Their first dance ever was at 8th grade prom, and on June 25th, Ren and Maryssa shared their first dance as husband and wife. Ren planned a surprise proposal in 2012, just before Maryssa moved to Indiana for veterinary school. Those 4 years apart were incredibly challenging, but it’s obvious that the time apart strengthened their relationship – these two glow when they’re together!

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^They purchased this home over the winter, and Maryssa moved home for good just a couple months before the wedding. This is where she + her girls spent the morning getting ready!

^ You know how much I love sparkly things!

^ Ren was pretty excited about his gift from Maryssa – a Yeti cooler! I don’t know much about these things, but my husband was jealous so that must mean it’s a neat thing ;)

^ This was one of my favorite things. Maryssa was feeling a little anxious as we started getting closer to the ceremony time… then she found her shoes. Ren had stolen them the night before and written on the bottoms. All that stress melted away the moment she found them <3

^ All the ladies seeing Maryssa in her dress for the first time!

^ Ren’s mom, loving Maryssa

^ How they all met the bride!

^ My second shooter, Hailey, took this just before their first look. Maryssa had just gotten out of the car, and Hailey said “Ooh, she looks so pretty!”. Ren broke out into the biggest grin :)

^ I think he loves her.

^ Beautiful ladies! I adore these colors… especially with the super blue ocean/sky we had that day!

^ So much prettiness.

^ Kisses from the flower girl

^ Keeping things classy.

^ Super gorgeous decorating, I’m obsessed with the giant flowers.

^ I had some. It was delicious :)

^ This was pretty tasty as well. I’m a sucker for treats. Especially ones as pretty as this!

^ LOVED this. I want one at my house! I’m serious.

^ Maryssa worked so hard on her vows – and everything she said was beautiful. There were a lot of tearful guests (and maybe also a photographer).

^ This is kind of a PERFECT first kiss <3

^ SO MUCH HAPPY

^ They did it!

maine field wedding near the ocean in harrington