Liz + Dylan — Reid Castle Wedding – xo, CoCo

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Oh hello there Mr. Dapper!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Can’t even handle these two!

Reid Castle Wedding

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Reid Castle Wedding

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.

Reid Castle Wedding

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

Reid Castle Wedding

Light, giggles, snuggles, everything.

Reid Castle Wedding

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Krista grabbed this as well.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

I mean we had to show the castle right?!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Krista also ran upstairs to grab this, so pretty!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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.

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Krista set this up, just LOVE it.

Reid Castle Wedding

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Haha! Phone for you!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

Then it was party time!

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

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

Glamorous Wedding at Reid Castle at Manhattanville College

 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.

Stephanie + Marc — Maine Backyard Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

It was so difficult to pick my favorites of Stephanie and Marc’s artsy, beautiful, and unique DIY details. The bride and groom were married in Stephanie’s parents’ backyard in  Maine that could easily be mistaken for a sculpture park, there is art everywhere! Krista and I had an amazing day with these two, not to mention their amazingly gracious friends and family. Take a look for yourself, how could I choose?!

Artsy Backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Krista grabbed these next three before the ceremony started.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

I mean, that LIGHT.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

This one is from Krista as well.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

The attire was particularly fun and festive. You guys have got some stylish friends!

Artsy backyard wedding in Maine

The barn is just a short walk own from the main house, inside Stephanie draped colorful fabric from the ceiling. It created such a cool atmosphere.

Artsy backyard wedding in Maine

Stephanie’s mom made pine and herb sachets for each guest, so simple but so wonderful, and of course, they smell just like Maine.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard wedding in Maine

Perfectly simple flowers.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding
Artsy backyard wedding in Maine

Artsy backyard wedding in Maine

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Man, how fun was that?! What a gorgeous weekend, inside and out.

There were very few things the bride and groom did not make themselves, or have a family member make, here are the few vendors that helped make their weekend amazing.

Rings:  Nova Samodai

Catering:  Trillium Catering

Bride’s Bouquet:  Bridal Bouquet

Bridal Gown:  Spoil Me

Bride’s Shoes:  Repetto shoes

Bridesmaid Dress:  Tadashi Shoji

Men’s Attire:  Hugo Boss Red

DJ:  Matt Brookhouse

Rehearsal Dinner: The Slipway

Tent: Sperry Tents

Photography: CoCo Boardman and Krista Guenin for Krista Photography

Stephanie + Marc — Maine Backyard Wedding – xo, CoCo

 Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Oh. My. Goodness. What an amazing weekend this was! I am so excited to share this with everyone. Stephanie and Marc are people of many talents. Marc is a composer and sound artist, Stephanie a photographer, sculptor, and writer, among many other things I’m sure :) They are thoughtful, caring, and stunningly beautiful, inside and out. Watching Stephanie’s face during Marc’s speech, and their expressions and interactions with each other and their guests throughout the weekend was such a joy. It was obvious that despite the beautiful flowers, clothing, jewelry and scenery, the most important thing to them was the people, family and friends alike. That’s what we like to see.

I apparently brought rain with me to Maine, the night of the rehearsal it was absolutely pouring. But Stephanie was unshaken, I met up with her briefly before the rehearsal in my boat shoes and yellow rain jacket, both already soaked through, and she excitedly exclaimed “You fit right in!” The dinner was held later that evening at The Slipway in Thomaston, the staff was great and the lobster to die for!

Artsy backyard wedding in Maine

There were rain jackets and hugs aplenty during a short cocktail hour.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Stephanie’s dress was gorgeous! I couldn’t wait to see what she had for wedding day!

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Stephanie’s simple and stunning dress bought from Spoil Me, what an awesome name for a bridal shop. (More on the upcoming details post!)

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Stephanie got ready upstairs…

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

While Marc put the finishing touches on downstairs :)

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Sooooo Marc needed Stephanie to do his hair for him…without seeing her…So naturally, Stephanie’s sisters just put a blind fold on him!

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Stephanie’s sister Caroline made this birdcage veil for her. I think it completed her look perfectly.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Last minute teeth brushing, nbd.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Stephanie secretly watched guests arrive from her parents’ room.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

This was shot with a Pentax 67, on Kodak Tri-X ISO 400, 120mm film.

Artsy Backyard Maine Wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Krista was my second shooter for the day and grabbed these two shots just before the ceremony started. The guests were arranged in a semi circle around the couple, in the sprawling backyard of the house, it’s like  sculpture park out there!

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

LOVE her sister, just before walking down the aisle.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Krista’s view of Stephanie and her dad, and the ceremony below.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

I found this guy watching from the back.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard wedding in Maine

Love the negative space in this from Krista, too.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Gorgeous sisters!

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

One of my favorite family portraits, ever.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

As I said Stephanie is an artist of many mediums, she draped the ceiling of the barn with gorgeous colorful fabric and lanterns. It created such a fun atmosphere.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Krista grabbed these at cocktail hour, the light was amazing!

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Krista shot this on her Nikon F100, on Kodak Plus-X ISO 125 35mm film. Stephanie’s mother and her bridesmaids! How fun!

Artsy Backyard Maine Wedding

We snuck the happy couple away for some portraits in the beautiful golden light.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Krista shot this on her Widelux on Kodak Portra ISO 160 35mm film

Artsy Backyard Maine Wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Krista grabbed this wide shot of the same scene.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

That color!

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Another from the Pentax 67, on Fuji Pro ISO 400, 120mm film.

Artsy Backyard Maine Wedding

The whole room exploded with twirling napkins as the bride and groom came in. The next two are Krista’s.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Just a little cake mishap! Nothing to see here!

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

A very captive audience.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Here’s Krista’s view of the first dance, followed by my close-up.

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Then it was finally time to GET DOWN!

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

Artsy backyard Maine wedding

I caught these kids being silly towards the end of the night, one of my favorite candids from the day.

Artsy backyard wedding in Maine

Marc and Stephanie, it was such a pleasure for Krista and I to witness and photograph your unabashed joy. Thank you to you and your wonderful guests and family for taking us in like their own. Stephanie, a very special thank you goes out to your parents for their hospitality and altogether awesomeness. Everyone stay tuned for their killer unique details!

Melanie + Ian — Wayside Inn Wedding – xo, CoCo

Wayside Inn Wedding

Oh Melanie and Ian! What a wonderfully relaxed and love-filled wedding day you had. As you saw from their engagement, these two are not only absolutely adorable but they are straight up head over heels in love with each other! It was amazing to witness, and I was honored to hang out with them and their wonderfully supportive families all day at the Wayside Inn. Ian’s adoring family was obviously very proud of him and Melanie’s amazing French Canadian family was cracking me up all day! I’ll hang with them any time!

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Tasha + Jared — Pamet Harbor Yacht Club Wedding Details – xo, CoCo

Truro MA Wedding

Tasha and Jared’s wedding was SO. FUN. The day was so incredibly laid back, filled with beautiful people and moments, and wonderfully artistic details. Let’s take a look!

Truro Wedding

Tasha’s mother made these bouquets for the Bride and her sister, they were so cool!

Truro Wedding

I couldn’t resist this amazingly yellow door.

DIY, artistic and eccentric wedding in Truro, MA Cape Cod

Truro Wedding

Tasha’s parents house was beautiful and so perfectly Cape Cod!

Truro Wedding

The house was filled with amazing art.

DIY, artistic and eccentric wedding in Truro, MA Cape Cod

Is she a stunner or what?!

Truro Wedding

DIY, artistic and eccentric wedding in Truro, MA Cape Cod

The girls looked great!

DIY, artistic and eccentric wedding in Truro, MA Cape Cod

There were bold beautiful colors everywhere!

Truro Wedding

Truro Wedding

The couple made these amazing terrariums, one for each table!

Truro Wedding

Tasha’s mom made each of them a custom chair, I can’t even imagine the amount of work that went into these!

Truro Wedding

Temporary tattoos, homemade hooch, and paper flowers.

Truro Wedding

A friend of the family made this insanely fanciful cake, complete with marriage mice :)

DIY, artistic and eccentric wedding in Truro, MA Cape Cod

DIY, artistic and eccentric wedding in Truro, MA Cape Cod

DIY, artistic and eccentric wedding in Truro, MA Cape Cod

I have these wonderful vendors to thank for this perfectly DIY wedding:

Venue: Pamet Harbor Yacht Club

Catering: Cosmos Catering

Cake: Colette Peters

Wedding bands: Chuck Miley

Bride’s dress: BHLDN

Bride’s headpiece: Handmade by the Bride

Bride’s shoes: SeyChelles

Bride’s Hair/Makeup: Paula from Waves Salon

Groom’s attire: TOPMAN

Bouquet and reception chairs: Handmade by the Bride’s mother Deb Mell

Centerpieces, Bouttonieres, escort cards, paper flowers: Handmade by Bride and Groom

Temporary Tattoos: Tattoo Sales

DJ: DJ JT Stevens

Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Peter Morse

Kate + Reid – Surprise San Diego Wedding Details

Surprise wedding in San Diego

So you all know by now how small and intimate this wedding of my sister’s was. As you can see they were married in the front yard of our beach rental house on Ocean Boulevard in San Diego. Kate and Reid got everyone together the morning of the wedding, made pancakes and set everyone to work. Everyone had a little task to do to help bring the day together, nothing too hard though :) Reid’s mom made her famous carrot cake, Reid’s dad and sister grilled, my mom made cocktails, my dad and Reid’s sister strung up Kate’s paper cranes for decoration, Reid’s sister-in-law found a florist who specialized in last minute arrangements, it was really pretty wonderful. Kate and I went out to get our nails and hair done, the boys went to get a fresh shave and when we came back to the house, all the little details were coming together and for a change we got to be surprised!

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

 Kate folded these secretly for months…

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

There they are, hard at work :)

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

Mom doing her cocktail magic.

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

Yummmmm…

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

There were other cocktails involved too… ;)

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Donna and her amazing cake.

Surprise San Diego Wedding

Kate and Reid made these screen printed bags for everyone! That’s Kate’s dog “Pasta.”

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

I helped design these announcements and used pinholepress to print them ahead of time, Kate and Reid addressed them weeks before, and we all stuffed them the morning of and they were sent out the next day!

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

Now onto the good stuff! Here’s Kate’s amazing green amethyst ring from BHLDN. I try it on every time I see her…

Green amethyst ring on succulent in San Diego

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Reid’s wedding band, he’s an engineer, what can I say…

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Kate has nothing to worry about wearing heels around Reid, he’s 6’7″!

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Kate says that her only requirement for her dress was that she could ride a bike in it, so when she found the gorgeous tea length dresses on French Knot Couture she sent in her measurements ASAP!

Surprise wedding in San Diego

I did her makeup, in between fits of crying. At some point I seriously wasn’t sure if I could get any makeup to stay on her face!

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Allana enjoyed playing in Kate’s petticoat :)

Surprise wedding in San Diego

LOVE this from Allana.

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Kate and I found these earrings online about a week before, aren’t they cool?!

Surprise San Diego Wedding

I made her a little accent flower, she also wore a J.Crew neon sweater.

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

Reid had to do a little YouTube research on how to tie his bowtie.

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Love love LOVE this!

Surprise wedding in San Diego

The flowers were so bright and colorful.

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Yup, just 13 people all together!

Surprise wedding in San Diego

This was the view from our house. Killer!

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

Reid’s mom brought Kate a garter from Reid’s Aunt to wear as her something borrowed.  She had a little inkling that they might be surprising everyone that week :)

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Surprise wedding in San Diego

So cute!

Surprise wedding in San Diego

My mom set up some post-ceremony Limoncello for everyone.

Surprise Wedding in San Diego Details

Surprise wedding in San Diego

AAAwwwwwwwwww……

Surprise wedding in San Diego

Bride’s Hair: Grand Creation Salon

Bride’s dress and petticoat: French Knot Couture and Petticoat Junction

Bride’s cardigan:  J.Crew

Bride’s earrings: White Owl

“Bridesmaid” attire: Anthropologie and J.Crew

Groom’s fresh shave: Vince’s Barber Shop

Groom’s attire: J.Crew

Bowtie: CCA Design

Flowers: Impulsive Flowers

Bride’s rings: Alex Monroe for BHLDN 

Announcements: Designed by the bride and I, printed at PinholePress

Groom’s ring: Andys House

 Canvas Tote Bags: Sams Banners

Photography: Krista Guenin for Krista Photography

Second Shooter, dream team member: Allana Taranto

Melissa + Tyler — Methuen Memorial Music Hall Wedding

Melissa & Tyler’s wedding was held at the gorgeous Methuen Memorial Music Hall, followed by a reception at the Castleton Banquet Center. Melissa and her Mom Adrienne worked so hard to make everything look fabulous and put a lot of time and energy into all the details. With a ton of sweet little kids, she had SEVEN flower girls, and so so so many supportive friends there to celebrate, the room was filled with so much love, we were honored to be a part of it!

Krista and I were hanging out with the ladies as they got ready, when a beautiful package from Tyler arrived…. ok crying now…

Fall New England Wedding

Our favorite, Allana Taranto, started with the dudes, as they insisted on a BeeGees album cover shot :)

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Just can’t stop with the bling!

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Melissa’s brother’s gift, custom “Suit Up” shot glass….

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Good thing they got to practice…. :)

Fall New England Wedding

Uh oh, flower girl meltdown.

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

I mean, this place is INSANE!

Fall New England Wedding

LOVED Melissa’s bridesmaid palette, so bright and fun, eventhough this little girl may not think so…

Fall New England Wedding

They were so smart and had coloring books, and all sorts of stuff to keep the kids busy during the ceremony!

Fall New England Wedding

Love this from Allana of Tyler’s mom.

Fall New England Wedding

These two have some seriously talented friends, music all day!

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Awww, that “hey, we’re married” moment.

Fall New England Wedding

Cutest brother ever!

Fall New England Wedding

I was serious guys, SEVEN glower girls, each one cuter than the next.

Fall New England Wedding

Then out into the grounds for some portraits!

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Seriously, this girl is loved.

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

When everyone arrived at Castleton for the reception, we had to wrangle the girls for a couple pictures… they were having so much fun.

Fall New England Wedding

The light was GORGEOUS!

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Melissa surprised Tyler with a tattoo of his initials!

Fall New England Wedding

Melissa and her mom put SO much work into the details, there was something colorful and fun around every corner!

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

I love a bride who can cry a bit :)

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Yes, Tyler, you are a super hero :)

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

LOVED their cake table, they eventually had a KILLER ice cream bar too!

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Fall New England Wedding

Always a fan of a bride who can get down!

Fall New England Wedding

Thank you both for being so wonderful, and to your friends and family for welcoming us into your celebration! Love you guys!!

Ceremony: Methuen Memorial Music Hall

Reception: Casteleton Banquet Center

Photography: Krista Photography

Second Shooter: Allana Taranto

Assistant: CoCo Boardman

Check out their album on facebook for more! And we’ll see you Friday for the next lovely couple!