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Posted on April 13, 2015April 13, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Lephan + Scotty — Hyatt Regency Boston Wedding – xo, CoCo

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Ohhhhh these two. You may remember these adorable faces from their Providence, RI engagement session where I fell in LOVE with them. Lephan and Scotty are two of the most joyful people I’ve met, I’m so happy I was there to capture that joy on their wedding day, and let me tell you there was a LOT of it. This day was a smashing end to our season, I think you’ll be able to see for yourselves why we love these two so much.

I started out with Lephan as she got ready, and had a really fun time getting into her dress. Just LOVE this :)

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My very good friend Deborah Zoe started out with Scotty, once he actually found his bowtie that is…. hehe.

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We were making our way down to the First Look and I just had to get Lephan in this light! Man oh man!

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Deb caught this of Scotty’s First Look.

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My view, they were so excited!

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We then walked down the street to grab some portraits near the Paramount Theatre.

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I mean, that color!

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Then made our way through the city.

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Lephan, I know this wall was freezing, but it was worth it right?!

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The whole bridal party met up with us under the Chinatown gate.

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Deb caught this, work it y’all!

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LOVE this portrait from Deb.

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Thennnn Lephan put on her neon coat, and we needed documentation of it, obviously.

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Time to hide away for the ceremony, in a coat closet… hehe.

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From Deb, woohoo!

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Keepin’ it classy, Scotty.

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Afterwards they held a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, love this of grandma!

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Lephan changed into dress #3 and then the Bride & Groom got to show off their dance moves!

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They walked around and toasted each table, it was such a fun part of the night!

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I mean, that dress… LOVE it!

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Then shots were poured and the real party started!

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Man what a blast! Lephan and Scotty, thank you for your trust, infectious laughter, amazing emails, silly notes, and general amazing-ness over the past year. It has been a true pleasure working with you (understatement of the year)! Check out more on Facebook and stay tuned for alllll the amazing details too!

Posted on March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 by CoCo Boardman · 2 Comments

Katie + Brian — Black Rock Country Club Wedding – xo, CoCo

Get ready for a whole lot of pretty, folks. Katie & Brian were married on one of the last days of Fall, when the light was buttery and warm and you could still get away without wearing a coat. It was one of those wonderfully beautiful days where the Bride and Groom’s tireless preparations paid off, everything went to plan, and they just got to have fun and enjoy their day. I mean, it really doesn’t get any better than that. Let’s start with Katie as she got ready with her girls.

I love Katie’s soft and feminine details, they just fit her perfectly!
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My lovely assistant Pam caught this, how cute are these girls?!

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GIRL! You are so beautiful!

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Katie gave her adorable parents some very thoughtful embroidered handkerchiefs, their reaction was so sweet!

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Then it was time to head to the church!

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Meanwhile, my lovely second shooter Cris Llerena, started with Brian and his boys. This little guy, can you even stand it?!

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I tagged along with the girls on the way to the ceremony.

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“It’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to!” I love it!

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Some members of the wedding party really took that to heart… hehe.

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I just love that light!!

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Then it was off to Black Rock to capture the last bit of light!

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And what gorgeous light it was!

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Haha! Thanks Pam! :)

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This is what happy looks likes folks…

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We even had enough light to capture some beautiful, natural formal photos outside, love this group!

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Little Meredith and Colin were keeping everyone entertained for me, thanks guys! :)

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And a killer sunset to boot!

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An heirloom cake topper, and room filled with tons of candles made everything feel so romantic. And I haven’t seen a Groom’s cake in so long, this one Katie arranged was awesome!

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I mean… Cris thank you for grabbing this, this isn’t the last you’ll see of these cuties.

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When Grandma’s attack! :)

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Then it was party time y’all!

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See?!

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Behold the best late night snacks ever! The Fenway Frenzy!!

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SUCH a fun day guys, Katie and Brian thank you for being cool as a cucumber, for trusting me with your memories, and most importantly for having SO MUCH FUN on your wedding day! Check out their Facebook album for more and join me in thanking all their other fabulous vendors:

Ceremony: St. Mary of the Nativity

Reception: Black Rock Country Club

Invitations: Little Paper Lantern

Flowers: flou(-e)r

Wedding gown: Allure Bridal, purchased at Platinum Bridal Boutique

Bride’s Veil: Grandasia Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Sung, purchased at Platinum Bridal Boutique

Hair Stylist for bride and bridal party: Pura Vida Salon

Make-Up: Glow Salon

Men’s Suits: Jos A Bank

Men’s Shirts: Charles Tyrwhitt

Men’s Ties: The Tie Bar

Favors: Lammes Candies

Cake: Montilio’s

DJ: Nick Ferrington/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 ;)

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Father and son

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

So many giggles!

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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

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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 March 2, 2015August 10, 2015 by Amy Panichella

Liz + Dylan — Reid Castle Wedding – xo, CoCo

Liz and Dylan were faves from the start. Their sense of humor, all-together cuteness, absolute adoration of each other, not to mention their hilarious families and especially Dylan’s dad’s mustache, made their wedding day one of the BEST days. Ever. No seriously. Go ahead, see for yourself.

I started with Liz as she got ready in the bridal suite at Reid Castle, on the campus of Manhattanville College. This place was so cool! So many beautiful and interesting indoor spaces, with gorgeous light inside and out!

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Krista was my second shooter for the day, (Dream team!), she started with Dylan and this cute guy next door.

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Oh hello there Mr. Dapper!

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The lawn had our FAVORITE Weeping Beech trees, good spot for a First Look don’t you think? Love this from Krista.

Can’t even handle these two!

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Krista brought along a couple film cameras to play with, she shot this with her Nikon f100 camera, on Kodak Tri-x 400 35mm film.

Also from Krista, isn’t that lace to die for?!

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Light, giggles, snuggles, everything.

From Krista, I mean they didn’t stop laughing!

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Krista shot this with a Holga toy camera on Kodak Tri-x 400 120mm film.

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Krista grabbed this as well.

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I mean we had to show the castle right?!

Time for the ceremony! Liz and her dad were so sweet!

Krista snuck around the side to grab this, can you just feel how excited she is?!

Krista also ran upstairs to grab this, so pretty!

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I stayed on the ground during the festivities at the reception while Krista shot from above, so fun right?

Their brother and sister made use of basically everyone in the room for their toasts, it was so fun, emotional and personal.

Then this happened, complete with “I’ve Had the Time of my Liiiiiife!” perfectly cued up. So good.

After the festivities, we took another few moments to shoot in this gorgeous space! These two were so generous with their time, and of course SO FUN to photograph.

Krista set this up, just LOVE it.

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One more from Krista, how romantic are those candles??

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Haha! Phone for you!

At their request we got everyone in the room on the dance floor for a group picture from the balcony. Love these guys!

These two just had to get a dance in while everyone was still at their tables.

Then it was party time!

And as a send off they killed it up on stage.

I can’t even say enough about these two! Thank you Liz & Dylan for trusting us with your memories, for cracking us up all day, for loving your day and everything it brought. We love you guys! Check out more on Facebook y’all and just WAIT for their details post full of autumnal color and that charming diy touch.

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!

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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…

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Then Brent got Kaitlin good. Hahaha!

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

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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!

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

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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!

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The house was full of eclectic details.

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

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

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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!

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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…

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Just can’t get over that light!

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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.

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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.

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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!