A wedding guest canoes on Squam Lake at Camp Deerwood before the wedding ceremony at this gorgeous rustic camp venue in NH.

Summer Wedding on Squam Lake – Carolyn & Eric

Carolyn and Eric had a beautiful NH summer camp wedding on the picturesque Squam Lake in June. While we have photographed many camp weddings throughout New England, this space had a special meaning for Carolyn. Her great grandfather started the summer camp in 1945 and it has been a part of her family for over 70 years now. It made perfect sense to host the wedding at this rustic spot, nestled in the pine trees of Holderness, NH.

Here are some of our favorite documentary and candid photos from the day. Congrats to this happy couple!

View of Squam Lake from Camp Deerwood before an outdoor camp wedding there this summer.
The bride and groom are surrounded by green trees at this NH summer camp wedding on Squam Lake.
A wedding guest canoes on Squam Lake at Camp Deerwood before the wedding ceremony at this gorgeous rustic camp venue in NH.
Groomsmen hang out on a dock over Squam Lake before this summer camp wedding begins.
The groom wears a navy blue tie with sailboats for his lakes region wedding at this summer camp in NH.
Great documentary wedding photo of the bride laughing with her bridesmaid before her summer camp wedding on Squam Lake in NH.
Best documentary wedding photo of the grandmother seeing the bride for the first time before this rustic camp wedding in NH.
Great photo of the bride and her grandma hugging while getting ready for this summer camp wedding on the lake in NH.
Artistic photo of the bridesmaids with a loon detail while standing next to Squam Lake.
Rustic decor ideas for a lake wedding in NH using old canoe paddles.
The bride and groom pose for a portrait on a woodsy path at Camp Deerwood.
Wedding photo of the bride and groom at their rustic summer camp wedding in the lakes region of NH.
Natural wedding photo of the bride and groom walking down a path before their summer camp wedding on Squam Lake.
Colorful photography of a New England summer camp wedding on Squam Lake in NH.
Woodsy ethereal portrait of a large wedding party in the woods at Camp Deerwood.
Funny photo of groomsmen walking in the woods before this rustic summer camp wedding in NH.
Bride and groom in the woods at their summer camp wedding in New England.
The wedding party gives a toast on the dock on Squam Lake in NH.
Wedding party on Squam Lake before a wedding on Camp Deerwood in NH.
Summer camp wedding party arrives by wooden boat to summer camp wedding in NH.
Flower girls arrive at this summer camp wedding on Squam Lake in NH.
The bride and her father share a moment before walking down the aisle before the outdoor ceremony at this summer camp in NH.
Guests are seated in outdoor amphitheater for this NH camp wedding overlooking the lake.
The bride and her father enter the outdoor woodsy cathedral ceremony location at this summer camp in NH.
A view of the ceremony site at this summer camp wedding venue on the lake in NH.
Lakeside wedding ceremony sign for guests to choose a seat.
Photojournalism wedding photography coverage during the ceremony of emotional moment between bride and groom at this summer camp wedding in NH.
A wedding guests stands up during the quaker ceremony at the summer camp wedding in NH.
The groom dips his bride for their end of ceremony kiss at this outdoor summer camp wedding on Squam Lake.
Great sign for ceremony recessional of Let the Adventure Begin.
The bride and groom are rowed away in a wooden boat after their summer camp wedding on Squam Lake.
View of the barn at Camp Deerwood on Squam Lake in NH during the cocktail hour of wedding.
Funny wedding photo of wedding guests overlooking Squam Lake.
Wedding guests enjoy cocktail hour at Camp Deerwood.
Kids playing in a field overlooking Squam Lake after a summer camp wedding on Squam Lake.
Candid wedding photos of kids during cocktail hour during this summer camp wedding in NH.
Documentary photography of wedding guests laughing at summer camp wedding in NH.
Great idea for a unique wedding guest book; use a plate with bride and groom's logo and have guests sign names around it!
Rustic details at this Squam Lake camp wedding with a deer mount and colorful summer flowers.
Great ideas for a summer camp wedding with a lake or nautical theme and blue and white stripes.
Summer camp wedding dinner table peonies and eucalyptus centerpieces.
Rustic wedding rings photo during summer camp wedding in NH.
View of Squam Lake from Camp Deerwood, a rustic summer camp wedding venue in Holderness, NH.
Joyful wedding photography of guests enjoying dinner in NH.
Documentary photo of bride dancing with her grandmother at this summer camp wedding in NH.
Beautiful twilight view of Squam Lake with mountains after a summer camp wedding here.

Big thanks to Sheena with Showcase Events for helping coordinate this NH summer camp wedding! After an outdoor chapel ceremony beneath a canopy of pine trees, Carolyn and Eric took a leisurely boat ride around Squam Lake. The antique wooden boat made for gorgeous photos, with a mountain backdrop of course. Guests enjoyed cocktails by the lake while children played in expansive green fields! It was so cool to see all of the wedding guests who had sentimental ties to this camp. Generations of Carolyn’s family have both attended and worked at the camp, so memories were around every corner.

One of our favorite details about this wedding was the unique idea this couple had for a guestbook. They used a plate, with their wedding anchor logo, and guests signed their names around the plate! Even better, the plate has made by hand by their friend Naomi. We also loved the rendition of the Pokarekare Ana (a traditional New Zealand song) performed by Eric’s family members after dinner, and the evening was capped off with dancing under twinkle lights in the main camp lodge. Talk about a perfect day!

Vendors who contributed to this camp wedding on Squam Lake:

Wedding Coordinator – Sheena Harte
Caterer – Curt’s Caterers
Desserts –  Ooo La La Creative Cakes
Bride’s dress brand – Madison James
Bride’s shoe brand – Dessy Group
Groom’s suit – Sam’s Taylor in Hong Kong
Groom’s tie – Beau Ties
Guestbook plate – Handmade by a friend, Naomi Bartlett.
Invitations & other stationary – Noteworthy Paper & Press
Table runners – Showcase Events & Rental
Bridal Hair Piece – Noon on the Moon
Let the Adventure Begin Sign – HB Home Decor