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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.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

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.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

Just can’t get over that light!

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

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.

Wait for it…

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.

Colorful Same Sex Wedding at Essex Conference Center and Retreat

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!

Posted on January 16, 2015January 20, 2015 by CoCo Boardman

Sarah + Mike — Lyman Estate Wedding – xo, CoCo

You may remember Sarah and Mike from one of my favorite engagement sessions EVER. I think the thing I love most about these two is not only are they adorable, fun, perfectly nerdy, and just the right amount of silly, they completely trusted me. They have the type of cool confidence in themselves and in me that makes my job so easy. Also, their wedding was Ah-Mazing! Intimate, beautiful, personal, and FUN… ALL of my favorite things. Alright, enough gushing, let’s start with Sarah in her room at the stately and stunning Lyman Estate, one of my favorite places to shoot, and wait til you see the outdoor dance floor!

Sarah’s girls were cracking me up.

I shot a few snap shots with my Canonet QL17 35mm film camera, using Fuji 400H film throughout the day. Its such a fun little camera, and film brings a whole other quality to their pictures, can you tell the difference?

Sometimes dresses take a long time… :)

Shot with my Canonet QL17 on Fuji Pro 400H 35mm film.

Mt good friend Allana joined me for the day, and started with Mike down the hall, what a handsome guy!

SUCH a beautiful day!

Lovely Summer Wedding at the Lyman Estate

We walked through the greenhouse for a minute, I LOVED the light in there!

FAVE. Guys, you are TOO cute.

And still just the right amount of silly…

Allana brought along her prism to do some experimenting, I just love this picture.

We thought the library might be a nice backdrop, I must say it suits Sarah very well.

Another shot from my Canonet QL17 on Fuji Pro 400H 35mm film.

Lyman Estate Wedding

And here’s Allana’s view:

Bridal party time, and you know what that means… bad jokes to make them laugh!

Their gardens were so lush and beautiful!

STOP. IT.

We had a little time to relax before the ceremony, when does that ever happen?! Allana hung out with the girls upstairs.

While I shot some details in this beautiful house!

Shot with my Canonet QL17 on Fuji Pro 400H 35mm film.

Almost time…

Sarah’s brother officiated, he did so good!

Aaaaaand then it was time for shots! Allana grabbed these, dying.

Omg, love this guy, Marc Anthony, most excited Dj EVER. Shot with my Canonet QL17 on Fuji Pro 400H 35mm film.

After dinner we even got time for MORE portraits, can this day get any better?!

Allana shot this of their “First Dance.”

Then it was time to party, outside! Check out this outdoor dance floor that Chive Events put together!

Lovely Summer Wedding at the Lyman Estate

Man, what an AWESOME day. Sarah and Mike, thank you so very much for your love, your honesty, for trusting me and for your fabulous, beautiful, and perfectly silly faces! You are the BEST! Find more on Facebook and stay tuned for their super fun details!

Posted on August 12, 2013February 22, 2016 by Krista Guenin · 1 Comment

Ariel + Joshua — Camp Wedding on Lake Ossipee, NH

Oh my goodness, are you ready to look at a LOT of photos?! Ari & Josh’s wedding at Camp Cody was SO FUN, I just need to share a bunch of photos to show you how fun it was, so brace yourselves!

The girls getting ready – that’s Ari there in the curlers ;)

Just a little excited ;)

Some portraits with the ladies before the festivities get started

Photo by my lovely assistant, Cristen Farrell

Such a natural beauty!

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Meanwhile, my fantastic second shooter, Matt Grazier of Grazier Photography was having some fun with the guys…

I love the Bride’s reception and the Bedeken! Definitely my favorite part of the day at every Orthodox Jewish wedding!

LOVE this shot Matt captured of Josh coming from the Tisch to see his bride!

And Matt’s shot of the women seeing him coming – so much excitement!

This explains why my legs hurt so bad the morning after shooting a wedding!

LOVE these moments!

Matt’s perspectives during the Ketubah signing…

My view of the Ketubah signing from the other side of the table

Once the Ketubah was signed, everyone headed to the other side of the camp for the ceremony! It had to be moved indoors because it was so unseasonably cold that day!

In a traditional Jewish, the bride would circle the groom, but for this wedding they circled each other.

Cristen’s view of the kiss

RUNNING out the door!

An entertaining Bridal Party is a must!

“Hey guys, just go over there and hang out and enjoy being married for a minute!” This is what they gave me… :)

This one was a little less silly, a little more sultry… so versatile, these two!

Ari was freezing, but she still managed to look gorgeous in the setting sun by the lake!

A few moments out of the wind to wrap up our portraits!

Then it was off to the reception, where the dancing was nearly endless!!!

Cristen captured these amazing moments!

This one explains my shoulder pain… This job is hard work!! This also captures some of Josh’s awesomeness :)

The band had to shut down the music and practically beg everyone to sit down for dinner, haha! But they were happy to listen to some great toasts!

Wedding at Camp Cody in Freedom, New Hampshire

Then is was back to the dance floor!! Where are the finger pointing moves from the engagement session, I ask you?!

More Josh awesomeness…

A little late night toast by the bridesmaid who introduced them!

And a parting shot of the beautiful night sky above the tent! What a great night for a wedding!

Big shout out to these Vendors who made the day so fantastic!

Venue: Camp Cody

Invitations: Lila Fagen

Rings: Stowe Gems Jewelry

Wedding Gown: David’s Bridal

Men’s Attire: Shirts were all individually made and tailored by the groom’s friend in India

Band: Shirim Klezmer

Ketubah: Ketubah.com

Ari & Josh – thank you for inviting us into your lives, and into this wonderful day! We have had a blast working with you!!!!! xoxo

To see more of my favorites from this wedding, check out the album on Facebook!