A Classic Seaside Wedding in Maine

Samantha and Doug hosted their wedding and reception at Newagen Seaside Inn in Southport, Maine.

“Surrounded on three sides by the sea …” – historic Newagen Seaside Inn brochure, c. 1920

Venue: Newagen Seaside Inn, Southport, ME | Photographer: Jaimee Morse Photography | Floral Design: Pretty Flowers | Napkins and Table Runners: LaTavola Fine Linens | Water Goblets: A Family Affair

10 Ways to Make Your Wedding Unique →

A wedding should be unique and personalized to match the couple’s personal style and interests while also considering the guest experience. Pretty Flowers offers florals for clients with a love of flowers and free expression. Our weddings have no rules.

1. Choose a saturated color palette

   This Bridal bouquet had red ‘Piano’ Garden roses, dark centered red Anemones, Viburnum Berries, Scabiosa and Pepperberry. Amy’s bright bouquet really popped against the gray October sky when they married at her family’s farm in Auburn, Maine.

Jamie Mercurio Photography

2. Wear a colored Wedding dress unique to you

Eliza Hulme chose a soft pink ruffly wedding dress for her October wedding in Harpswell, Maine. We used the dress as inspiration for her bridal bouquet. We chose feminine and romantic flowers including ‘Juliet’ Garden Roses, ruby red Ranunculus and Jasmine vine while also adding a little whimsy with blue Viburnum Berries and Seeded Eucalyptus.

Jamie Mercurio Photography

3. Hold a bouquet sans flowers

Sara asked for a bouquet without flowers. Here, we used Ornamental Kale, Lotus Pods, Guinea Fowl Feathers, Kiwi Vine, Nigella Pods, Eryngium, Explosion Grass, Seeded Eucalyptus, Succulents and Scabiosa Pods.

Bill Ecklund Photography

4. Marry on a boat, barefoot

Lindsey + Jason fell in love while sailing. Of course, it seemed fitting to gather their closest friends and family and marry on a schooner in a small private ceremony and then sail to their wedding reception in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

Erin Little Photography

5. Decorate your Donkey

Willie was Claire’s family pet and was to be included in the festivities at their summer wedding in West Bath, Maine. We decorated his bridal with light greenery and a few Helleborus flowers as an accent.

Haven Photography

6. Have an unconventional Dress Code

A dress code engages guests in a playful way and makes for a memorable experience. Eliza + Tim kindly requested their guests wear plaid. Some took it to heart. Most Mainers already have plaid in their closets and the fabric is often heavier- perfect for a late day October wedding.

Jamie Mercurio Photography

7. Incorporate natural elements into your Tablescapes

Danielle was raised in a funeral home and was around flowers on a regular basis- but not for joyous or celebratory occasions. Understandably, flowers were not something she grew up loving. She asked us to create a tablescape using only greenery and succulents. Here, we used ‘Silver Dollar Eucalyptus’, Viburnum Berries, Ruscus, Salal and Seeded Eucalyptus. Danielle provided her own Amethyst chunks which added a little sparkle.

Love Days Photography

8. Have your wedding party wear white too

Not only was Karina an identical twin, but her sister also wore white- causing many to do a double take! This may not work for everyone but because Karina + Seth’s wedding flowers were also subdued it wasn’t very distracting. The cut of their dresses also signifies who is who.

Lindsay Hackney Photography

9. Have your bouquet made with a juggling baton

Amy hired her handyman/husband aka Maloney Marine Rigging to saw Cheryl’s juggling baton in half. The bouquet stems fit snuggly into the cavity and Amy laced it back up with the holes Mr. Maloney drilled into the sides.

Revolution Summer Photography

10. Elope!

Take the pressure off yourselves and have an intimate ceremony celebrating your committment to one another. Courtney and Teddy married in Maine in June. Spring offers some of the sweetest smelling flowers and of course, Dahlias. Courtney’s bouquet had Sweet Peas, Dahlias and Blueberries on the branch to add soft texture and color.

Lex Nelson Photography

Tori + Steve →

Tori + Steve were referred to us by Emily Hricko of Emily Elizabeth Events, who also happens to be Tori’s older sister.

Tori + Steve chose The Breakwater Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine for their ceremony and reception location. They lived in Boston and were looking for a destination venue convenient for their guests to travel to with the space to accommodate them all.

Nothing beats an ocean backdrop and the sophistication of black tuxedos.

Lindsay Hackney Photography of Derry, New Hampshire photographed their wedding.

Sperry Tents Seacoast provided the beautiful white sailcloth tent, the walnut cross back chairs and the tables linens.

Their 3-tiered cake was provided by Let Them Eat Cake, out of Kennebunk, Maine.

We added flowers to the top and alternating tiers.

Pictured here are ‘Juliet’ Garden Roses, (watch the video link to learn all about this amazing flower), orange Ranunculus and cream Lisianthus.

VENUE: THE BREAKWATER INN & SPA | RENTALS: SPERRY TENTS SEACOAST | FLORALS: PRETTY FLOWERS | PHOTOGRAPHY: LINDSAY HACKNEY PHOTOGRAPHY | CAKE: LET THEM EAT CAKE

Pink + Plaid →

Eliza + Tim married at Live Well Farm in Harpswell, Maine on October 7, 2017. Live Well Farm is a quaint venue once owned by native-Mainer Patrick Dempsey from Grey's Anatomy. 

Live Well Farm is nestled on five acres near the sea in Harpswell, Maine. It's large enough to accommodate a tent with 200 guests but also cozy enough for a more intimate reception.

Eliza's vision was executed by The Purple Orchid. Eliza chose a beautiful pink wedding dress and wanted rich, fall tones with an emphasis on plaid. Eliza and Tim even coerced their guests to partake in the theme by adorning themselves in the plaid of their choice. 

Eliza was a breath of fresh air for us as designers. She really allowed us to creatively express her vision without much restraint. We chose beautiful flowers ranging from soft peaches and pinks to richer, deeper tones of pimento and plum.

There is no denying this is a match made in heaven.

It couldn't be clearer that these two adore each other.

Just look at these beauties!

A special thanks to Jamie Mercurio (we are super fans!) for these stunning and romantic photos. 

You can read more about Eliza + Tim in Ruffled! 

VENUE: LIVE WELL FARM | PLANNING : THE PURPLE ORCHID | FLORAL DESIGN: PRETTY FLOWERS | PHOTOGRAPHY: JAMIE MERCURIO PHOTOGRAPHY

The Beauty is in the Details →

Amy and Keith's Wedding was one of our favorites, with its' vibrant jewel tones set perfectly against the misty and damp October day at a private residence in Auburn. Many thanks to Emily Elizabeth Events and Jamie Mercurio for creating and capturing the beauty of this special day. 

Photo credit: Jamie Mercurio Photography

Photo credit: Jamie Mercurio Photography

Floral arrangements: Pretty Flowers | Maine | Event Design: Emily Elizabeth Events | Photography: Jamie Mercurio Photography