Connecticut Coast Wedding at the Tyde| Mackenzie + Ryan

Elegant Wedding on The Connecticut Coast

Mackenzie + Ryan’s wedding at The Tyde in Milford, CT is one I’ll remember for a long time. They had been waiting more than two years to finally celebrate this day, and after a handful of unexpected hurdles, it felt incredibly meaningful to watch everything come together for them. The Tyde has such a calm, modern feel, and the candlelit setup suited their style perfectly—elegant without trying too hard. Guests arrived buzzing with excitement, greeting Mackenzie and Ryan with the kind of long hugs that only happen when a day has been a long time coming. Earlier in the afternoon, the sky was mostly gray, but during portraits the sun pushed through just enough to give us this soft, golden light along the water. Mackenzie and Ryan took a quiet moment together, and I caught a tender kiss between them—a mix of joy, relief, and that “we finally made it” feeling.

Their ceremony was heartfelt and full of emotion, and once the party started, any lingering stress about the long journey to get here disappeared. Friends and family filled the room with so much warmth; the dance floor never slowed down. This wedding was a reminder that love can handle more than we expect it to. Mackenzie and Ryan weathered a lot to get to this day, and seeing them celebrate surrounded by the people who supported them felt especially special.