More than eight years after they first met, Amy and Ken planned a wedding with the beautiful Maine coastline providing much of the inspiration.
The Bride
Amy Leshin, 27, Senior Recruiter
The Groom
Kenneth Guiel, 30, Firefighter
The Date
September 5
Location was key for Amy and Ken. Their wedding's secluded spot on the Maine coast was reflected in nearly all of their wedding details. "With a backdrop of the gorgeous Maine coast and the privacy of the wooded landscape, I selected greens and blues that would blend with the surroundings to showcase the natural qualities of the setting," Amy explains. Handmade details, from the programs and place cards (which featured a "subtle shell theme") to the favors (conical gift bags filled with salt water taffy), also reflected the influence of the setting. At the reception, instead of a guest book guests wrote their wishes for the couple on Maine-theme, pre-addressed postcards which Amy and Ken received in batches for the next six months -- a charming way to keep the goodwill flowing.
-- Kate Wood