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Married! Thomas + Denaie

birch — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:41:32 +0000

As we anxiously await the spring-heralding shout-out of the peepers here in NH, we share a wedding from the other end of this winter, Thomas and Denaie. Their whole lovely day took place in Wolfeboro, NH at the Wolfeboro Inn. The weather huffed and puffed but ultimately, it held off and allowed for a beautiful outdoor ceremony. We are very happy to share it, especially with Thomas and Denaie. They were one of our most enthusiastic couples of last year, and we hope it brings back some great memories!! Here are some of our favs…

Jen & The Boys, Down on the Farm {family lifestyle photography}

birch — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:27:45 +0000

A few months back we had the pleasure of hanging out with Kevin, Jen, Tucker, Wyatt & Luke at their family farm here in the Lakes Region. I’ve known Jen since highschool and it’s so cool to reconnect with past memories and get a chance to photograph people you’ve known for years, documenting a slice of the life they’ve carved out for themselves. What an awesome family that is clearly pretty-much as close as a family can be and cherishing every minute they spend together as the nest starts to thin out a bit :) I’ve driven by the Full Moon Farm for years now, ever since moving to New Hampshire and every time I do it has something beautiful for my eyes whether it be a gorgeous sunset, an inviting sledding hill or even the, “wait-a-minute-was-that-what-I-think-it-was,” sight of an ostrich herd in NH, which they did indeed have a few years back. Thanks guys, for having us. We were so pleased to experience some down-on-the-farm living and preserve some of those swift-running memories for you…may they be at least as sweet as the Farm-brewed maple syrup you sent us home with!

Married! Eric + Ali {nh creative wedding photography}

birch — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:52:21 +0000

When Eric and Alison first contacted us in 2010, Eric told us he loved photography. When we were invited to check out some of his work and did, we were quite impressed, and honored. It’s definitely cool when a photography aficionado appreciates your work to the point of entrusting you with capturing one of the most important days of their life. It’s hard to believe that it’s been well over a year now since the first time we got to hang out with Eric & Ali while shooting their engagement session in the Squam Lake area. That was such a good time we knew their wedding at the Brass Heart Inn in Chocorua, New Hampshire would be pretty amazing and it was in more ways than one! When we arrived I (Kerry) got to chase the guys around during their spirited game of touch football. I knew I was doing my job getting into the heart of the action when during one play I deflected a pass with my head. That’s right, the ball bounced right off my noggin! The excitement didn’t stop there however…as you’ll see the outdoor ceremony was ‘punctuated’ with a torrential downpour. That had no effect whatsoever on the joy and emotion of the day and we all were well rewarded with a double rainbow right after the ceremony! When does that ever happen?? We’re so glad we were able to capture this and many other moments for Eric & Ali and their friends and family (tho’ I wasn’t quite able to come up with a shot of the football rebounding off my cranium…) Of course, the double rainbow was completely fitting for these two, it’s pretty easy to see they’ll be making the most of whatever comes their way for a long, long time :)

Married (twice)! Keri + Mohan {Indian-American Wedding Photography}

birch — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:54:11 +0000

I don’t think one could truly convey the superlatively beautiful nature of a Hindu wedding ceremony! You kinda’ have to be there. And we were…and we’ll never forget it. Keri and Mo began their 12+ hour wedding festivities with a Hindu ceremony. Something we found really endearing was how “family-centric” it was. Everyone was up there, mothers and fathers and brothers and cousins and uncles…and everyone had a part. There were fires, coconuts, blessings and lots of rice throwing! Almost everything has symbolic significance and there is so much love, which we were happy to be in the midst of. :)

Following the morning’s ceremony was an Indian luncheon and then everyone regrouped for Part II! The evening ceremony was at the beautiful Castle in the Clouds in Moultonboro, NH. The weather was less than stellar but everyone seemed to take it well and remain in good spirits. Happily, the rain even broke long enough for us to sneak in some portraits before the ceremony!

Undoubtedly, this is one of the most visually stunning weddings we have witnessed but also so heartily comprised of good, happy, in love people! We never get sick of that. Keri and Mo, you are of the wonderfulest kind! Thank you for sharing your day with us. Thank you also for sharing your beautiful families and your Chicken Tikka Masala! We hope you enjoy the recap. ;)

*Many expressions of amazement to 1. Mindy Rossignol of Private Weddings and Events for the most beautiful execution and planning! Wow. 2. Emily Herzig Floral Studio. Probably the most incredible arrangements I’ve ever seen. If you’re in need of either, these women are amazing!

Married! Sean + Emily, Part II

birch — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:52:08 +0000

Part II of Sean & Emily’s woodland wedding adventure (Check out Part I here…) kicks in as they finish up their First Look couple’s portraits and get down to the business of getting married! The lakeside ceremony was beautiful with plenty of smiles, laughs and poignancy. The vintage summer camp vibe was carried out to perfection and the food was amazing (major kudos to Windy Fields Farm for their emphasis on local harvest foods)! Being a part of such a special day in the lives of 2 people in such an ‘organic’ locale was not lost on us. We loved it! We hope Part II completes the picture for you…

Married! Sean + Emily

birch — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:23:47 +0000

This is Emily and Sean’s magical and wondrous wedding day! So wondrous, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one post. So, today we will share Part I. We are almost disturbingly excited about this.
Truly, Emily and Sean’s wedding was one of the most beautiful weddings we have been to. It was beautiful in its simplicity and its inclusion of natural things. Emily and Sean put together so many details by themselves and with the help of friends. We met up with them at the camp a couple weeks before the wedding to get familiar with the surroundings and get a feel for how the day would flow. I remember walking around with Emily and a distinct feeling of pure joy as she described her plans of mason jars and burlap (among many other lovely things). The land was so beautiful….ferns and tall pines and that great balsam smell. A good place to be married.
We’re very well aware what a gift it is to meet truly good folks like E&S and that’s what they are. They’re like presents in the form of people and I’m sure all of their friends and family feel that way. It was a privilege to share their day with them! And lastly, I would like to say a little something about Sean and Emily’s green sofa, which I will continue to covet. Way to go guys. ;)

Part I…..

Married! Christina + Arkady {Searles Castle Wedding}

birch — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:28:04 +0000

Christina and Arkady were married at Searles Castle in Windham, NH amidst the copious and enveloping love of their family and friends and the equally enveloping heat of a New England summer! Despite the heat, it was a lovely and perfect day, filled with great folks! Christina and Arkady, laid back and brimming with wedding-ish joy were so much fun to work with! We enjoyed sneaking away for a few quiet minutes for their first look. Something we noted about Christina and Arkady was a deeply rooted connection to the people around them and how in love with them their families are. Supportive and loving families are so good for us, kind of like a great people fertilizer and it seems the two of them will have a good, strong love….with perfectly balanced soil. ;)

Other notably great moments of their day were Neruda poems, exerpts from The Velveteen Rabbit and a performance by Arkady’s fellow members of The Beelzebubs (Tufts University’s oldest, all-male accapella group!). Arkady himself picked up the guitar and wooed Christina with a gripping version of Extreme’s “More Than Words”. Well played!

Christina and Arkady: we had so much fun…thank you for inviting us into your day! Be obscenely in love forever and happier than necessary for just as long!!!

Married! Erin + Ryan {UK Themed Wedding in New Hampshire}

birch — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:33:44 +0000

Say hello to Erin and Ryan…two of the best folks you could ever hope to meet! Their beautiful, British-themed wedding featured so many fun elements! Erin is originally from New Hampshire, where she maintained her reputation as the meanest, baddest Lacrosse player this side of the Mississippi. (She was featured in Sports Illustrated!) Five years ago, she moved to England for a temporary job opportunity and she met Ryan and decided to stay. ;) They chose to have their wedding at Erin’s parent’s home in NH and every detail was so beautifully executed! Erin’s dad contributed amazing details like transforming their deck into an authentic British pub and building an exact replica of an English mail box for guests to put their notes and well-wishes. There were signs and photographs and flags and a CANDY BAR! Doesn’t get a whole lot more fun than that. In addition to all the beautiful touches that Erin’s parents contributed, event planner, Amy Piper of Signature Events went above and beyond to turn their backyard tent into an elegant and classy wedding venue! She also watched over the whole day to make sure things ran smoothly for the Bride and Groom and was a pleasure to work alongside, as always! Also contributing her creative wonders was Emily Herzig of Emily Herzig Floral Studio. Her arrangements and attention to detail are incredible! So, Erin and Ryan had quite a team to help make their day as perfect as it could be and they deserved it. In addition to being a talented and beautiful couple, they are just nice people….with wonderful families. :) We are very thankful to continue to meet great people on our travels and it’s never lost on us what a privilege it is to witness such prodigious love. Congratulations Erin and Ryan!!! (ed: View Erin & Ryan’s engagement session from last summer here)

Married! Bobby + Nicole {Winnipesaukee wedding photography}

birch — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:20:45 +0000

One of the things we love about what we do is experiencing the unique personality of each wedding. Bobby & Nicole’s Lake Winnipesaukee wedding at Church Landing in Meredith, New Hampshire, featured a giant dancing fireman along with real dancing firemen (though not suited up as was their inflatable cohort), which was great because it was so nice to see the men that protect us from all kinds of peril having a fun time together! Other elements included a cool vintage Mercedes Benz and some images snapped on a fancy boat at the invitation of some friendly strangers. It was also a gorgeous day for two people to share the ultimate expression of love and commitment and friends and family were there in full force to complete an epic day for our couple. Here’s how we saw it…

Married: Tim + Kim {nh wedding photography}

birch — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:24:28 +0000

Quite a few of our couples are from out of the area and come back to New England to have their wedding in their hometown, near their friends and family or just because they love the natural beauty that resides here. Occasionally, they book us over the phone or Internet and the first time we meet face-to-face is on their wedding day. This was the case with Tim and Kim. They live in Las Vegas, but have roots here in New Hampshire. Because of the distance and busy schedules, we weren’t able to meet them until the very day they were getting married. Let us say, that despite never having met us before, they welcomed us to their special day with an abundance of kindness and warmth and any feelings of unfamiliarity between us quickly dissipated! Needless to say, this made photographing their beautiful day a joy and we believe that joy shines through in these images. This was also our first time shooting at the Bedford Village Inn and the day went smoothly thanks to the friendly professionalism exhibited by the staff there.

The day was punctuated by the special bond Kim and her family has, her Sisters were all bridesmaids and kept things lively and fun. Also ever-present, was the camaraderie Tim shared with his groomsman. I unwittingly kind of broke up a practical joke that would’ve made for an interesting situation during the ceremony when I asked Tim’s best man Gary for the rings to photograph them. What I, as well as he, didn’t know, was that the rings had been swiped from his jacket! Have to say, it was fun watching him desperately search for them until Tim let him off the hook…I have a great picture of that, which I’m pretty sure is going to appear on Facebook shortly :) Anyway, congrats to you, Kim & Tim! We were honored that you chose Birch Blaze to help you hang on to the great memories of this day!