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Posted on March 16, 2015March 16, 2015 by Krista Guenin

Ashley + Joe — Yellow Spring Wedding Details

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Joe & Ashley’s Spring wedding in Boston was not only fun, but it was beautiful!
Classy, fun, yellow & grey details made the day extra beautiful!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

I LOVE the Veuve Clicquot save-the-dates!!

Joe’s gift to Ashley was so sweet!!!

Gotta love the fun socks & cuff links!

My special Assistant, making the boys smile!

Like how I matched?! I’m just that good ;)

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We lucked out with our spot in the Public Gardens! It is CRAZY there on the weekend… all spring, summer & fall!!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

It’s not unusual to run into at least 5 other brides while you shoot in the Boston Public Gardens… this time we spotted our friend Kate shooting her own wedding!

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Ahhhhh, Springtime!! It’s almost here again, I can’t wait!!

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Oh I LOVE this shot of Ashley in the Rolls!!

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Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Wedding Reception at the Exchange Conference Center - by Krista Photography

Bow tie & bourbon

Huge thanks to all of the incredible Vendors that made this wedding so fabulous!

Venue: Exchange Conference Center

Getting Ready Venue: Seaport Hotel Boston

Ceremony Venue: Arlington Street Church

Invitations: Designed by the bride and groom, printed by Minted

Rings: Mon Ami Jewelry

Caterer: East Meets West Catering

Florist: Nectar

Wedding Gown: Allure, purchased at Weddings 826

Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Earrings and Bracelet: Weddings 826

Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew

Hair and Make-Up: Blo Blow Dry Bar

Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Cake: Jacques Pastries

DJ: Seth Isaacs from Beat Train Productions

Posted on March 13, 2015March 13, 2015 by Krista Guenin

Ashley + Joe — Exchange Conference Center Wedding in Boston

I’ve gotta be honest with you… I think Joe & Ashley’s wedding was my absolute favorite for 2014! Maybe it was because they totally trusted me, and gave me the freedom to focus on the moments? Maybe it was because we had an hour to ride around Boston shooting wherever we wanted with just the two of them? Maybe it’s because they love black & white photography as much as I do? Or maybe it’s because they fed me pizza after the ceremony?! It’s hard to say… but just take a look, and I think you’ll understand!

I started with Ashley & the girls, and my lovely assistant Cristen, over at the Seaport Hotel

Meanwhile… CoCo was shooting with Joe & the guys over at the Exchange Conference Center

Groom getting ready

Then it was time for the First Look! Ashley just needed a little liquid courage before we left ;)

Clearly Joe was ready!

First Look

First Look Kiss

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

After a few minutes of smooches and laughter, we headed over to the Christian Science Plaza for some fun, relaxed portraits

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Panoramic Black & White Film

Wedding Portrait Silhouette

Then it was time to meet up with the fam over at the Boston Public Gardens! Think they’re excited?!

This is totally one of my favorites! This is what is REALLY happening while we take portraits ;)

Wedding Family Portrait

Father and son

Bride and Groom - Boston Public Garden

Then we headed back to Arlington Street Church to get ready for the ceremony!

So many giggles!

Bride during ceremony

bubbles

Then it was time for a little Pizza Break before we went to the reception!!
We stopped at Dirty Water Dough Company, and it was delicious!

Wedding Portrait in front of limo

Time for the reception! The toasts were hilarious!!

Emotional Toast

First Dance

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First Dance

Such sweet Parent Dances!

Father Daughter Dance

Spring Wedding at the Boston Exchange Conference Center

Mother Son Dance

Mother Son Wedding Embrace

Then it was time to PARTY!!

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Double Exposure in the Holga, on Tri-X Black & White Film! Love it!

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So, do you see what I mean?! It was AWESOME!!!!
Wait until you see the details… next post, I promise! Meanwhile, you can see more in their album on Facebook!

Photographers for the day: Krista Guenin, CoCo Boardman & Cristen Farrell for Krista Photography

Posted on February 18, 2015February 2, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Kaitlin + Brent — Wentworth by the Sea Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Wentworth by the Sea Wedding

Kaitlin and Brent’s elegant affair at Wentworth by the Sea was wonderfully suited to their fun and easy-going spirit. With touches of southern charm, and New England scenery, it was relaxed, beautiful, fun, and so perfectly them. Let’s start with Kaitlin’s stunning and classic dress. The lace sleeves and neckline were stunning on her, and I love her shoes for their pop of color.

Kerri Green my second shooter for the day shot the next two as the boys got ready.

The color palette of the flowers was perfect for their late summer wedding.

Wasn’t the detail beautiful?

Ben Keys from Wed on Canvas started his work earlier in the day, painting the scene of New Castle Congregational Church. Just wait til you see the final product!

I love the old-style pews at the church.

Kerri also grabbed this as the ceremony started.

Hahaaha! Need some help there?

Wentworth by the Sea Wedding

This set of details from Kerri as well, the light was beautiful inside and out!

Wentworth by the Sea Wedding

Ben was doing his magic during the whole reception!

Do it.

The Felix Brown band was amazing, one of the best bands I’ve seen!

Man oh man, what a gorgeous day! Kaitlin and Brent, thank you again for letting me document your day, crack bad jokes to make you laugh, and making me and my team feel so incredibly welcome, the pleasure was all ours. Thanks y’all, check out more on Facebook, I dare ya!

Vendors:

Venue: Wentworth by the Sea

Invitations: Maine-ly New Hampshire

Flowers: Jardiniere Flowers

Wedding Gown: Mikala, purchased at Madeleine’s Daughter

Bridesmaid Dresses: L’Elite

Hair/Make-Up: Bridgette Bonenfant

Men’s Attire: Jos A Banks

Cake: Jacques Pastries

Live Painting: Wed on Canvas

Band: The Felix Brown Band

Posted on February 16, 2015February 16, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Kaitlin + Brent — Wentworth by the Sea Wedding – xo, CoCo

Oh, Kaitlin and Brent, I just can’t get enough of these two! They were married in New Hampshire on a gorgeous warm day near the end of Summer, aaaahhhhh doesn’t that sound nice. I could tell it was their mission from the very beginning to have fun at their wedding, and their day was so relaxed there was no choice but to have fun! These two are some of the most genuine, hilarious, fun-loving people I’ve ever met, I enjoyed every moment of their day.

I started with Kaitlin in her hotel room at Wentworth by the Sea as she got ready, love her little dance here, gotta try out the dress ya know?!

Kaitlin’s mom poppin’ bottles!

Wentworth by the Sea Wedding

Meanwhile, the lovely Kerri Green started with the boys.

They all took shots out of their cufflinks boxes! Hahaha gotta do what you gotta do!

We shot some portraits on the lawn at Wentworth, how about that light huh?!

Isn’t that dress just stunning?

The ceremony was held just down the road in a beautifully classic New England church.

Woohoo!

A quick trolley ride back over to the Wentworth for some sunset portraits.

We had just enough time to catch this gorgeous light.

My assistant Catherine tagged along and grabbed this, so cute!

Kerri captured this little lady, writing the couple a love-note.

I daresay their parents look a bit proud…

So. Much. Laughing.

The cake cutting started out sweet…

Wentworth by the Sea Wedding

Then Brent got Kaitlin good. Hahaha!

Then it was time to tear it up on the dance floor!

Wentworth by the Sea Wedding

Can you tell how much I love these two? Thank you Kaitlin and Brent for having fun, trusting me and mostly for being THE BEST. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you two!

Check out more on Facebook y’all and just you wait for their details post!

Posted on February 11, 2015February 23, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Elena + Olivier — Winchester Backyard Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Yay it’s time for Elena and Olivier’s beautiful and romantic details from their chic backyard wedding! These two were married at Olivier’s parents’ house, where much preparation was put into having the ceremony outside, but mother nature had other plans… Nevertheless these two had a fabulous day, and I don’t think they would have had it any other way!

Rainy Backyard Tent Wedding near Boston

Lots of work went into making this ceremony site beautiful, my second shooter for the day Allana documented while it was still dry. :)

Rainy Backyard Tent Wedding near Boston

Meanwhile I started with Elena as she got ready downtown, LOVE her Sara Gabriel birdcage veil.

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anything like Elena’s dress, and wait til you see it on, it fit her like a glove!

Rainy Backyard Tent Wedding near Boston

The house was full of eclectic details.

Rainy Backyard Tent Wedding near Boston

The tent was set up in the backyard, giving everything an intimate house party feel.

Rainy Backyard Tent Wedding near Boston

My friends at Gourmet Caterers did a fabulous job with the food, not to mention emergency coordinating! :)

Rainy Backyard Tent Wedding near Boston

See, it went off without a hitch! Such a beautiful day, thank you Elena and Olivier for rolling with the punches, and having FUN! And a special shout out to Jeanne at Gourmet for helping everything run smoothly! You are a life-saver!

Bride’s headpiece: Sara Gabriel

Makeup: Edward Fee and Tara Uray from Bobbi Brown at Copley Place

Hair: Samantha Duthely at Grettacole Salon

Caterer: Gourmet Caterers

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Allana Taranto

Posted on February 9, 2015February 23, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Elena + Olivier — Winchester Backyard Wedding – xo, CoCo

These two rocked their rainy day wedding like no other. I tell ya, I must have been *really* good luck in September because for a couple weeks there it felt like it only rained on Saturday! Despite the derailment of some very well-intentioned plans, these two had an absolute ball at their wedding. And though it didn’t go exactly to plan, the result was perfectly unique and beautiful, just like them!

I started out with Elena earlier in the afternoon, as she got her makeup done. I mean, the hair, the lips, I can’t get enough.

How great is her Sara Gabriel Headpiece?!

Some last minute arrangements. :)

Back in her hotel room, Elena’s grandmother buttoned her up, I could not get enough of that gorgeous lace dress!

My wonderful friend Allana started with Olivier as he got ready back at his parents’ house.

Looking right at home in his bowtie.

Elena waited in the wings as everyone lined up in the tent for the ceremony.

Her and her father were walked to the tent with an army of umbrellas!

Everyone gathered around the dance floor.

It was a beautiful and intimate ceremony, and they were literally surrounded by their guests!

Rainy Backyard Tent Wedding near Boston

We did family formals inside, saving the best for last!

We then got to steal away for a few moments, and took some portraits on the front porch.

That dress!

Elena’s grandmother gave her the necklace on the left, a family heirloom.

Allana set up this stunning portrait with the raindrops in the background, it was really coming down!

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Having the tent in the backyard of Olivier’s parents’ house made for such a lovely and intimate setting, like a fabulous house party.

The tent was beatuful and warm.

And these two were having so much fun…

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…especially with the cake smash!

I spy somebody kissing in the tree…

Rainy Backyard Tent Wedding near Boston

Elena and her dad started out their father daughter dance nice and slow and then exploded into this! It was AWESOME!

And the party just kept going from there, with plenty of appearances by Olivier on the mic.

Just. so. FUN! I’m so happy that despite the craziness of the day, these two let loose, embraced the rain, danced like crazy, and enjoyed every single minute of it. Thank you Elena and Olivier for such a great day! Stay tuned for their details post y’all and see more on Facebook!

Posted on February 4, 2015January 30, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Sharon + Marty — North Reading Backyard Wedding – xo, CoCo

I thought I loved these two after their engagement session, little did I know how amazing they actually were. You see while their wedding day was beautiful, intimate, and fabulously fun, it also rained BUCKETS, for HOURS. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it! And these two were cool as a cucumber, more-so they enjoyed every minute of it! Just wait till you see how the humidity melted their cake… haha! I don’t think any of us would have asked for anything different, see for yourself!

My second shooter Cristen Farrell and I started with Sharon as she got ready with her beautiful daughters. Cristen grabbed this while I shot details.

Backyard Tent Wedding

I loved Sharon’s Maggie Sottero dress! It was perfect for her!

Sharon’s mom was so cute watching her get ready.

Stunning Sharon!

The ceremony was held at their local church just down the road, Cristen grabbed this from above.

Their bridal party was entirely made up of their beautiful children.

These two just couldn’t keep their hands off each other!

We drove to nearby Ipswich River Park for portraits, how cute are these girls?!

Love those ombre dresses, and gorgeous grey and purple flowers!

I mean…

We could tell the sky was about to open up, but we had just enough time for some romantic portraits!

Cristen grabbed this.

Cristen shot this of me hiding out in the grass, gotta do what you gotta do!

Back at the house it was time to party!

And then this happened…

Haha! Good times…

They cut the cake, and then it promptly smashed to the ground!

But nothing could keep this party down!

Yup, still raining.

Cristen found some cover for this shot, despite the downpour it really was a beautiful night!

These two danced the night away, not phased a bit.

Woohoo! Sharon and Marty, thank you for being so cool under pressure, and most importantly for having FUN at your wedding! It was such a pleasure working with you and your fabulous vendors, check out more on our Facebook page!

Bride’s dress: Christina’s Bridal

Cake: Cakes for Occasions

Catering: David’s Catering

DJ: DJ Phillip Carbone

Band: Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice

Flowers: Martin’s Flowers

Ceremony: Trinity Evangelical Church

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Cristen Farrell

Posted on January 30, 2015March 25, 2016 by CoCo Boardman · 2 Comments

Ryan + Kirk — Essex Conference Center and Retreat Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Let’s just take a look at how beautiful this spot is. The Essex Conference Center and Retreat is a fabulous North Shore hidden gem, filled with fabulous scenery, outdoor sculptures, lily ponds, oh my! Not to mention all of the hard work Kirk and Ryan and their friends put into their amazingly colorful diy details, feast your eyes!

I can’t even handle this beautiful arbor covered in paper flowers.

They transformed the tent into a colorful oasis, filled with gummy bears, wild flowers and neon.

I brought along my Canonet QL17 35mm rangefinder and shot some snapshots on Fuji 400H color film.

And you know Vince, my second shooter, and I had to test out the light a bit… Aren’t we pretty?

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Ok back to the good stuff! When we arrived, the boys were working on individual messages to each and every guest, including me and Vince., how sweet?! Also shot on Fuji 400H color 35mm film.

Details and portraits from Vince.

Our mascots for the day.

Shot on Fuji 400H color 35mm film during the most wonderful heartfelt ceremony ever.

And a wide shot, such a beautiful scene!

A couple more details shot on Fuji 400H color 35mm film.

This ketubah was handmade meticulously by one of their best friends, it was beautiful.

Not to mention their beautiful art deco rings designed by a family member!

One more on Fuji 400H film, don’t you love the “Summer Camp” feel?

Such a fabulous night!

And Vince and I got our own dance party with our favorite grooms! Hahaha!

And the boys rocked it in short shorts all night long.

We mostly have Ryan, Kirk, and their dedicated friends and family for all the fabulous details, but they did get some help from these fine folks:

Venue: Essex Conference and Retreat Center

Pretzels: Swiss Bakers

Ryan’s Bow Tie: CCADesign

Kirk’s Bow Tie: Southern Gent Bow Ties

Dog Bow Ties and Leashes: The Kozie Canine

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second shooter: Vince Schaefer

Check out more on Facebook if you dare!

Posted on January 28, 2015March 25, 2016 by CoCo Boardman

Ryan + Kirk — Essex Conference Center and Retreat Wedding – xo, CoCo

Here we go folks, behold, the most adorable couple you have ever seen. Ryan, right, and Kirk, left, are two of the happiest most enjoyable people to be around I have ever known. True to form their wedding was insanely colorful, emotional, beautiful in more ways than I can count, and altogether amazing. I don’t know if I’ve ever cried so much in my life, except at my own sister’s wedding! But more on that later, let’s start out with the boys as they got ready, surrounded by their bridal party, consisting of their family members and best friends in the world.

As always, there was a bit of bow tie drama, but these guys know what they are doing.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

The dogs weren’t impressed… where are the treats y’all?

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

I mean, those colors. Have you SEEN a better looking couple?!

We took a little tour of the grounds at the Essex Conference Center and Retreat, it was SUCH a gorgeous day, and this place is an amazing hidden gem, I LOVED shooting there.

The fabulous Vince Schaefer was my second shooter for the day, he grabbed this shot, so pretty!

Vince also set the boys up over here by the firepit, killing me.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Just can’t get over that light!

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Then it was time for the best group photos ever!

Hurry up, finish your vows Ryan!

Everyone needed a little liquid courage before the ceremony.

Wait for it…

And away we go! To ABBA no less…

Commence the best wedding ceremony ever, first Kirk sang Ryan a song.

Then there were dramatic readings of their first emails to each other.

Then a sweet surprise poem.

Then the most beautiful vows ever.

And LOTS more crying.

Ryan’s brother jumping, Vince shooting, I can’t even…

Peekaboo!

The boys mingled for a while…

…then we snuck away for a few more portraits at golden hour. Can’t you just FEEL the happy?

Goofs.

I could barely hold it together during their toasts.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Then it was short shorts time. These guys know how to party.

Little brother, All-star DJ.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Ryan and Kirk, you KILLED IT, guys. I’ve never felt so lucky to witness a wedding. Thank you for finding me, for choosing me, for being so honest, so happy, SO in love and wonderful and for having the best party EVER. I love ya! Stay tuned for their crazy colorful diy details and see even more on Facebook!

Posted on January 19, 2015August 10, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Sarah + Mike — Lyman Estate Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Take a look at Sarah and Mike’s beautifully intimate and personal details! So much of their personality shined through during their wedding day at the Lyman Estate, right down to the programs, how cute are those?! I loved every moment of their wedding, I hope you enjoy a few more of my favorite moments and details! Let’s start with the most important part, the shoes.

I can’t speak to how comfortable these were… pain is beauty, and aren’t they such a great color?!

Sarah’s beautiful one-shoulder dress is from The Bridal Garden in Manhattan, a not-for-profit bridal boutique that donates their proceeds to help educate disadvantaged children, now that’s a business model we can get behind!

The rooms at the Lyman have some fab wall paper and woodwork, I could shoot there every day! Allana, my second shooter for the day, grabbed this as mike got ready.

The greenhouse was in full bloom, this space was a dream to shoot in.

Sarah made her own jewelry and flowers, isn’t she crafty?!

Allana, workin it.

Lovely Summer Wedding at the Lyman Estate

Sometimes, we gotta test some light!

To make this look so good!

I brought along a little Canonet QL17 35mm film camera for the day and took some snap shots on Fuji Pro 400H film.

Lyman Estate Wedding

Good lookin crew! Man I love grey suits.

This dining room had the most gorgeous light, not to mention those simple and stately centerpieces!

Haha, caught ya!

Chive Events was serving up some of their fabulous signature cocktails, house made cranberry soda anyone?

Also shot on Fuji Pro 400H 35mm film.

Lyman Estate Wedding

The food from Chive was not only gorgeous, I love their serving platters and utensils, it was SO DELICIOUS.

Don’t worry, the Lord and Lady will watch over your cake.

Mmmmm carrot cake…

… Allana approved.

Marc Anthony from Murray Hill talent gets the award for most energetic DJ ever, he was AWESOME!

And check out this adorable outdoor dance floor that the ladies at Chive set up, it was so fun to party under the stars on a warm Summer evening.

Just LOVE this place!

Lovely Summer Wedding at the Lyman Estate

Thank you to all these fabulous vendors for helping to create such a beautiful day, especially to Hattie and all the ladies from Chive Events for just being awesome.

Vendors:

Venue: Lyman Estate

Invitations and Stationary: Made by the bride and groom

Rings: His–James Allen, Hers–Moissanite Co.

Caterer: Chive Events

Flowers: By the bride and friends

Wedding Gown: Tony Bowls for Mon Cheri, purchased at The Bridal Garden

Hair/Make-Up: Sandra at American Day Spa

Groom’s Attire: Indochino

Cake: Lyndell’s Bakery

DJ: Marc Anthony from Murray Hill Talent