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A Rustic, Coastal Wedding at Newagen Seaside Inn in Southport Island, Maine

Jennifer White (24, owner of Portland Health Coaching and senior bridal consultant/marketing manager at Andrea’s Bridal) and Ethan Bravo (25, an outdo

Jennifer White (24, owner of Portland Health Coaching and senior bridal consultant/marketing manager at Andrea’s Bridal) and Ethan Bravo (25, an outdoor guide for troubled youth at Summit Achievement)  met in high school and started dating right before they graduated. They had been together for about seven years (including six years of long distance) when one Saturday night after a particularly long day at work, Ethan insisted they visit Portland Observatory—a historical lighthouse turned museum—to watch the sunset. "I thought it was odd and kind of dragged my feet—I just wanted a shower!" recalls Jenn. It was there, on the top of the tower that Ethan got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. The surprises weren’t over yet! Next, Ethan whisked her away to their favorite restaurant for a surprise dinner with both of their families. The couple stumbled on Newagen Seaside Inn by accident, and it's lucky they did! The quaint island hotel was the perfect setting for their elegant coastal wedding with a rustic twist.

Custom Gus & Ruby Letterpress Wedding Invitations
Kate Spade Bridesmaid Gifts
Pale Gray Bridal Shoes with Fabric Rosette
Jenn wore the a hand-beaded silk charmeuse slip dress with a bateau illusion net neckline by Watters.
Wavy Down Bridal Hairstyle with Veil
Jenn's nine bridesmaids wore the same strapless, floor-length, sweetheart neckline Jim Hjelm dress in three different shades. "It’s a two-toned dress so the slight color change just gave each three girls an ever so slight difference that I really loved," she says.
Rustic Garden Rose and Pink Dahlia Bridal Bouquet
Jenn and Ethan
Navy Brooks Brothers Suite with Light Pink Tie
Pale Pink Bridesmaid Dresses with Navy Groomsmen Suits
Rustic Garland Wedding Arch
Jenn and Ethan Wedding Ceremony Vows
Jenn and Ethan recessed down the aisle to "You Are The Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne.
"It was everything we wanted and more," Jenn says of Newagen Seaside Inn. "A coastal New England location with a classic and romantic feel, where all of our guests could spend the weekend enjoying the celebrations."
"My hair actually got ruined by the wind, fog and rain while we were taking photos after the ceremony," recalls Jenn. "Luckily my hair and makeup staff stayed for dinner and right before we were introduced they whipped up a whimsical effortless braided up-do to fix my ruined hair! It looked like a planned hair change but was just a serendipitous event where my team helped me roll with the punches!"
Fresh Plum Escort Cards
Jenn and Ethan provided guests with pashminas to keep them warm as the night wore on.
Fresh Garland Table Runner
Rustic Farm Table Reception Seating with Gold Flatware
Low Rustic, Peach Garden Rose and Eucalyptus Centerpiece
Fabric Calligraphed Menu
Jenn and Ethan served a signature drink called “The Bravo” (a nod to their last name) with prosecco, St. Germain and grapefruit juice.
Clear Top Reception Tent with Stringlights
The long reception tables were topped with a runner of vintage library card boxes filled with greenery. "Everything looked so whimsical mixed with the twinkle lighting and the clear top tent," says Jenn. "I felt like we were in a secret garden."
Jenn and Ethan had their first dance to "Green Eyes" by Coldplay. "Ethan picked it out and the band did a hauntingly beautiful version—it was perfect," says Jenn.
"I am a natural food chef by trade so my mom and I made Himalayan salt and herb de provence which we put in little Weck jars," says Jenn. "I still have people calling me asking me for more because they’ve used it all!"