Laid Back Rainy Day Beach Wedding | Shining Tides Mattapoisett | Cape Cod Wedding Photographer | Lauren + Ryan

Lauren & Ryan's wedding day was just epic. It was one of the most beautiful and emotional days that I've had the honor of being a part of. There were so many happy tears for these high school sweethearts as they tied the knot at Shining Tides in Mattapoisett. 

Emotional candid wedding getting ready

Lauren & her ladies spent the morning getting ready at the AirBnB above Cork restaurant in Downtown New Bedford, and it was stunningly beautiful! 

003_JJ2_7012.jpg

I just love this sweet moment when Lauren's dad was overcome with emotion seeing her for the first time. He had me in tears all day long. 

Emotional documentary wedding photography

The first part of the day it was pouring rain, but everyone was awesome about braving the weather for portraits before the ceremony. 

Rainy wedding day photography Shining Tides Mattapoisett

Confession: I actually love rainy weddings because of images like the ones below. I know no one wants rain on their wedding day, but it can be so much fun! 

Rainy Day Wedding Shining Tides Mattapoisett
012_JJ2_7865.jpg
015_JJ2_7402.jpg

Because of the rain, we weren't sure whether the ceremony would be outside by the water as originally planned, but the skies cleared just as the guests were arriving. 

019_JJ1_4783.jpg
018_JJ2_7587.jpg
023_JJ2_7603.jpg

My favorite thing about the image below? Lauren's brother hiding in the background wiping away tears. He did such a beautiful job as their wedding officiant. 

027_JJ2_7674.jpg
028_JJ1_4852.jpg

Right as the ceremony ended, a big beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky! 

029_JJ2_7760.jpg
030_JJ1_5015.jpg
033_JJ1_4938.jpg
036_JJ1_5008.jpg
038_JJ1_5090.jpg

These were some of the best wedding toasts I've ever heard, and I hear a LOT of toasts. Funny, emotional, and heartfelt, every one of them. Even I was crying behind my camera. 

043_JJ2_8169.jpg
042_KippMurphy_706.jpg
041_JJ2_8262.jpg

Same, Lauren. Same. 

044_JJ2_8275.jpg
048_KippMurphy_754.jpg
050_JJ2_8507.jpg
053_JJ2_8597.jpg
052_KippMurphy_771.jpg
054_JJ2_8608.jpg
057_JJ2_9154.jpg

The couple had requested a photo with the school bus that they had hired to shuttle their guests, bu by the end of the night, the rain was coming down again. We ran out and made it happen! 

059_JJ1_5401.jpg

Lauren & Ryan, your wedding just blew me away, I enjoyed every moment of it. Thanks for trusting me with your memories. XO 

 

Venue | Shining Tides

Catering | Russell Morin

Flowers | Jim Meyers 

Cake | Pinkbox Desserts

DJ | Beat Train Productions

Lighting Design | Lightworks Productions

Hair & Makeup | Katelyn Webb Beauty