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Posted on May 15, 2013May 14, 2013 by CoCo Boardman · 2 Comments

K+L — Fabulous State Room Wedding Details

Oh man oh man have I been looking forward to this post!! Our fabulous couple was married at the State Room in downtown Boston. We had a gorgeous Fall day in Boston with these two and their lovely families, and wanted to share the absolutely stunning details with you. Just a warning, you are going to be BLINDED by diamonds in a couple seconds…

Um. YEA.

Krista had a lot of fun with these gorgeous Manolo’s!

The wonderful Lara Woolfson helped us out that day as well, she started with the boys at the Ames Hotel. We LOVE that place!

We had some gorgeous light in the Public Gardens in the afternoon!

The dresses were all matching silhouettes, with some beautifully simple white flowers.

Can’t get enough of those earrings!

Beautiful view from the State Room just before the ceremony.

The ceremony scene was so romantic!

Sushi, truffle fries, and mac and cheese!?

I mean this place was dripping in flowers!

OK, now onto the tables, which all varied in size, shape, and decoration. It was the most interesting and beautiful room!

The table arrangement was so fun!

And you know, Krista just HAD to shoot some more of those rings!

Hope you guys didn’t get blinded by all the sparkle! We have these lovely people to thank for this gorgeous event! There is more on facebook as well, thanks and see you Friday!

Wedding planner: SD Events

Invitations and all other Stationery: Inviting Company

Venue: State Room

Caterer: Longwood Events

Flowers: Spruce Floral

Bride’s Dress: Monique L’Hullier from L’elite Bridal

Bride’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Hair stylist/make-up: Katrina Hess

Rings: Carter’s Diamonds

Cake: I Dream of Jeanne cakes

Rentals: Rentals Unlimited and Party By Design

Band: Soul of Boston

DJ: Randy Barth

Posted on December 21, 2012January 8, 2013 by CoCo Boardman

Liz + Pete – State Room Wedding Details

Liz & Pete’s details were absolutely LOVELY. Stately, chic, classic, and fun. Exactly what every State Room wedding should be… and then they just forgot all about it and danced the night away surrounded by TONS of friends and family. Exactly what we love to see :)

Let’s start with Liz’s Lazaro dress! It was intricately detailed, and seemingly custom fit to her tiny figure, she was so happy and beautiful in her dress, she just couldn’t help twirling around and running her fingers through her veil.

And of course everyone’s favorite shoes.

This comb held in her veil. Just the right amount of bling.

I grabbed her pastel and white flowers and ran around the Ames Hotel with them, all of their furniture is black white and gray, a photographer’s paradise!

The following shots are from Anne Ruthmann of Pete’s sharp suit and his groomsmen gifts.

Also from Anne from above the Ames Hotel lobby.

Liz wore her grandmother’s ring on her right hand, it was so stunningly sparkly!

The bridal party looked great together, especially from Krista’s Widelux on Kodak Tri-x 400 ISO/35mm film!

The Lazaro bridesmaid dresses were incredible, the coolest dresses I’ve ever seen. They were draped so beautifully, were just sexy enough, and were so flattering on Liz’s girls!

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross was plain old breathtaking.

We all couldn’t stop taking pictures of Liz’s dress! Can you blame us?

The pink pastels made their way into the centerpieces as well, which varied in height with rose petals to accompany them on the tables.

State Room wedding

Some seriously beautiful calligraphy.

State Room wedding

Sweet and simple cake

Love that view!

NOTHING beats a live band.

Love this from Anne!

State Room wedding

Cristen Farrell grabbed these fun shots of the photobooth.

The food at The State Room is always awesome!

Cannoli! YES!

And some bling to round it all out. I love that Pete’s ring is gold, who said they have to match?!

And a last shot from Krista’s Holga on Koday Tri-x 400 ISO/120mm film.

We have all these wonderful people to thank for bringing this beautiful day together! Not to mention the fantastic Liz & Pete!

Church: Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Location: The State Room
Invitations: Virginia Hobin at Heritage Isle Press
Programs and Menus: Shelly of Shelly’s Touch Boutique
Escort cards were calligraphed by Gail Gardner Calligraphy
Engagement ring: Jewelry Atelier (Carmel, CA)
Wedding bands: Marjorie Gad
Caterer: The State Room
Flowers: Awesome Blossom
Wedding Dress: Lazaro dress from Christina’s Bridal, Andover, MA
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Right-hand ring: Belonged to the Bride’s grandmother
Bridesmaid dresses: Lazaro gowns from Christina’s Bridal, Andover, MA
Bride’s hair: Katy Sarno of Mitchell John Salon
Bridesmaids and MOB hair: Rob Martelli of Avanti Salon
Groom’s Tuxedo: Valentino from Saks
Groomsmen tuxedos: Jos A. Bank
Favors: Modern Pastry
Cake: I Dream of Jeannie Cakes
Photobooth: New England Photobooth
Videographer: Lisa Segal
Band: Kahootz

Photography: Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Anne Ruthmann

Assistants: CoCo Boardman, Cristen Farrell

Get on over to facebook for more, and we’ll see you Monday for our next post!

Posted on December 19, 2012August 13, 2013 by CoCo Boardman · 1 Comment

Liz + Pete — State Room Wedding

Liz & Pete were married at the State Room in downtown Boston. What a day! Krista and I hung out with the girls most of the morning and they were a complete riot, all of them having so much fun, and obviously just loving the time they got to spend together. The whole day proved to be just like that, a love fest, seriously. Liz & Pete have the most adoring and loving group of family and friends. It was the most wonderful atmosphere to be a part of. And WAIT til you see the dance party!

Ok so here we go, Krista and I started with Liz and her girls in their suite at The Ames Hotel, just a couple blocks from the State Room, its SO beautiful, a super fun space to shoot in with great light and really cool furniture! Here’s Liz reading a lovely note from Pete.

Don’t you love those robes she gave the girls?!

Anne Ruthmann, who we LOVE, started with Pete and his groomsmen in their suite at the Ames as well.

I grabbed this of Liz in those *awesome* windows.

HAH!

LOVE Pete’s face!

Give it a spin girl!

I grabbed this of Liz trying to figure out her veil, it was sooo long and beautiful.

And this too, they just couldn’t stop staring! :)

Then we were all ready to head down to the first look and Liz says, “Krista do youuuu wanna hold my lipgloss????” How could we refuse this girl?

Anne got Pete ready for the first look! So dashing in his bowtie!

Love Pete’s face in this shot from Anne! I think he was blown away!

We ran into this stairwell around the corner, Krista went upstairs and Anne grabbed this. I swear every inch of the Ames is interesting to photograph.

Krista rode with the couple to the Public Gardens, I’m amazed there isn’t anyone in the background of this shot!

Krista brought along a roll or two of Black and White film too, aren’t these two classic? Shot with Krista’s Holga on Kodak Tri-x 400 ISO/120 mm film.

And THIS with her Widelux on Kodak Tri-x 400 ISO/35mm film.

Shoot girl!

Anne grabbed this of the bridal party after some family formals in the Gardens.

Then it was over to the enormous and stately Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

Another with the Widelux on Kodak Tri-x 400 ISO/35mm film.

Married!

Then it was on to The State Room!

Love this pairing from Anne.

Another from Anne

This is also from Anne, of Liz and her dad dancing, while Liz’s sister Lauren sang.

Then it was party time!

In case you can’t tell, the dance floor was PACKED.

Liz was my hero on the dance floor.

Love BOTH sets of parents getting down!

Ya gotta throw the Bride and Groom around a bit to end the night!

I conveniently forgot to mention that even though I was taken out of the game with food poisoning halfway through the day, and Krista lost a flash (it tumbled to the floor) in the midst of the craziest dance party ever, Krista and I were incredibly grateful to have Anne Ruthmann along for the ride as well as the wonderful Cristen Farrell, who rescued and replaced me earlier in the night.

Thank you thank you thank you thank you Liz & Pete, you two are unbelievably wonderful. Seriously.

See the rest of you on Friday for their classy pastel and grey details!