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Emily and Alex’s Wells Reserve at Laudholm Wedding

Emily and Alex’s wedding day, which took place at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine, stole my heart, mostly because they so carefully constructed it to showcase what they value and love. The pair didn’t have a wedding party, but they invited their closest friends to write and share toasts, all of which were touching and meaningful in their own way (I was partial to the one that featured Beaker- you’ll see what I mean below). They purposefully had a longer ceremony, in which their parents and grandparents were able to share wisdom that had everyone laughing and crying, sometimes even at the same time. Even dinner was meaningful- it was a delicious vegetarian meal prepared by Dandelion Catering. Perhaps best of all, Emily and Alex delighted everyone when their first dance wasn’t a slow one, but was goofy and fun, throwing out epic dance moves with wild abandon. My favorite part of the evening may have been the dance floor, headed by Ripcord– it was so crowded with energetic friends and family that it was exceptionally fun to photograph.

Praise is in order for Heidi of SHE Luxe Weddings, who planned Emily and Alex’s Wells Reserve at Laudholm wedding to perfection. She’s the sort of person you want on your wedding day team!

Here are some of my favorites from Emily and Alex’s wedding day.  Enjoy!

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Wedding photos
A bride prepares with her friends for her Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Wedding
A bride prepares with her friends for her Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Wedding
A bride prepares with her friends for her Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Wedding
A bride prepares for her Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Wedding
A bride prepares for her Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Wedding
A bride prepares for her Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Wedding
A bride prepares for her Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Wedding
A bride and groom share a first look at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine
A bride and groom share a first look at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine
A bridal portrait in Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm
A bride and groom and family members wait for their Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm wedding in Maine
A bride and groom and family members wait for their Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm wedding in Maine
A bride and groom and family members wait for their Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm wedding in Maine
A bride walks down the aisle with her parents at her Laudholm Farm wedding in Wells Maine
The parents of the groom hug at the couple's Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm wedding.
A couple laughs and cries at their Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm wedding
A beautiful wedding ceremony under a tree at Lauldholm Farm in Wells, Maine
A beautiful wedding ceremony under a tree at Lauldholm Farm in Wells, Maine
A beautiful wedding ceremony under a tree at Lauldholm Farm in Wells, Maine
A beautiful wedding ceremony under a tree at Lauldholm Farm in Wells, Maine
A playful portrait of a bride and groom on their wedding day in Wells, Maine
A wedding portrait taken at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine
A friend attempts to help with the bride's dress in a comical moment at Laudholm Farm
The sun sets at a wedding on the Laudholm Farm tent in Wells, Maine
A bride and groom cry at their Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm wedding in Maine
A bride and groom cheer at their Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm wedding in Maine
A bride and groom cheer and laugh at their Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm wedding in Maine
A funny toast takes place at a wedding at Laudholm Farm in Maine
The bride and groom share a toast at their wedding in Wells, Maine
The bride and a friend walk to the barn at Laudholm farm to begin dancing.
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine
A wonderfully candid and fun dance floor at a wedding at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm in Maine

Vendors:

Venue: Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm
Planner: SHE Luxe Weddings
Photographer: Kate Crabtree
Second Photographer: Ashley L. Conti
Hair/makeup: Lynne Avallone
Catering: Dandelion Catering
Band: Ripcord
Florals: F as in Flowers
Linens: BBJ Linens
Rentals: Heartwood Essentials, Exeter Events
Dress: Carolina Herrera