Mike & Laura - Married Sept. 2009

Mike and Laura decided to get hitched two weeks ago. The two flew in from Bolivia to get married on Bailey Island in Maine. Both are in the foreign service and wanted to be posted together the next time they were given an assignment. The couple seemed extremely happy, and after the ceremony Laura went around telling everyone "I'm Married!!"

It was touching to listen to the "best man" and "maid of honor" speeches as we learned a little more about the couple. Mike was one to torment his youngest brother, once by rolling him up in a carpet and hanging him out the 2nd story window. Laura found her mother's words inspirational as a child and went on to win an award for an essay, work in a women's shelter in college, and then join the foreign service. Not to forget her compulsive organization and overflowing compassion.

The wedding was probably the most unique I have yet to photograph. The guests (including myself) were pushed out by a small fishing boat on a dock to a lobster car. Yes, that's right, a LOBSTER CAR! The couple then were boated in on a lobster boat.

Interestingly, the bride (Laura) wore her sister's wedding dress that she was married in only last month. And, in turn, her sister (Cate) wore Laura's bride's maids dress from the same wedding. I could tell she was having fun telling people that story. To add to the uniqueness of the wedding, Laura wore bright blue shoes she purchased at TJMaxx. What a great way to add a little flare to an already unique wedding! They truly showed the whimsical and spunky personality of the bride.

Here is a "sneak peak" from their wedding!

Mike and Laura arrived by lobster boat.

Mike and Laura walk onto the docks/lobster car just a few minutes before the ceremony begins.

Smiling Away! The bouquet (and maybe the flower in her hair?) were arranged by her mother.

Exchanging Vows.

Cate, Laura's sister, takes pictures of the newly weds on our way back to the pier.

Such a gorgeous background for the couple.

Blue Shoes!