Category: New Hampshire

January 11, 2013 New Hampshire, Weddings

Kathleen and Jacob’s Hanover Inn at Darthmouth College Wedding on New Year’s Eve!

Two days before Kathleen and Jacob‘s wedding, it snowed over 6 inches. We were elated since we had been talking about how perfect that would be since the day we signed on for the wedding. The whole drive up, we marveled at the softbox sky, and the manageable temperatures. It was as perfect a winter day as you could order up. When we arrived it was game on until we left that evening. The girls were so excited they were bubbling over the entire pre-ceremony time. When I walked in the room they were laughing and all talking at the same time, and that never stopped. Not only was standing in the window for photos their crazy idea, but they didn’t even flinch when I asked them to stand in the snow BAREFOOT for a few photos. That is dedication… the kind of bridesmaids that every bride wants. Right before the ceremony, I asked Jacob what kind of kiss he was planning on giving Kathleen for their first kiss as a married couple. He smiled and told me he hadn’t even thought about that yet! Well he delivered when he planted a huge on one on her after he was blessed to do so. At the reception, the entire bridal party surprised them with a song and the father daughter dance was adorable, set to Bobby Darin’s “You must have been a beautiful baby.” Unforgettable. The dance party was epic, the DJ confiding in me that these people didn’t know what was about to hit them once he got into it. He planned all super fast songs for the end and everyone was sweating from the amazingness of the reception dance party. What a GREAT way to spend New Years eve don’t you think?


Venue, Catering, and Cake: The Hanover Inn at Dartmouth College   |   Florist: Robert’s Flowers   |   Hair and Makeup: We’re Makin Waves Salon

Music: Peak Entertainment   |   Gown Designer: Amy Kuschel

August 17, 2012 New Hampshire, Same-Sex Wedding, Weddings

Lisa and Suzy’s Portsmouth NH Wedding

Lisa and Suzy were married July 28, 2012… almost twenty years after they began their relationship. They are officially the couple who has been together the longest that we have had the honor of photographing a wedding for. It was one of the most heartfelt yet relaxed weddings that we have been to. They got ready together, and then walked hand in hand to their ceremony at the Moffatt-Ladd House & Gardens. During the vow exchange, Suzy cracked a joke that had everyone in the place laughing and then as the ceremony progressed, they had everyone crying tears of joy. It was a momentous ceremony, since they were only able to marry legally very recently. After a receiving line filled with hugs and tears, Lisa and Suzy headed up to their cocktail hour and reception at The 100 Club. It was classy, fun, and seemed to be a room filled with people who all love one another. I hope we were able to fulfill their only photography request, “We would like the candid photos to reflect the best party we ever threw!” Well done Lisa and Suzy!

Ceremony Venue: Moffatt-Ladd House  |  Reception Venue: The 100 Club   |  Florist: Beachgrass Planning

Make-up Artist: Ginger Coggin |  Ceremony Music: Danny Harrington

Cake Designer: Jacques Fine European Pastries

Reception DJ: DJ Jodi   |   Dresses: Madeline’s Daughter

July 6, 2012 New Hampshire, Weddings

Kristin and Will’s Rivermill NH Wedding

When Kristin walked into the Rivermill to get ready for the day, she burst into tears. It was that moment when she realized that all the hard work and all the planning was finally coming together and her dream was coming to life. The room was beautiful, with teal and white on the tables, with simple and elegant centerpieces of pink peonies. The light was just right and the room looked perfect to her. That was one of the only moments she cried (seconded only with a fear sweet tears during the father daughter dance). Will had spent the morning with his friends and family playing miniature golf and driving go-karts before finishing it off with a little honey-badger on you-tube. What could be more dude-like right?

They said their vows, had their first kiss, and it was on to dinner and dancing! It was so fun to see how many people danced at this wedding from young to old. We loved the variety and the energy! It kept us going too. Kristin isn’t a huge fan of the traditional bouquet toss so she made a MONEY bouquet! It was awesome! Everyone who was single… or lying… bunched up to fight for the flying future beer (or shoes) money. It was hilarious to watch.

After spending a short time with them during their engagement session, Dan and I knew their wedding would be fun, quirky, colorful, and a good time… and we were right.

Venue: The Rivermill at Dover Landing   |   Florist: Lady Slipper Creations  |   Cake: Wild Orchid Baking Company

Caterer: Seacoast Catering Company  |   DJ: Aaron Topfer

June 22, 2012 Engagements, New Hampshire

Lisa and Suzy’s Portsmouth NH Engagement Session

Where do I even begin to tell you about Lisa and Suzy? When Dan and I first met them this past February, we met quite possibly the most welcoming people in the world. Even though we were there to talk business and find out if we were going to be a good fit for their wedding, Dan and I felt an almost immediate comfort around them, like they were hosting us, even in a restaurant. When we left that night, Dan and I felt like we had stumbled into an unforgettable relationship and we were blessed to not only know them, but to be able to photograph their wedding this July.

After 18 years together, Lisa and Suzy will officially tie the knot in Portsmouth NH and we cannot wait to be there to not only photography it, but to see two of our friends marry one another.

For their engagement session, we met them at the Venue where they will be holding their reception and got to see the place up close and personal before the big day. After the rooftop fun, we headed to their house and met their two dogs, and got to just spend time with them while they did what they do, which is honestly the most genuine place for couple to be. It was a pleasure.

October 19, 2011 New Hampshire, Weddings

Kristina and Kevin’s North Hampton Beach, NH Wedding

We love this couple. We honestly felt like we were watching two of our friends get married. The day was overcast and slightly chilly as we drove up to the Best Man’s family beachfront cottage, where the wedding was to be held that day. The sky teased us as it sprinkled rain and then stopped and then began again. Kevin was cool as a cucumber when we got there, letting us know the rain plan and the non-rain plan. They took a gamble and set up outside anyway.. and it was perfect. Kristina was precious as she waited to marry her sweetheart, tearing up every so often whenever the reality of what was happening would hit her. It was incredibly endearing. The wedding was very heartfelt, and as the said their vows, the sky started to rain, and rather than that being a bad thing, it felt like a baptism in a way, a coming into a new life as husband and wife. It was perfect. The party that followed was wild! Kristina had warned us about it, but we were definitely not prepared for just how crazy it got. Dancing until shirts come off and pants rip is pretty darn intense don’t you think?

Kristina and Kevin…. we adore you and we are SO happy that you are married now and loving life! Congrats!