Krista loves an excuse to take a drive down to the Cape during the summer. This adorable family certainly didn’t hurt the cause! Adira is simply scrumptious!
I mean, those EYES!
Seriously.
Not such a bad view. It was really the perfect summer day on the Cape.
I seriously can’t even!!
GORGEOUS!
Nom nom nom.
“Oh hi! Wanna play?”
Evita and Michael, thank you for sharing your little family with us! We hope to see more of Miss Adira as she grows and changes!
I know that I’m slightly biased given that most of these families are friends of mine, but Spring mini-sessions were especially wonderful this year! :) It was a perfect May day and so much fun!
Hard to believe that this little guy wanted NOTHING to do with pictures!
This adorable crew is a bunch of Krista Photography regulars! They are the most cooperative and sweet group of little ones!
So many expressions!
Oh Christopher! Always a favorite! None of us can get enough of that toothy grin, but put him in a seersucker vest and pants and we melt!
His cousin is pretty fabulous, too! Loved watching Bobby with his four-legged “brother.” :)
Love!
Our very own Jen and her sweet family!
Silly Emma!
My boy refused to participate unless we brought his best friend along, and so Curious George came with us. :)
There is ALWAYS a series like this of my children! :)
This brand new family was such a joy. Baby Ruth is precious!
Twirling in the sun!
We had so much fun with everyone! Thank you all for sharing your family’s with us!
Krista met Jessica several years ago when she was a bridesmaid in Elena and Dan’s wedding and was thrilled to hear from her wanting to do family portraits at the family’s home. Backyard firepit, a walk in the woods, an adorable pup AND baby boy with two perfectly placed bottom teeth – it made for a fabulous morning!
Thank you for asking Krista to spend the morning with your adorable family!
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.
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!
Ok we already got into all the great gushy stuff from Bethany and Jon’s gorgeous wedding, so let’s get into the amazing details!
Krista went down a day early and shot the rehearsal dinner the night before. Jon’s mom, a true southern belle, took over the rehearsal decor and KILLED IT! If the wedding was a perfect preppy representation of Bethany’s New England roots, the rehearsal was a perfect picture of Jon’s southern ties. I did my best not to overload you but I mean it’s just so cute!
OK now onto Wedding Day! Bethany grew up in this stunning historic house right in downtown Falmouth. It is totally charming.
YES.
Ok, just ONE more of the shoes…
Cris Llerena, our fabulous second shooter, shot these details of Jon’s uniform.
Love me some hydrangeas.
That lace was just stunning.
This church where the coule was married is just across the street from Bethany’s house! How adorable! This was shot on Krista’s Holga with Kodak Tri-X 120mm film.
It was quickly time to abandon those amazing heels… :)
Just a little Limo snuggle…
Just a few sparkles to end the night! I love Bethany’s unique rings!
Thanks for taking a look, pop over to facebook for more! See you Monday for a peak into their album design!
We have these wonderful vendors to thank for it:
Venue: Ballymeade Country Club, Falmouth, MA
Catering: Chef Roland’s catering
Invitations: Paper Source
Other stationary: Made by the mother of the bride (Kathy Johnson) and mother of the groom (Mary Rue)
Engagement Ring: Mervis Jewelers (Washington, DC)
Bride’s wedding band: The Tiny Jewel Box
Groom’s wedding band: HH Jewelry
Flowers: Verde Floral Designs
Wedding gown: Legends by Ramona Keveza from Hannelore’s
Dancing dress: Sue Wong from Bloomingdales
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo from Hitched Maids (Washington, DC)
Hair: Bellezza Spa, Falmouth, MA
Cake: Windfall Market
Photography: Krista Guenin for Krista Photography
Second Shooter: Cris Llerena
Assistant: CoCo Boardman
Bethany and Jon were married in Falmouth, MA, Bethany’s home town, in the church across the street from her childhood home. We were told that she used to watch brides leaving the church from her living room window, doesn’t that paint such a wonderful picture? Well no matter what expectations had been swimming in Bethany’s head about her very own wedding day in that church, I certainly think they were met. The weather held out just perfectly, Bethany was glowing and nervous but cool under pressure, and the setting could not have been more idyllic. It really was a wonderful day.
We learned not long after the wedding however that Jon’s brother and Best Man, Michael, had passed away suddenly. We obviously didn’t know him very well, but it was not hard to tell that he was greatly loved by his family. He gave literally the BEST toast Krista had ever heard, at their rehearsal dinner, which was proven by her crying with laughter through the whole thing… We are so glad that Jon and Bethany were able to celebrate their wedding with him and will have those recent memories forever. And we are thankful to have been able to share a little something with them to help ease the pain. These are the moments when you realize how important photographs can be. Knowing that we can actually help people hold onto the memories of the ones they love is the most rewarding part of our job.
So without further ado, let’s see the blushing bride, Krista started out at Bellezza Salon with the ladies.
This DRESS! Could it be more classic?
Shoes: killer.
I grabbed this in the dramatic light of the bathroom.
We were so happy to work with Cris Llerena for the first time, she was fantastic and started with Jon and his guys across the street.
He looked so dashing in his uniform.
Jon and his brother.
Lovely ladies!
A family tradition: Game Face.
Just a quick walk across the green to the church.
I grabbed this from the balcony as Bethany came down the aisle, Jon could not stop fiddling with his cuffs, it was really cute.
Cris killed it with a little tilt-shift action.
A sweet receiving line moment from Cris.
Love these two!
No big deal guys, just a game face family portrait. Hahaha!
This bridal party portrait shot on Krista’s Holga, with Kodak Tri-X 120mm film.
This was shot on Krista’s F100 with Kodak Tri-x 35mm film. So dreamy!
Off to cocktail hour!
Cris caught this of the Bride and Groom as they were introduced.
And I got this of their frist dance. So dang cute!
Cris caught these super cute kids fooling around…
And this, are you sensing a theme?
Here are some favorites from the party, the dance floor was packed!
Bethany had a great costume change! Absolutely one of our favorite reception dresses.
I caught the next two. Shoulda’ put a ring on it!
Bethany and Jon thank you so much for trusting us with documenting your day! We were so happy to celebrate with you and your families, and so happy we could give you a beautiful way of remembering the ones you love.
And stay tuned folks for their preppy details, and a peak into their album design!
Krista met up with Leli & Tom for their Engagement Session down at the Boston Public Gardens, where they got engaged, awwwwwwww. They are the sweetest couple, very caring and loving with each other, and they couldn’t have picked a better day to romp around the city with Krista!
They started out on Commonwealth ave just outside the gardens… Isn’t Leli’s purple dress the cutest?
SO SWEET.
Make ’em snuggle and they’ll start to giggle, works every time! Love this series!
Then they headed over the footbridge to the river.
SUCH a gorgeous day! I can’t wait to have these evenings again!
Then a quick jaunt over to J.P.Licks for a handsome reward!
And a few more giggles…
LOVE these two. Come back Friday for their super fun wedding and photo booth!! Oh and check our their facebook album too!
Meredith and John, when I think about your wedding details I think soft, romantic, and for some reason the word blushing comes to mind. Maybe Meredith was just that perfect blushing bride. Let’s start with her and her dress. Absolutely RADIANT.
Her hair was just so romantic and feminine.
Her dress fit her like a GLOVE.
The boys boutonnieres were such a nice little touch too!
I love the POP of those coral dresses.
SUCCULENTS! Yes! These flowers were stunning.
The chuppa was also gorgeous.
There is one word for the Lyman Estate, stately, inside and out.
Every Summer wedding should have Arnold Palmers!
The reception was pretty much a big house party, people danced like crazy and when they got tired, meandered through all the different rooms of the house.
And we’ll finish with a stunning long exposure of the front facade of the estate, LOVE.
Thanks for taking a look! Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! We have these wonderful people to thank for it!
Vendors:
Location: Lyman Estate
Invitations: Cordially Yours
Rings: DeSumma and Wexler Fine Jewelry
Caterer: East Meets West Catering
Flowers: The Frugal Flower
DJ: Patrick Lally of South Shore Entertainment
Wedding Dress: Liv Harris from Vows
Hair Accessory: Hair Comes the Bride
Earrings + bracelet: Kate Ketzal Jewelry
Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew
Hair/make-up: MiAlisa Salon
Tuxedos: Brooks Brothers
Photography: Krista Guenin for Krista Photography
Second Shooter: CoCo Boardman
Assistant: Marc Beaulieu
Meredith and John were married on a gorgeous summer’s day at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA. This beautiful historic house was the perfect location for their classy and beautifully styled day. The girls wore coral, the guys wore grey and green. This beautiful and gracious couple was just soaking up all the love and support around them all day. It was such a wonderful thing to witness.
So let’s start with Krista and her assistant Marc Beaulieu, they started with Meredith as she got ready in an upstairs room at the Lyman Estate. The rooms are just so perfectly old-time New England.
I started out with John and his boys while they were maxin’ and relaxin’.
Doesn’t he clean up good?!
The couple did a First Look on the staircase.
This is Marc’s view.
This one is mine, love the woodwork in that place!
Krista and I saw this field of wildflowers as we drove up to the house and fell in love with it.
A little behind the scenes action!
Those DRESSES!
Ok ceremony time! Wasn’t the lawn gorgeous?
I LOVE that even though the couple had a First Look, Meredith was still TOTALLY crying as she met John in the aisle. SO SWEET. These next two are mine, and my absolute faves from the day.
Then it was cocktails time on the lawn, with Arnold Palmers for everyone!
They did their toasts outside as well. This one of Meredith’s dad is mine.
Then it was straight inside for some klezmer music from Meredith’s family! It was so fun!
The next two are mine.
Love this of John and his mom!
Then it was all dancing, all the time! That room was packed!
This kid was cracking me up!
One more collective “AAawwwww…” for these two. I think the photos speak for themselves as to how joyous an occasion this was. Thank you both and your wonderful families and friends for letting us be there!
Check out facebook for more and you will NOT want to miss their details post on Friday. Seriously, ya’ll! See you then!
We spent the entire day with Christy and Doug at the beautiful Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster, MA. It was just starting to get cold, the sun was warm and rich but the shade was chilly. Brrrrr…it caught everyone by surprise! While the details were impeccable, the bride gorgeous, and the venue classic, we walked away with the wonderful and distinct feeling that this really was the joining together of two families who loved their children so very much. Just WAIT until you get to the reception, this was the BEST dance party of the Summer. The room was filled with so much love that even we, the photographers, felt like we were part of the family by the end of the night! Thank you both and your families for such a wonderful day!
Check back on Friday to see their beautiful preppy details!
Krista and I started out with the girls (and Christy’s adorable sister) in their suite just down the hill from the main ballroom.
The fabulous James Federico started with Doug!
The light in Christy’s room was beautiful!
Her bridesmaids had some lovely J.Crew dresses, my fave!
Christy’s mom had a surprise for her, a pin for her bouquet in memory of Christy’s grandmother… it made everyone cry…
After getting ready, the ladies and Christy’s parents hid away and watched everyone arrive for the wedding, they had so much fun being sneaky!
The ceremony was on the front lawn…
I mean COME ON!
We found our way down to the beach with the whole bridal party! Don’t they look great?!
I see you back there!
Couldn’t resist… :)
This is mine of the Bride & Groom’s first dance, they’re just so dang cute!
The speeches brought the house down, not a dry eye in the place!
And now the REAL party started! These next few are mine of the crazy dance circle, some seriously killer moves out there!
That girl is trapped by dancing!
I grabbed these of the bride & groom getting hoisted up.
And this is mine from the last dance, after a HECK of a party…
Oh you two!! We still talk to this day about how amazing your day was, thank you for letting us be a part of it! We wish you nothing but the best!!
To see more, check out Christy and Doug’s album on facebook! And be sure to check back on Friday for their details!