I seriously don’t even know where to start with these two! I KNEW this day was going to be great, but I had no idea just how fun, gorgeous and crazy emotional it would be. I think it’s safe to say every single guest, right down to us photographers, have never felt so welcome and so emotionally attached to a couple! These two have something about them that is just magical, and it was only after I met and spent the day with their insanely supportive and insanely FUN families did I fully understand it. Just you wait.
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?
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!
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.
The dogs weren’t impressed… where are the treats y’all?
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.
Just can’t get over that light!
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.
Then it was short shorts time. These guys know how to party.
Little brother, All-star DJ.
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!
Ryan + Kirk — Newburyport Engagement – xo, CoCo
These two!! I think all I have to do is let the pictures speak for themselves on this one. Ryan and Kirk are such a joy to be around, they love each other, their dogs, cocktails, food, and laughing. Need I say more?!
We started their engagement at their adorable condo in Newburyport, where Ryan fixed us up some killer cocktails.
Meet Dragon and Bruno, the funniest furballs you’ve ever seen.
I mean…
Their home is FILLED with amazing art, mostly made by Ryan’s grandmother, I can’t wait to meet her!
And then they were standing like this, how cute are they??
Family portrait!
Love. Love. Love.
Gotta vogue a little bit, right?
Gorgeous!
We took a little stroll along the river into town, it was a gorgeous night!
They guided me through the boat yard, just so fun!
One last stop on the water!
Ryan and Kirk, you two fill me with so much joy! It was a pleasure spending the evening with you in the place you call home, thank you for being so wonderful! There’s more on Facebook too!
Theresa + Kristin — Willowdale Estate Wedding Details – xo, CoCo
Ok here we go with some absolutely fabulous details from Theresa and Kristin’s gorgeous Willowdale Estate Wedding!
Kristin did not disappoint with her perfectly sparkly shoes and jewelry!
Little Miss Sassypants.
Their tables were X’s and O’s! So cute!
I absolutely love their modern and colorful flowers.
And this CAKE.
These phrases mean something special to the girls, I was more than happy to oblige.
Woohoo! Here is a list of the wonderful people who made this happen, with a special shout out to Monique at the Willowdale Estate for being awesome!
Vendors:
Photography: CoCo Boardman for Krista Photography
Second Shooter: Peter Morse
Venue & Catering: Willowdale Estate
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Flowers: Wedding Flowers by Annette
Wedding Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses: Madeleine’s Daughter
Kristin’s Shoes: Badgley Mishka
Hair Stylist: Aaqua Blue Salon
Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Men’s Ties: Dessy Group
Bubbles, straws and monogrammed candy wrappers: The Knot
Cake: Konditor Meister
Custom Cake Topper: Crosswire Design
DJ: C-Zone Music (Greg Capozzi)
Photo Booth: Viral Booth
Transportation: ATR Limousine and McGinn Bus Company
Theresa + Kristin — Newburyport Engagement Session – xo, CoCo
I met these two awesome ladies at their apartment in Newburyport, such a beautiful city with so much variety for shooting pictures, I’m so jealous they actually live there! It was so much fun meeting their (MANY!) pets, checking out the nooks and crannies of Newburyport and seeing where they were engaged. Let’s start out on their front porch, the light was gorgeous!
Such awesome mailboxes!
Aren’t they so cute?!
My. Faves.
I think this spot is almost exactly where they got engaged!
Ladies you are so beautiful!!
We found this amazing wall in an alley with a gorgeous beam of light shining down… so of course the coffee we were after had to wait a few more minutes… :)
Thanks for a great day, Theresa and Kristin! I can’t wait to see you two tie the knot in September!!