Maine & NH Wedding Photographer // Tom & Jules's Wedding // The Greenhouse at Highland Farm, Scarborough, Maine
Tom and Jules’’s wedding day began with a quiet sense of calm that was almost contagious. It was one of those mornings where everything just felt right. At their Airbnb in Old Orchard Beach, Jules was getting ready with her best friend and sister, but the mood was anything but chaotic. The three of them shared laughs and easy conversation, savoring each moment together. I could tell right away that this wasn’t going to be your typical wedding day.
What I loved most about this day was that Tom and Jules threw tradition out the window from the start. After a while, Tom arrived with his friends, and instead of the bride and groom being kept apart before the ceremony, they both got ready in the same space. It was so intimate and personal—exactly the kind of day they had envisioned.
When it was time to head to the Greenhouse at Highland Farm, Tom and Jules decided on a first look. They drove separately to the venue to keep a little bit of that anticipation alive. As Jules walked up behind Tom and gently tapped him on the shoulder, I could feel the emotion in the air. The way they smiled at each other, talked about how their day would unfold—it was a beautiful, private moment that felt so uniquely them. There’s something magical about first looks, and theirs was no exception.
Now, onto the ceremony—blink, and you’d almost miss it! According to the DJ, the ceremony clocked in at around eight minutes, and honestly, it was perfect. Short, sweet, and full of love. Jules and Tom didn’t want a big, drawn-out affair. All they wanted was to get married, surrounded by the people who mattered most to them, and that’s exactly what they did. There was something refreshing about the simplicity of it all.
After the ceremony, instead of a traditional reception with a packed dance floor from start to finish, Tom and Jules chose something a little different: an evening of card and board games with their closest family and friends. Dinner was an intimate affair, filled with laughter, good food, and great conversation. It was the kind of reception where everyone felt at ease, just enjoying the moment together without any pressure or expectations. It suited them perfectly.
But the dance floor did eventually open up, and it wasn’t long before guests started making their way there. What began as a quiet, laid-back evening soon turned into a night of dancing and celebration. It was the best of both worlds—chill and intimate, yet full of unexpected energy.
Tom and Jule’s wedding day was a reminder that weddings don’t have to follow any particular script. They created a day that was true to them, filled with the things they love: simplicity, connection, and those closest to their hearts. It was a beautiful, low-key celebration—one I won’t forget anytime soon.
