Gabe and Tom got married at the Woodlands Country Club in Falmouth, Maine. This wedding was special to me because I’ve known Gabe for about 15 years. I loved seeing so many familiar faces at this wedding. Gabe + Tom are both from Cape Elizabeth, Maine and they’ve been together since high school. I have so much love for these two and I loved looking back at this wedding because it was filled with family, friends, dance parties, tears, and lots of laughs.

Venue: The Woodlands Club

Photography: Natalya DeSena Photography

Florals: Fiddleheads

Make up & Hair: Bei Capelli

DJ: M&M Entertainment, Mike Mahoney

Catering: The Woodlands Club 

Dress: Andrea’s Bridal

The Public Works had a wedding vendor party and it was great to catch up with so many familiar faces in the wedding world. Thanks to Pinch Me Planning and The Public Works for putting this shindig together.

There was a great team of vendors that donated their time and craftsmanship for the event. I’ve included everyone’s info below, so be sure to check out their amazing work!

I love this space for many reasons, here’s a few….. 1. I’m super stoked to have another event space and venue downtown. This space is incredible. It has extremely tall ceilings and a lot of charm. It’s the perfect space for weddings, company parties, workshops, etc. 2. I’m officially moving into the Public Works January 1st, so as you can imagine I’m very excited, come by and say hi! 3. The Public works was started by Barrett Made. I used to nanny for Sydney and Rob Barrett so I was even more excited when I heard they created this amazing venue and co-working space.

I can’t wait to watch the growth of this venue and to be part of the Public Works co-working team!

Venue: The Public Works

Planning: Pinch Me Planning

Florals: C.M. Skerritt Designs

Catering:

Mr. Tuna

Noble Barbecue

Wine: Blue Lobster

Deserts: Suga Suga

Calligraphy: Oh Joy

Photo booth: Giffy ME

Rentals: Peak Event Services

Photography: Natalya DeSena Photography

The goal for this shoot was to showcase Maine’s fall foliage and the landscapes that exemplify the beauty of New England’s seasonal color palette.   A local flower and herb farm provided the perfect backdrop to celebrate this amazing time of year.

Fresh Pickins Farm is located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Unlike most farms in the area, it sits on the ocean’s edge.  The farm is located on a piece of land that has been conserved for generations.

In this fall wedding shoot, you’ll find vibrant florals, lace details, a century-old Herb barn and charcuterie boards made from local cheeses and meats.   The deep red and orange colored florals not only adorned the intimate dining table for the couple, but also the bride’s flower crown accessory. The endless fields of flowers and apple orchard set the scene for this beautiful fall shoot.

Photographer: Natalya DeSena Photography

Planner: Pinch Me Planning

Venue/Farm/Floral Design: Fresh Pickins

Catering: Big Tree Catering

Dessert/Cake: A Little Suga

Hair + Makeup: Maine Hair + Makeup

Bride: Tara Evelyn, owner of Health Resonates

Groom: Nick Silva of Maggie Agency

Calligraphy/Stationary: Oh Joy Calligraphy

Rentals: One Stop Rentals

Jewelry: Brown Goldsmiths

Gown and Tux: Andreas Bridal

Briana and Tyler met while they were in the Police Academy 5 years ago. They’re from Collingswood NJ, but decided to elope in Cape Elizabeth. Briana and Tyler frequently visit Maine to get away from their busy jobs. Briana has worked in the Special Victims Unit for a handful of years and she’s currently working in Homicide unit and Tyler works in the police force. These two are inspirational. Thanks for choosing me as your elopement photographer for your small wedding here in Maine!

Meghan and Nate’s Lakeside wedding was charming and unique to say the least. I usually steer people away from doing DIY weddings because it’s so much work and things can become unorganized, but Meghan totally nailed it. When I first spoke to Meghan I knew her wedding vision was right up my alley. She spent 6+ months planning this wedding and I was excited to see it all come together. Thanks to DJ Jon who had everyone dancing the night away and to Anne at Salty and Sweet Events for organizing day of coordination and keeping everything going smoothly. Special thanks to Nate’s Grandma who is the most stylish 87 year old I’ve ever met and who has outdone herself with this fabulous yellow themed lake house.

Photography: Natalya DeSena Photography

Venue:

Getting Ready: Private Lakeside House 

Ceremony & Reception: Private Residence

Day of Coordination: Salty and Sweet Events

Catering:  Bon Ami Catering

Entertainment: DJ Jon

Florals: Downeast Flowers

Hair & Makeup: Kim Collins, The Makeup Diva

Cake + Desserts: Rover Bagels

Rentals: A Plus Party Rentals

I’m a Maine wedding photographer but I shoot a lot in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York.. I’ve done a handful of styled shoots this summer and most of them have been outside of Maine. I had the pleasure of doing a this styled shoot at The Commons 1854 in Topsfield, Massachusetts. The venue had a beautiful ballroom, marble floors, white pillars and gold moldings around the fireplace. I loved the clean, classic palette of colors. The shoot was elegant and playful. Check out more below!

Photography: Natalya DeSena Photography

Produced by: Topknots Coworking + Anne Marie Swift

Venue: The Commons 1854

Planning: Ashley Saffer, We Tie The Knots

Makeup: Makeup By Sarah Lord

Hair: Callie Hefferanhair

Florals: Russo Fabulous

Stationery: Gus and Ruby Letterpress

Calligraphy: Fxa Calligraphy

Rentals: Peak Event Services

Dress: Pure Bliss Bridals

Video: Aeropex Media

Models: Maggie Agency

This elegant yet whimsical wedding shoot took place at The Cape Club of Sharon in Sharon, Massachusetts. The shoot embodied childlike romance with sophisticated influences. The color palette was soft, clean, and classic. There were two high-end bridal looks and both dresses had beautiful detailed beading. I approached this styled shoot from a fine art wedding photography perspective as that’s the direction I’m trying to take my work. I really appreciate the aesthetic of film as I grew up with a dark room in my house and I’ve been shooting more film these days. I also felt that the style of this shoot needed to be represented through a fine art lens. 

I first learned about Weddings Boston when they featured me on their website and I was excited to work with them again. I also had the pleasure of meeting many other talented wedding vendors who are all listed below. I’m a Maine wedding photographer, but I love shooting all over New England and expanding my market and network. I hope you enjoy the images below! 

Photography: Natalya DeSena Photography

Venue: The Cape Club of Sharon

Creative Direction: Wedding Boston

Florals: Twig & Briar

Hair & Makeup Stylist: Madelyn Sousa

Cake: Silver Whisk

Details (signs and calligraphy plates): Pineapple & Peony

Fabric & Lighting: Design Light Co

Dresses: Allegria Bridal

Invites: Narrative Designs Co

Soaps: Ariem Body Co

Favor Tags: Molly Grace Makes

Bride: Franziska Drummond

Groom: Chris Hanly

Rachel and Chris got married a year ago at City Hall. Rachel is from Maine and Chris is from Massachusetts. On August 11, 2018 they celebrated their relationship with an intimate party at Maine Craft Distilling with close family members. 

For the last year, Rachel has been in law school at North Western in Chicago and Chris has been working in Boston so they’ve done long distance. In a couple weeks Chris will be joining Rachel in Chicago while she finishes school. Rachel went to Johns Hopkins University for undergrad and Chris went to Harvard University. The first time they met they argued over which university provided a better education. These two are smart, driven, and competitive, but most of all they’re humble, down to earth, and filled with lots of love. 

Venue: Maine Craft Distilling

Flowers: Fiddleheads

Cake: Scratch Bakery

Hair + Makeup: Bei Capelli

Dress: Rent The Runway

Katie and Christian had their Brick South wedding at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine. I first met Katie and Christian through mutual friends and I was very excited to be their wedding photographer. I knew this wedding was going to be one for the books. They had DJ Tiny dancer and Shut Down Brown play throughout the night. Emily Carter did phenomenal work decorating Brick South in stunning floral designs and Ocean Sound and Lighting used bistro lights to give the space a romantic touch. Thanks to Julia Bretz events and Pinch Me Planning for creating such a magical wedding and making everything run smoothly.

Photography: Natalya DeSena Photography

Venues: Getting Ready: Westin Hotel Ceremony & Reception:  Brick South

Wedding Planner: Julia Bretz Events

Day of Coordination: Pinch Me Planning

Catering:  Bread & Butter Catering Co. 

Entertainment: DJ Tiny Dancer & Shut Down Brown

Florals: Emily Carter Floral Designs

Video: Wingspan

Hair & Makeup: Sarah Charleton

Rentals: One Stop Events

Lighting: Ocean Sound and Lighting

My friend Nate owns Calendar Island Sailing Co., which runs charters on Casco Bay. He added a new boat to the fleet and sailed it up from the Virgin Islands last May. The boat is a John Alden designed Boothbay Challenger and she’s quite lovely. I was supposed to join him on the two week oceanic journey, but had to bail last minute, so I was very excited when he called me to do a one hour elopement on-board his new boat. She’s ten times prettier in person than in the pictures. I’m also grateful to Catie from Destination Maine Weddings and to Melissa, Tom, and their four kids who were a dream to work with. I’m so grateful that they picked me to be their desintation elopement photographer here in Maine. Thanks for the lovely afternoon!