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The first spring wedding of the season in finally here! Jessica and Truman knew they would be getting married on their original date no matter what. When initially planning their wedding, they were going back and forth between having a big guest list or only having immediate families and a few friends. So when they were forced to readjust their plans, it actually wasn’t as much of a heartbreak since they had been seriously contemplating having a tiny wedding to begin with.
Taylor and James are so excited for their wedding and couldn’t wait for their Boston engagement session! Even though they are getting married in Florida, they wanted their engagement session to represent the life they live in the Northeast. We began the session in the Boston Public Gardens. The leaves were a beautiful bright green and the gorgeous weeping willows were just touching swan pond.
Maria and Justin met me for a beautiful walk around Maudslay park in Newburyport. They brought along their goldendoodle puppy named Luna who graced us with her adorable wiggles. Maudslay was in full bloom with bright colors abound. We walked along the wooded paths to the beautiful gardens old past stone bridges and blooming magnolia trees. There was beauty at every turn.
Brendan and Madison Jean (MJ) enjoyed changing tradition around to create a day that was wonderfully them. They aimed to create a warm, cozy feeling of a family dinner to gather and celebrate. They perfectly mastered this with their winter wedding at the end of January. Peirce Farm at Witch Hill was lightly blanketed with snow with and horse and a mule wandering the fields. They had their own part to play in the wedding when they were brought up for a few photos. MJ volunteers at an equine therapy program for children and adults with disabilities so to be able to incorporate horses into the photos was a real treat!
Liz and Bren have that kind of relationship that always felt right. They match perfectly and you can just tell they’ll be together forever. They wanted a winter wedding where everyone could come together during the holiday time and there’s no better place for Christmas festivities than at the Fairmont Copley. The lobby was decorated exquisitely and the gold details really made it sparkle.
Hannah and Aaron wanted a city view wedding in Boston and there’s no better place than the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, which has a wonderful view of the Boston skyline. They got ready in separate rooms and then had their first look in the Princess ballroom. We then took the short drive over to MIT, where we wandered around the beautiful scenery. There was quite a chill in the air but Hannah braved the cold to get those classic white columns and beautiful views. Just as we were finishing up portraits on Memorial drive, the moon rose over the city.
Long lasting love is something truly special and rare. Richard and Simon have been together for 25 years and to celebrate this milestone, they made the decision to make it official and have a wedding ceremony surrounded by their loving family and friends. They chose the Dome Room at the Lenox since it was the perfect size for an intimate wedding. They began getting ready in the suite and helped each other with their cuff-links and ties. It was only natural that they would be getting ready together than in separate rooms since they’ve been together so long.
Lauren and Bernie’s State Room Boston wedding was simply put, beautiful and authentic. They could think of no better spot then right in the center of Boston, including the seaport, the financial district and the North End to really feature their home city. They began getting ready at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf in separate rooms. The ladies were busily preparing (with the kids in tow!) with a gorgeous view of the fall foliage out their window. The guys were enjoying their drinks out of custom made tumblers as they got ready. After reading sweet notes to each other, everyone headed off to the ceremony.
Jillian and Emmett are truly meant to be. The connection between each other was so lovely that they made my job a breeze! We began walking around the gardens of Elm Bank on a warm afternoon. Jillian and Emmett wore blues to stand out against the lush greens. From there we took the short drive to Wellesley College, where Emmett both attended and now currently works.
Jessica and Ryan’s wedding was truly a fairytale come to life at the Mansion at Turner Hill. They wanted to have the first time they see each other on the wedding day when Jessica walked down the aisle. So even thought they were getting ready in the same locations, we did our best to keep them separate. They had their ceremony at St. Rose of Lima in nearby Topsfield. After the kiss, they headed back to Turner Hill.
Dasha is not only a beautiful person inside and out but also our dear friend. When Jory first proposed to her, she immediately asked if we could photograph her wedding and of course we were thrilled to be a part of it! Not only that but she chose to have the reception at our space, Somerville Studios. Dasha planned every aspect of the wedding from start to finish and her eye for detail was seen throughout. From the amazing transformation of our studio space to the little details like the flowers and gifts sprinkled throughout the day.
Danielle and Sam have the kind happiness together that is contagious - in a good way! When I first saw them for their engagement session, Sam told me he was SO EXCITED FOR PICTURES! I love that feeling of excitement and we had such a fun time going around Fenway. Sam’s family has season tickets so they often are seen at Red Sox games having a blast. After Fenway, we took a quick ride to Beacon Hill. They changed outfits into something a little more fall with the background of Boston brick. Finally we ended at the esplanade right as the sun was setting. I had such a great time spending the afternoon with these two and can’t wait for their wedding taking place at Waverly Oaks next November!
Maggie and Gunnar’s Sunset Farm wedding in Groton was such a relaxed and fun affair. The most important thing for them was that all their family and friends enjoyed themselves! They originally met in college Freshman year at James Madison University. They were originally friends but eventually it turned into something more over that first year. They have been through so much together from college graduations to first jobs and Gunnar was always there to rub her feet after long shifts at the hospital. Maggie has always been his best cheerleader during college football and there to support him as he advances in his career as a software engineer. They made so many stories together and their wedding day was no exception.
The most important thing to Haley and Joe was to give their friends and family and incredible weekend together enjoying the Cape. What better place then the Lighthouse Inn where everyone could relax and enjoy the scenery!
Kelly and Cuong’s wedding was nothing short of magical. They picked 3 gorgeous locations as a backdrop for their day. First they began getting ready at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester. Every detail was simple, unique and chic. Kelly had a two part dress. The first was form fitting with a flare and the second was a long train that attached to the bodice specifically for the ceremony. The bridesmaids had long back evening gowns, which were very elegant. Cuong had a perfectly fitted white tux while his groomsmen wore a white shirt and black suspenders. The look of the bridal party was one I hadn’t seen before and it fit together so elegantly.
Cindy and Ronald had a busy weekend filled with events. Friday they had a Tea Ceremony with family and on Saturday they had a beautiful ceremony at The State Room in Boston followed by a larger reception later that night at Pallin City. Cindy’s details for the wedding were on point. Her talented cousin made all the robes, invitations and signs. Cindy kept the high fashion styling going from her dress right down to her shoes.
Steph and Joe got married at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester this past weekend and it was nothing short of spectacular! There was not one moment of stress the entire day and it was clear from the get-go that they had such a true and everlasting love. They each began getting ready in separate rooms and were eagerly awaiting the moment they could see each other all dressed up. That moment came on the deck overlooking the ocean and Joe’s expression after seeing Steph for the first time was priceless.
