Val Halla Cumberland Maine Wedding Photographer | Barbie and Ross

On June 25th, 2011 I had the opportunity to do two awesome things: be a second shooter for Samantha Hartery Photography (check out her photos of the big day here!) and I got to watch Barbie and Ross, two amazing people, get hitched.  And two other things made the day extra special for me; first, the two were  married on the same weekend I was married last year, so it was amazing to watch Barbie’s experience of going through her wedding day and remember my own a year later.  And second… we both wore the same wedding dresses at our weddings.  And I’m still in love with my wedding dress, so I just about died with happiness every time I looked at her.  In short, this wedding was nothing short of extraordinary.

Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your day, Barbie and Ross!  Hope you’re having fun in Jamaica!

A detail shot of the bride's shoes lit by natural light

A detail shot of the bride's pearl necklace

A detail shot of the bride's veil, lit by natural light.

The bride preparing for her big wedding at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine

The bride and her little sister preparing for their wedding in Freeport Maine

A surprised reaction from the bride as she looks at her makeup.

Freeport native Barbie puts on her jewelry and dress by David's Bridal.

The bride puts on her gorgeous shoes in Freeport Maine

The bride smiles with excitement as she thinks about her Val Halla wedding in Cumberland Maine

The bride waits for her big wedding at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine

The bride waits for her big wedding at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine

The bride's stunning bouquet by Hawkes Flowers & Gifts

A bridesmaid walks the flower girl and ringbearer down the aisle at her wedding ceremony in Freeport Maine.

The beautiful bride walks down the aisle with her dad in Freeport Maine

At a church in Freeport Maine the bride and groom say their vows.

The bride and groom shake hands at their wedding in Freeport Maine

The bride and groom have a small moment during their wedding ceremony in Freeport Maine

Val Halla in Cumberland Maine was stunning for Barbie's wedding (and the flowers by Hawkes Flowers & Gifts were gorgeous!)

The delicious wedding cake, by Liselle Cushing, at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine

The bride looks over during their special first dance at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine

The bride dances with her now husband and her father at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine

The bride shares a tender moment with her groom during their first dance at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine

The bride and groom laugh during a toast by the best man at their Val Halla wedding.

The father of the bride shares some touching words at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine.

A few kids play around during the reception at Val Halla in Cumberland Maine

A little girl plays bride during a fun reception in Cumberland Maine

At Val Halla family members and members of the wedding party dance until its dark out.

Thanks to all of the wonderful vendors!

Photography: Hartery Photo

Ceremony: St. Jude Catholic Church
Reception: Val Halla
 Catering: Blue Elephant Catering
 Cake: Liselle Cushing
Florist: Hawkes Flowers & Gifts
 Hair/Makeup: Sharon Paul and Ginny McCrory