There’s something irresistible about October weddings- so we found ourselves back on the Cape with the possibility of the Fall’s ocean breeze. There’s really nothing like it- just like Emily & Tyler’s love. I’m still thinking about the strength & precious nature of their friendship turned romance. Fellow teacher, Emily, had me convinced that she was the perfect client during a time when we were simultaneously planning our weddings and teaching the year away. Her organization and inquiries, balanced with her patience and optimism, was exactly the type of bride I had hoped to work with while I was also planning our wedding with my own partner!
The morning of Emily & Tyler’s wedding day began with ease as all of the ladies gathered in a fashionably styled room at the Dan’l Webster Inn. Pastels of light blue and rose petal pink made all of the details and the bridesmaids’ smiles sparkle a little extra in each photo. There was also a lovely deck space where sunlight from the day noted to all of us that the weather was on our side. I was so glad the weather decided to show up for our bride & groom- just the type of people who deserve sunshine. After exploring the myriad dress-hanging wonders of the room and corridor, Emily headed down the glamorous staircase to sneak out for the first look at the Sandwich boardwalk.
I had a feeling that surprises would keep popping up through Emily & Tyler’s day. And they did exactly that- when we arrived at the boardwalk for a semi-treacherous first look (we were on a raised boardwalk with no railings and marsh water straight below!), we stumbled upon another beautiful surprise- a traveling, antique car show! I used to attend a TON of car shows when I was little as my dad refurbished Mustangs and other sweet rides from the 60’s and 70’s. This surprise tugged at my heartstrings. We made friends with a few of the car owners and Emily & Tyler were quickly wedding day celebrities testing out what it felt like to be car models- if that’s a thing!
We returned to the venue where we met the adorable, rockstar flower girl and her ‘ring security’ brother along with the rest of the easygoing wedding party. Earlier in the morning, I sent one of Emily’s trusty bridesmaids on a mission to find the best portrait scenery, and what she found is one of my most favorite portrait scenes to date. The dreamy greenery and impeccable deck space that framed the majority of Emily & Tyler’s portraits is something I wish existed at every venue. (Click to carousel images below.)
As we made our way to the ceremony at the hidden gardenscape behind the inn, I was already teary waiting for the groomsmen to come down the aisle. Happy spirits filled the air, and with great anticipation, the bride and her father made their momentous walk- just then...a rather loud train rumbled by. Some chuckles from guest members reminded Emily & Tyler that this would only add to the list of memories from their wedding day. (Click to carousel images below.)
After a touching ceremony, we snuck away for some newlywed, romantic captures, and then quickly headed into a garden-like reception space. There was a spirit and glory that filled the room: speeches that told stories of young and old memories of Emily & Tyler’s courtship turned romance, a tiered ombre cake that took my breath away, & a dance floor that consistently had guests (which is a serious commitment for a daytime wedding)! We even had time to experiment with some battery powered lights while capturing some guests’ daylight dance moves.
Everywhere we looked, people were filled with joy. I don’t say this lightly as this isn’t always the norm, but Emily and Tyler brought that kind of energy to their special day, and it was infectious. One of my favorite memories of the day is when Emily’s grandmother was dancing with the ‘exit wands’. Such an innocence and glee to her movements, that I ran over to snap away with my camera. (Click to carousel images below.)
Before we knew it, guests were lined up outside the gardens with decorative wands AND bubble wands in hand. A BUBBLE EXIT! A tunnel of bubbles- the sort of moment that exists in your childhood fantasies but then it happens in real life- a beautiful, little surprise. I think that’s what Emily & Tyler’s love is like, too. Hand-in-hand, they walked gleefully through the tunnel of family, friends, and bubbles. When they made it through the path of congratulatory cheers, they kept walking...I wondered, “Where are they off to?” I’m still not sure where they went right after their bubble walk, but I remember thinking that it didn’t matter- as long as they were together.
Lake Love,
Jen