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A Vintage-Inspired Formal Wedding in Maine

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Jillian and Paul

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After a New Year's Eve proposal, Jillian Parker and Paul Blakeslee decided to borrow a page from Marie Antoinette's playbook for their opulent New England wedding.

The 19th-century reception site near Cape Elizabeth, Maine, proved a unique backdrop for their chosen theme: Versailles. To bring together the couples' home state and their foreign inspiration, they set the stage in Maine, and Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette" inspired a rich palette of teal, pale pink, and gold, which played the starring role.

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Royal Stationery

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The couple's monogram appeared inside a crest with a coat of arms inspired by Marie Antoinette. Its border was borrowed from a box of Laduree macarons from Paris, and the teal-and-gold envelope liner echoed the pattern on the bottle of St-Germain elderflower liqueur, which was used in a signature drink. Each guest also received accommodation information, an itinerary, and a reply card, bound with a matching paper sleeve (papelpress.com).

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The Bouquet

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The bride's bouquet of white hydrangeas, ranunculus, rosebuds, and silk velvet poppy pods was tied with a blue jacquard ribbon.

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The Bridal Party

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Jillian, in Carolina Herrera, posed with her bridesmaids, who were wearing flowy Amsale gowns in Jillian's favorite color, blush pink.

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The Bride's Arrival

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An antique Bentley escorted the bride to church in style.

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The Boutonniere

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Paul's boutonniere featured two millinery flowers -- one white and one gold -- backed by creamy rosebuds and tied with gold twine.

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The Church

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Jillian and Paul were married in Portland, Maine, at their local church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, built in 1869.

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The Ceremony

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Jillian and Paul listened to priest Fr. Greg Dube give the Homily during their wedding ceremony at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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The Reception Location

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The Barn on Walnut Hill is a turn-of-the-century renovated barn and farmhouse whose attached chicken coop was turned into a wet bar for the reception.

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Welcome Gifts

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Guests received silk-screened white-linen welcome bags with an itinerary featuring a hand-drawn map of Portland by Jillian's father and macarons from 'lette Macarons Beverly Hills.

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Cozy Accommodations

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Shawls tied in blue-and-gold jacquard ribbon were displayed for guests on stands in the cocktail tent and came in handy during the cool, rainy reception.

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First Dance

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Before the fabric-draped front entrance of the barn, Jillian and Paul shared their first dance to "My Funny Valentine" by Chet Baker.

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The Menu

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Paul, a clinical dietitian and culinary school grad, spared no flavor while dreaming up their menu. Oysters, reminiscent of the couple's first date, were followed by greens dressed with a vinaigrette that showcased his family's maple syrup, and a small cup of gazpacho, a nod to Jillian's Texas roots. The main course, rack of lamb, paid tribute to a Valentine's Day meal he had once prepared for his future bride.

Dinner menus featured hand calligraphy, gold engraving, and a Marie Antoinette design.

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Barn Seating

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Guests enjoyed dinner at long tables in the candlelit barn.

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Chair Decor

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Oval wreaths of gilded smilax leaves with white Majolica roses, fresh gardenias, and satin ribbon adorned the bride's and groom's chairs.

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Centerpieces

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Romantic centerpieces of roses and peonies complemented the delicate, gold-rimmed table settings.

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The Cake

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The red velvet wedding cake is topped with an urn holding roses, hydrangeas, and gardenias (twofatcatsbakery.com).

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The Favors

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The couple bottled fresh maple syrup from Paul's family's sugarhouse and gave them away as favors.

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Sweet Finish

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The newlyweds shared a kiss before hopping into their getaway car. Next stop: French Polynesia for their honeymoon.

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Location: The Barn on Walnut Hill

Event Production and Design: Lisa Vorce of Oh, How Charming

Catering: Kitchen Chicks Catering

Floral and Event Design: Mindy Rice Floral Design

Stationery: Papel Paper & Press

Cake: Two Fat Cats

Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale

Rehearsal Dinner: Portland Lobster Company

Calligraphy: Anne Jones

Music: Southern Maine String Quartet

DJ: Red Shoe

Tent: Sperry Tents

Rentals: Be Our Guest

Photo Booth: Maine Photo Booth

Lighting: Barker Decor Service

Restrooms: Blow Brothers

Wedding Filmography: Ogden Media

Wedding Photography: Aaron Delesie

Hair: Akari

Makeup: Michael Wormwood

Transportation: Custom Coach & Limousine

Vintage Car: Maine Limousine Service

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    1 of 20 Jillian and Paul
    2 of 20 Royal Stationery
    3 of 20 The Bouquet
    4 of 20 The Bridal Party
    5 of 20 The Bride's Arrival
    6 of 20 The Boutonniere
    7 of 20 The Church
    8 of 20 The Ceremony
    9 of 20 The Reception Location
    10 of 20 Welcome Gifts
    11 of 20 Cozy Accommodations
    12 of 20 First Dance
    13 of 20 The Menu
    14 of 20 Barn Seating
    15 of 20 Chair Decor
    16 of 20 Centerpieces
    17 of 20 The Cake
    18 of 20 The Favors
    19 of 20 Sweet Finish
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