Remember that week when the weather stunk in New England? Well that was the week Lynsey and Alex were scheduled for an engagement session and we had to cancel on the way to Maine. It was super sad especially since we knew they were heading away from York on Saturday so we all agreed for a 5:30AM meet up at the beach that morning! It was well worth the wait and we loved starting our day with these two at the beach. After the sun came up, we made our way to Lynsey’s favorite place in the world, the Nubble Light. There, with her favorite person in the world, Alex, we played on the rocks and listened to the waves crashing on the rocks. We finished up the session in the downtown before most anyone was awake. We left feeling energized and spent the rest of the day at the ocean!
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Emma and Tate’s Hanover Inn, Dartmouth NH Wedding
Emma and Tate’s wedding took place at their beloved Dartmouth College, complete with classrooms and historic buildings and even a professor… her dad. Everyone got ready at the Hanover Inn and then Emma and Tate walked over to the Hood Museum of Art for their first look. It was so romantic watching them get lost in the moment and just hold one another and take the whole thing in. Tears were flowing. The ceremony was flawless and then we all headed over to the cocktail hour and reception. The first dance song choices were more than perfect, (“Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison: Couples first Dance, “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young: Father Daughter, “I Will” by the Beatles: Mother Son). The mother-son dance had me crying. You should have seen her singing the song to Tate! The dancing began and it was a night full of love for everyone there.
Venue, Catering, and Cake: The Hanover Inn | Florist: Valley Flower Company
Hair and Makeup: We’re Makin’ Waves
Ceremony Music:Trio from The Upper Valley Music Center
Reception Music: The MILES Band
Videographer: Pennington Productions
Gown: La Reine Bridal (Paloma Blanca Gown)
Hillary and Matt’s Porstmouth NH Engagement Session
We love love love this couple. From the moment they walked up to us at the top of a parking deck, to the moment we hugged goodbye at the bar after the session, we were smitten. You know it was a good time when we all went out for Lobster and drinks afterward yes?
To say it was easy to photograph these two was an understatement. A couple who brings ideas, props, energy, and true love to a session is bound to be effortless when it comes to making things fun with the camera. Hillary and Matt did just that. The photo we posted on facebook earlier last week was our most popular post EVER according to the stats. The best part is that the photo was all their idea… I hope that sheds some light on the amazingness.
We simply walked around Portsmouth and found cool walls and nooks for them to snuggle in front of. Next we went to a local park where the magic of pinks beach cruisers and big floppy hats took place. Enjoy Hillary and Matt!
and now for our most popular photo to date….
Kryssi and Kendalls Wedding at the Grand Marquise Ballroom in Garner NC
Kryssi and Kendall are world travelers! They chose to have their wedding near their home in NC, but they incorporated so much of their passions in their wedding day, we felt like we knew them just walking into the ballroom. The ceremony was packed with meaning as they asked all thier guests to come forward and pray with them. We had never seen this before and we were touched by how loving their friends and family were in doing so.
The reception was decorated with each table being named after a place that they have been to together. You will see below just how MANY places made the list in the composite image of each table marker. I counted 22 myself. The most unique moment of the night was actually the sparkler exit. Kendall’s friends decorated his yellow sports car but accidentally left the lights on. When Kryssi and Kendall came out and hopped in the car for their exit, it wouldn’t start!!! They hopped right out and ran away into the night, only to come back after the car has been jumped and exit one more time. It was hilarious and awesome how well they handled it.
Congrats Kryssi and Kendall!
Venue: Grand Marquise Ballroom  |  Planner and Coordinaters: C & D Events  |  Catering: Mitchell’s Catering and Events, Inc.
Officiant: Rev Phil Brickle  |  Videographer: Twenty One Films  | Dress: Davids Bridal
Kryssi and Kendall’s NC Museum of Natural Sciences Rehearsal Dinner
After their Engagement Session, we headed inside and photographed Kryssi and Kendall’s Dinosaur Centric Rehearsal Dinner! The tables had little dinosaurs on them that Kendall had played with as a child. They showed a slideshow on the inside of the giant globe theater. BBQ and Mac & Cheese was served and kind toasts were given by family and friends. Basically it was exactly what a rehearsal dinner should be!! Who could ask for more when you are surrounded by fossils, meteorites, and a research lab (doing research) while you have a pre-wedding event?
Venue: NC Museum of Natural Sciences   |   Planning: C & D Events