This Seacoast Science Center Wedding was nothing short of incredible! It was an amazing collaboration of elegant and timeless decor with a touch of nautical elements. Resulting in an elegant and classy seaside wedding!pastel pink coastal wedding jewelry

elegant wedding invitations with sea glass and shells

Allie and Dave met in 2010 through mutual friends. It wasn’t until Dave took over fur-baby parenting for his sister’s cat, Jake, that Allie stepped into the picture in a more of a friend role. See, Dave had no idea how to care for a cat so he took this opportunity to get Allie to spend time with him and teach him how to care for this new responsibility he had taken on. Despite Allie trying to set Dave up with her friend, they bonded over Jake and 90’s tv shows. Oh and yes, they do still have Mr. Jake, he’s a pretty awesome cat, I have had the please of meeting the fur-baby that brought these two together! diamond wedding rings with sea glass

Bridal details with wedding gown and seashells

While Allie was getting ready with her bridesmaids, I took full of advantage to snag a few shots of her family’s adorable dogs. dogs with bandanas on wedding day

beach style wedding hair and makeup

Allie and Dave enjoy spending time camping, fishing, biking, and adventuring with their very large and adorable white german shepherd, Thor. Every year, these two spend time on Hermit Island in Maine where Dave proposed to Allie. I had the pleasure of joining them last fall on one of these camping trips on the island for heir engagement session.

Allie and Dave both knew that their wedding would be centered around having their closest family and friends with them. Not being from New Hampshire, they also wanted to include the New England experience. This include a lobster bake for their dinner guests to enjoy and ocean front views. Therefore their wedding was exactly what they both wanted.  They couldn’t have gotten closer to the water at Odiorne Point unless they had been in it! black and white bride photo

While Allie and her girls were getting ready in a beach house in Rye, Dave and his guys were getting ready in downtown Portsmouth. groom with best man getting ready on wedding day

groommens getting ready

timeless bride getting in wedding gown on wedding day

What a sweet first look! Tears and huge smiles from these two.
bride walking to first look on the beach

First look on the beach in New Hampshire

Beach first look in Rye New Hampshire

light and airy wedding photos

light and airy wedding photos on a rocky beach

Allie and Dave knew that their Seacoast Science Center wedding would include all of the elements that are important to both of them. These elements included classy and elegant decor, ocean views, and providing the New England experience for their guests. Candid beach wedding photographer

bride walking down the aisle in New Hampshire

Ceremony with ocean view

When I met Allie and Dave, it was apparent that they shared a special kind of love. The way Allie’s face light up the first time she told me about their love story you could tell this girl was head over heels. The love they share is a love that you can tell is completely unconditional.

As I got closer to Allie during their engagement, it was evident that the love these two share is so incredibly strong that it is truly admirable. From all of life’s challenges and ups and downs, these two haven’t let it bring them down. It has done quite the opposite. They have conquered life’s challenges and it has made their relationship and love stronger. During their ceremony they read each other very hand written, personal, and adorable vows. There was humor, like Allie promising to make Dave the best ham and pickle sandwiches, to the sentimental vows to stay true to each other and continue to love each other every day. Candid photos during wedding vows

groom looking at bride during wedding ceremony

romantic ocean front wedding

husband and wife after wedding ceremony

Allie could not have had a better group of girls with her on her wedding day! Each one of these girls were supportive and amazing friends for Allie! Also, look how gorgeous they each are!
romantic light pink bridesmaid dresses

romantic green and pink bridal bouquets

groom with groomsmen at the beach

wedding party photo with bride and groom

classic and elegant gold and white wedding decor

flowers with gold accents

Shooting at Odiorne Point was a dream! Allie and Dave also totally rocked every single photo!dreamy beach wedding photos

While guests were enjoying cocktail hour we stole some time with just Allie and Dave to get very dreamy and elegant photos of the two of them. Elegant wedding photos on a beach in New Hampshire

Wedding Photos on the beach in New England

glamorous wedding photos of a couple in love

bride and groom dancing during reception

We had a very small window of time for sunset photos between events at the reception. Thankfully, we took full advantage of the sunset while guests were enjoying more cocktails and food. The sunset at Odiorne Point did not disappoint! As a result of the many times I have shot in Rye during sunset, I have decided that the sunsets there are my absolute favorite. The colors are always amazing. We shot Allie and Dave in one direction and were able to turn them and get a completely different color scheme in the sky. Swoon, talk about amazing! It was incredible to see how opposite the skies were.dreamy wedding photos on the beach in New England

Light and airy sunset photos in New Hampshire

Seacoast New Hampshire wedding photos on the beach at sunset

Rye New Hampshire elegant wedding photographer

Clean and adventurous wedding photographer in New Hampshire

intimate wedding photos on beach

Seacoast Science Center Wedding

Happy married couple on beach at sunset with ocean

I absolutely loved their cake topper…come on SO cute! They included their whole little family!Reception with bride and groom cutting cake with fun cake topper

Mother son dance with live band in New Hampshire

Father daughter dance in white tent in New Hampshire

Wowzers, their reception was awesome! The live band kept everyone dancing all night!Wedding reception in white tent with guests dancing

bride and groom dancing with live band during wedding reception

While Allie and Dave were dancing their friends rallies around and bam these two were up in the air! It is safe to say, they were not expecting this to happen!
Bride and groom celebrating during wedding reception in white tent in New Hampshire

The guests at this Seacoast Science Center wedding were wild! The dance floor was packed!
White Tent reception in New England

intimate wedding reception in New Hampshire

In conclusion, Allie and Dave truly had an amazing seacoast wedding. Congratulations you two! I cannot wait to see the journey you two will take together!

Seacoast Science Center Wedding Day Vendors:

Photography: Haley J Photography

Second Shooter: Tracey Mason

Venue: Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point

Wedding Planner: Laurie Mantegari

Florist: F as in Flowers

Makeup Artist: Tiffany Blakney at Polished Spa

Hair: The Beauty Company by Christine

Band: Uptown Celebration

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