Mountain Star Estate

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

SWIPE-SWIPEIt all started with a swipe during Covid... Chris had relocated back to Maine, from Connecticut, for a couple of months while he was laid off from work during the Covid 19 crisis. During this period in time, he thought it would be a great idea to put some time into dating since his work seemed to preoccupy the rest of his free time. Even though his profile pictures featured him in braces, what really caught the Maine natives, eye was his picture of his dog. Destiny swiped right, and the rest was history. For two months after the swipe, they talked and talked, until Chris decided to move forward, throw all precautions to the wind, and asked to meet Destiny in person. She said yes, and they met at Emmas Eats snack shack at Pine Point Beach. Although it was closed due to Covid, they still enjoyed each others company while walking the beach. They walked all the way from Pine Point to camp ellis and back. Destiny's quads were sore and Chris's calves were beat but they knew the soreness was worth it. They continued on their summer romance and took many trips around Maine to locations Chris knew about, but Destiny had never seen. The Non-Native Maine boy was showing the Native Maine girl the best spots in Maine. On May 15th, Chris asked destiny to be his girlfriend. DatingShortly after the summer started, Chris needed to return back to Connecticut for work. Although he was sad to leave Maine, he thought it would be a great idea to take a piece of Maine with him. He asked Destiny to come back to Connecticut with him, and within 6 months she took a leap of faith and moved to Connecticut. If it didn't work now, then it wasn't going to. However they knew it would work. They got a new dog, Ranger, in December to entertain Kona and frequented back to Maine as often as possible. Moving together, They recognized that they were each others person. They enjoyed doing everything together. They were each others best friend. Move back to Maine?After a few years of living in Connecticut, Chris got a new job back in Maine, and they needed to move back to Maine. They both were excited to get back to Maine and around family. Even though at the time they had no where to live together. for the first few months, Chris commuted back and forth from Biddeford while Destiny lived at Chris's parents with both dogs. Eventually they found a place to be together in Old Orchard Beach, Maine just before Christmas. They were finally able to be together again and that's what mattered most. The proposal---She said YES!Shortly after, Chris bought a ring instead of doing laundry that day. Destiny yelled at Chris for not doing laundry, and she had no idea what actually was happening. In their kitchen on July 1st, 2023, Chris proposed to Destiny and asked to marry him. Even though she hadn't showered yet and her nails weren't done, she said yes. The rest was history.

Our Story

Photos

Chris's sister! She's as excited for this role as anyone.

Jaimie Murphy

Michelle Elie 

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Q + A

This is the closest airport to the venue. If you fly into this airport, it is approximately 2.5 hours north. Its a beautiful scenic drive on the way up and hopefully the leaves will have changed by then.

Portland International Jetport

This location is directly above the venue. Its in walkable distance to the venue (although an uphill walk). They only have a limited amount of rooms... 4. However it will be good for people that want to get away in a bed and breakfast style.

Highland Heath House

This location is also within walking distance to the venue (although a little farther). This location holds a lot more people and is right on the water.

Loon Lodge Inn and Restaurant

This spot is on the premise. The stay includes from Friday at 4:00 until Sunday at 11:00. Walkable distance to the venue site. At the end of the wedding, this is where we will hold the bonfire with drinks. This is a large farmhouse with many different rooms. There is a possibility that your bed may be in the same room as another. This stay will have a Venmo to Chris. Please text us at 330-314-6055 if you would like to stay at the farmhouse.

The farmhouse

Travel

Smalls falls is a great hike that can be done in less than 10 minutes. It features 5 different water falls and if you are daring enough, you can jump in.

Smalls Falls Rest Area and Trailhead

You can go fishing at one of the many lakes in the area. Check the local guide to figure what is legal or not.

Destiny & Christopher

Destiny & Christopher

Wedding Party