Sam & Emma | Cliff House Maine Wedding Pictures

Sam & Emma got married at North Point Lawn overlooking the signature Ocean Views found only at Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine. It was one of the few Saturdays of the year where it didn’t rain! Well, it did begin to mist around 9:00PM. Otherwise, they had the perfect day of thin clouds and a gentle breeze.

All eyes were on Emma as her dad walked her down the aisle. That is, after Bernadette, Sam & Emma’s golden retriever, came barreling down the aisle toward Sam with a few zooms around the groomsmen and bridesmaids. I think it was exactly what they were expecting! She then sat quietly at the groomsmen’s feet while mom and dad did their I Dos.

We were able to get a second angle of the ceremony from their suite on the corner of the Ledges side of the hotel. It definitely helped to capture the grandeur of their ceremony. For anyone who get’s married at Cliff House, having a corner suite is definitely a bonus for your pictures!

The evening flowed smoothly through cocktail hour and then into the wedding reception with live music provided by the Felix Brown Band. We finished off the night with a fun champagne celebration outside.

Thanks for entrusting is with your photography, we had a blast at your wedding!

Enjoy this Preview of Sam & Emma’s wedding at Cliff House Maine

Special thanks to these wedding vendors who helped with Sam & Emma’s day:

Bridal Salon/Dress store | Ceremony Bridal Shop (Boston, Massachusetts)

Wedding Cake | Let Them Eat Cake (Southern Maine)

Wedding Ceremony Site | Cliff House (Cape Neddick, Maine)

DJ/Entertainment | Felix Brown Band

Hair | Salon Loka (Ogunquit, Maine)

Florist | York Flower Shop (York, Maine)

Bridal Makeup | Makeup By Tracy

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Transportation | Franman Transportation

Wedding Venue | Cliff House (Cape Neddick, Maine)

The Red Barn at Outlook | Mike & Elizabeth Wedding Preview

Mike & Izzy patiently waited for their wedding for an extra year as they rescheduled last fall due to COVID. I’m grateful to have been able to witness their small ceremony at Pepperell Cove last fall. Despite marrying each other “again"," their enthusiasm and excitement for their full-fledged wedding day was nothing less than what you would have expected if it were the first time. I know I personally was really excited, as I’ve been looking forward to their day since long before we did their engagement session!

There were a couple things that made Mike & Izzy’s wedding extra special to witness as their photographer… one was seeing Izzy have her makeup done by Joanne from Joya Beauty. Joanne referred Izzy and Mike to me for their wedding photography, as Joanne worked with Izzy’s mom prior to Izzy being born! Joanne also did Izzy’s sister’s makeup for her wedding.

I also appreciated seeing the camaraderie amongst Mike and his groomsmen, who were active in the military overseas. There’s a very apparent bond between these men that comes through in their jovial nature combined with their support for Mike. Thank you for your service, gentlemen!

Enjoy this preview of their wedding at Red Barn at Outlook Farm

Wedding vendors

Bridal Salon | Blush Bridal (Somersworth, New Hampshire); Designed by Casablanca

Hotel | The Residence Inn Downtown (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

Wedding Cake | Kate’s Bakery

DJ/Entertainment | Mike Oulette, Main Event Entertainment

Hair | Dover Central Salon (Dover, New Hampshire)

Florist | Lyndsey Loring Design (Dover, New Hampshire)

Bridal Makeup | Joya Beauty (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography

Transportation | Grace Limousine

Suits | Madeleine’s Daughter (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

Wedding Venue | The Red Barn at Outlook Farm (Berwick, Maine)

Wedding Videography | Devin Delaite

Katelyn & Alex - Omni Mount Washington Wedding Preview

Katelyn and Alex spanned their grand wedding celebration from the majestic Omni Mt Washington Resort to the top of Bretton Woods ski resort at the beautiful Rosebrook Lodge. Although there was rain, these two were in nothing but top spirits. In fact, the clouds parted for us to get outside for a number of portraits, their first look, and a little champagne pop to the end the day.

It’s an honor to extend praise to my friend Tracy Dapp for helping in so many different days with Katelyn and Alex’s wedding. You can’t see all the things that Tracy and her team helped with behind the scenes, but you can see the end result. WOW!

I also want to commend Katelyn and Alex for their positive energy throughout the entire day. Of course, anyone could be sad when rain changes plans on the wedding day. It didn’t seem to affect these two in the least bit.

A few noteworthy things to check out in the photos:

• Custom cufflinks from Iceland made from volcanic rock

• A New Hampshire mountains themed cake and table settings, each with their own mountain to identify the table

• Guests received their own “party animal” with their table assignments

• Their ceremony involved a sealing of a box with letters from their parents to open upon their wedding anniversary

• And of course, an epic party facilitated by SMP Event Design & Production!

Enjoy this Preview of Katelyn and Alex’s wedding at Omni Mount Washington and Rosebrook Lodge.

Shout out to these Wedding Pros:

Wedding Cake | Omni Mt Washington (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire)

Caterer | Omni Mt Washington (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire)

DJ / Up-Lighting | SMP Event Design & Production

Florist | The Fuchsia Peony

Hair & Makeup | Wedding AffHairs

Wedding Officiant | Wayne Sevin

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Planner | Tracy Dapp, Inked Events

Chairs & Linens Rentals | PEAK Event Services

Stationery | Impress Me Designs

Transportation | Omni Mt Washington (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire)

Wedding Venue | Omni Mt Washington (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire)

Avery & Grant | Wentworth by the Sea New Hampshire Wedding Pictures

Avery and Grant invited friends and family from around the country to celebrate their wedding at Wentworth by the Sea, an historic hotel that epitomizes romance and grandeur. This luxurious oceanfront resort offers incredible scenes of stunning architecture, lush gardens, and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The forecast for their wedding day evolved into a 100% chance of precipitation in excess of 1 inch. Yikes. Fortunately, it just didn’t matter. When I met Avery in the morning with mimosa in hand, she was carefree as could be about the rain!

Wentworth by the Sea happens to be, in my opinion as a professional wedding photographer, one of the very best places for an indoor wedding from start to finish for the lavish ballroom reception (expertly draped and uplit by Pink Tie Productions, as you’ll see), the large ceremony space with opulent chandeliers, and the spacious ‘getting ready’ room for the bridesmaids. And to top it off, when you add in bountiful floral arrangements from Jardiniere Flowers, you can’t help but forget that the outdoors were ever a consideration.

Among the many personal touches that Avery and Grant put into their wedding day, there are a few highlights I want to point out that stand out from one wedding to the next.

• A groomsmen played and sang a solo on the dance floor for Avery and Grant to dance to. It was really impressive and heartfelt!

• A bride’s toast, in which Avery addressed the room to express her gratitude as well as to preface the dance with her dad that was about to follow. “We often sang and danced in the living room to this song when I was a little girl, and so, here we go, Dad!” She said with a smile, handed off the mic, and busted out energetically to Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” It was a hit, and guests soon crowded around to join in the dance.

• The “Montana Crew,” whose upbeat energy and subtle accent were detectable throughout the night. It’s wonderful how your wedding brings in friends and family from near and far.

In summary, Avery & Grant’s wedding was a wonderful celebration undeterred by the rain.

Enjoy this Preview of Avery & Grant’s wedding at Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, New Hampshire

Bridal Salon/Dress | Tulle Bridals

Band | Wavelength Band (Windham, Maine)

Wedding Cake | Jacques Pastries (Pembroke, New Hampshire)

Wedding Ceremony Site | Wentworth by the Sea (New Castle, New Hampshire)

Catering | Wentworth by the Sea (New Castle, New Hampshire)

Wedding Dress | Roza, by Chic Nostalgia

Hair & Makeup | Haus of Beauty by HS Artistry (Salem, New Hampshire)

Florist | Jardiniere Flowers (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

Invitations, escort cards, and signs | Celeste Simpson, Impress Me Designs (Windham, New Hampshire)

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Transportation | Seacoast Trolley Company

String Quartet | Boston String Ensemble (Boston, Massachusetts)

Uplighting and Drapery | Pink Tie Productions (Concord, New Hampshire)

Wedding Venue | Wentworth by the Sea (New Castle, New Hampshire)

Wedding Videography | Yves Rigaud, Clear Vision Videography

Nellie & Matt | Cliff House Maine Summer Wedding

Nestled on the rugged cliffs of Cape Neddick, Maine, Cliff House offered the perfect setting for Matt & Nellie’s dream wedding. We’ve had an incredibly wet, rainy summer in New England this year. On this day in June, Matt & Nellie were gifted one of the most idyllic days of the summer to date - light clouds, otherwise mostly sunny, with a gentle breeze. Hard to beat!

The conditions were favorable for their ceremony on the iconic North Lawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Illume Floral provided a grounded floral arch and an aisle zig-zagged with white rose petals. Guests blew a hailstorm of bubbles as Matt and Nellie had their first kiss, and then again as they came down the aisle together. It made for great photos! And the party that followed was everything you could ask for. Well, reading this you may think, I’d ask for one of those signature cocktails, please!

Enjoy this Preview of Matt & Nellie’s wedding at Cliff House Maine

Wedding vendors

Wedding Cake | Reilly’s Bakery (Biddeford, Maine)

Wedding Ceremony Site | Cliff House (Cape Neddick, Maine)

Content Creator | Caroline Carlton Socials

Wedding Dress | Badgley Mischka

DJ/Entertainment | Cover Story Entertainment (Manomet, MA)

Florist | Illume Floral (Exeter, New Hampshire)

Hair | The Studio (North Berwick, Maine)

Jeweler | Days Jewelers

Live Painter | John Folley (Lancaster, Massachusetts)

Linens | Marshall Tent and Event Rental (Kittery, Maine)

Bridal Makeup | Beauty By Madison, Stylzz by Suzie (Merrimack, Massachusetts)

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Planner | Marie Cross, All The Little Details (York, Maine)

Transportation | York Trolley Company (York, Maine)

Stationary | Laura Marr Printing (Westbrook, Maine)

Suits | Vera Wang

Wedding Venue | Cliff House Maine (Cape Neddick, Maine)

Wedding Videography | Industrial Veteran Production (Woodstock, Connecticut)

Taylor & Nick | Wychmere Beach Club Cape Cod Wedding Pictures Preview

What better way to kick off the summer than an exquisite wedding in Cape Cod?! Taylor and Nick got married at The Wychmere Beach Club, a beautiful venue in Harwichport, MA. The grounds look right onto the ocean, and the reception room is reminiscent of the hull of a large opulent sailboat with heavy wooden beam ceilings and windows that look out onto the harbor full of boats.

Nick and Taylor got ready at their own Air B&Bs nearby, which is always a great idea to have lots of space and accomodations for your wedding party.

The ceremony was outdoors overlooking the ocean, with music played by Naavi Strings. Nick & Taylor chose black and gold as their wedding colors, which always photographs beautifully.

We were fortunate to pop outside at sunset to get a few photos at the sand dunes around the corner.

I was fortunate to meet many of the guests last summer when I photographed the Nick sister’s wedding at Cliff House in Maine (Rob & Noelle’s wedding). There’s nothing like walking into a room full of familiar faces! It definitely helped with a few of the images, including a mini photoshoot with the flower girls which you’ll see below.

Enjoy this Preview of Nick & Taylor’s wedding at Wychmere Beach Club!

Shoutout to the wedding pros who lent a hand:

Bridal Salon | Lelite Bridal (Boston)

DJ/Entertainment | Meritage Entertainment 

Hair | Victoria Vitale Bridal

Florist | Designers Touch Floral - Abigail 

Jeweler | Karens Fine Jewelry - Karen Cartolano 

Makeup | Salon FiveThreeFive (Jessie Bissett) 

Photo booth | New England Photo Booth 

Strings | Naavi Strings

Transportation | Cape Destinations 

Wedding Cake | Wychmere Beach Club

Wedding Officiant | Jennifer Colombo

Wedding Planner | Kristin Walsh Nashville (Wychmere Beach Club)

Wedding Venue | Wychmere Beach Club 

Wedding Videography | Yours Truly Media 

Laura & Jeff | Beautiful Fall Cliff House Maine Wedding Preview

Laura & Jeff got married at Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine, on the first day of October. It was a cloudy but relatively warm and calm day, perfect for a ceremony on North Point Lawn overlooking the Atlantic ocean.

Laura & Jeff’s wedding was filled with unique and personal touches that made their wedding day their own. Notable highlights include:

• Bride & Groom gifts to one another that invoked smiles, laughs, and tears

• A a stylish bow adorning the hip of Laura’s wedding dress that made it truly one-of-a-kind

• In honor of their furbaby at home, Reese, they presented a biscuit bar and a mischievous figurine taking a taste of their towering wedding cake

When Laura first shared her vision for their wedding day, she offered a metaphor I’ll never forget. It told me instantly we were a perfect match for her wedding.

“I like classic, but with a twist,” she described. “I like a plain black stiletto heel, but with a bow, something that get’s away from the norm.”

And so, try as I may to always look for something that breaks away from the mold, I saw this quintessential octopus artwork in her suite that I knew I wanted to integrate into a double exposure at the end of the day (see the last picture).

Enjoy this preview of Jeff & Laura’s Cliff House wedding

Cake | Let Them Eat Cake (Kennebunk, Maine)

DJ | Brian Beat Train (Boston, MA)

Florist | York Flower Shop (York, Maine)

Hair & Makeup | LE Glam Team (Dover, New Hampshire)

Photo Booth | B2M Photo Booth

Transportation | Franman Transportation, VIP Charters

Wedding Coordinator | Salty and Sweet Events (Anne)

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Venue | Cliff House (Cape Neddick, Maine)

Bianca & Davis | Cliff House Maine Wedding Photography Preview

In the wake of Hurricane Ian, Bianca and Davis had the perfect fall day for their wedding at Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine. It was exceptionally windy, but that didn’t deter them from a first look on the rocks and a breathtaking ceremony on North Point lawn, followed by a dance party in the Atlantic Ballroom that may have rivaled New Years Eve of Y2K. Davis wins the award for most unsuspecting dance floor super star! As the pictures below show, the energy was through the roof from cocktail hour to the last hour.

Noteworthy highlights shown in the photos below include:

• Bianca’s veil, epic in length, paired perfectly with her A-line ballroom style wedding gown from Madeleine’s Daughter

• A North Point Lawn wedding ceremony that emphasizes the beauty of the Maine Coast

• Toasts that had the room laughing and smiling

• And, of course, the limbo facilitated by Davis and his sister that had the whole dance floor lined up to show their abilities

Shout out to these wedding vendor pros who helped make Bianca & Davis’ wedding a success:

Bridal Salon | Madeleine’s Daughter
Band | Wilson Stevens - Clique
Wedding Cake | Let Them Eat Cake (Kennebunk, Maine)
Wedding Ceremony Site | North Point Lawn, Cliff House (Cape Neddick Maine)
Florist | Jardiniere (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)
Hair | Salon Loka (Ogunquit, Maine)
Jeweler | Tiffany’s
Bridal Makeup | Salon Loka (Ogunquit, Maine)
Officiant | Denis Letendre (Bride’s godfather)
Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography
Suits | Groom (Ted Baker) and groomsmen (Calvin Klein)
Transportation | Franman (York, Maine)
Wedding Venue | Cliff House (Cape Neddick Maine)

Enjoy this Preview of Bianca & Davis’ Cliff House wedding

Nancy & Dustin | Cliff House Maine Wedding Pictures

Do you ever see a preview and think, “Wow, there’s no way that movie can be that good?” Well, preparing Nancy & Dustin’s Cliff House wedding preview has us feeling like that… and the truth is, it was even BETTER in person!

A few unforgettable highlights include:

• The most spectacular coordinated first dance that brought the entire Atlantic Ballroom to their feet cheering. Goosebumps!

• The kind of hora that makes you wish the entire night could sustain such energy and joy. Happiness level: 10/10. Somehow, the open dance floor that night was a close match. Shoutout to Big City Wedding Band!

• Wedding style galore, from a record length train to stylish tuxedos that James Bond would envy.

• And of course…. a magnificent ceremony overlooking the ocean at Cliff House’s North Point Lawn, conducted gracefully by Rabbi Steven Jablow.

With gratitude to these wedding vendors for their contributions to Nancy & Dustin’s wedding:

Bridal Salon | Mari Mi Bridal (Philadelphia, PA)

Wedding Cake | Gayle Forte "Let them Eat Cake"

Wedding Ceremony Site | Cliff House (North Point Lawn)

DJ/Entertainment | Big City Wedding Band

Hair | Salon Loka

Florist | Minka

Jeweler | Genovese Jeweler (St. Louis, MO)

Bridal Makeup | Salon Loka

Wedding Officiant | Rabbi Steven Jablow

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography

Transportation | FranMan and Ogunquit Trolley

Suits | Men's Warehouse

Wedding Venue | Cliff House (Atlantic Ballroom)

Wedding Videography | Hindsight Videography

Enjoy this Preview of Nancy & Dustin’s Cliff House wedding

Noelle & Rob | Cliff House Maine Wedding Pictures

Noelle & Rob hosted their wedding at the beautiful Cliff House hotel & resort in Cape Neddick, Maine. It’s one of my favorite venues, for sure! And I love that they had their first look down on the rocks at Cliff House. It’s the perfect location to also capture your formal portraits together.

The day was beautiful styled with colors of black and gold, as you can see from the wedding party images below! A couple unique highlights from the day include:

• A cigar bar, featuring framed photos of family and friends (and Scarface!) enjoying cigars

• A cannoli bar, which Rob & Noelle used in place of feeding eachother cake right after they cut their cake

• Live music played by Encore, Wilson Stevens, Inc., which is always a great experience on the dance floor!

Enjoy this preview of Rob & Noelle’s wedding day.

Shout out to these Wedding Vendors who played a hand in their day!

Wedding Cake | Let Them Eat Cake (Kennebunk, Maine)

Wedding Ceremony Site | St. Peter’s by the Sea (Cape Neddick, Maine)

Entertainment | Encore, Wilson Stevens, Inc. (Boston, Massachusetts)

Hair | The Loft Salon (Cara Stella) (Plymouth, New Hampshire)

Florist | Minka Flowers

Bridal Makeup | Makeup by Nina S

Officiant | Bishop Gary Lillibridge

Organist | Ray Cornils

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Transportation | York Trolley (York, Maine)

Wedding Venue | Cliff House (Cape Neddick, Maine)

Wedding Videography | Media Northeast (Josh Swan) (Hollis Center, Maine)

Jenn & Will | Cliff House Maine Wedding Photography Preview

Jenn & Will got married at Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine on what seemed like one of the hottest days of the summer. It made for the perfect summer wedding ceremony at North Point Lawn overlooking the ocean with an incredible floral arch by Jardiniere Flowers to finish off the scene.

We did make it out for sunset photos later in the evening, which also a nice variety to your pictures. It was a welcome treat to find that it cooled off. Slightly. When we popped champagne to celebrate the end of the night, it was still pretty warm!

A few things that may stand out to you, and that I’ll always remember about Jenn & Will’s wedding, include:

• The formal dances… between the father-daughter dance (hello, look at how Jenn leaned into her dad’s shoulder!), the mother-son dance (look at those smiles), and the bride-groom first dance, it was a beautiful scene to photograph.

• The dance party at the reception, championed by Dionne Entertainment, was strong all night long! I can’t even imagine how late the after party went because everyone was full of energy!

• Jenn & Will elegantly wove a travel theme into their wedding day. Note the custom seating chart and table names, reflecting their love for travel and the adventures they have shared and where they will go.

It was hard to select a few images for this Preview, so here’s 51 images to offer a glimpse of just how elegant, stylish, and fun their wedding was to experience. Enjoy!

Wedding Vendors:

Wedding Cake | ConfectionArt (Owen Dyer, Kittery, Maine)

DJ/Entertainment | Dionne Entertainment (Gorham, Maine)

Bridal Hair | Salon Loka

Florist | Jardiniere Flowers (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

Photo booth | Maine To Boston Photo Booth (Wells, Maine)

Bridal Makeup | Kriss Cosmetics (Manchester, New Hampshire)

Wedding officiant | Family friend

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Planner | Pink Tie Productions (Kayla Whitcher, Concord, NH)

Transportation | Ogunquit Trolley (Ogunquit, Maine)

Stationery | The Write Place

Seamstress | Diane Fishel (Goffstown, New Hampshire)

Wedding Venue | Cliff House Maine (Cape Neddick, Maine)

Wedding Videography | Latimer Studios (Nashua, New Hampshire)

Stephanie & Mike | New Hampshire Wedding Preview

Stephanie & Mike celebrated their wedding day on a perfect July afternoon at a private family estate in Moultonborough, New Hampshire.

The wedding party got ready at The Orchard Inn just down the road. Getting ready on-site or nearby with ample room for your wedding party ensures your wedding day flows smoothly.

A few highlights to point out in this wedding preview:

• Mike enjoyed a heartfelt card and gift from his bride-to-be just prior to heading to the ceremony, which is always a significant experience

• The wedding party rolled out a white runway for Stephanie’s walk down the aisle with her dad. The summer breeze chose to lift it, but that didn’t matter! Stephanie’s eyes were locked on Mike at the end of the aisle.

• Stephanie’s intricate up-do, her detailed lace wedding dress, and the beautiful bouquet of flowers including succulents! So much to love about the choices she made for her bridal presentation.

All in all, it was a perfect July wedding in New Hampshire with no rain, a rocking band, excellent food, and a great time had by all!

Shoutout to these weddings vendors who played a hand in Stephanie & Mike’s wedding:

Band | Silver Arrow Band

Wedding Cake | Jacque’s Fine European Pastries (Pembroke, New Hampshire)

Catering | Curt’s Caterers (Gilford, New Hampshire)

Florist | Branch and Bloom (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)

Hair | Julia Perry and Heather Biron

Jeweler | Brown’s Goldsmiths (Freeport, Maine)

Linens/Tent/ tables/ Dance Floor/ Stage | Lakes Regional Tent and Event

Bridal Makeup | Caylee Patenaude

Suits and Dresses | Andrea’s Bridal

Wedding Photography | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding venue | Private estate

Enjoy this Preview of Stephanie & Mike’s wedding

Emily & Brian | Pepperrell Cove Wedding Preview

Brian & Emily enjoyed a quintessential June summer day for their wedding that spanned getting ready in Rye and New Castle, a ceremony in Dover, and a reception in Kittery, Maine. They traveled from Oklahoma for a Catholic ceremony held at the same church where Emily’s grandparents were married (and we even recreated an old photo from that day).

There were so many thoughtful and stylish touches to their wedding day, here’s a few that stood out:

• Emily’s bridal attire featured three different looks with a combination of a cathedral length veil, a topper or coat, and a wrap.

• The moms had their own unique and colorful floral dresses, which looked stunning both independently and when combined

• My favorite confectionary artist Owen (Confekshun Art) made a stunning replica of Emily & Brian’s dogs to compliment their three-tiered cake consisting of 1) Classic Butter Cake with Lemon Curd & Wild Maine Blueberry, 2) Classic Red Velvet Cake, and 3) Bourbon Chocolate Cake with Special Dark Chocolate Truffle & Raspberry Chambord. DELICIOUS!

• And let’s not forget the white Bently from the 1940s they rode in from their wedding ceremony to their wedding reception at Pepperrell Cove. Hello! So fun.

Many thanks to all the vendors involved in Brian & Emily’s wedding:

Bridal Salon | J.J. Kelly Bridal Boutique (Oklahoma City, OK)

Wedding Cake | Owen Dyer, Confekshun Art (York, Maine)

Wedding Ceremony Site | St Joseph’s Church (Dover, New Hampshire)

Catering | Pepperrell Cove (Kittery, Maine)

Harpist | Sorana Scarlet, Harp Moments

Hair | Deana (Skin Deep Day Spa (Cumberland, Maine)

Florist | Jardiniere Flowers (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

Bridal Makeup | Joya Beauty (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Suits | Boss

Transportation | 

Wedding Venue | Pepperrell Cove (Kittery, Maine)

Enjoy this Preview of Emily & Brian’s wedding in Dover, New Hampshire and Pepperrell Cove, Kittery, Maine

Mountain View Grand Winter Wedding Preview | Katie & Amanda

Katie and Amanda are among the most flexible of the COVID bride elite. Why? Because they are the epitome of the expression, “we’ll roll with it!” Following a hard but understandable reschedule for a year later, they still held a spectacular winter wedding mini-ceremony at Fort Foster last February. It was fun to see the familiar faces from that day to this and to share the experience once again.

Of course, when it rained the day before and created an ice rink below a thin dusting of snow at their dream ceremony site overlooking the White Mountains, they gracefully moved their ceremony indoors to the spectacular Crystal Ballroom.

Any guest to Katie and Amanda’s wedding will attest to the level of generosity and care they showed to make their special day special for their guests, too.

Where to begin? How about the private wine tasting the day before their wedding ceremony? Or how about the surprise birthday cupcake and Happy Birthday song - song by Jodi Katz, lead singer of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and backup singer for Cher (!!!) — for their niece prior to cutting their own cake? Let’s not forget the table photos and group photo to include every person at their wedding in their pictures…

Katie and Amanda, your wedding was so much (as the pictures show) and I feel grateful to have shared this journey by your side.

Shoutout to all Wedding Vendors who played a hand:

Bridal Salon | Madeleine’s Daughter (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

DJ/Entertainment | Audio Events (Barrington, New Hampshire)

Hair & Makeup | Hair Designs By Shannon

Florist | Distinct Floral Designs (Greenland, NH)

Justice of the Peace | Wendy Lee (Dover, New Hampshire)

Linens | Abbott Rental & Party Store (Littleton, New Hampshire)

Photo Booth | Gingersnap Rentals (Lewiston, Maine)

Seamstress | Denise Shaw (Exeter, New Hampshire)

Suits | Madeleine’s Daughter (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

Wedding Coordinator | Katarina Doucette (Mountain View Grand)

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Venue | Mountain View Grand (Whitefield, New Hampshire)

Wedding Videography | Life in Focus (York, Maine)

Enjoy this preview of Katie & Amanda’s wedding!

Cliff House Wedding Preview | Christine & Tim

Christine & Tim’s wedding at Cliff House was a day adorned with luxurious florals and stylish attire, marked with a grand celebration of family and friends.

There are more than a few elements from this Cliff House wedding that I’ll always remember. One of those is the love and admiration from the father of the bride. In fact, all of the parents, and all of the family and friends, were truly glowing with pride and joy for Christine and Tim. But I’ve digressed…

I highlight the father of the bride for so many reasons - from the smile on his face seeing his daughter for the first time on her wedding day (hello, father-daughter First Look!), to the heartwarming toast with a story of bringing his daughter with him to toy conventions as a little girl… and surprising her with a GIANT teddy bear at the reception (which made it onto the dance floor more than once that night)!

Then, one thing that will always come to mind from Christine & Tim’s wedding is the look in Tim’s eyes as he watched her come down the aisle at their ceremony on North Point Lawn. The strong handshake and long embrace between Tim and Christine’s father speaks volumes to the bond between these souls.

There are many more remarkable wedding details to highlight, including…

• Christine’s stylish Pronovias cape and wedding dress!

• The flawless hair & makeup Gabriella Busa and Joanne McDunough

• Their incredible caricature Save the Dates!

• The elegant blue velvet gowns worn by the bridal party!

• The thoughtful alternative to wedding party favors!

• And of course… the signature ambiance of a Cliff House wedding!

Full feature to follow with even more wedding inspiration. For now…

Enjoy this Preview of Christine & Tim’s wedding

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Wedding Vendors

Bridal Salon | Pronovias dress from Madeleine’s Daughter (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), Pronovias cape Pronovias Bridal (Boston, MA)

Wedding Cake | Sandpiper Cake Shop (York, Maine)

DJ/Entertainment | Mike Amado - Entertainment Specialists (Boston, MA)

Hair | Gabriella Busa, Carma Salon & Spa (Wilmington, MA)

Florist | Lauren Keane Floral Design (Boston, MA)

Jeweler | Roupen Sarkissian, Superior Diamond Setting (Boston, MA)

Bridal Makeup | Joya Beauty (Joanne McDunough, Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Save the Dates | Devin Hunt

Suits | Indochino

Wedding Venue | Cliff House (Cape Neddick, Maine)

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Searles Castle Wedding | Brian & Jenna

Preview of Brian & Jenna’s Wedding

Brian and Jenna’s story is unlike any other. The Universe is listening, and if you need evidence, look no further than the tale of how these two souls came together.

Jenna was traveling in Denmark one month before she met Brian. As she was visiting a Yoko Ono art exhibit, she cast a wish onto a wishing tree that she would meet her soulmate. 30 days later…. Jenna had just met Brian and they were meeting up for their first date!

At the wedding - as you’ll see in the pictures - guests signed message cards to hang on a tree much like the one Jenna experienced in Denmark.

Brian and Jenna made the difficult decision to postpone their July 2020 wedding due to COVID. In Brian’s words in his vows he calmly professed, “We got married exactly when we were supposed to.” During their hand-written vows (which we’re always a fan of), Brian described that the past year had helped them discover just how to lean on one another for support, proving that they were destined be by each other’s side.

The wedding they planned together came to be one full of mutual affection between them and their guests. As a renowned artist himself, Brian poured his heart into custom detail at every turn - from groomsmen gifts and custom kicks for his wife-to-be to tablescapes and ceremony signs. The groomsmen coats, hangers, tablescapes, and more were adorned by Brian’s personally-designed “C,” a signature of his extraordinary artistry.

Brian & Jenna, your wedding was perfection!

Enjoy this preview of Brian & Jenna’s wedding

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Special thanks to the team of wedding pros who helped in many ways:

Bridal Salon | Madeleine’s Daughter (Portsmouth, NH)

DJ / Entertainment | Team Sayles (Boston, Massachusetts)

Florist | Ford Flowers

Hair & Makeup | Lynne Avallone @makeuplynne, Kimberly Dube, Oomph Salon @codymbeauty @hair_reverie

Jeweler | Cartier, Hannoush Jewelers, Market Square Jewelers

Wedding Officiant | Bride’s brother, Gil

Wedding Photographer | Chris Keeley Photography (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Videographer | Curtis Knight Entertainment (Billerica, Massachusetts)

Wedding Cake & Cupcakes | Cake. Vegan Bakery (Dover, New Hampshire)

Wedding Venue | Searles Castle (Windham, New Hampshire)

John + Nancy | Ragged Mountain Wedding Photography Preview

Wow, what a day. It was hot, no doubt about it. But that didn’t slow the festivities. John + Nancy’s day was FILLED with cool personal touches. The groomsmen each received their own caricature mug from John, and the ceremony tables were fixed with adorable quotes from Nancy’s students answering, “What is love?” (e.g., Love is when you hug someone and people kiss each other!).

At the last minute, the weather turned south (metaphorically) and the ceremony was moved indoors to the Ragged Mountain Ski Lodge. And it was the right call! Thunder rang deep and long just as the wedding party began their procession down the aisle. In fact, the thunder actually knocked two screens loose from a nearby window.

With Nancy’s mom & dad in each arm, she walked the long aisle to beautiful music played by local musicians David and Patrick. John met Nancy with tears in his eyes (there’s photographic evidence). They read their own vows, which true to John + Nancy’s nature, included a great sense of humor!

Despite the heat, the night continued with an intense showing on the dance floor!

And at the end of the night…. the skies opened to reveal one of the most epic sunsets I think I have ever experienced. Something about seeing reds + blues in the sky at the same time, wow. Love that the rain stopped and allowed us to get outside in peace to create epic pictures to finish off their day!

Shoutout to the vendors that helped with John + Nancy’s day:

Wedding cake + cupcakes: Wicked Good Bakery

DJ | DJ Entertainment and Photo Booth

Florist | Zoe Jax Gin Designs

Hair | Opal Roys of Voila (bride), Stella’s (bridesmaids)

Makeup | Stella’s

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie

Rings | Market Square Jewelers (bride), Kay Jewelers (groom)

Suits | Madeleine’s Daughter Formal

Wedding Ceremony Musicians | David Young & Patrick O’Hagin

Wedding Dress | Madeleine’s Daughter

Wedding Photography | Chris Keeley Photography

Wedding Venue | Ragged Mountain Resort

Without further adieu…

John + Nancy’s Wedding Photography Preview

Enjoy this preview of John + Nancy’s wedding! A full feature will follow. Be sure to follow on Instagram @chriskeeleyphotography for more of their epic wedding pictures in the meantime!

New Hampshire Wedding at Atkinson Country Club | Candace & Jim

Here’s a Wedding Photography Preview of Candace & Jim’s wedding at Atkinson Resort & Country Club in New Hampshire.

But first, quick backstory… I met Candace several years ago. She came in for a fitness shoot a few weeks before her first natural bodybuilding competition. We made a bunch of killer pictures — okay, gotta include a few of those.

This was the first shoot Candace and I did together. I was pumped for the opportunity to photograph her wedding.

We got to talking about her wedding during her shoot and I soon got to meet with her & Jim for lunch at STREET (best food ever, Portsmouth, check it out) to talk about their wedding. Fast forward and here we are. Their wedding day at Atkinson Resort & Country Club.

Here’s a few interesting things I learned about Candace & Jim from toasts made at their wedding.

• They have known each other since kindergarten

• They went separate ways when they grew up, but it was through Facebook that they reunited… worlds apart, while Candace was living in Mexico.

• Oh, and Damian has got the best flossing dance skills ever. Period!

A wedding is a team effort — shoutout to all involved in Candace & Jim’s wedding:

New Hampshire Wedding Venue | Atkinson Resort & Country Club

Wedding Gown | Blush Bridal (Somersworth, New Hampshire)

Flowers | Green Griffin (Kingston, New Hampshire)

Hair Stylist | Eclipx Salon (Salisbury, Massachusetts)

Makeup Artistry | Blush Salon (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

DJ | Main Event Entertainment (Tim Bruneau)

Wedding Videography | Latimer Studios

Wedding Photography | Chris Keeley Photography

Enjoy this Preview of wedding photos from Candace & Jim’s New Hampshire wedding.

Lisa & Rob | Portsmouth New Hampshire Wedding

With guests from around the world, including Rob's family in Germany, this wedding was a world class production in every way! From the views and ambiance of the bridal suites Rob & Lisa chose at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel to the crisp end-of-summer August weather, it all made for an unforgettable day. Can't wait to put together the full story of this wedding!

Big shout out to all the other vendors that played a part in this production: 

Bridesmaids dresses | Madeleine's Daughter

Cake | Three Sisters Cake Shop

Ceremony rentals | Marshall Rental

DJ | Main Event Entertainment

Flowers | The Flower Room

Hair & Makeup | A+ Beauty

Suits | Tuxedos & Suits with Style

Wedding Ceremony Guitarist | Dwight's Wedding Guitar

Wedding Gown | Madeleine's Daughter

Wedding Invitations | Gus & Ruby

Wedding Coordinator | Brilliant Events & Promotions

Wedding Reception | Mombo Restaurant

Wedding Photography | Chris Keeley Photography

Wedding Transportation | Seacoast Trolley

Wedding Videographer | Timeless Media

Enjoy this preview! A full feature will follow. 

Melissa & Dan's New Hampshire Wedding Photography Preview at Wentworth Country Club

Melissa & Dan. Mrs Right met Mr White. Where to begin? The wedding was exactly as they described it would be: opulent and fun. From fashion to colors, and the hand-made invitations to the live music by Brandy, this was an unforgettable celebration of two people. 

Enter: said two people. Dan is the shining example of a gentleman, always looking out for Melissa with a calm and cool manner. Like George Bailey in a It's A Wonderful Life when he says, "What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down!" He would.

And Melissa, Melissa is the wedding stylist extraordinaire who knew exactly how to pull together her dream vision, from her A-line Hayley Paige wedding gown and Dan's mauve suit to the opulent table decor creating the perfect ambiance of a warm summer evening on the coast, this was a dream celebration. 

Guys, your wedding was really special to me. It was special to be your photographer. It was special to be there on your day surrounded by your family and friends, so many of whom are friends of mine from Madeleine's Daughter and past weddings.

Thank you, and congratulations Mr & Mrs White!

Shout out to all these amazing vendors that helped with Melissa & Dan's wedding at Wentworth Country Club, including my friend Jaime from Brilliant Events!

Band | Brandy

Florist | Flowers by Leslie, Heidi H Designs

Jeweler | Blooming Beauty, Forever Wood Rings, Maria Elena, Haute Bride

Officiant | Beth Simmons

Suit | Hive and Colony

Wedding Cake | Wicked Sweet Sugar Boutique

Wedding Gown | Hayley Paige, from Madeleine's Daughter

Wedding Transportation | Black Tie Limousine 

Wedding Planner | Brilliant Events

Wedding Venue | Wentworth Country Club

Enjoy this Preview. Come back for a full feature including all of the amazing decor and candid moments of the evening!