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Catch all our Coral Compass bride and grooms here! We like to do a tell-all about the big day and share their experience with those who may need some inspiration. Plus, who doesn’t love wedding stories?!
There's something really special about these two. I first met Anna and Ian during their engagement shoot in Boston earlier in January of this year, and to all of our surprise, a pandemic started just weeks later. I didn't know when I said goodbye to them that day that we would be meeting on top …
Time is such a weird thing to think about sometimes. Especially when you consider the fact that the last time I saw these two (well, three!) was when they had just found out that they were expecting their now five month old baby boy!! It's only been a year since I last saw Nick and …
10/10/20. The hottest day (and I don’t mean because of the weather, though it did get to be pretty warm that day lol) of the year for photographers, and I am THRILLED I got to spend mine with these two!! Rachel I swear is my long lost sister, which is really coincidental because I really …
It seems like I just featured these two on the blog, which I did cause we had their AMAZING engagement session at the Maple Hill Gardens!! But today, their wedding day is featured!! Meagan has to be one of the most laid back brides I have ever met. Not only that, but she is incredibly …
Continue reading "Meagan + Jeremy | A Pokemon Inspired Wedding | Nashua, New Hampshire"
I am so ecstatic to be sharing this wedding on the blog today!! Julia and Ken — their poor sweet souls had gone through so many shifts to get to their big day but looking back, I think everything fell into place beautifully and I am so thrilled at how their wedding day turned out!! …
Continue reading "Julia + Ken | An Elegant Fall Wedding | Dell-Lea | Chichester, New Hampshire"
I've got to say, friends. This session was by far one of the sweeter ones I have ever done to date!! Stan first reached out to me about doing a portrait session with his beautiful wife, Melissa, and their two boys. And of course, I was all for it! The catch was -- they really …
Continue reading "Melissa + Stan | A 25th Anniversary Session | Laudholm Farm | Wells, Maine"
It feels like I was just taking Eddie and Shawna's engagement portraits, and here we are in October posting their WEDDING BLOG!!! Shawna, who I've known since high school, is so down to earth and I knew the second I saw her on her wedding day that she was going to enjoy every minute of …
Continue reading "Shawna + Eddie | A Fall Wedding at Josiah’s Meetinghouse | Epping, New Hampshire"
Cassie and Nate finally did the thing!!! 11 years in the making and they finally said their vows to one another last weekend on one of the most beautiful early fall days I've ever seen. Remembering them dating in high school and then being able to witness their wedding is one of the best gifts …
Let me just start by saying.... I LOVE THESE TWO SO MUCH!! They are two of the most down to earth, laid back humans I have ever met. The last time I saw them was earlier this year for their engagement session, and though September 25th wasn't the day of their original plans, they chose …
I just can't believe Travis ad Hope's day has already come!! It feels like their family session we did a few weeks ago was just yesterday, and man oh man! I could spend forever taking photos of them with their sweet girl, Elodie!! I had never even heard of Florida, MA (so am I even …
Continue reading "Hope + Travis | An Intimate Fall Inspired Wedding | Florida, Massachusetts"
It's no secret that I am exclusively a wedding and couple's portrait photographer, but every now and then if my wild schedule allows, I will do additional sessions that are outside of my expertise! I've known Kaycee and her mom, Jayne, since she was just a little tot, and it's crazy for me to believe …
Continue reading "Kaycee’s Senior Portrait Session | Odiorne State Park | Rye, New Hampshire"
It's finally that time of year again where I start seeing fall weddings, and I am not even a little bit sad about it!!! The colors, the decor, the overall feel -- it's one of my favorite seasons for weddings. And, despite it being technically a summer day, the weather was PERFECT and it felt …
Continue reading "Catrina + Nick | A Fall Inspired Backyard Wedding | Whitman, Massachusetts"
I rushed home right after this wedding and started writing this post. After the really wild year it's been, I can't describe to you how much of an absolute relief it is to finally be back in my element consistently. The last time I was at the Dell-Lea, one of my favorite venues, was a …
Matthew and Kelsey are seriously such a fun time!! Their wedding plans derailed their original wedding plans, but with the turnout they had, you would have never known they re-planned everything!! Kelsey works in the wedding industry and her attention to every little detail was my literals favorite!!! If you know me, you know I …
Brandy and Keith are two of my favorite humans on earth!! They are so sweet, genuine and never fail to create a fun environment! It's always a bittersweet feeling when a wedding day finally comes, because that means I don't know when I will see my couple again. But hopefully, it won't be too far …
Continue reading "Brandy + Keith | A Blush Inspired Summer Wedding | Morrisville, Vermont"
I can't believe Cori and Bank are married!! These two are sweet friends of my sister, and over time, I have grown to adore them so so much!! It feels like we just did their engagement portraits, and then all of a sudden, their wedding day was already here!! It was the absolute perfect summer …
Words can't justify how much I absolutely love these two!! It feels like it's been a long journey with Ryan and Sarah, but not long enough at the same time. I got in my car after this wedding and I felt choked up as I drove away. I nearly B-lined it to the door as …
Continue reading "Sarah + Ryan | A Colorful Summer Wedding | Hellenic Center | Dover, New Hampshire"
I can't begin to tell you how much I absolutely love these two!!! Their intimate wedding day was so perfect! I know, like so many others, their wedding plans had to shift. But their plans were so beautiful and thoughtful, and exactly what I had envisioned for them. I met Dot and Eddy for the …
Well, everyone! The big announcement is here!!! This has been in the works for months, and I can't believe the day is finally here to announce Coral Compass' newest family member!! Writing my Building My Business blog series has been eye opening to say the least. To compare myself to where I first started to …
I can't believe I finally got to meet Nicole and Brett at their intimate wedding hosted at a beautiful home on the ocean in Salem, MA! They asked me to be their photographer last May, but for some reason, it feels like that was so very long ago! I've been looking forward to meeting them, …
Continue reading "Nicole + Brett | An Intimate Oceanfront Wedding | Salem, Massachusetts"
This wedding has made me feel like things are slowly getting back to normal. Though AJ and Taylor's wedding was originally supposed to take place in January of 2021, they decided that it was best to move up the timeline, and though they really made the decision about a month ago, you would have never …
Okay ladies and gents! It's time I put up a blog post that is something more educational than my normal sessions and weddings! If you are a #coralcompasscouple, or you simply have been following me long enough, you know that I looooove me some wedding invitation suites! Beautifully crafted wedding stationary creates the statement for …
Continue reading "Wedding Invitations + Websites | Why I love Basic Invite!"
One week. Delaney, Trevor and their families planned this wedding in one week. They received some hard news and wanted to make sure that those most closest to them were present to witness these two beautiful people starting their marriage, so in one week's time, they organized a stunning intimate family event and it was …
Continue reading "Delaney + Trevor | An Intimate Family Wedding | Wilmington, Massachusetts"
I have been truly blessed to be able to work with some of the sweetest couples open earth!! Sarah and Thatcher have been in constant communication with me over the last several weeks with everything going on with the pandemic. We had to cancel their engagement photos because they were originally scheduled during the time …
May 25th was supposed to look a lot different for Ryan and Sarah, but they made the absolute best of it. In their words, they got the best of both worlds! A small intimate elopement on the original day, and they will also be having the bigger celebrations later this year! It's hard during times …
Continue reading "Sarah + Ryan | A Spring Elopement | Opechee Park | Laconia, New Hampshire"
It's been a long two months for Erica and Zach, and let me tell you. For everyone facing a postponement of their wedding... well, the process isn't for the faint heart. The last time I saw Zach and Erica was in November for their engagement session. Since then, I've felt like I've gained two really …
You may have seen me post in early January (and here we are in the second half of February-- yikes!!) on my Instagram that I love florals on wedding days. For me... it makes a big statement to the overall look of the day. My eyes are drawn to beautifully crafted bouquets, and maybe that's …
Starting the New Year photographing Nikki + Meghan's wedding was a dream come true in so many ways! I first met them at one of my weddings I photographed last year (shoutout to Lacey + Travis!) and post wedding, I got an email from Nikki asking if I would be available for their big day …
How? How in the world is it already the end of another year?! How is it I celebrated 5 years of being a photographer this year, and the completion of my SECOND FULL TIME WEDDING SEASON?!?! It's so surreal and to be honest and little cliche... it feels like a dream. 26 weddings I completed …
It's been a month filled with so much craziness (the good kind). And while this wedding wasn't part of my normal season, it is probably the most special I have had the opportunity to photograph this year! Vicki is my older sister, and we have both experienced some crazy times throughout life. Many challenges. Many …
Continue reading "Vicki + Ryan | A Family Wedding | Northfield, New Hampshire"
The peak of Fall has officially come and gone, and though it was chilly and there were not many leaves left lingering, and with a hint of winter air, Mike and Sondra's fall inspired wedding was perfect! Their day, like many others I find, came up quick! Before I knew it, November 2nd was staring …
Continue reading "Sondra + Michael | A Fall Wedding | Barker Tavern | Scituate, Massachusetts"
I had been looking forward to the Harley Wedding for what seemed like an eternity since I last saw them at a local Dunks and chatted wedding deets with them!! How has their day already come and gone?! Marcus and Chelsi are such an outgoing couple, and I fell in love with the two of …
Continue reading "Chelsi +Marcus | A Vintage Autumn Inspired Wedding | Ossipee, New Hampshire"
Kathryn and Seth are two of the sweetest souls I have come to meet! It feels like just yesterday we were meeting at Shelburne Farms to do their engagement session. Their session was one of the coldest days of the fall season, wind whipping off Lake Champlain and we were only able to stay out …
Continue reading "Kathryn + Seth | A Beauty And The Beast Inspired Wedding | Burlington, Vermont"
Corrie and Derek are an incredible time, and I can't believe that their wedding day has already come and gone!! I feel like I was just meeting with them over some beers in Seabrook when they made the decision to have me photograph their wedding! I think the first time I realized how fun they …
When Talia reached out to me asking if I would do a couples session with them in their wedding attire, my immediate answer was "YESSSSSS!!!" They celebrated their wedding in Chicago on July 5th, and due to the heat and some intense events that occurred because of it, they were not able to do all …
Continue reading "Talia + Robert | A Couple’s Session At Prescott Park | Portsmouth, New Hampshire"
My childhood friend got married!!!! I have known Victoria since elementary school, and she's always been like a sister to me! One of my favorite first memories with her was sharing a cool glass of strawberry lemonade during the summers when we lived just a few houses apart!! We have watched each other go through …
Sarah and Colin’s wedding was a dream in so many ways. Mostly because of it’s uniqueness, and the creativeness behind making this day what it was. For so many reasons, this wedding will go down as one of my most favorite in history. I don’t know if it’s the chemistry and passion that Colin and …
My family and I used to visit North Conway and do some shopping every summer for school! It's been years since I've truly visited, so it was nice to stop in and take in the surroundings once again! The scenery was a quick reminder why so many people love touring the area. Stonehurst Manor is …
I used to live right down the road from Mount Sunapee, but it's a little crazy that I had never actually been there! I had previously stayed at Mountain Edge Resort years ago (back before I was a photographer) so I knew the getting ready space fairly well! But, it's just crazy that I had …
Continue reading "Brittany + Kevin | A Summer Wedding At Mount Sunapee | Sunapee, New Hampshire"
I've known Kyrie and Cole for a long time, and most people I know, also know them as that couple from high school! They’ve journeyed a long way to get to where they are... and after celebrating life with two beautiful daughters, last Sunday was their day to celebrate their lives together by finally tying …
Continue reading "Kyrie + Cole | A Summer Wedding At Dell-Lea | Chichester, New Hampshire"
In the midst of not only my busiest month of the 2019 wedding season, but of my entire career as a photographer, it was nice to join in on a more intimate wedding day. It's a nice refresher to be able to step back and find the meaning in a much more smaller event, and …
Continue reading "Bethany + Scott | A Wildflower Inspired Backyard Wedding | Groton, New Hampshire"
Living and growing up in New Hampshire, I've heard of Pat's Peak a million times! It was the place you went to snowboard when we were in middle school, and up until I met Justine and Andy, I had no idea you could have your wedding there! Their wedding day was simply gorgeous, and the …
Continue reading "Justine + Andy | A Pats Peak Wedding | Henniker, New Hampshire"
Morgan and Jordan celebrated their love last Saturday with beautiful summer weather on his parent's property! They did an amazing job renovating the barn for the wedding, and the ceremony space gave you a glimpse of the lakes region mountains in the background which made the entire day feel like home! It was a flawless …
Continue reading "Morgan + Jordan | A Sunflower Inspired Wedding | Sanbornton, New Hampshire"
I've been spoiled this season with weddings with views, and Matt and Alyssa helped out with that!! Their wedding took place at Loon Mountain, which is a beautiful little escape area in the mountains of New Hampshire. I had never been before, though I've heard of it many times growing up in this state, and …
Continue reading "Alyssa + Matt | A Mountaintop Wedding At Loon Mountain | Lincoln, New Hampshire"
I knew from the very first moment I met with Andy and Maria that I was going to love everything about them. They just have this certain energy between them that makes their love seem so much like a fairytale. You know when you can just feel the chemistry two people have, and all you …
Continue reading "Maria + Andy | A Wedding At The 228 | Sterling, Massachusetts"
Haley and Derek's wedding was a lot of fun!! There was not a single person there that I wasn't able to vibe with. From the happy couple themselves, to Skip and his amazingly colored suit (it matches my brand!!!) and all the bridesmaids.. everyone was just so inviting. Haley is probably one of the most …
One thing I absolutely love is allllll the details! If you've followed me on social media, I'm more than positive you've heard me say that a few times too many. And this wedding sang to my heart because it was all about the details!! When I tell you Marley is a DIY queen... I mean …
Continue reading "Marley + Jonathan | A Midsummer Wedding at Enfield Shaker Museum | Enfield, NH"
I was brought back to the Upper Vermont area after not having a wedding there since last season. The drive up 89 brought me right back to my back-to-back weekends last October when the fall season had really settled in. This time, I was welcomed with warm summer weather and by the grace of my …
Continue reading "Brittany + Jake | A Rustic Inspired Wedding at Ferry Watch | Grand Isle, VT"
Once I got through all the traffic, passed all the slow people, and made it through what seemed like an endless amount of construction zones... I made finally it to Acadia. I had never heard of Acadia up until Aimee's inquiry with me. When she told me she that she and Jeremy would be eloping …
Continue reading "Aimee + Jeremy | A Scenic Elopement at Acadia National Park | Bar Harbor, Maine"
Tanya and Steve first met with me last summer to go over their wedding details and see if I would be a good fit to serve them, and immediately I knew I would enjoy their company. We talked about a lot of different things that day, and then again during their engagement session last fall! …
Continue reading "Tanya + Steve | A Mermaid Inspired Massachusetts Wedding"
When I first had my consultation with Lacey to talk about all her wedding details, I knew she was going to be one of the most laid back brides ever. She was so easy going! For good reason, most brides I find are somewhat stressed and anxious about the whole planning process. But, Lacey seemed …
I first met Tamika and Antonio last summer right before I photographed her best friend Madison's wedding! Tamika had reached out to me on Instagram to introduce herself and I won't lie, I jumped for joy when she told me was going to be in a wedding I was already doing! I felt honored to …
I first met Kelsey and Tyler during their engagement session last May, and I instantly fell in love with who they were as a couple! They are so gentle and sweet! Kelsey was so easy to connect with with her vibrant and outgoing personality. I left their session knowing that their wedding day would be …
I got a phone call last summer from a number I didn't recognize. I never ever receive phone inquiries regarding my pricing and collections for weddings, but this was my very first one!! Not knowing who it was, I answered instead of letting it go to voicemail. What was a first time phone inquiry for …
The time seemed to go by incredibly fast after Meghan and Brandon asked me to be their wedding photographer. In the blink of an eye, their wedding day was here and what an absolutely beautiful day it turned out to be! The wintery details selected by Brandon and Meghan were perfect for the season. Glittery …
Continue reading "Meghan + Brandon | Wedding at Wedgewood Granite Rose | Hampstead, NH"
Where do I even begin with these two? I met with them over the summer, which felt like ages ago, for their engagement session. They made it clear that they were super laid back people who wanted to meet to just get a few quick shots and learn what to expect on their wedding day. …
Continue reading "Eliza + Peter | Brick South Wedding | Portland, ME"
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