I know there are some folks out there who are looking back on this winter fondly and really missing all that white stuff.
Not me, but it did make for some pretty, winter wonderland-ish photos. And here are some of them from an
engagement session that took place on a really cold, really windy day in March.
Meet Kristin and Chris.
Like many of my wedding couples in recent years, they met online. Kristin had done plenty of online dating and had given up before meeting Chris. She had previously lived in Saco for over 4 years, but she needed a change and wanted to be closer to some of her family in Bangor, so she moved north. And when she found herself living in Newport, Maine, with no friends and nothing to do, she figured she should try to find someone in that area to do things with, even if it led to nothing. She saw Chris’s profile online, but as luck would have it he lived in Sanford, Maine (the part of the state she had moved away from). But Chris’s family had a camp in Lincoln, so one day he made a pit stop on the way home from camp and met Kristin in Bangor. 
(Kristin and Chris brought these great letters with them — they got them at Michaels).
For their first date, they met at her cousins, went for a walk, went to Hollywood Slots, went out to dinner and went bowling. They didn’t want the night to end. Week after week, Chris worked the weekend shift in Sanford and when he got out of work late on Sunday night he would drive to Newport so they could spend a few days together.
One thing led to the next and Kristin moved back to Saco.
Chris proposed in November of 2014. They had tickets to Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Manchester, NH and stayed at a hotel across the street from the concert. After a great dinner nearby, they went back to the hotel before the show. Before Kristin even realized what was going on, Chris was down on one knee asking her to marry him. (Of course, she said yes!) And behind him was a bottle of champagne and chocolates. Later that evening they enjoyed the amazing show.
Kristin and Chris are getting married at The Maine Wedding Barn. They wanted a country feel and Kristin has always dreamed about getting married in a barn with hay bales. After a lengthy search they found The Maine Wedding Barn to be elegant, rustic and within their budget. And Barbara there has been very helpful, accommodating and pleasant to work with.
We did a few country/rustic themed photos in the studio before going out into the arctic cold.
(Can you see the heart in the sideways shot of the ring?)
The countdown to the big day is on and Kristin and Chris are getting very excited. They are most excited to share their love with all their family and friends. They are expecting between 150 – 200 people and they can’t wait to have a giant party and celebrate.
For their engagement photos, they wanted a look that reflected their personalities. They are very down to earth and love to kick back, and they love the country side of life where they can relax and enjoy life.
How did they feel about braving the sub-zero wind chill on the day of their engagement session?
“Chris and I loved it! It was totally cold and the wind was whipping, but we set all that aside!”
(And they did…I gave them the option of rescheduling to a warmer day, but they embraced the cold!)
Cold and all, we had a great time. Kristin and Chris are relaxed and fun to be around, and I know their
wedding in August is going to reflect their personalities and be a great time for all.
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