The past two weeks have been deliciously sweet and slow. Tom and I, along with our doggies, just returned from an old-fashioned summer holiday in Maine. We had a lovely time visiting small fishing villages, historic coastal towns, and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, where we stayed in a simple cottage on Bass Harbor. Our cottage didn’t have air conditioning, and it was marvelous enjoying the fresh air and harbor breezes through the windows. (I can’t remember the last time our windows were opened during July in DC. Our temps this week are in the mid – upper 90s!)
The highlight of the trip was the wedding of Jon and Missy in North Yarmouth. Missy is Tom’s niece and goddaughter. The lobster feast and ceremony were held on the grounds of an old farmhouse. Dinner was served in the charming lofty barn. The wedding was beyond beautiful: it was organic, warm, and full of flair. Everyone felt comfortable and had fun.
Many thanks to Jon and Missy for letting me share their wedding. They did a fabulous job planning and executing every detail. We are incredibly proud of them!
All over Maine, many of the fields are covered with wildflowers in July. This was taken near the wedding site.
The wedding was preceded by a lobster feast the day before. Is there anything more delicious than fresh Maine lobster with drawn butter? So simple and yummy!
Brothers Alex and Michael, Tom’s nephews, attended in festive attire. This is their mother, Katie. I remember Katie when she was just in grade school, and now, she is this awesome, earthy and beautiful mom.
And this is the glowing bride, Missy, on the eve before the big day.
Don’t you love the burlap draped over the pergola? I might have to copy that, Missy!
This is the very proud mother of the bride, Denise, next to brother Tom (and godfather). Meet Charlie the dog! Doesn’t Charlie look dashing in a custom seersucker bow tie sewn by cousin Lisa?
The angelic flower girl, Gracie, with dapper cousin Michael. Michael and Alex were the ring bearers. Gracie is holding a newspaper cone containing dried lavender. Instead of throwing rice, we tossed lavender.
The bridesmaids above.
Presenting the handsome groom and beautiful bride: Jon and Missy!
Jon’s father, Robert, and sister, Allison, are immediately to the right of Missy. The couple with some of their friends from the theater world. Needless to say, there was plenty of fabulosity!
Name / seating cards, attached to lavender sprigs, were arranged alphabetically on a table.
The barn all decked out for dinner. Let’s check out the decor. There were hundreds of votive candles, and each table had different flower arrangements from the local farmer’s markets. I love the little tree stump risers under the flowers, as well as the burlap runners.
Guests coming inside for dinner. Let’s see which is my table. Ahhh, table no. 1 – cool!!! ๐Ÿ™‚
Each napkin was neatly folded, tied with twine, and adorned with a sprig of rosemary.
After dinner, the dancing started. Below is Jon dancing with his 90 year old grandmother. And they were hitting that dance floor fast and furious!
I hope you have enjoyed Jon and Missy’s beautiful wedding!
Loi
PS – Unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to photograph all the family members, and this was completely unintentional ๐Ÿ™‚