ROCKPORT, MAINE

TIMELESS COASTAL ROMANCE

OCTOBER 2024
THE STORY

Sydney and Drew first met at their shared college alma mater, Bowdoin, where their paths crossed through mutual friends during their freshman year. Although they quickly became part of the same circle, their relationship grew slowly over time, rooted in a decade-long friendship filled with shared adventures, conversations, and moments that hinted at something more. After years of crossing paths while living in different cities, the timing finally aligned during a reunion trip to Maine, where their connection deepened and friendship turned into love—leading to a proposal nearly ten years after they first met.

THE ATMOSPHERE

OLIVE GROVE CEREMONY / APERITIVO

HOUR / VINTAGE FIAT

CANDLELIT DINNER / AL FRESCO

TUSCAN STONE

LIMONCELLO / LIVE JAZZ / DANCING

UNDER THE STARS

THE VISION

The couple chose a venue that held deep meaning for the bride and her family—a place where they had spent time together during her childhood and created many lasting memories. Surrounded by those familiar grounds and the venue’s beautifully manicured golf course overlooking the ocean, their wedding weekend felt both personal and celebratory. With thoughtful design, atmospheric lighting, and a lively reception at the heart of the evening, the day unfolded as they had hoped: joyful, immersive, and filled with the people they love most, creating new memories in a place that had already meant so much to them.

THE DETAILS

Rockland, Maine

LOCATION

Samoset Resort

VENUE

180+

GUESTS

High-Society Classic

VIBE

Rocky Beaches, Classic Golf Course, Gravel Paths, Dramatic Architectural Porticos, Structured Clear Span Tent.

KEY ELEMENTS

CREATIVE PARTNERS

Photography

Courtney Elizabeth Media

CINEMA

Novae Film & Photo

Florals

Bad Rabbit Floral Design

Entertainment

Plush

Stationery

Little Ivy Paper Goods & Hemlock Ridge Designs

Catering

Samoset Resort

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