Rachel and John were married last August with a ceremony at the Settlement Quarry Preserve in Stonington, Maine, and a reception at the Goose Cove Resort in Deer Isle. 

Rachel and John’s Downeast Maine Wedding

When it comes to Maine weddings, there are so many stunning locations along the coast. But for Rachel and John, their location was very special. They didn’t pick this place for the stunning backdrops and breathtaking views; the quarry is actually a piece of history for John’s family. They were the original settlers of Stonington, Maine.

While most of the family lives elsewhere, their family has owned and operated the quarry throughout its history, which is why John and Rachel decided to travel all the way up here from Alabama to make sure that their wedding venue had deep meaning. Rachel got ready at the Settlement House, which is John’s historic family home. It was right across the street from their ceremony location at the Stonington Quarry Preserve.

One of the things that impressed me most about this day was how Rachel and John made sure that their family and friends were involved. For example, John’s son and daughter got to be a junior groomsman and junior bridesmaid. I loved seeing how much love was between Rachel and those kids, even in the little things like their interactions as they were getting ready at the Settlement House. I loved their reaction when Rachel revealed her wedding day look to her bridesmaids and the kids from the staircase. Those family ties are truly what make a wedding unique and heartfelt.