Bar Harbor Maine Acadia Wedding Photographers

Bowerbird Photography September 7, 2016

We love traveling to photograph destination weddings, especially when it means we get to go make photos at a wedding of two people we love. Ever since Ariel was a teenager and read a fashion spread in Vogue with models in cable knit sweaters on schooners bringing up cages of lobsters, she's wanted to visit Maine. Now, we got the perfect opportunity to go and celebrate the love of our dear friends and experience all the magic of that blueberry state. Katherine + Danny are two people we love very much and their wedding was oooh sooo them: beautiful, down-to-earth, and heartwarming. The ceremony and reception took place on a private farm, just outside of Bar Harbor, on the magical island of Mt. Desert in Maine, home of Acadia National Park.

Virtually everyone at the wedding had helped out in some way, whether is was making the bouquet, baking a cake or cooking up some pork (from a pig that one of their friends raised). Even the groom's suit, bolo tie, and the bride's dress were handmade. What a collection of talented friends and family! They had a thoughtful and heartfelt ceremony in the Quaker tradition, with friends and family popping up to say words of love and encouragement whenever the moment felt right. Then there was food and drinks, followed by the best dance party and a dance mix (p.s we want a copy! Yay, it was that good!) that had everyone shakin' it under the stars, as the harvest moon rose into the sky.

Congratulations Katherine + Danny! We adore you both and wish you so much love and joy in your marriage.

Bar Harbor Maine Wedding Photographer © Bowerbird Photography, 2016.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Bar Harbor Community Farm

Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Flowers: Emily Henry, Chickadee Hill Flowers

Cake: Allthe bride's aunts

Hair + Makeup: Mollie Bedick/my sister

Band (at ceremony): Chris Doyle (accordion), Alex Truelove (trombone), Tom Bergeron (trumpet).

DJ: Nate Luce

L + J // Pt. Reyes Dance Palace Wedding Photographers

Bowerbird Photography August 8, 2016

L + J had their closest friends and family form a perfect circle around them, while they stood hand-in-hand under a homemade chuppah, during their wedding ceremony. Pt. Reyes is one of the most beautiful places in California, and these two lovebirds could not have chosen a more wonderful location for their wedding. We had a wonderful time photographing their perfect day, filled with dancing in the light of a magical sunset, a zillion varieties of delectable wedding pie and so many epic dance moves on the dance floor.

Congratulations L + J! We're so happy for you and wish you tons of joy in your life together as a married couple :)

Pt. Reyes Dance Palace Wedding Photographers. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: Dance Palace

Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Pie: Petaluma Pie Company

DJ: Keith Fox

Caterer: Pam Ferrari

Wedding Dress: Atelier Des Modistes (Made by Suzanne Hanley)

Top Bay Area Wedding Venues and Vendors

Bowerbird Photography August 4, 2016

Having worked in the Bay Area for so long, we feel tremendous gratitude to our gifted friends in the wedding industry. We've been wanting to give back. To that end, we have created a video program called, Top Bay Area Wedding Venues and Vendors, where we interview all the most awesome people and places in the industry for some rare behind-the-scenes moments of wedding magic. Check it out, and recommended the series to friends looking to get married in the Bay.

www.topbayareaweddingvenuesandvendors.com

Be sure to watch our most recent interview with the fabulous Diana Cardenas of Napa Valley Linens! She's THE BEST.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Sarah + Trevor // DeLoach Vineyards Wedding Photographers

Bowerbird Photography July 15, 2016

Wine country in the summer is a dream. It's sunny, the air smells like lavender, and every other person has a glass of wine in their hand. Sarah + Trevor got married last month at DeLoach Vineyards, a gorgeous Sonoma winery near the Russian River. Although it was a hot day, the bride was able to relax before the ceremony with her bridesmaids, cooling her toes in the DeLoach swimming pool. The groomsmen lounged under the shade of a small redwood grove and swapped jokes. Their ceremony was gorgeous, and ended when they literally tied the knot, with a beautiful handfasting in the Celtic tradition. We loved taking photos of Sarah + Trevor, and took beautiful portraits in the DeLoach Vineyards, where the couple was able to relax together, whisper in each others' ears, and turn up the romance. One of many aspects that made their outdoor reception oh so pretty, were the table settings. Each table had its very own heirloom china and silverware sets donated by loving family. Dancing happened inside under a beautiful chandelier. The bride surprised her mother, asking her to dance a special number to the "Gilmore Girls." So adorable.

Sarah + Trevor, your wedding was a perfect expression of your love for each other. You two were just beaming the entire day! We're thrilled for you both! Congratulations love birds!!

Bridemaids get prepared on the balcony in matching blue robes. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — Bridemaids get prepared on the balcony in matching blue robes. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

DeLoach Vineyards has an amazing blue pool for these bridemaids to cool their toes. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

The guys get prepped at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Cheers to you gents! DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — Cheers to you gents! DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

A detail of the bride and groom's wedding rings at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

These bride's shoes are pretty and smart for a vineyard wedding. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — These bride's shoes are pretty and smart for a vineyard wedding. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

The groomsmen show teamwork at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

The groomsmen get playful at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

This shot of the bride's wedding dress make our hearts go pitter-patter. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — This shot of the bride's wedding dress make our hearts go pitter-patter. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

The girls admire the bride as she gets dressed on her big day at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Mom adds her final touches, putting on the veil at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

DeLoach Vineyards wedding ceremony. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

This is how beautiful a wedding ceremony can look at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Traditional Celtic handfasting during the bride and groom's wedding ceremony at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

The guests shout, "Wooooot!" as the bride and groom have their first kiss. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — The guests shout, "Wooooot!" as the bride and groom have their first kiss. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Can't hide that feeling! They're married! DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — Can't hide that feeling! They're married! DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

These two are the cutest. DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Ok. Pick me up from the floor. I've swooned! Romance at DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Ummm. Yass!!! These two are meant for each other! DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Groom and father-in-law moment. This is what candid photography is all about! DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — Groom and father-in-law moment. This is what candid photography is all about! DeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Happily Ever After, with a bite of wedding cake, and then into a beautiful sunsetDeLoach Vineyards. Sonoma Wedding Photographer. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue: DeLoach Vineyards

Planner: Lura Albee

Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Cake: Rassasy Cakes

Makeup + Hair: Saint James Salon

Wedding Dress: Paloma Blanca

Suit: Egara

DJ: A Long Music

Caterer: Weddings on the Vine

Julie + Daniel // Studio 333 Wedding // Sausalito Wedding Photographer

Bowerbird Photography July 4, 2016

Julie + Daniel met in a fragrant field of fennel for their first look. It was incredibly romantic and sweet (and Ariel was crying through all of it, behind her sunglasses). J + D live in Sausalito and the backdrop of their wedding photos was perfect -- the Bay, lovely greenery and of course, quirky houseboats. The sweetness and playful attitude these two share in contagious - clearly, they are a perfect match. After photos along the water, we strolled over to Studio 333 for their lovely garden wedding ceremony, followed by dancing, oysters and a fabulous accordion player inside the gallery.

Congratulations Julie + Daniel on your beautiful day! We're thrilled for you both and wish bundles of joy and love for a lifetime.