Yesterday we shared with you a beautiful, backyard wedding but today we’ll be moving things indoors with this breathtaking ballroom bash by Nicole Chan Photography! This elegant New Hampshire affair is proof that you can have an intimate elopement and eat your fairytale wedding cake too! Four years after eloping, this couple created a romantic evening for their guests with the prettiest of details! See it all in the full gallery!
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From Nicole Chan Photography… Caity and Brian eloped four years ago and wanted to host a wedding to celebrate life, each other and their families. Caity loved purples and wanted to incorporate the color into her lakefront New Hampshire wedding. The bridesmaids dresses needed to flatter a variety of body figures, including one bridesmaid that was pregnant with twins! Caity loved Disney and wanted a gown that had the elegance of a princess with modern bling. Emeline, their three year old daughter, danced until she fell asleep, and Caity and Brian continued dancing with her on the dance floor as she slumbered away. The three of them are amazing, and I couldn’t be happier for them. From stunning blue shoes to a nighttime s’mores dessert bar, the entire wedding was absolutely perfect. Caity and Brian will be enjoying their honeymoon later this fall on Disney Cruises!
Wedding Photography: Nicole Chan Photography / Wedding Venue: The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls in Meredith, New Hampshire / Event Coordination: Hollie Jones of The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls / Floral Design: Linda Pare of Mountain Laurel / Wedding Cake: Jacques Fine European Pastries / DJ: Aaron Toper / Wedding Dress: Oleg Cassini for David’s Bridal / Bride’s Shoes: Lulu Townsend / Makeup + Hair: The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: David’s Bridal / Daughter’s Dress: Janie and Jack Special Occasions
Bare feet in the grass strolling down the aisle to your future husband with a harpist strumming in the background. Now that is how you do a backyard wedding. Tory Williams Photography captured this Gloucester affair from bare foot start to yummy cupcake eating finish. It’s casual in the most elegant of ways as all good New England beach weddings should be and you can see it all right here.
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From the Bride… Six years ago, Matt’s sister, Megan, set her big brother and me up on a blind date, thinking we would hit it off. Her instincts were right! Matt and I have been together ever since. Our family-oriented nature brought us together, and because of those shared values, we wanted our wedding to be very intimate and personal. We tried to involve family members at every step, and for us, that is what made our wedding such a special day. My Uncle Jerry and Aunt Ruth offered up their oceanfront yard as a possible location for our big day. We couldn’t have been more grateful for this — the romantic, sweeping views and shared memories of the peaceful spot made the day that much more heartwarming.
The laid-back style I wanted of my wedding would not have come together so beautifully without the fashion sense and good taste of my sister, Aimee. We did not want the traditional pinks and purples for our wedding colors. Instead I loved the blue and coral/orange color combination and the preppy charm of seersucker stripes. Thanks to Aimee’s design and the creative talents by many family members, every DIY project turned out perfect and added a very personal touch to the day. I walked down the aisle barefoot with my brother by my side and my coral-clad sister leading the way. Matt’s sister Megan, who introduced us, acted as our justice of the peace. As we exchanged vows, Matt’s older sister Melissa sang and played the guitar. There was not a dry eye in the crowd. As the ceremony ended, my cousin’s catering company passed around hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and many of my second cousins did the serving. It felt amazing to have our families and friends there, supporting us and smiling along with us as we celebrated our love for one another. Then we headed to the reception, where we had an indoor celebration surrounded by spectacular ocean views. We wanted it to be informal and one big party, and it was! There was no assigned seating or formal dinner. My cousin’s catering company set up food stations, and our guests were able to mingle around high top tables or take a seat at a table surrounding the lively dance floor. The night was not just focused on us, but the opportunity to have our favorite people all hanging out and having great time.
Jessie, a good friend of mine, offered to set up a photo booth, and it was such a hit. I love all the pictures that came from it. They make me laugh and cry, thinking of the great memories all of us shared. Our main photographer, Tory, captured our wedding better than I could have ever imagined. The day was simple and perfect just as I wanted.
Wedding Photography: Tory Williams Photography / Ceremony: The Home of the Bride’s Aunt & Uncle in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts / Reception: The Elks at Bass Rocks in Gloucester, Massachusetts / Floral Design: Ward’s Florist and Greenhouse / Catering: Kelli Petri Catering / Cupcakes: Truly Jorg’s Patisserie / Harpist: Carol Littlefield McIntyre / DJ: Russ McQueen Entertainment / Seersucker Floral Bouquet Wraps, Thank You Notes, Wedding Invitations, Beach Rocks, Ceremony Programs, Decorative Vases + Water Bottles: DIY / Wedding Dress: Nicole Miller / Bride’s Shoes: Nina
Every single detail from this New Hampshire wedding from by emily b. event design fills me with complete happiness. Turquoise, green and yellow is such a joyful, summer palette and looks oh-so pretty paired with mismatched, vintage pieces and loads of DIY details. It’s a little Anthropologie-inspired, a little rustic chic and a whole lot of fabulous! See it all in the full gallery!
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From Kristin Burgess of by emily b. event design… Blue skies and a swift breeze greeted us at the Seacoast Science Center on the morning of September 4th. We strung ivory tissue poms in the ceiling of the tent, decorated the chandeliers with seeded eucalyptus, rolled out handmade fabric runners, placed over 150 pears (that the groom had picked before the couple left their home in Philadelphia) on plates, constructed a dessert table overflowing with sweets and essentially dotted the entire property with pops of Breanna and Nate’s color scheme. One of my very favorite things about this day began when we first arrived. My associate and I carried an old, turquoise door (which came out of my husband’s childhood home) to the designated ceremony site. It was to be the altar. We constructed a stand and pounded stakes into the ground to be sure said door didn’t come crashing down during their vows. We then left the door and moved onto other tasks under the tent on the other side of the property. Since the Seacoast Science Center is open to the public all day, visitors began milling around and there was a sufficient amount of confusion and intrigue happening around the door, which stood alone near the edge of the water. I watched from the tent as people peeked behind it, walked around it, and took photos in front of it, and when it came time to decorate it hours later, I came across a collection of four heart-shaped rocks that a passerby had propped up against it. Needless to say, I left the rocks in place for the duration of the ceremony and sent them home with the bride and groom the next day.
From the Bride… Nathan and I crossed paths nine years ago while attending college in Rochester, New York. It was a chance meeting that started while I was watching a movie with a friend in Nathan’s dorm building. Nerves got the best of us though, and we didn’t end up speaking until a few weeks later over Thanksgiving break. I had to spend a night in the hospital, so I called Nathan and we talked on the phone for hours. We made plans to see The Nutcracker together when we returned to campus the following week. From that night, everything else was history. Come Christmas break, Nathan made last-minute plans to ring in the New Year with me in New Hampshire. And with that trip came along the added pressure of meeting my parents. To ease his nerves, I had told them I knew Nathan for a few months rather than a few weeks. But not surprisingly, Nathan won them over. Six years and 350-plus miles later, our relationship came full circle when Nathan proposed on the New Hampshire seacoast at dawn.
It was the morning of December 11, 2009, when we were visiting my family on the coast of New Hampshire for a long weekend. Regardless of the elements, at the early hour of 6:20 a.m., we bundled up, grabbed the camera and headed to the beach to watch the sun rise. Just past Odiorne Point, we pulled over to a rocky area and Nathan grabbed my hand and walked me down just in time for the sun to rise. I managed to capture a few photos just before the battery died – and Nathan popped the question. At just the right moment, he got down on one knee and said the words every girl dreams of hearing. Without hesitation, I said yes. Time – and the weather – stood still while we sat and enjoyed the view and the moment for just a bit longer. We collected a few rocks from the beach on the way back to the car as a reminder of that special day.
Wedding Photography: Brittany Blando of BKB Photography / Wedding Venue: Seacoast Science Center in Rye, New Hampshire / Venue Contact: Ashley Stokes (603-436-8043 ext 14) / Wedding Planning: Kristin Burgess of by emily b. event design / Floral Design: Betsy Scott of Flower Kiosk / Catering: Tom Marshall of Mizuna / Wedding Cake + Pastries: Tom of Jacques Fine European Pastries / Officiant: Cindy Lovett of Simply Special Weddings / Rentals: Ashley Parkin of Exeter Events & Tents / Blank Invitation Stationery: Cards & Pockets / Guitarist: Larry Etscovitz of Cuzin Richard Entertainment / DJ: Scott Langlois of Cuzin Richard Entertainment / Table Numbers, Birdcage Refinishing, “Thank You” Sign + Seating Chart & Menu Chalkboards: DIY / Paper Poms: DIY by the Groom / Wedding Stationery: DIY by the Bride / Centerpiece Vases: Collected by the Bride + Donated by Family Members / Wooden Candle Circles: DIY by the Groom’s Father / Table Runners, Pennant Banners, Photo Booth Backdrop, Bride’s Wedding Dress Heart + Men’s Ties: DIY by the Bride’s Mother / Rehearsal Dinner: Red Hook Brewery / Wedding Dress: Watters via Madeleine’s Daughter / Bride’s Crystal Sash: Priscilla of Boston (Now Closed) / Bride’s Veil + Flower Hairpiece: Twigs & Honey / Bride’s Earrings + Cocktail Ring: Kendra Scott / Bride’s Shoes: Seychelles / Hair, Makeup + Nails: The du.da Salon / Bridesmaid Dresses + Sandals: J.Crew / Groom’s Suit, Shirt & Belt: J.Crew
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