A Belle Mer wedding is always a beautiful wedding and Lisa and Jim’s was no exception. The day started on lower Thames Street in a gorgeous condo where all of the ladies were getting ready. This was a real girls party! The M’s were there with Lucia assisting, Michelle from Fresh Focus was capturing everything on video, Kim from Greenlion Design brought in the most breathtaking florals all while Lynda from Formal Hair and Makeup Design was beautifying everyone. Champagne was flowing, music was playing and buntings were hung. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful & inviting space to capture the details. The luxurious letterpress invitations by Drolet Paperie set the glamorous tone for the day. Lisa truly wowed everyone in the room when she presented herself in her strapless, lace overlay gown. From her dangly diamond earrings, to the David Yurman pearl bracelet (something borrowed from her lovely sister Diana) down to her Jimmy Choo silver sandals, Lisa was a perfect bride. Her sleek up-do showcased her pretty smile and was the ideal style for her cathedral length veil. As Lisa’s father walked her down the Isle of St. Lucy’s Church it was clear on Jim’s face that he knew he was the luckiest man in the world. Post ceremony we headed over to the Island House at Belle Mer. While the rain made it difficult for portraits outside we had simply the best indoor space for formulas. A huge white space with giant windows overlooking the sea gave us beautiful natural light. As usual, the M’s moved furniture all around to design the space perfectly. The mood was light and fun and just a sampling of what the night was yet to bring. Downstairs, beautifully dressed guests filled the impeccably styled Island House. Rentals Unlimited outdid themselves while Greenlion blossoms in shades of ivory and blush were everywhere to be seen. The attentive staff at Belle Mer served the guests passed hors d’oeuvres including some Colombian favorites. When Lisa and Jim entered for their first dance the room erupted in applause! They shared one of the most fun first dances ever which was followed by Lisa and her loving father. They danced to an upbeat song which caused Melissa to declare that she now wishes she were Colombian! Among many of our #jobperks is getting to know people from varied places and cultures. The joining of Jim’s American family with Lisa’s was a highlight of our year. There was palpable love in the air. The kind of love that brings tears to they eyes. Laughter abounded, especially in the Photo Booth. Things got a little (WAY) crazy in there. Everything that people could get their hands on became a prop. Even the suitcase holding the props became a prop! This was a wedding that will be spoken about for a long time to come and one we will never forget.

XO

Gown: Wedding Atelier

Birdesmaid’s Gowns: New York City Amsale

Tuxes: Viking Tuxedo

Flowers: Greenlion Weddings

Video: Fresh Focus

Hair and Makeup: Formal Hair and Makeup Design by Lynda Williams

Save the Dates/Invitations: Drolet Paperie

Linens: Rentals Unlimited

Band: Those Guys

Oh how do we love Linden Place, let us count the ways! Megan and Travis truly knocked our socks off with their perfectly romantic styling of the already stunning mansion. Part of the allure of Megan is that she doesn’t let her beauty define her. She is a down to earth, incredibly lighthearted woman whose smile lights up the room. When Travis saw her for their first look he was visibly blown away. Wearing a strapless, lace Anne Barge gown and Badgley Mischka heels, Megan was a vision to behold. A color pallet of neutral whites and blush pinks and was carried through from the bridesmaids’ dresses, to the incredible florals by Greenlion Design, to the tablescapes in the Carriage House Ballroom. Guests were witness to an outdoor ceremony followed by cocktail hour in the East Rose Garden surrounded by the sweet sounds of a string trio. Vintage lanterns hung in the trees while family and friends noshed on delicacies cooked up by the fine folks at Russell Morin Catering and enjoyed the most polished game of corn hole ever. The carriage house was styled with thousands of twinkle lights creating a warm glow overhead while sequined, chevron linens and exquisite flowers in found vessels adorned the dinner tables. Before and after dinner Splash! performed for the guests and we got to see how elegance turns rowdy with the proper music! The entire day had a graceful vibe inspired by Megan and Travis’ effortless love. To share in this day was a heartwarming experience and we are nothing short of thankful!

Gown: Anne Barge for Nordstrom

Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse 

Ties: Brooks Brothers

Florals: Greenlion Design 

Carering: Russell Morin Catering and Events

Band: Splash!

String Trio: La Bella Musica

Video: Well Spun Weddings

Lighting/lanterns: Ryan Designs

Linens: La Tavola

Officiant: Fr David Kerrigan

Transportation: Rockstar Limo and Fisher Bus Inc.

What happens when you cross a glamorous make up artist with a rugged fisherman? Here’s what, you get New Hampshire perfection! The setting was Portsmouth, NH, a beloved, picturesque, Norman Rockwell-ish, perfect New England town. Portsmouth has a beautiful downtown made for strolling, window shopping, real shopping and eating (we always eat really well when we are in Portsmouth #jobperks). It’s also the perfect place to get married! Kristin and Brett were as laid back as could be. The day before, Kristin showed us her gorgeous Anthropologie wedding gown nonchalantly hanging in a church closet. You know, among choir robes and whatnot, no biggie! We walked all over town scouting locations for portraits, chatting about the wedding day and getting to know our fabulous bride. And we do mean FABULOUS. The wedding day was amazing. The ceremony took place at ST. John’s Episcopal Church. This church was originally built in 1732 but burned to the ground in a tragic fire in 1806 which also destroyed many buildings in this area known as “Strawbery Banke”. The present structure was built in 1807 and is listed in the Register of Historic Sites as the oldest Episcopal Church in New Hampshire. It was in the original church that George Washington worshipped in 1789. During the fire one of the two mahogany chairs that GW could have sat in was destroyed while one was saved. It is hoped that the one saved was the one George Washington sat in and Kristin was determined to sit in that very chair! After the ceremony we joined family on the church grounds for some formals and then the real fun began. We walked with the wedding party over to the town square for portraits. In lieu of flowers the ladies carried embellished, giant, round balloons. Can we talk about these ladies for a second?! They each bought their own dresses in the champagne color family. We had sequined, sexy, flirty, romanic styling going on. Kristin is a world travelled makeup artist who works with Making Faces Weddings, a renowned makeup service in Portsmouth whose team beautified Kristen’s lovely bridesmaids. Kristen did her own makeup obviously.  We enjoyed time in some amazing gardens and by the water where there were actual tall ships visiting. We can’t make this stuff up! Once we finished in the square we walked across the Memorial Bridge to Brett’s boat. This bridge spans the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Badger’s Island in Kittery, Maine. We all boarded the boat with Brett as the captain and made our way to the reception at Martingale Wharf . Guests were waiting on the dock to receive the bride, groom and wedding party while enjoying cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. This was quite an entrance and a first for us M’s! Guests from all walks of life mingled, enjoyed boat tours around the harbor, dined and danced the night away. Celebrity makeup artists, fishermen, friends, family and children alike celebrated this beautiful couple. Late in the evening Kristin had a friend cut her dress to tea length and changed out of her Manolo Blahniks into another pair of killer heals. She will be donating her gown to a charity that provides prom dresses to girls who can’t afford one, once again, fab. Its was an absolute joy to capture this incredible day. See for yourself how amazing it was!

Wedding Venue: Martingale Wharf

Video: JB Horn Film

DJ: DJ Scott Langlois

Florist: Hillside Florist

Cake: Beach Pea

Make Up: Making Faces Weddings

Hair: Christy Watson