A Catholic Wedding to remember


The wedding of Sean and Francesca was full of loving friends and family, professional-grade dance moves, and sentimental family traditions. I knew this wedding would be a bit different from the other weddings I have been shooting lately, since the ceremony would be held in Ste. Marie's Church in Manchester, New Hampshire.


This absolutely gorgeous Gothic revival style Catholic Church is rich with French Canadian history, like much of the city of Manchester. The church was built in 1880 and has served as a well-known skyline feature in the city. Did you know this church was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places? That makes it an epic wedding location if you are a Catholic in New Hampshire!


The day started early for the bride and groom, and ended with a perfect night time reception at the Hilton Double Tree in Nashua, New Hampshire. One of the many highlights from their reception was the dancing. The bride and groom came out for their first dance, and holy smokes could they move!

Francesca and her brother also danced together at one point in the night, and I felt like I was standing on an episode of Dancing with the Stars! I plan on making a gif out of it to share with them.


Congratulations to Sean, Francesca, and their beautifully kind family and friends. It was a pleasure to capture these moments, I hope you enjoy this sneak peek!





Wedding details including white sandals, a ring box, and blue beaded jewelry arranged with delicate flowers.
Custom embroidered 'Mrs. Coakley' name tag with blue lettering surrounded by pastel flowers.
An elegant engagement ring displayed in a black box against a floral patterned background.
Close up of a sparkling diamond engagement ring on a hand resting against white lace fabric.
White roses and blue rosary beads with silver cross in a wedding bouquet arrangement.
Group wearing matching light blue outfits gathered together on a white bed.
Friends in matching blue shirts sharing laughs while sitting together on a bed.
Wedding preparation scene with two people at a vintage wooden vanity mirror.

See that beautiful bride behind the beautiful bride? If you look closely, you can see mom on her wedding day in a framed photo on the wall.

Close-up detail of delicate white lace wedding dress with blue embellishment.

something blue...

Wedding dress details being adjusted during pre-ceremony preparations.
Reflection in ornate mirror showing wedding preparation moment.
Elegant wedding preparation scene with flowing veil and antique wooden dresser.

first look with dad

Emotional first look moment through doorway on wedding day.
Final wedding dress adjustments being made with care and attention.
Tender moment shared during wedding day preparations in bright room.
Ethereal bridal portrait with flowing veil against bright window light.
Wedding dress with floral embellished train photographed in natural window light.
Colorful bridesmaid dresses in pastel shades hanging on a rack with white wedding gown in center.

First look with her bridesmaids!

Wedding party in pastel dresses gathering outdoors with yellow mums.
Bridal party wearing mix of soft pink and blue dresses pose together on garden path.
Bridesmaids in pastel colored dresses stand together in a curved line outdoors.
Wedding party poses on stone patio in front of white house with flowing bridal gown and mixed pastel dresses.
Groomsmen in matching blue suits walk together on brick pathway.

the grooms details

Silver beaded bracelet worn with light blue shirt sleeve.
Brown leather oxford dress shoes with navy socks on brick pavement.
Interior of a church with stained glass windows and ornate wooden gothic details.
Groomsmen wearing sunglasses and blue suits pose together on brick steps.
Groomsman helps adjust another's boutonniere before the wedding ceremony.
Playful groomsmen in blue suits pose by fountain on brick courtyard.
Entrance through ornate arched doorway with stained glass in traditional church.
Groom in light blue three-piece suit stands at altar with boutonniere.
Couple seated on church altar steps during wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony in ornate cathedral with elaborate white gothic altar and vaulted ceiling.
A wedding couple share a romantic dance in a stunning cathedral with blue and gold vaulted ceilings and ornate details.
A trailing wedding dress veil follows a couple walking towards grand wooden church doors with arched windows.
Wedding attendees in pastel dresses line church steps while flower petals are tossed in celebration.
Wedding party in pink and blue dresses creates celebratory pathway on church steps during exit.
A romantic wedding moment captured in front of a Gothic church tower with blooming spring trees.
Romantic wedding portrait through delicate veil with soft dreamy effect.
Beautiful spring wedding bouquet with pastel flowers against powder blue suit.
Blue and white Madonna statue stands in garden with wedding couple in background.

this shot was intentional, as this is the spot the groom proposed!

Gothic church spire framed by spring leaves creates romantic backdrop for wedding photography.
Flowing veil catches breeze as couple poses before historic Gothic church with copper spire.
Wedding party wearing coordinated blue and pink dresses and suits posing together outdoors.
Wedding party walking and celebrating on a paved outdoor area with coordinated attire.
Celebratory wedding party walking outdoors in light blue and white formal attire.
Three-tier white wedding cake decorated with peach roses and blue hydrangeas featuring a monogram C.
Welcome sign with text overlay featuring couple in blue suit and white dress.
Decorative seating chart with colorful illustrations and assigned table numbers.

The most epic table seating chart

The reception

Wedding reception dance floor filled with people in formal attire celebrating.
Group in matching blue suits dancing and celebrating at wedding reception.
Couple sharing first dance at wedding reception with guests watching from tables.
Couple dances intimately in a wedding reception hall with bridesmaids in pastel dresses watching in the background.
Wedding couple shares romantic first dance in a ballroom with elegant white and blue decor.
Newlyweds perform elegant dip during first dance at wedding reception with blue uplighting.
Wedding reception dance features white-gowned dancer with elderly partner as guests watch nearby.
Group of wedding guests embrace in formal attire during emotional dance moment.
Dancers in formal attire share special moment during wedding reception on wooden dance floor.
Wedding toast being given at reception while couple listens from decorated sweetheart table.
Wedding speech delivered by guest in blue suit as newlyweds listen from decorated head table.
Wedding reception toast being given as couple listens from sweetheart table with floral decor.
Newlyweds seated at elegant sweetheart table decorated with greenery and white backdrop.
Couples dancing at a formal event on a wooden dance floor with one pair in teal and black formal attire.
Guests seated at an elegantly decorated round table with blue tablecloths at a formal dinner event.