Ceremony Details

Lisa and Sean designed a truly natural ceremony, with welcoming details. Some of her favorites included the natural reed fans that were placed on each guests’ chair at the ceremony, the aisle lined with potted sunflowers, and the giant white buttons that were attached to the white satin wraps of each bouquet. The bouquet’s were beautiful and organic, with large yellow sunflowers, yellow and white gerbera daisies, and stephanotis. Sean and his father created an arbor while in Maine made of birch wood that they were married under. It was decorated in large sunflowers, gerbera daisies, and beautiful greens. And for those fabulous wedding programs awaiting guests in a basket? They were created by Sean’s cousin’s wife. She added in artistic touches like funky handwriting and hand drawn flowers.

The wedding ceremony of Lisa & Sean… in their own words

Our wedding ceremony was beautiful. We had fantastic weather. It was breezy and cool. We hired a Spanish guitarist, a violinist and trumpeter. The groomsmen and groom followed the reverend to the ceremony site and they stood and waited by the birch arbor. The bridesmaids walked down the long aisle from the arch by the Inn to the set up of chairs overlooking the ocean. My father and I walked in to Pachebel’s Canon in D. The ceremony was brief yet very personal and romantic. There were two readings: one from the Bible and the other a Pablo Neruda poem. Guests told us that they felt the love and it reignited their feelings towards their significant other. It felt easy going and simple. We hadn’t planned everything to the minute and our rehearsal was cut short by a rainstorm. Everything fell into place in a very natural, organic motion. I remember every minute of our ceremony because, surprisingly, we both were able to be present in the moment without distraction. It truly felt interactive, sweet and comfortable for everyone who witnessed it.

Next up: Reception Details

The Vendors

The day was documented and captured by the talented photographer, Robin Dini of Robin Dini Photography. Hair and makeup for the bride and party was done by Dan of Studio 8 Salon in North Haven. Lisa’s bridal gown was a Monique Lhuillier’s “Miranda”.The bridesmaids’ gowns were varying Simple Silhouettes in a beautiful spring green from Bella Bridesmaids in Westport. The groom wore a khaki Brooks Brothers suit and tie, which complimented the groomsmens’ blue blazers and khaki’s from their own personal collection. Ceremony, reception, and caterer is the Owenego Inn in Branford, Connecticut. The speciality non-dairy wedding cake was baked fondly by Cakes Unlimited in Torrington. Florist, including bouquets and centerpieces, was Fleur de Lys of New Haven, Connecticut. Their save-the-dates were hand crafted with love, but the invitations were designed by Elm City Fine Stationers in New Haven, Connecticut. Guests danced the night away courtesy of the band, Brick Park out of Boston, Mass. In lieu of favors, the couple made a generous donation to to NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Illness.