sneak peek: Whitney + Zach
Whitney and Zach made their rustic-wedding dreams a reality this past weekend at Live Well Farm in Harpswell, Maine. A beautifully lit barn, outdoor tent, and close proximity to the ocean ticked all the boxes for a Maine summer wedding. The charming attached farm house provided an intimate space for family and friends to get… Read More
sneak peek: Alex + Marion
Alex and Marion tied the knot on a gorgeous June day at French’s Point in Stockton Springs. The couple, their friends and family enjoyed a lobster bake followed by fireworks on Friday night and a ceremony and reception overlooking the water on Saturday. The rehearsal dinner highlighted all things Maine: lobster, nautical style, and a… Read More
Portland Oceanside Wedding: Rory + Steve
Rory and Steve got married at the very same place they met years ago: Ocean Gateway in Portland, Maine. The couple enjoyed perfect Maine weather in an outdoor ceremony and celebrated that evening in a venue with panoramic ocean views. Photo by Erica Godino with Closer North. Photo by Erica Godino with Closer North. Toasts… Read More
sneak peek: eliza + tim
Eliza and Tim celebrated a unique, fall wedding with their closest friends and family! And, of course, an unforgettable pink dress! more to come! VENDORS: Maine Wedding Planner: Purple Orchid Events Venue: Live Well Farm Catering: Trillium Caterers DJ: Jon Strader Florist: Pretty Flowers Maine Photography: Jamie Mercurio Transportation: Maine Bus Rentals
sneak peek: emily & chad
more to come! VENDORS: Maine Wedding Planner: The Purple Orchid, Event Planning Venue: Marianmade Farm Catering: The Bread and Butter Catering Company Photographer: Darling Photography Cocktail Hour Performance / DJ: Isaiah Bennet Music Ceremony Music: Occasional Brass & Strings Officiant: Stephanie Batterman Florist: Emily Carter Floral Design Rentals: One Stop Event Rentals Hair / Makeup:… Read More
sneak peek: lindsay + mike
more to come! VENDORS: Maine Wedding Planner: The Purple Orchid, Event Planning Catering: Trillium Florist: Michelle Peele DJ: John Dolan Ceremony Music: AJ Edwards Rentals: One Stop Transportation: Country Coach Charters Photographer: Christina Bernales Hair and Makeup: Bei Capelli Videographer: Cody Wambolt Venue: Marianmade Farm
sneak peek: jamie + alex
more to come! VENDORS: Maine Event Planner: The Purple Orchid, Event Planning Venue: Inn at Ocean’s Edge Catering: Trillium Florist: Coco Design Photographer: Theo Milo Hair / Makeup: Studio 90 on Fleet Band: Encore Rentals: Wallace Event Rentals
maine wedding venues: going coastal
Maine has 3,478 miles of coastline with 3,166 off-shore islands <– the only two states the beat us out in coastline are Florida and Louisiana, that’s pretty impressive. There’s just something about the ocean that’s so magical, a view that never gets old. Let’s visit some coastal wedding venues that provide the quintessential Maine backdrop. Samoset… Read More
maine wedding venues: farms + barns
The first venue category we’re visiting is barns and farms — we’re big fans of the barn wedding here at Purple Orchid. Farms cover 1.35 million acres of land in Maine and provide the perfect backdrop for a wedding, farms and barns can be dressed up or down, really allowing the couple to bring their… Read More
maine wedding venue week
It’s no secret that we love, love, love the state of Maine. Two of us have been lucky enough to call this place home from the start, and Meli has quickly adapted to the Maine lifestyle and now considers herself a Mainer. One of the reasons Maine is such a great place to get married is… Read More
