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New Gloucester, Maine Wedding: Brian + Courtney 7.24.2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

When we were contacted by Brian over the winter all the way from San Francisco, we were thrilled to find out he had been referred to us by a co-worker who happened to be our awesome bride Jessica from last summer. Brian and Courtney met while at Colby College in Waterville, Maine and thus was born their love. So, they chose to have their ceremony at the Lorimer chapel at Colby. Their reception took place at the beautiful Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine. Brian & Courtney and their friends and families were super laid-back and wonderful to work with. Congrats to them and their new life as husband & wife! We hope you enjoy our look at their beautiful day…

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

Brian and his Father share a love of baseball, as many fathers & sons do. It was a great rite of passage and we’re sure it helped
ease any pre-wedding jitters!

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

The flowers were great! Courtney’s lavender bouquet was delicate and earthy. Beautifully done by Wildflower, Inc. of Freeport, Maine.

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

Courtney looked beautiful…

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

New Gloucester Maine Wedding Photography

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Franconia, New Hampshire Wedding Slideshow: Nate & Angela

Friday, August 13, 2010

We had such a blast photographing the pure joy of Nate & Ang’s most awesome day! It was a gorgeous mountain wedding at the Toad Hill Farm in Franconia, NH, overlooking the Presidential range of the White Mountains. We hope you enjoy their slideshow…

Franconia, New Hampshire Wedding Slideshow: Nate & Angela from Birch Blaze on Vimeo.

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North Conway Engagement: Chris + Kristin

Friday, July 30, 2010

Meet Chris and Kristin. We like them very much…you will too! We can’t wait to photograph their wedding day at the Mt. Washington Hotel this fall! Their engagement session was particularly memorable for reasons to follow…

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

Reason #1. We started our morning at Cathedral Ledge in North Conway with the gorgeous White Mountains so kindly arranged as our backdrop! “I…am always glad to touch the living rock again and dip my hand in the high mountain air.” – John Muir

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

Reason #2. Quite evident in the picture below…wow!

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

Reason #3. They were good sports and willing to do terrifying things like stand in the middle of the road for us! Shortly after this photo, Chris chivalrously removed Kristin from the path of oncoming cars.

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

Reason #4. Refer to Reason #2

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

Reason #5. Kerry, for convincing the sky to do this for him.

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

And finally, (AKA Reason #6.) We were able to get these shots before we were very politely asked to leave our favorite train station. Apparently, that day was Thomas the Train day and without tickets, we weren’t invited.I will say that the man who asked us to leave was very nice and we appreciated his gentle manner.

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

North Conway, New Hampshire engagement photography: Chris + Kristin

Thank you guys for such a fun day!

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Maine Wedding Slideshow: Kyle & Michelle

Thursday, July 29, 2010

In June we headed up into the Heart of Maine for Kyle and Michelle’s wedding in Bangor. The reception was in Orono at the Penobscot Valley Country Club. You can check out our blog post on their special day here. We’re now happy to present, Kyle & Michelle: The Slideshow! If you’d like, feel free to click on the ‘Share’ link below, on the left, and post this slideshow on Facebook, etc., for your friends to check out… enjoy!

Bangor Maine Wedding: Kyle & Michelle from Birch Blaze on Vimeo.

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Married: Nate + Angela

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

When we first met Nate & Angela way back when, our meeting included Portsmouth NH, chili and the brewer’s sampler at the Portsmouth Brewery. Throw in easy conversation with a few laughs and we knew a great match was in the works! Nate is also an artist and a graphic designer, so with graphic design being Kerry’s background we were psyched to be chosen for their incredible wedding day at the stunning Toad Hill Farm in Franconia, New Hampshire, July 3rd, 2010. Toad Hill Farm is perfectly placed in the heart of the Presidential range in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and local legend has it that poet Robert Frost enjoyed staying there and was inspired to pen A Road Less Traveled while visiting. We believe it and highly recommend its consideration for your wedding or family get-away…simply gorgeous!

The reception was held at Lovett’s Inn, also in Franconia. It’s so cool when you can just feel the joy & love bubbling over at the reception, and Nate & Ang and their friends and family had such fun that night…so did we! Here’s our view of the day…

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

One of the things we enjoyed so much about this wedding is that it completely fit Nate & Ang…they had the wedding they wanted and it showed! Nate’s creativity was woven throughout, including the rings that he designed! So beautiful!

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate & Angela decided to have a “first look,” bucking tradition to see each other before the ceremony, which is just as special as during the ceremony, but gives us time to capture this beautiful moment, and Nate & Ang more time to party later! Here we have Nate anxiously awaiting his beautiful bride…

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Wait for it……………. YES!

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

We were SO pleased that they planned plenty of time (a good hour+!) to take advantage of the breathtaking scenery at Toad Hill, we think it was well worth it…thanks guys!

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

So as we’ve mentioned, Nate is an artist and graphic designer and he showed some skills hand-painting the table cards, each with a different flower, to match each guest’s seating card. So cool! Nice work NateThe floral arrangements were so beautiful and fit perfectly with both Nate & Ang and the venues…great job by Emily Herzig Floral Studio!

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

A great time was had by all!

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

Nate + Angela, married in Franconia, New Hampshire

venue (ceremony) :: Toad Hill Farm

venue (reception/catering) :: Lovett’s Inn

floral arrangements :: Emily Herzig Floral Studio

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