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Suzan and Wesley’s Wedding in Portland, Maine

by William von Wenzel

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Bride and her daughter at Hilton Garden Inn in Portland, Maine

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

wedding portrait of bride and her bouquet

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Suzan and Casco Bay behind her

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Floral bouquet by Laurie Andrews Design – wedding planner, coordinator, florist.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Wesley the groom at Casco Bay

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Groom’s portrait for Portland wedding

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Wesley (the groom) in a navy tuxedo

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

The bride approaches the groom.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

The groom’s hands as he waits.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

The bride (in focus) over the shoulder of the groom (out of focus).

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

The bride taps the groom on the shoulder.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

The groom turns and sees his bride for the first time on their wedding day. Also known as a first look, or wedding reveal.

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Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Wedding portrait of the bride and groom.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

The bride and groom walk down a path at the Eastern Prom.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Full-length portrait of bride and groom with trees in background.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Wedding portrait of bride and groom kissing.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

The groom leans on a tree with his bride leaning against him.

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Bride riding the Narrow Gauge Railroad

Wedding photos taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

The Narrow Gauge Railroad approaches the Ceremony at Fish Point

Wedding picture taken at Eastern Promenade, Portland, Maine

Bridesmaid looking out the train window at ceremony.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Father walks bride down aisle.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

At the alter.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Wedding party in front of Casco Bay

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Officiant’s finger reads opening remarks.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Bride laughs during wedding.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

View of all attending wedding ceremony.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Groom laughs during ceremony

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Bride smiling at wedding.

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Wedding ceremony at Fish point in Portland Maine

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Ring exchange – groom puts wedding band on bride’s finger.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Ring exchange – bride puts wedding ring on groom’s finger.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom walk down the aisle.

Picture taken at Fish Point Wedding Ceremony in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom raise hands in the air after being married.

Wedding photos taken at Fish Point in Portland, Maine

Hands and wedding rings by flowers.

Wedding photos taken at Fish Point in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom kiss with casco bay in background.

Wedding bands close up shot

at Hilton Garden Inn in Portland, Maine Wedding.

Wedding photos taken at Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland, Maine

Bride, groom, and their family.

Wedding party at Eastern Prom

Wedding Party at hotel bar.

Wedding pictures from Hilton Garden Inn, Portland, Maine.

Family portrait at bay.

Wedding photos taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and her dad.

Wedding photos taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Casco bay ferries and pier.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

The restaurant set for a wedding upstairs at Rira.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

The head table.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom kiss in black and white wedding portrait.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom kiss behind wedding bouquet.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Cigars with custom labels for wedding gifts.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom in lounge at Rira wedding.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Wedding entrance for bride and groom.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

First Dance.

Wedding photos taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

The groom dips the bride.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Wedding invitations for Suzan and Wesley’s Maine destination wedding!

Wedding portraits taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom at sunset with Casco Bay in background.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Blue cake from the Cookie Jar in Cape Elizabeth

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Couple feeds each other wedding cake from The Cookie Jar.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Man on dance floor with tie around his head.

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Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom on dance floor.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and her mother on dance floor.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Groom on dance floor.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom and sparkler exit at Casco Bay.

Wedding pictures taken at Rira in Portland, Maine

Bride and groom surrounded by guests with sparklers for a fiery exit from their wedding!

Suzan and Wesley got married at Fish Point overlooking Casco Bay in Portland on a beautiful Saturday in May. They had the narrow gauge railroad as their wedding shuttle, the top floor of RiRa for their reception, and the city of Portland as their backdrop for their weekend’s festivities.

Vendor Credits

Here's the talented team that brought this wedding to life!

Florist, event planner, and circus ringleader: Laurie from Laurie Andrews Designs
Venue: Rira
Cake: The Cookie Jar
Transportation: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
DJ: DJ Ross from Double Platinum DJs
Hair and Makeup: Bei Capelli
Officiant: Will Saunders
Photographers: Will and Lucia from Focus Photography

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