Cape Cod Backyard Wedding | Kaitlin & Noa

A SUMMER WEDDING IN BREWSTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Will I ever tire of backyard weddings? Probably not. There’s something so special about the transformation of a home into a beautiful venue and about all of the family history and love that exists there. Kaitlin’s family home in Brewster, Massachusetts was the setting for this lovely, intimate summer wedding for Kaitlin and Noa. I had met the two brides during their winter Boston engagement session back in January at the Arnold Arboretum. They were so great and meeting them before the chaos of the wedding day made it feel like a fun reunion.

Two brides are lifted up in their chairs while doing the hora during their tented backyard wedding on Cape Cod during their Boston wedding photojournalism session.

WEDDING DAY PREP AT HOME

This mid June Cape Cod wedding began with hair, makeup, and prep right on site for both Noa and for Kaitlin. The two got ready in the same space but chose to get dressed separately to maintain a bit of mystery for their first look. Kaitlin chose a gorgeous, off-the-shoulder bridal gown while Noa wore a fantastic teal custom suit that she had made in Brooklyn (yes she drove all the way there for fittings).

FIRST LOOK

Noa and Kaitlin opted for a first look before their ceremony; I always recommend first looks to couples for many reason - see my previous blog post about it here! The images from this part of the day are some of my favorite. You can see the joy and love so clearly in their expressions. It also served as a moment where the couple could take a breath and be together before their guests arrived and the ceremony began. After some couple photos (did I mention the property is also home to goats, a donkey and a horse who were all dressed for the occasion? We took photos with them too), we took family photos and wedding party photos to make sure that everybody would get to enjoy the amazing cocktails and delicious food** during cocktail hour.

**cocktails made by friends of the couple. Truly delicious and beautiful creations. Food from two local vendors that both blew me away. Check out my vendor list below for their info.

COVID WRENCH

Due to last minute Covid diagnoses, Noa’s parents who live in Israel could not fly to the U.S. This wrench in the plans was understandably upsetting for everyone, but Noa’s sister filled in beautifully for her missing family members. She walked Noa down the aisle, gave a speech, and the sisters had a very fun “Father Daughter” dance together. Noa’s extended family also helped by recording video and live streaming the entire day for those who could not be there.

CEREMONY

The brides’ close friend officiated the wedding and incorporated stories of the couple’s first dates and first love letters that made everyone laugh and cry. It made the ceremony really unique and special. Fun fact: Noa’s first date with Kaitlin was also her very first dating app date EVER. She literally downloaded the app, matched with Kaitlin, went on a date with her, and eventually married her. Such a great story.

RECEPTION UNDER THE TENT

After the ceremony & cocktail hour, the brides gave a welcome toast followed by toasts by Noa’s sister (in place of their father) and the maid of honor. The night continued with first dances, all with piano accompaniment by the brides’ friend and pianist, Yotam Ishay, and finally some fun and wild dancing to traditional Klezmer music played by The Klezwoods.

Congratulations to Kaitlin and Noa on their Cape Cod backyard wedding! It was a highlight of my 2022 wedding season so far and I’m excited to share some of my favorite highlights with you below!

Wedding Vendors:
Catering: @thechubbychickpea
Catering: @thehandsomeoysterco
Bar: @robolife823
Piano: @yotamishaymusic
Band: @klezwoods
Hair & Makeup: @lisa_george_hair_and_makeup