Woodbound Inn Wedding: Stephanie & Nate

I remember us sitting on the edge of my bed. Likely after each devouring a pint of Ben & Jerry’s or singing the Newsies soundtrack in constant, blissful harmony. I was a senior and Steph, a junior. And as we kicked our legs off the side, Steph voiced her infatuation with Nate Krist in a way only Steph could. With eyes smiling, the same smirk all her friends know her for, and a resolute matter-of-fact-ness in her tone. She liked Nate. No, LIKED. But she wasn’t sure he’d ever realize… Or feel the same. But wouldn’t you know, God loves to start stories this way…

Two years later, we found ourselves in Rindge, NH. On a beach where Steph and Nate made their promise to love each other forever. There were smiles and smirks, more tears than I could count, and I even got my Newsies soundtrack back after Steph first borrowed it in 2010. But that wasn’t the best part. The BEST part was witnessing – and documenting – the continuation of this beautiful love story. For two people who couldn’t be more perfect for each other. Dylan and I were honored to share in this day. We love you Mr. and Mrs. Krist!! XOXO!!

A Deux Bridal Paper did a phenomenal job on S&N’s invitation suite. That coupled with Steph’s Grecian-inspired dress and wildflower bouquet from Coll’s Garden Center – and I was in photographer HEAVEN.

Isn’t she beautiful? (Trust me, she’s as much on the inside as she is on the outside…) Many thanks to MJD & Company for making this girl feel her best with a gorgeous ‘do and a flawless makeup job!

While I shot the girls, Dylan shot the boys. I’m not sure what it is about this image that I love so much. But I DO.

And then we moved onto my favorite part of any wedding – the first look. S&N’s first time seeing each other was the single-most emotional first look I’ve ever photographed. You don’t have to wonder if we were in tears also…

With the carefully planned timeline Steph and I worked on together, we were able to spend plenty of time shooting bride and groom portraits. Both before AND after the ceremony. WIN!!

I just LOVE how happy they are when they’re next to each other. Plus they’re hott. There, I said it…

I love these girls and their mismatched dresses. The requirement was COLOR. And I think they pulled it off!

The men looking dapper. But, of course…

And one of my favorites from the day. :)

Ceremony time allowed me to get creative with the hair/dress color of Nate’s sweet momma. :) Loving the effect!

Dylan’s shot!

Dylan and I only ever knew Steph and Nate as individuals before leaving SU, getting married, and moving down south. So to see how in love they are as one was completely beautiful. I’m still a mess over it. :)

And then they made it official…

I’m no longer used to such naturey-nature! It was so fun to shoot in it again. Minus my fear of bears. :)

Fave diptych ever…

Steph (who I’m SHOCKED I haven’t already referred to as Stephiie  – since THAT’S her real name) is a crazy talented artist/designer. Each centerpiece featured a canvas created to point guests to their assigned tables.

And the rest of the night looked a little like this. :)

Congratulations to our sweet friends!!

Happy Sunday. :)