I set out meaning to share just a few photos from Leslie and Randy’s wedding, but, well, a few grew into more than a few. Michele’s work is just so stunning! See so many more beautiful photos from this stunning wedding on Michele’s blog here, or on Martha Stewart Weddings here.

All photos by Michele M. Waite

Right, so when we left off, we were hot and sweaty after a rousing game of wiffle ball. With high fives all around, we began to troop down the hill to the main wharf. There were lots of nervous giggles in the air as those of us who know how cold Maine ocean water is attempted to prepare those who didn’t.

Some of us donned life jackets:

Everyone who was jumping gathered at the edge of the wharf, while a crowd of bystanders grouped behind us. Jenna gamely hopped into a Whaler, and we waited as she and her boat driver maneuvered around the pot buoys to get the best angle possible.

With everyone in place and holding hands, it was go time! My Dad, the Coast Guard captain, was the only one with enough authority to actually make everyone jump at the same time (it’s reallllly easy to chicken out at the last minute!), so he called out 1! 2! 3! and we all leapt off the edge!

Yes, I’m the one dropping like a rock. There were a few stragglers, of course, so some of us waited in the water until everyone had jumped. Others made a beeline for the ladder.

A few were even brave enough to jump a second (or third!) time! The groom took a turn on the rope swing:

The sisters jumped together:

Kim had the most picturesque jump of the day:

And Jonathan, the most impressive:

I have to say, this part of the day was was SO FUN! I was super impressed with how many people got into it and participated, and we got so amazing pictures to remember everything by.

After we dried off, there was just enough time for a quick rehearsal (this time with bells and groomsmen!), ceremony chair setting-up party, and shower before it was time to head into town for the welcome dinner.

All photos by the talented Jenna Cole!

Previously:
We arrive
We prepare
We raise the tent
We rehearse and play wiffle ball!

Since I think this is quite possibly literally the cutest bridal shower idea I’ve EVER seen, I obviously have to share. Dawn, the shower host, asked each guest to paint a tin can during shower craft time.

Great work, no? Months later, the tin cans were tied on to the bride and groom’s “getaway bike” at the end of their reception! Here’s a photo of the lovelies in action on the big day:

I LOVE this idea! First, I think it would be such a fun shower activity, and second, I adore the sentiment of incorporating a piece of so many special women into your wedding!

You can read more about the planning of the shower from Dawn, the mastermind behind everything, here. You can also see more photos on the bride’s blog here. Lastly, if you’d like to see more photos from the actual wedding, click here and here!

All photos in this post by Ali Harper (the bride), except for the last one, which was taken by Jill Thomas.

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Get it? Beyond the sky blue sea, not the deep blue sea. I love this board’s combination of gorgeous sky blue, shingle, kraft paper, and white cream. I picture this wedding taking place on a dock beside a marsh or lake, with simple white flowers and a gorgeous, ruffly gown.

The Details

First row, left to right: tablescape photo by Millie Holloman (styling by Salt Harbor) via Style Me Pretty, ruffly dress photo by Bela Adler and Salvador Fresneda for Martha Stewart Weddings via this is glamorous, shoe photo by Leo Patrone via Once Wed

Second row: tent photo by Cramer Photo via Snippet & Ink, paper airplanes photo by Sarah Bray via Southern Weddings

Third row: photo by Heather Forsythe via Southern Weddings, book favor photo by Julia Newman via The Knot, boat-side portrait by Jill Thomas