People I have never met that need mingling with... someone important's boyfriend to chit chat with .... how to take nice pictures but not be THAT guy with the camera... do I eat too much? have too much to drink? why am i being so quiet?
Well that's usually how it goes. But luckily this time it was not the case.
We got to the Eastern shore early to help set up. This mostly consisted of moving a few things and then helping Bella plant peach pits in the backyard.
Eliza and Bella going for an evening walk the day before.
And the heavy lifting that needing doing to set up.
The centerpiece at every-ones' seat.
We loved seeing Paige and Alex and their family the night before the wedding and were so glad to have been invited to this part of the celebration - it felt like we were a part of it, and not just guests. After helping out we retire to my mom's cabin, only a mile away from the North farm. Life at my moms is like taking a moment out of time. Chestertown is not that far away from civilization and my moms house is not that far away from town. But it feels so peaceful there. Good meals, good company , and beautiful surroundings make for a restorative visit.
My mothers loom
The next morning after a wonderful breakfast down in Easton with Eliza's grandmother we arrive back at the farm.
Rule 1 for a nice wedding. Have it somewhere beautiful. This sounds silly, but a rented ballroom in a place with no beauty and no history to the family just doesnt cut it. The farm definitely qualifies. The provenance of the once tree lined driveway turned into the perfect wedding aisle is hard to beat. Flowers, the outdoor setting and the vegetable garden only add to the ambiance.
A 360 of the farm turned autumn
Cliche i know, but I can not resist taking pictures of flowers under nice light
More flowers
Rule 2: A happy couple. Ok this may sound redundant. OF course they are happy right? They are getting married. But so often you see the struggles of putting a wedding together overcomes the happiness of the event itself.
For those of you who havent met Paige and Alex.. this clearly would not be the case, but I couldnt get over how giddy and calm and happy these two were.
Alex could not wipe this grin of his face all day long
The happy bride
Rule 3: Keep it simple! A 20 minute ceremony. No conviction was sacrificed. No sincerity overlooked. It was just 20 minutes instead of 2 hours. Everyone was grateful.
The first poem reading of the day. Well read by Paige's friend Gaby
The dads looking over a new common son
Let the after party begin
The after wedding tent
Only Paige North can make this face... and we love her for it.
A little night painting with a headlamp... notice Bella's interpretative dance on the right.
The tent from the vegetable garden
The night ended with some dancing of course. And i didnt even mind! Amazing what state of mind can do.
The boat ride the next day on the Sultana an 18th century (replica) schooner that has a home port in Chestertown. Despite only going a mile downstream, still a neat experience. They even lit off a canon, which you feel more than hear. Rapidly expanding gas is scary.
Hard for me to convey how enjoyable this was. Not only a happy event for two our closest friends, but done in a way that I am sure everyone involved will remember.
And just to finish up my favorite pictures from the day.
The picture perfect Aisle of Pines (no pun intended)
And saving the best for last , in pano form with a little dabbling with the colors.
2 comments:
amazing photos as always. Thanks for sharing, Dom :)
Beautiful wedding and a lovely couple. They are even nicer in person.
When I see the picture of our house, I am amazed I live there. Thanks for the reminder. CAF
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