Coastal Tented Home Wedding in Old Saybrook, CT | Taylor & Marcus
A TENTED HOME WEDDING IN THE FENWICK HISTORIC DISTRICT OF OLD SAYBROOK
These two are a perfect match. They’re best friends, serve as each other’s biggest supporters, and love one another endlessly. Marcus and Taylor’s June wedding celebration took place at the summer home of Taylor’s grandparents near the beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. They have a beautiful home in Fenwick that overlooks the Long Island Sound with a perfectly manicured lawn for a tented wedding. We love when our couples plan their weddings somewhere with a personal meaning to them!
Arturo and I first photographed Taylor and Marcus back in December for their Yale University winter engagement session. Right from the start, the chemistry these two shared was 100% apparent, and because of that, I knew their wedding day was going to be fantastic. The love and passion Marcus and Taylor have for one another show in every single one of their photographs!
We started our day with the bride and groom as they got ready at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, Connecticut before making our way to Fenwick for their first look. Just after their first look, Taylor and Marcus read the heartfelt letters they’d written to one another, and it was such a sweet part of the day! Their ceremony was equally as wonderful and personal to highlight the love they share and the many beautiful years they have ahead together.
Arturo and I are always thankful when our couples are up for leaving their reception for 5 or 10 minutes during golden hour so we can snap some extra romantic portraits when the light is soft and dreamy! We snuck Marcus and Taylor to the beach as their guests were finishing dinner, and thankfully there was a lovely breeze rolling off of the water. Though it was a hazy summer day and there wasn’t much of a sunset, the evening light was still fantastic and resulted in some of our favorite photos of the day!
THE LOVE STORY
Marcus and Taylor connected in the online dating world in 2014. Taylor first met Marcus’s family in the small, southern town he grew up in. A few months later, he drove the 24-hour car ride to upstate New York to meet her family at Christmastime. They may have been from two completely different worlds, but they were so similar and had many common interests. Marcus and Taylor continued to date for the next three years spending almost all of their time together.
After she graduated from college, the two took a celebratory trip to Maui, where Marcus proposed! They had originally planned their wedding for 2020, but unfortunately had to postpone their big celebration due to the pandemic. However, Taylor and Marcus didn’t postpone their actual wedding day; they decided to fly to California together and elope on Coronado Beach. Though this wasn’t the original plan they’d envisioned, to them, it was pure magic!
Congratulations Taylor and Marcus! It was an honor to be a part of your day. Cheers to much love and laughter in the years ahead!
Taylor was surrounded by the most amazing ladies on her big day!
Marcus looked dapper as ever!
After their first look, Marcus and Taylor read the letters they’d written to each other. It was such a sweet way to start their day together!
That light!
They’re married (again!)!
This was such a great group of bridesmaids and groomsmen!
I love a good tropical wedding design. I couldn’t get enough of these king proteas and monstera leaves in all of the floral decor!
Taylor’s dad gave a beautiful speech congratulating the bride and groom!
We loved sneaking these two away for a few portraits during golden hour!
I hope you enjoyed this summer coastal wedding in Old Saybrook, Connecticut! Do you know Taylor and Marcus? Show the newlyweds some love by commenting below!
CREATIVE TEAM
Reception Venue: Private Residence in Fenwick, Old Saybrook, Connecticut | Wedding Planning & Design: Detaille Weddings & Events | Photography: Shaina Lee Photography | Officiant: Bridget Caviness | Floral Design: Mar Floral | Hair & Makeup: Kiss & Makeup | DJ: Entertainment Unlimited of New England | Bride's Wedding Gown Designer: Martina Liana | Bridal Dress Boutique: Lily Saratoga | Groom & Groomsmen's Attire: The Black Tux | Catering: Max Catering | Cake: Dagmars Desserts | Invitations: Minted | Signage & Paper Goods: Marry Me Paper Boutique | Rings: Steve Charles Jewelers | Specialty Rentals: Peak Event Services | Tent: Taylor Rental | Videographer: Barnberry Productions
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Shaina Lee Photography is a husband and wife photography team serving Connecticut, New York, and beyond. We specialize in timeless, elegant, and romantic weddings while celebrating all couples in love.
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