Dirigo Event Co.

04/11/2024

one year ago today and, if it were not for the immense amount I miss these two, I’d tell you it was yesterday!

what an absolute lovefest and two of the sweetest, funnest, most wonderful people we’ve had the joy of working with. I hope your anniversary is spent talking about the epic splendor that was your wedding day - I’ll have the margs ordered for your next trip to portland 💕
the team!
venue:
photo + film: .photo.co
catering + bar:
lighting:
rentals:
music: maine made weddings
floral:
hair + makeup:
planning:

30/10/2024

on kellen + ben’s wedding day it RAINED - not a sprinkle, folks. the kind of rain where when you’re caught going from place to place it looks like you’ve been scuba diving. the haven of had me graciously praising my clients (“I have the smartest clients in the world for picking this glorious indoor venue to save us from being cold and wet all day!”) and oh man, cold and wet we were not! this was *the* party of a lifetime.

there were a slew of things that made this cocktail style wedding one of the GOATs - to name a few: a Queen coffee table book as the guest book, a rocking band, a cushy lounge, endless waves of delish apps (and pizza) and hot apple cider and cocoa (spiked, if you choose). nothing beats the couple though, kellen + ben, we are celebrating you today. happy anniversary 🤍
dream team:
photographer:
venue:
catering:
beauty:
lighting:
rentals:
lounge:
florals: .floral
coffee + apple cider:
planning:

29/10/2024

the most perfect fall day 🍂💘
amadea and benson were married 3 years ago privately in the height of covid- two years ago today we saw them renew their love in front of friends and family. it was bliss. we wish these two the best of days ❣️❣️
vendor dream team is tagged and the photos are by the incredibly force that is

24/10/2024

darling details from this delightful early october celebration - can’t get enough . . . 🌿🪷🍁
credits:
venue:
photographer:
catering:
bar: .catering
floral:
hair+ makeup:
DJ:
tent + rentals:
lighting:
officiant: zachary douglas
newlyweds: +
planning:

23/10/2024

details from this day to follow but for now can we please just look at jordana + ian!!!!

being in their presence is like being around two giddy loverdrunk fools and we are here for that kind of love. they are *magnetized* to each other - it’s like every moment they are around each other they have been apart for eons and they are just so overjoyed to be reunited. their love is otherworldly - and we had such a joyous time watching their story grow and their beautiful day play out. details to follow, but just hi guys, and you’re gorgeous!!
credits:
venue:
photographer:
catering:
bar: nest catering
floral:
hair: .bymikalah
makeup:
DJ:
tent + rentals:
lighting:
officiant: zachary douglas
newlyweds: jordana + ian :)
planning: dirigo event co

22/10/2024

izzy + nick just take my heart and run with with! 💫

the sweetest sneak for the sweetest pair. the entire time I was at their wedding I kept thinking: “it’s weddings like this one that make me love what I do.”

congratulations to our sweet newlyweds, we love you both tons!
more to come… always 🥂
credits:
photographer:
venue:
catering + bar:
floral:
hair + makeup:
rentals:
lighting:
musicians:
video:
photobooth:
cake: buttercream boston
transportation: custom coach
planning: dirigo event co :)

21/10/2024

one year for one of our favorite duos ever - the love doctors. dr. and dr. love could have a novel written about the soulmate journey that is their story, and we are so lucky to have been a part of that story as their wedding planner. a love like this is a true reminder of why we do what we do. we love love, and we love the Loves. 🥰💕
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venue:
beauty:
catering:
rentals:
floral:

17/10/2024

our 2024 season wraps up on saturday, and this weekend’s celebration is going to be absolutely delightful. not only do we have - the golden hour goddess - at the helm of the camera lens, but we are at the ever remarkable and is going to be cooking up their wood-fired goodness. there are oodles of other talented vendors joining us to celebrate courtney + robert- and we can’t wait to share the whole lineup of vendors. simply put, it’s going to be magical, beautiful, impeccably captured, and delicious.
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17/10/2024

on island time I suppose 🌊

p.s. my gosh I love a name tag that doesn’t blow away- these hand painted rocks by the bride not only hit the maine and island vibe but also were practical AND cute. boom.
vendors tagged - doesn’t get much better than this ✨

16/10/2024

just freaking love that fallon took on rocky cliffs in her wedding shoes 🌊
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venue:
floral:
beauty:
coordination:
maine wedding planner | maine bride | maine island wedding

08/10/2024

client love from laura + jonathan - what a joy it was to work with this couple on their july wedding at - if I could write a review on them it would go like this:

“from the moment we had our first consult call I knew I had to work with these clients. first off, they were so incredibly kind and genuinely excited about their wedding and all the small details that would go into making it *their* wedding. they were not interested in just going through the motions, they wanted their wedding day to be a true reflection of their love in one of their favorite places, Maine, where laura grew up. and it did! from using the local librarian as their officiant to a family farm doing flowers and their favorite bakery making their cake - there were countless things at the wedding that were personal to them as a couple. through the planning process they experienced major life events and they still showed up to every planning meeting with enthusiasm and smiles. their wedding day was seamless, their family and friends as kind and sweet as they were. I’m beyond lucky to have such kind, gracious, and generous clients.”

five stars right back at laura and jonathan :)

03/10/2024

real friends create you a Death Star disco ball for your wedding day . . . 🖤
vendors tagged. images by the incredible

02/10/2024

when the engagement session is this sizzling you know the wedding is going to be next level 🔥
can’t wait to celebrate these sweet things on saturday 💘
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01/10/2024

going through the iPhone and oogling back to 9.7.24 - sasha and will you two are dynamite 🧨

can’t wait to dive into all the incredible content from this season . . . 2 weddings left in our 2024 season and limited dates remaining in 2025, get at us!
dream team:
venue:
photographer:
catering + bar:
floral:
hair + makeup:
tent + rentals:
lighting:
band:
gelato: gelato fiasco
transportation: custom coach
newlyweds: sasha + will
planning:

30/09/2024

hannah + alex - happy one year anniversary! 🥂
please note hannah fearlessly held (in her white dress) a chicken - a tradition on the farm on wedding days. would you hold the chicken, or do you prefer a bouquet and a glass of bubbly? :)
answer in our poll below, this could be a fun one.
credits:
photographer:
venue, catering + bar:
floral:
hair and makeup:
tent + rentals:
DJ:
transportation:
newlyweds: +
coordination:

25/09/2024

national lobster day hits different in maine 🦞
do the lobster bake for your rehearsal dinner, it is an experience all your guests - from maine and beyond - will cherish. bonus points for the “how to eat a lobster” signage.
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23/09/2024

the klems have a love that sparkled all day long 🪩🩵
credits:
venue:
photographer:
catering:
bar: nest catering
desserts: nothing bakes like a parrott
floral:
lighting:
rentals:
DJ: get down tonight entertainment
hair:
makeup:
video: baby blue film
photobooth: new england photo booth
transportation: first student charter 1
coordination:

20/09/2024

16/09/2024

not to wish the 80 degrees away but loooooook.
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15/09/2024

maggie and mark are just about the only people on earth who could calmly pivot and move their island wedding a day forward due to an impending hurricane. a couple that can move their wedding date days before their wedding, recruit a new officiant, have a rehearsal the morning of their new wedding date, and do it all with a smile and laughs are true life partners. we love you two, happy anniversary!


dream team:
photographer:
venue:
catering:
floral:
hair:
makeup: .j.muah
rentals:
band: Ripcord
lighting:
planning:

14/09/2024

that downtown portland ballroom magic ✨
also that cake
that pizza
that bouquet
it goes on and on with this one . . .
credits:
photographer:
reception venue: us customs house
ceremony venue: portland friends meeting
pizza:
appetizers + bar:
hair, makeup, + reception floral:
bouquet:
cake:
rentals:
the happy couple: +
coordination:

12/09/2024

so many inquiries these days and so much deliberation about what venue to chose! other than following your gut (which we always do before booking anything!) here are a few tips and tricks to think about:

✨ what is your maximum capacity and what is your recommend capacity? —> this is a big one based on your style of reception - cocktail style receptions can hold more people, but do you want a seated dinner? capacity is a huge consideration.

✨is there a venue manager on site for the duration of the event? —> who is on site to take care of any facility issues should they come up? power outages, broken glass, parking help etc?

✨when is move in / move out and can we pick up personal items the next day? —> returning to the venue the next day is a great perk if you’re headed out to an after party on your wedding night. swing through the next morning for your card box and gifts, and perhaps even your dress if you had a wardrobe change before the after party! psst…. it’s also great for your vendors - i.e. your florist can pick up all their vases the next day.

09/09/2024

one sunny year ago today . . . one of my favorite bouquets ever was created for one of the sweetest brides, dearest sarah 💘 happy anniversary to sarah + trey, what a funky eclectic warm sweet delicious and fun day it was 🪩
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08/09/2024

a few snippets from a stunner of a day. sasha + will - 9.7.24. what a late summer dream. 🥂

more coming in the stories, and what’s sure to be an epic sneak from .

congratulations, soulmates.
dream team.