Petra & Lee: Fox Fields Farm Wedding, Bar Harbor, ME

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Petra & Lee created a very special wedding celebration this past weekend.  It was more than beautiful, it was more than fun… it was based in community and enriched with tradition.  In my opinion, it was everything a great wedding should be.  It involved true communion amongst friends and family (they all stayed on the farm for the week leading up to the wedding) and it epitomized a cooperative spirit (those same friends and family members literally designed and built almost every detail of the ceremony and reception).

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To say it was beautiful would be an understatement.  To say it was completely effortless… well, that would be a lie!  What I mean is that Lee & Petra’s friends WORKED in near 100 degree heat to get everything built and ready for their ceremony.  With good cheer and great spirit, everyone pitched in and made it happen.

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At the helm even when beauty calls:  Petra on the two way radio as her friend does her hair.

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“Laborer”:  AKA longtime friend / dishwasher / comedian

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There was A LOT of enthusiasm at this wedding!

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A beautiful touch, these small wooden bowls filled with blueberries were located at every place setting.  (Rings not included)

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Something old… and something blue.

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A gorgeous Jewish ceremony: Petra & Lee circle eachother.

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Beautiful.

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The Chuppah, handmade by Petra’s mom and adorned with crystals.

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Just after breaking the glass… “Mazel Tov!”

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Just radiant.

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The signature drink… yummy!

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Another grueling location…

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I love this because it’s so real.  We took some photos in the hammock and as soon as we finished, Lee did something to make Petra start giggling.  Note Petra’s red shoes!

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Beautiful tent at Fox Fields Farm.

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Lee likes sunsets… so I had to indulge him.

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Tearing it up…

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The Hora and Mitzvah dances lasted a good 25 minutes.  Grueling!!!

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Yeah, these guys had no fun!

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Petra’s view…

There were quite a few journalists with snazzy cameras at the wedding.  There’s ALWAYS room for others to take photos when I’m there… and after a little while, I started using their flashes to my advantage, shooting directly opposite of them allowing more dramatic lighting of the room.

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Lee’s view…

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Petra & Lee at sunset.

I would like to say that all this community, hard work, creativity and general enthusiasm was a direct result of Lee’s good sense to graduate from Bowdoin College like my wife and I… but the truth is that Petra & Lee are so detailed oriented, yet inclusive, fun and welcoming that it encourages everyone around them to give their very best.  It isn’t something learned… it’s just who they are.  It was very inspiring to see so many people come together in the heat and yes, even a few bugs to create an incredible celebration that was worthy of these two.

To Lee & Petra: thank you for having me at your wedding!  To their friends and family: thanks for pitching in and being so welcoming!!

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Want to see the complete wedding photos?  Just click here or go to www.brianwedge.com

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Vendors:

Photography: Brian Wedge Photography

Ceremony/Reception Site:  Fox Fields Farm

Day Laborers:  Too many to mention

Caterers:  Sassafras (we use these guys for weeks on end with the LL Bean shoots… yummy!)

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  • August 20, 2009 - 9:17 pm

    Jessie - Wow, the ring picture(s) blew me away. What symbolism for marriage. Plus the blueberries were magical with the rings. These truly are beautiful photos of a stunning couple and family/friends.ReplyCancel

  • August 22, 2009 - 11:25 pm

    Scott - Wow!!!!
    Great shots, you both have such bright smiles!!!!!!ReplyCancel

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