Romantic Hidden Pond Wedding | Kennebunkport, Maine Photographer

We sat at the edge of the forest, musing on life as we watched the world pass by. We were the moment, nowhere to go, nothing to do but simply be. // TC

Oh, these two. This day.

I had been anticipating Shannon and Kyle’s celebration for a long while, and it was well worth the wait.

This romantic Maine wedding was tucked in the woods of Kennebunkport at a personal favorite, Hidden Pond. If you’ve ever been to this rustic-chic resort, you know what a little oasis Hidden Pond is — from secluded bungalows and cottages enclosed by pine and birch, to a luxury farm-to-table restaurant with beautiful earthy decor.

It was here nestled in the trees that Shannon and Kyle celebrated with around 60 of their nearest and dearest, following the micro-wedding trend that many couples have opted for over the past few years. Given their smaller guest list and no wedding party, Shannon and Kyle’s wedding was both intimate and intentional, with a design executed flawlessly by the queen, Nicole Mower Events. Dreamy details married modern elegance with organic textures, inspired by nature and reflecting the rustic yet refined setting.

They wove their two daughters into the day as well, with a special first dance with their girls in addition to the more traditional bride and groom first dance that they did later in the evening.

But I was blown away the most by Shannon + Kyle's connection. There are some couples who just melt into each other so openly and honestly in front of the camera, and these two are one of them. We were gifted with an extended cocktail hour (reason #112 why I love working with planners) to scoot down the road to Goose Rocks Beach (many guests had no idea the couple had snuck off for ocean portraits!). The sunset light worked its magic, lending us a gorgeous glow that complimented this soft, romantic, and downright swoon-worthy photo session. It was a beautiful thing to watch Shannon and Kyle lean into the emotions that came and went in waves as they laughed, twirled, cried, and held each other so lovingly — fully present in the moment.
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S+K, thank you for sharing your heart and soul with me. It was an honor.

Vendor Team:

Venue + Catering: Hidden Pond Resort | @hiddenpond

Planning + Design: Nicole Mower Events | @nicolemowerevents

Photographer: Alanna Hogan Photography | @alannahoganphoto

Officiant: Officially Yours | @officiallyyoursmaine

Florals: Of the Fields Floral Design | @ofthefieldsfloral

Stationery: Ink and Thistle Press | @inkandthistlepress

Rentals: PEAK Event Services | @peakeventservices

Hair: Aphrodite Salon | @aphroditesalon

Makeup: Amanda McCarthy Beauty | @amandamccarthybeauty

Cake: Paints & Pans | @paintsandpans

Music (acoustic + DJ): Isaiah Bennett | @isaiahwbennett

Videography: OTD Collective | @otdcollective

Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier, La Jeune Mariee Bridal Collection | @moniquelhuillier

Groom's Attire: Indochino | @indochino

Seacoast Maine wedding photographer, Alanna Hogan Photography, is for those adventurous, free spirits who crave emotive photographs that you can feel in your soul.

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