Meagan + Evan — Castle Island Sunrise Engagement – xo, CoCo

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

I know I know, WHAT was I thinking agreeing to a sunrise engagement session? But I mean come on, how could you refuse such a cute couple, and a girl who was so passionate about LIGHT?! (You see, Meagan goes running on Castle Island every morning before work and had fallen in love with the light and the view of her city she gets every morning). This girl is my dream come true! The best part is, in the days leading up to our shoot Meagan’s fiance Evan was trying to look at the weather and see which morning would have the best color, so he tweeted a meteorologist to get his opinion! How sweet is he?! Despite the early hour, this shoot went off without a hitch, the light was gorgeous, Castle Island and the city were still sleeping and we had the run of the place!

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Such a great view of the city!

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

Love love love her ring!

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

SO.CUTE.

Sunrise on Castle Island (Boston) Engagement Session

I absolutely love these two. What an amazing morning it was. Meagan thank you for being so passionate about your pictures and for convincing me to do this! I know your wedding isn’t until 2014 but I am going to be counting the days until then!! See more on Facebook :)

Caitlin + Chris — South End Engagement Session – xo, CoCo

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

I got together with Caitlin and Chris at their apartment in the South End. These two are complete goofballs and we had so much fun running around their fabulous neighborhood, and getting to know each other. We started off on their amazing roof deck with a sweet view!

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

And the laughing begins… :)

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

Of course we had to stop by The Buttery! Sadly it was closed….No treats for me :(

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

We found some gorgeous light and followed it all the way to the SOWA building down the street.

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

Pro tip: Make your clients bring a picnic table over to stand on so you can hit the right light! Good job guys, LOVE THIS!

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

South End (Boston) Engagement Session

What a fabulous evening I had with these two! Thank you Caitlin and Chris for being so cute and funny, I can’t wait to see you again in September! Check out Facebook for more in the mean time :)

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

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

How do I describe these two?? They are beautiful, laid-back, stylish, eccentric, incredibly loving, and most of all FUN. Tasha and Jared and their amazing friends and family make me realize why love my job so much. I’m so glad they found me and I feel privileged to have been invited in to document this intimate celebration. Their wedding day was nothing short of perfect. Bright and sunny but with a cool breeze. Organized enough so that the day ran smoothly but was also one of the most relaxed affairs I’ve ever taken part in. These two operate with a quiet cool, so that nothing on their gorgeous day went unnoticed or unappreciated, but all of its wonderfulness was totally expected, because that’s just how cool they are. PS- The frames above were shot right after the ceremony on Kodak Tri-X iso 400 35mm film.

Let’s start off with Tasha at her parents’ house, Tasha’s mom is an artist and has an amazingly eclectic sense of style, I poked around the rooms and found this cutie sleeping :)

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

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

Tasha and her sister were so fun!

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

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

The final product. STUNNING.

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

“The occasional movie” haha!

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

Tasha’s brother gave her a hand walking down to the car, so cute.

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

My fabulous second shooter for the day was Peter Morse, he started with Jared in the morning.

Truro MA Wedding

Peter also grabbed these of Jared’s awesome First Look reaction :)

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

What a beautiful spot huh?!

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

Their tight-knit bridal party, love the sparkles!

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

Jared looked so sweet as Tasha came down the aisle, courtesy of Peter as well.

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

Now that’s a happy couple!

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

We snuck away for a couple minutes to grab some portraits, these two are so relaxed and gorgeous together!

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

Are they gorgeous or what.

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

There were hula hoops a plenty!

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

The boys :)

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

Tasha’s sister was cracking everyone up with her speech.

Truro MA Wedding

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

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

Everyone spread out all over the Pamet Harbor Yacht Club waiting for the sun to go down with cocktails, hula hoops, and bocce ball, what else do you need?

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

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

Truro MA Wedding

Sing it!

Truro MA Wedding

There was a serious dog pile of dancers after “More than Words” played :)

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

Tasha and Jared, thank you for being that perfect couple, for loving each other and your families with all your heart and letting me document it, it was such a pleasure! Get on over to Facebook for more and come back soon for their amazingly eccentric and beautiful details!

Nichole + Steve — North End Engagement Session – xo, CoCo

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

Meet Nichole & Steve! How adorable are these two?! Nichole is a good friend of Krista’s, she is beautiful, talented, and her and Steve make such a fun couple. He kept her laughing while we chatted and walked around their date spot in the North End. It was a gorgeous night and I had so much fun getting to know these two. :) Now, feast your eyes on a selection of my favorites!

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

I mean, is she stunning or what.

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

Gotta have a little goofy face…

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

North End (Boston) Engagement Session

Love these two!! Get on over to Facebook for more, and come back soon for my next lovely couple!

Melanie + Ian — Backyard Engagement Session – xo, CoCo

Springtime Engagement Session at home

There is something about these two that is just so natural and beautiful. Ian is a farmer by trade and a surfer as well (with a wicked farmer’s tan to boot)! ;) Melanie is a nurse and came to us from a very good friend of Krista’s. It was so fun to hang out with them at their house in “the country” (Woburn, haha) and at Ian’s parent’s house just down the road. A simple, sweet backyard engagement, that’s all you need!

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Gorgeous!

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

LOVE Ian’s parents’ front porch!!

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Spring Engagement Session

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Springtime Engagement Session at home

Love these two!  Their wedding was just as perfectly “them” as their engagement session and I can’t wait to finish editing so I can share their big day!!

Theresa + Kristin — Newburyport Engagement Session – xo, CoCo

Newburyport Engagement Session

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!

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Such awesome mailboxes!

Newburyport Engagement Session

Aren’t they so cute?!

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

My. Faves.

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

I think this spot is almost exactly where they got engaged!

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Ladies you are so beautiful!!

Newburyport Engagement Session

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… :)

Newburyport Engagement Session

Newburyport Engagement Session

Thanks for a great day, Theresa and Kristin! I can’t wait to see you two tie the knot in September!!

Lori + Jim – Cape Cod Engagement Session

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

 Lori and Jim ran around the beach in Dennis, MA with Krista. They brought their adorable dog and had a great time. We can’t wait to see them this Saturday for their wedding! Woohoo!

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

It was pretty windy out there but don’t they still look great?!

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

They stepped away from the wind for a second…

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

And grabbed some of these, my favorites!

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

So cute!

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

My favorite!

Cape Cod Engagement shoot

Thank you both! We can’t wait to party with you this weekend! Check out their Facebook album for more!

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.

State Room wedding

And of course everyone’s favorite shoes.

State Room Wedding Details

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

State Room Wedding Details

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!

State Room Wedding Details

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

State Room Wedding Details

State Room Wedding Details

Also from Anne from above the Ames Hotel lobby.

State Room wedding

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

State Room wedding

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

State Room wedding

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!

State Room wedding

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross was plain old breathtaking.

State Room wedding

State Room wedding

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

State Room wedding

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

State Room wedding

Some seriously beautiful calligraphy.

State Room wedding

State Room Wedding Details

Sweet and simple cake

State Room wedding

State Room wedding

Love that view!

State Room wedding

State Room wedding

NOTHING beats a live band.

State Room Wedding Details

Love this from Anne!

State Room wedding

Cristen Farrell grabbed these fun shots of the photobooth.

State Room Wedding Details

The food at The State Room is always awesome!

State Room Wedding Details

Cannoli! YES!

State Room Wedding Details

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

State Room Wedding Details

State Room wedding

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

State Room wedding

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!

Katelyn & Evan’s Wedding Details

Just wanted to share some of my favorite details from Katelyn & Evan’s wedding at Granite Links!  Between Katelyn’s TWO amazing dresses and the gorgeous flowers – this wedding was just beautiful!!

Katelyn wrapped a family rosary and bracelet around her bouquet. Well, technically, I wrapped them around the bouquet. Sometimes I need to multi-task. Still, I love personal touches like that at weddings! Sometimes it’s the little details that no one else sees that mean the most.

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Shoes for Dress #1

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Shoes for Dress #2… I love how different they are!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

The rings

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Dress #1 of 2… Monique Lhuillier lace magnificence!!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

I love grey suits for the guys!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

It was such a pretty color scheme for the flowers!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Granite Links is great venue

They had an A Capella group perform before the ceremony – it was such a cool treat!

Cocktail Hour details

The tables were beautiful

And how fabulous is this cake?!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Dress #2 – amazing detail work!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Some of the fabulous vendors who made this wedding so beautiful:

Wedding Dresses  –  Monique Lhuillier

Rings  –  Tiffany’s

DJ  –  Allstar Entertainment & UpLighting

Videography  –  Jeff Brouillet Films

Makeup  –  Andrea at The Makeup Artists

Event Planning & Design  –  PBD Events

Flowers  –  Studio One Twenty Three

xoxo

Katelyn & Evan Wedding – Granite Links Golf Club

Katelyn & Evan‘s wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club last summer was beautiful!  Check out some of my favorites from their day…

Katelyn was gorgeous!  I love that she embraced her curly locks instead of trying to tame them!!  I think curly hair is beautiful, though I admit I’m a bit biased ;)

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Evan was totally dapper, of course!  (Photo by my Second Shooter, Anne Ruthmann)

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Love this shot of Katelyn with her little niece before the wedding :)

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Time to get married!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

This is always one of my favorite moments of the day!  There’s just so much pure joy and excitement!!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Bridal party

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

A few moments alone before the real party begins…

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

I love how Evan makes her laugh like no one else!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

I love this shot Anne captured of the flower girl playing the grass during cocktail hour!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

I think they’re a little excited!!!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

First Dance

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

The next two are by Anne

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Anne’s shot of Katelyn’s sister giving her toast

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Toasts can be such emotional moments!  I love a good sentimental toast :)

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Leave it to the Best Men to bring the funny!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Reaction shots by Anne Ruthmann

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

CAKE!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Then it was time to PARTY!!!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

This crowd really loved to dance… always a bonus for me!!!

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Halfway through the reception, Katelyn came out in amazing dress number TWO!  I think it was my favorite of the two, but they were both so awesome, it’s hard to say…

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Wedding at the Granite Links Golf Club

Katelyn & Evan – Thank you once again for inviting me into your wedding day!  It was such a joy to celebrate with you and your family & friends – and to dance the night away with you all!!!

To view more of my favorites from the day, check out the album on Facebook!