I recently had the honor of capturing my cousin, Emily’s, beautiful wedding day! It meant so much to me that her and now husband, Zack, asked me to be their wedding photographer! We were always close growing up, and Emily, her sister, Leah, and I all have a shared love for dogs and animals. Needless to say, capturing their intimate backyard fall wedding was extra special for all of us! There were so many personal touches to their big day that added significance and made it that much more meaningful!
![wedding rings on invitation from Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2836.jpg)
![groom details getting ready](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2837.jpg)
![wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses from fall wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2838-scaled.jpg)
![bride getting ready with mom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2839-scaled.jpg)
![mom helping bride get ready](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2840-scaled.jpg)
Emily and Zack each got ready in separate spaces of their home. After getting ready, they met outside for their first look in an area covered by golden yellow leaves. The fallen autumn leaves created a picture-perfect backdrop for their wedding portraits! The bridal party wore beautiful royal purple & emerald green dresses. The wedding bouquets and boutineers were a mixture of white, purple and green sola wood flowers, which were hand dyed and put together by Emily, Leah, and their mom!
![groom before first look](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2849-scaled.jpg)
![First look between bride and groom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2841-scaled.jpg)
![groom sees bride for the first time before Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2842-scaled.jpg)
![groom admiring his bride](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2843-scaled.jpg)
![groom kisses his bride's hand before Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2844.jpg)
![couple hug during first look in the woods](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2845-scaled.jpg)
![fall wedding portraits](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2846.jpg)
![candid moment of bride and groom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2847-scaled.jpg)
![Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2852-scaled.jpg)
![couple walking through the woods holding hands](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2851.jpg)
![bride and groom dance during wedding portraits](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2850-scaled.jpg)
As I mentioned before, Emily is a dog lover like myself. I was thrilled when she told me all three of her dogs would be joining in the wedding day festivities! They have a beautiful golden retriever, a husky, and sweet mutt, named Tank, all of which looked dapper in their doggie tuxedos. Tank was actually Emily’s dog before she and Zack started dating, but he has become both of their “soul dog”. To honor their sweet “soul dog”, I captured a few solo shots of the three of them together!
![bride and groom with their three dogs](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2853-scaled.jpg)
![three dogs at Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2854.jpg)
![bride holding purple, green and white flower bouquet](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2855.jpg)
![bride with her dog before fall wedding ceremony](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2864-scaled.jpg)
![dog kisses groom before Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2856-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom kiss with their one dog sitting by them](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2857-scaled.jpg)
![wedding portraits of bride and groom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2848.jpg)
![bride with her bridesmaids before Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2863-scaled.jpg)
![groom and groomsmen before Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2859.jpg)
![bridesmaids surround bride during portraits](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2860.jpg)
![fun groomsmen pictures](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2858.jpg)
![bridal party in green and purple attire](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2861.jpg)
![bridal party cheers as bride and groom kiss](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2862.jpg)
Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding
Tank also had the honor of walking Emily down the aisle to Zack and the other two pups waiting at the altar! Emily and Zack exchanged vows in front of their closest family and friends under a wooden wedding arch. My mom, Emily’s aunt, actually officiated the ceremony, which caused an equal amount of laughter and tears for everyone!
![Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2867-scaled.jpg)
![groom waits at altar with dog and groomsmen](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2868-scaled.jpg)
![bride walks down the aisle escorted by her dog to her groom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2869.jpg)
![bride and groom exchange vows](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2871-scaled.jpg)
![dogs at Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2870.jpg)
![couple says I do during Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2872.jpg)
![couple's dog during wedding ceremony](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2873-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds kiss as husband and wife](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2874-scaled.jpg)
![groom kisses bride's forehead](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2876-scaled.jpg)
After their intimate fall backyard wedding, everyone celebrated under their outdoor tented reception surrounded by the warm autumn colors. Emily’s mom also made their wedding cake, which Tank kept a close eye on and even supervised the cake cutting from under the table! Then, to end their wonderful wedding day, we sent the newlyweds off with sparklers!
This was such an amazing wedding, not only because it was family, but because it was filled with so many personal touches and sentimental moments. It was a day brimming with joy, love, and laughter.
![mr. & mrs. sign at outdoor reception](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2865.jpg)
![champagne glasses and wedding favors](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2866.jpg)
![bride and groom share first dance as husband and wife](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2877-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds cut their cake](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2880.jpg)
![bride and groom share their wedding cake](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2881.jpg)
![dog supervises the cake cutting](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2882-scaled.jpg)
![couple exit reception with sparklers](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2883.jpg)
![wedding guests hold sparklers as bride and groom exit the reception](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2884-scaled.jpg)
It brings me so much joy to have been a part of my cousin’s wedding day and officially have Zack as part of the family. Zack looks at Emily the way that every girl wants to be looked at. There is literally nothing but pure love in his eyes and you can just tell he is head over heels for her, as is Emily for him. Their wedding was a beautiful celebration of their love for one another and their future together!
![Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2879-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds kiss after Intimate Backyard Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2878-scaled.jpg)
![Southern NH Wedding Photographer Allison Clarke with bride and groom on fall wedding day](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/10/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_2875-681x1024.jpg)
Emily and Zack, where do I even begin? Thank you so much for trusting me to capture your beautiful wedding day. It meant the world to me. I am so incredibly happy that you found each other and that we are all family! Congratulations again!
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