Bayside Bowl

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Story

Our Wedding

How We Met

Amanda's Story

It goes like this:&nbsp;I created an account on OkCupid, a social networking&nbsp;website that guarantees "interesting, authentic dating." I was looking for a pick-me-up after a break-up and had no expectation of finding my perfect match. I was hoping to meet&nbsp;someone to&nbsp;share good conversation and a meal with&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;a new&nbsp;friend. I went on three&nbsp;boring dates&nbsp;with three&nbsp;boring women&nbsp;and started to wonder if everyone in Boston was abnormally dull. Then I received a message from Natalie, who was a breath of fresh air.&nbsp;After two short days of online chit-chat, we decided to meet for drinks&nbsp;at&nbsp;dbar&nbsp;in Dorchester. I asked Natalie to drive because&nbsp;I didn't have a car and she said "no," because I was "a stranger!" I walked and waited outside.&nbsp;Natalie&nbsp;pulled up in her Jeep&nbsp;and&nbsp;flashed&nbsp;a smile full of braces. I thought she was adorable.&nbsp;We were seated on the outdoor patio, where twinkling lights were strewn across leafy trees and fresh flowers decorated every tabletop. We shared two pitchers of sangria and talked and laughed for hours. We had instant chemistry. I texted her the heart eyes emoji from the bathroom! It was truly a perfect date and&nbsp;I didn't want the night&nbsp;to end.&nbsp;But it did&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;and we concluded&nbsp;our evening&nbsp;with a kiss and a plan to see each other again. I hadn't realized it then, but we fell in love that night. We've spent almost every day together since. I think it's true that love finds you when you least expect it&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;at least that's how it happened for me.&nbsp;

Natalie's Story

It was July of 2013 when, on the spur of the moment, I decided to join an online dating website to meet new people. After scrolling through profile after profile, I stumbled upon Amanda's page. Something about her stood out to me&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;She was different! I decided to send her&nbsp;a message. The next day I awoke to a reply from Amanda, who immediately had me laughing with a story about her recent&nbsp;trip to the doctor's office. After a few days of constant messaging, I was eager&nbsp;to meet her. I'd seen enough Catfish episodes to know you should never trust&nbsp;online relationships, so I asked her out for drinks&nbsp;(although I really wanted to wait until my braces came off a few weeks later). Amanda agreed to meet&nbsp;and chose the spot. She asked me for a ride, and all I could imagine was either A. An extremely awkward first impression and uncomfortable&nbsp;car ride, or B. A strange man could be&nbsp;pretending to be a girl named Amanda. I said no.&nbsp;She was waiting outside when I arrived, and as soon as I saw&nbsp;her, I felt as if I already knew her. It was bizarre.&nbsp;She welcomed me with a warm hug and the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. We headed into&nbsp;dbar&nbsp;for drinks. Who would've thought a small bar in Dorchester could be so romantic! We drank and talked for nearly three hours, discovering that we had gone&nbsp;to school less than a mile from each other and both listened&nbsp;to&nbsp;Bruce Springsteen.&nbsp;She thought my horrific story about getting braces as an adult was the funniest thing she'd ever heard and I'm pretty sure that's what sealed the deal for a&nbsp;second date. We had such a strong, immediate&nbsp;connection that after the date ended, I&nbsp;texted my best friend with&nbsp;"I know this may sound crazy, but I think she's the one!"

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Where to Eat

Sur Lie

<a href="http://www.sur-lie.com/">http://www.sur-lie.com/</a>Sur Lie has a relaxed, yet sophisticated atmosphere and an eclectic tapas-style menu.

Salvage BBQ

<a href="http://www.salvagebbq.com/">http://www.salvagebbq.com/</a>Salvage is a laid-back, low-key barbecue joint. Nightly events include bingo, trivia, and live bluegrass music.

Central Provisions

<a href="http://www.central-provisions.com/">http://www.central-provisions.com/</a>Central Provisions is celebrated for it's tasty, international small plates and Instagram-worthy presentations.

Scales

<a href="http://www.scalesrestaurant.com/">http://www.scalesrestaurant.com/</a> Scales occupies the ground floor of a warehouse on Portland's harbor and serves fresh, locally sourced seafood.

Where to Drink

The North Point

<a href="http://northpointportland.com/">http://northpointportland.com/</a>The North point is a cozy, quiet lounge with colorful artwork and creative cocktails.

Arcadia National Bar

<a href="http://arcadiaportland.com/">http://arcadiaportland.com/</a> 

Arcadia National Bar is a craft beer&nbsp;bar and arcade with retro&nbsp;video games and vintage pinball machines.

Portland Lobster Company

<a href="http://www.portlandlobstercompany.com/">http://www.portlandlobstercompany.com/</a>

Stop by the Portland Lobster Company for fish & chips, local brews, and live music.

Portland Hunt & Alpine Club

<a href="http://www.huntandalpineclub.com/">http://www.huntandalpineclub.com/</a>

This is where the cool people drink.

Details

Photos

Registry

Wedding Party

Q + A

Maine's largest airport is&nbsp;less than five miles from downtown Portland.

Portland International Jetport 

Every room at the Residence Inn is a suite with a fully equipped kitchen. Located one block away from the waterfront and Portland's busiest pubs, the Residence Inn is a convenient home base while exploring Portland.&nbsp;

Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront

If you're traveling from Boston, the Amtrak is the easiest car-free connection to Portland.

Portland Transportation Center

The Holiday Inn Portland is located in downtown Portland and is within walking distance to the Arts District.&nbsp;

Holiday Inn Portland By The Bay

Tru is close to the airport, the Maine Mall, and a 10 minute drive to downtown Portland. It's a more affordable option with breakfast and parking included.

Tru by Hilton Portland Maine

Airbnb is an online community marketplace that connects people looking to rent their homes with people who are looking for accommodations. If you choose to book with Airbnb, avoid the Parkside and Bayside neighborhoods.

Airbnb

Travel

Discover Portland's locally-owned boutiques, coffee shops, and fine art galleries.

Downtown Portland/Old Port

Walk the cliffside loop and enjoy a lobster roll at Maine's oldest lighthouse.

Fort Williams Park 

Catch a Portland Sea Dogs baseball game, where many Red Sox players got their start!

Hadlock Field

Tour&nbsp;Portland's&nbsp;breweries. We suggest Allagash, Bissell Brothers, Goodfire and&nbsp;Rising Tide.

Amanda & Natalie

Amanda & Natalie

Things to Do

Downtown Portland/Old Port

Fort Williams Park

Hadlock Field

Local Breweries