CoCo Boardman, Author at Krista Photography Blog

Posted on April 24, 2015July 21, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Ashley + Andrew — The Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

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If that picture doesn’t sum these two up then I don’t know what will… Ashley and Andrew had an absolute BLAST on their perfectly snowy wedding day in late February, feast your eyes on all their beautifully thought out DIY details!

Ashley’s dress and Kate Spade earrings suited her perfectly: feminine and soft, with just the right amount of sparkle.

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She and her bridesmaids wore coordinating flannel pj’s as they got ready, they were so cute!

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Gotta keep an eye on the weather!

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We all braved the at least 4 feet of snow to shoot some portraits at Fitch’s footbridge, on the way from the church to Gibbet Hill.

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And man was it worth it!

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Then the snow really started to fall…

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I mean…

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This is how excited we are about shooting in the snow!

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The reception details were equally soft, feminine, rustic, romantic and fun.

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While the dance floor was packed, the room with the donuts was too…

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MMmmmmmm donuts…

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Krista and Pam prepping on the dance floor!

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And Andrew bringing the house down!

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Haha! I think that’s a good way to leave it don’t you? Thank you to all the vendors who helped pull this day together, especially the crew at Gibbet Hill, (you ladies rock!) and our new favorite DJ Paul Brogna! Check out even MORE on Facebook!

Ceremony: Our Lady of Grace Parish at St. James

Reception: The Barn at Gibbet Hill

Photography: CoCo Boardman and Krista Guenin for Krista Photography

Videography: Isa Images

DJ: Mass Rhythm Entertainment

Posted on April 20, 2015April 13, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Ashley + Andrew — The Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding – xo, CoCo

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GET READY FOLKS. We started 2015 out with a bang and one of the most beautiful winter weddings EVER! Ashley and Andrew, troopers and classic New Englanders that they are, wanted to get married IN the snow, and boy did they get their wish! Not only did we get snow, we got that perfect movie snow that blanketed the ground, the bride’s eyelashes, and made everything feel so romantic and festive. Not to mention the fact that these two are SO MUCH FUN, between Ashley’s laugh and Andrew’s dance moves, there was just no way this day would be anything short of perfect.

I started out with the smiling bride as she got ready with her girls, all in matching flannel pj’s mind you.

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Krista was my second shooter for the day (Dream Team!) She started out with Andrew and his boys, and these icicles, I can’t even look at them! Brrrrrrrrrr…

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Meanwhile everything was starting to come together with the girls! Everyone tied up their dresses in a different way.

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Ashley’s dress was lovely! I loved all the little details and sparkles, so feminine.

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I mean… what a stunner.

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Hahaha!

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Time to get married! Krista waited at the front of the aisle for this, which I just LOVE.

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Woohoo!

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Then, these two absolute champions, actually strapped on their brand new matching LL Bean boots and forged out into 4 feet (at least!) of snow with us to take some gorgeous pictures near Fitch’s Footbridge. Krista caught this one.

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EEEeeeeeee!!

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Their bridal party was also impressed, Krista got this…LOVE.

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I mean, who WOULDN’T need a beer after that?!
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Meanwhile back at Gibbet Hill… it REALY started to snow!

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So we took some time inside for their super fun bridal party, this one from Krista.
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And of course we just HAD to take advantage of all that snow!

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Could it be more pretty?! Not possible.

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At twilight Krista grabbed this from outside the barn, SUCH a beautiful night!

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The reception got started with their first dance.

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And some AWESOME toasts.

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Then it was dancing time!

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Then Andrew, oh Andrew, showed us all what he was made of, with an amazing lip-synching to “It’s Raining Men.” I nearly died of laughter!!!

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Just amazing.

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That’s all she wrote folks! Can you see why I love these two so much?! Ashley and Andrew, THANK YOU for being so wonderful, trusting us with your memories and having the time of your lives on your wedding day. Check out more on Facebook y’all and stay tuned for their adorable diy details!

Posted on April 17, 2015April 13, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

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

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LET ME TELL YOU. Not only was this day super fun, it was SPARKLY. Feast your eyes on these killer details that Lephan and Scotty put together for their big day in downtown Boston!

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Now THAT’S a reception dress!

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You’re going to have to forgive me for ALL the pictures of the shoes, but they’re just that amazing! Courtesy of the fabulous Deborah Zoe who helped me out for the day.

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Deb also started hung out with Scotty as he got ready.

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I hung out with Lephan, in her suite with the great view.

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LOVE that light.

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Deb is a posing pro.

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The bridesmaids’ Kate Spade jewelry was to die for!

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Their ceremony was sweet and heartfelt.

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Gold and pink details all the way through!

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Gorgeous right!? Special shout out to Deborah Zoe for being so fabulous! Join me in thanking all these fabulous vendors! Check out more on Facebook too!

Vendors:

Venue: Hyatt Regency Boston

Invitations: Julia Barkan

Flowers: Whole Foods Market

Wedding Gown: Maggie Sottero, purchased at Vows Bridal Outlet

Chinese Tea Ceremony Dress: Kim’s Fashion Design

Reception Gown: Sue Wong, purchased from Ideel.com

Hair Accessory: Antique Hair Comb

Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade

Bridesmaid Dresses: Erin Fetherston

Bridesmaid Jewelry: Kate Spade

Hair and Make-Up: Jenny Luu Hair + Make-Up

Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

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 30, 2015March 30, 2015 by CoCo Boardman · 2 Comments

Becky + Mike — Harvard Square Engagement – xo, CoCo

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Becky, Mike and I got a miraculously warm November day to wander around Harvard Square together. They had never spent much time there, but the light was beautiful and we had a great time discovering some characteristic little nooks and crannies for them to cuddle in. :) These two were so comfortable with each other, I felt like I barely had to work at all! In fact, it always amazes me, no matter how beautiful you think a person is on their own, something happens to them when they are with the one they love, a light inside makes them glow all over. The same is true for these two, not only are they both beautiful and interesting people in their own right, there is something about their energy together that is absolutely infectious, and infinitely better than their individual parts alone. You know, sometimes things just fall into place.

We started out in Harvard Yard.

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We headed over to the river and they just HAD to stop and cuddle. ;)

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I mean are these guys adorable or what?

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We made our way through the dorms.

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And finally out onto the Weeks Footbridge, with this BEAUTIFUL light, I was eating it up!

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Nothing can beat that color!

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Becky!!!!! You are just gorgeous.

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Man, what a night! Becky and Mike, thank you for your beauty, inside and out! It was so much fun spending time with and photographing you, not to mention having a beer or two after! ;) Check out more on Facebook y’all!

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 17, 2015March 17, 2015 by CoCo Boardman · 1 Comment

Nora + Kevin — Coolidge Corner Engagement – xo, CoCo

This was one of those nights that didn’t go exactly to plan, but that turned out better than any of us could have planned! (And included way more beer than should have been allowed…)

When I think of Nora and Kevin the first word that comes to mind is genuine. That is exactly how they are: sweet, genuine, silly, sarcastic, wonderful people. We got along from the very start, and I love them because they were adventurous enough to 1) Suggest we shoot in their favorite bar, and thus be embarrassed to ever go back there again ;) and 2) Drink enough beer to survive shooting outside in the freezing cold because I wanted to experiment! So, while it wasn’t the original plan, we ended up hanging out at Otto Pizza in Coolidge Corner, then wandering around the theater across the street. It was great fun and these two faces make me so happy. (Side-note: I’m not the only one who was obsessed, there was a collective “Aaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww…” in the office for DAYS and these pictures circulated from Pam to Krista and I). See for yourself!

In my opinion, ALL engagement sessions should start with beer. :)

It was SUPER cold by this point in the night, but these two were such troopers! So we wandered over to the Coolidge Corner Theater, and I made them snuggle in an alleyway, so romantic right? ;)

Adorable Engagement Portrait Session in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

My trusty assistant Pam helped me light the fire escape out behind the theater. How fun!

Then we walked a little more to get warmed up.

Can you even handle the cuteness?? I can’t wait to see these guys again at the Epicenter in June! Nora, thank you for rolling with the punches and being so lovely! Kevin thank you for being so late and “forcing” us to drink so much delicious beer, I could not be happier with the results! :) Find more on Facebook!

Posted on March 10, 2015March 11, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Ashley + Andrew — Paul Revere Park Engagement – xo, CoCo

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

I mean would you just LOOK at that face?! I’ll admit, this laugh was induced by the embarrassment of public kissing, but hey, gotta do what you gotta do! Ashley and Andrew were such fabulous company on this surprisingly warm Fall evening in Boston. They took me on a tour of their gorgeous Charlestown streets, showed me all their favorite little spots, and we even made our way over to the brand new Paul Revere Park under the Zakim Bridge. This night was, I daresay, TOO fun.

Engagement Portrait Session near the Zakim Bridge in Boston

LOVE this!

I mean, how cool is this spot?!

Cuties… and gorgeous light to boot!

We strolled back over near their apartment and found this gorgeous ivy.

We had to get something in front of their adorable building!

They have a pretty sweet roof-deck too, with a killer view of the Bunker Hill monument, what a great spot!

That LIGHT! KILLING me.

Ash and Andrew thank you so much for taking me on such a fun adventure in your beautiful neighborhood! Check out more on Facebook y’all!

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

Danielle + Jesse — Boston Public Garden Engagement – xo, CoCo

These two sweethearts met up with me on a quintessential Fall afternoon in the city, the light was golden and it was just warm enough to get by with a sweater and a snuggle. This sweet pair had actually never even been to the Public Gardens before, so it was really fun to wander around with them in this gorgeous space in the last light of day. I just can’t get enough of their sweet expressions, and joyful faces. And did I mention that light?!

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

You know I love people in trees… :)

Pink clouds, my fave!

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We moseyed over to Comm Ave for a minute, and a snuggle.

Engagement Portrait Session at Boston Public Garden

I mean, seriously, how can they be so cute?! Love these two, find some more on Facebook if you do too!

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!

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Ben was doing his magic during the whole reception!

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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