Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Real Weddings Vanessa and Lauren's Wedding Weekend Whale Watch in Maine By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos A Whale of a Good Time Carla Ten Eyck With a large chunk of their guest list and their two sons, Vanessa Kreckel and Lauren Martin went on an adventure on Casco Bay, off the coast of Portland, Maine, before tying the knot the following day. See Vanessa and Lauren’s Wedding 01 of 07 All Aboard Carla Ten Eyck The group of 67 boarded a boat chartered by Odyssey Whale Watch. 02 of 07 Great Sights Carla Ten Eyck During the trip, a total of 12 Minke whales were spotted. 03 of 07 Lunch Is Served Carla Ten Eyck Vanessa put her design skills to work, crafting the labels adhered to the gable box lunches. Inside each was a sandwich, a bag of chips, pasta salad, and a cookie, all from Aurora Provisions deli in Portland. 04 of 07 A Special Touch Carla Ten Eyck Lunch was served with a custom foil-stamped napkin made by Vanessa (who helms Two Paperdolls design firm). An aquatic quote by Jacques Cousteau was a fitting choice. 05 of 07 All Together Now Carla Ten Eyck "It was a super fun relaxing way to kick off the weekend," Vanessa says. "It was a really great way for our guests to meet each other and interact by being stuck at sea for four hours! We drank Bloody Marys and had an amazing time." 06 of 07 One Lucky Family Carla Ten Eyck "We took the family on a whale watch in Provincetown on vacation in the summer of 2013," Vanessa recalls of a previous excursion. "We all got passes for the 1 percent club to come back for a free trip since we saw no whales!" Thankfully, they had better luck this time around. 07 of 07 Sources Carla Ten Eyck Photography: Carla Ten Eyck Boat Charter: Odyssey Whale Watch Lunch: Aurora Provisions Napkins and Lunch Boxes: Two Paperdolls Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit