Jourdan & Derek’s Little Diamond Island Wedding in Portland, Maine
The complete photos from Jourdan & Derek’s Little Diamond Island, Portland, Maine Wedding are available by going to boathousestudios.com and clicking on “View Proofs.” Additionally, all of these featured images are being posted on our Boathouse Studios Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram feeds at these links, so if you appreciate our work & want to give our studio page a “like” or a “wicked nice” comment that would be great; or, if you want to tag/share these photos with other guests, surf on over & check them out! Thanks as always for sharing the love! #biglovelittlediamond
So many amazing photos to share from this Little Diamond Island wedding. We had so much fun with Jourdan, Derek and all their friends/family and just wanted to thank them for being so welcoming and inclusive throughout the entire wedding weekend! There are LOTS more photos share… but here are some of our quick favorites!
Jourdan & Derek’s wedding rings on an invitation that was sent to all guests, featuring a map of Portland Harbor and Little Diamond Island.
The wedding weekend began with a Welcome Dinner hosted at The Casino on Little Diamond Island. See the complete photos for lots more from this night.
Wedding and engagement ring details.
The US Custom House in Portland, Maine made for an incredible rehearsal dinner location.
More from the rehearsal dinner.
Derek getting ready.
Jourdan getting ready for her wedding at the Westin Harborview Hotel in Portland.
The guys got ready on Little Diamond Island.
Jourdan and her bridesmaids toast before getting ready.
The guys.
When the flowers go on, you know the wedding is about to start.
Jourdan getting into her dress with the help of her mom and sister.
Bridesmaids and mom react to seeing Jourdan in her dress for the first time!
Jourdan’s dad sees her in her dress for the first time.
Jourdan was just glowing all day!
Checking out the details.
Beautiful.
Dad looking on as Jourdan gets ready.
Finishing touch.
Flowers.
Reflection on the way to the trolley.
Arrival at The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke in Portland, Maine.
Details. (Church was under construction, so we did our best to hide all of that).
Walking down the aisle.
Derek sees Jourdan for the first time!
Dad lifting Jourdan’s veil.
It was a bit of a challenge to shoot with construction in the church, no flash allowed, and no center aisle, but looking at the photos, you would never know!
It’s a beautiful church!
The readings were great! Don’t let the napping boy in the last row make you think otherwise!
Rings! Finally!
“You are now, husband and wife!”
The kiss.
Walking back down the aisle.
We love shooting in black and white. An instant classic here.
So happy!
Together at last.
Making that wedding legit. Signing all the papers with Jourdan’s sister looking on.
Leaving the church.
Trolley ride while waving goodbye. Headed to the Portland waterfront for a boat ride over to the reception on Little Diamond Island!
Arriving at the docks.
Cool air. Ceremony in the books. So happy to be on the boat!
Jourdan’s dad popped some bottles of champagne.
Boat ride over to Little Diamond.
Arriving at Little Diamond.
The bridesmaids discovered the cool island breeze and were overjoyed!
Jourdan and Derek, Little Diamond Island. #biglovelittlediamond
Walking to the reception.
Group photos. (Yes, there are lots more at boathousestudios.com)
The guests arriving in the background via the Casco Bay Ferry.
Timeless.
Group photos are done. Time to party!
Bride and Groom Portraits.
Effortlessly beautiful.
Walking to the reception!
Reception details.
Cocktail hour.
Mmmmm. Wedding cake!
Reception Details.
Jourdan and Derek arrive in their customized “Just Married” golf cart… and quietly practice their first dance.
Family and friends.
Jourdan’s dad gave the first toast.
Followed by Jourdan’s sister.
Best man toast.
Cutting the cake!
Snuck out just in time to catch the sunset over the Portland waterfront.
The guests got things started on the dance floor.
Jourdan & Derek’s first dance!
Father – daughter dance.
Mother – son dance.
Great reception on Little Diamond. Great band!
Slow dances are for families.
Fast songs are for rocking out.
Such a great location. Private home on Little Diamond.
Bouquet toss reactions.
Getting some traditional dances in!
The dance battles yielded only one casualty: the little boy in the top right corner was EXHAUSTED (and I don’t blame him!). Solid effort kids!
Not to worry: the groom survived this dance.
Customized “Just Married” Golf Cart Departure.
Jourdan and Derek: Thanks again for having us at your wedding! We had a blast! Hope you’re having fun in Bora Bora!
The complete photos from Jourdan & Derek’s Little Diamond Island, Portland, Maine Wedding are available by going to boathousestudios.com and clicking on “View Proofs.” Additionally, all of these featured images are being posted on our Boathouse Studios Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram feeds at these links, so if you appreciate our work & want to give our studio page a “like” or a “wicked nice” comment that would be great; or, if you want to tag/share these photos with other guests, surf on over & check them out!
