feb 10, 2021 | Wedding Videography
This year I was able to go to a new venue, Lake Parlin Lodge near West Forks, Maine. This is quite a haul for me, but let's be honest who wouldn't...
Is A Wedding Videographer Worth it?
by Catherine Gross | Feb 5, 2021 | Wedding Videography
Congratulations on getting engaged, now let the fun begin. So, the question you really came here for is, is a wedding videographer worth it? Yes,...
Cliff House Wedding Photography | Ogunquit, Maine
by Catherine Gross | Jan 10, 2021 | Wedding Photography, Maine Weddings
Introducing Kristy and Matts's story. Kristy and Matt both live in Boston and wanted to have an epic wedding in Maine at the Cliff House (one of...
Maine Lake Wedding Venues – Maine Wedding Venues On Lakes and Ponds
by Catherine Gross | Jan 5, 2021 | Wedding Planning
You have decided to get married at one of Maine's lakeside wedding venues, but where to begin? Don't you just wish you could have all your wedding...
Boudoir Styles: What to Wear for the Perfect Boudoir Photo
by Catherine Gross | Dec 23, 2020 | Boudoir Photography
Congratulations! You've made the first step to schedule your boudoir photography session photoshoot. I'm sure you have searched google or Pinterest...
Give Him Something Special With A Bridal Boudoir Session
by Catherine Gross | Nov 14, 2020 | Boudoir Photography
Your big day is coming up and you want a special gift for your groom. You know you want to get him something unforgettable, that he will remember forever.
Acadia National Park Proposal
by Catherine Gross | Oct 6, 2020 | Engagement Photography
On the day of the surprise proposal Carrie only knew everyone was going to the top of Cadillac Mountain to wait for her dad to bike to the top,...