Lorine & Brendan – L’Andana Grill Wedding

I couldn’t wait to shoot Lorine’s wedding from day one. As soon as I met with her at the office, I loved her sense of humor and how much fun she was. I didn’t meet her land Brendan until the day of the wedding, but once I met him and his wedding party, I could see how wonderful of a match they are, and that it was going to be a great day.

Lorine & Brendan had a beautiful wedding at the L’Andana Grill. It was a chilly October day with a little rain, but that didn’t stop us! Before the ceremony we had a lot of fun with the Groom & Groomsmen’s photos. It’s always a good time when the wedding party is all about having fun! After their sweet and emotional ceremony, we had some more photo fun with vintage limousines, big trucks, and Lorine’s beautiful green diamond engagement ring. She had on the most gorgeous beaded gown and veil, I just couldn’t get over it! Then, being the awesomely cool bride she is, she changed into a white jumpsuit so she could have fun on the dance floor. Once dinner was done, it was all about the dancing! As always, the kids in the family stole the show with their moves. Never fails!

Karen & Richie – Cafe Escadrille Wedding

While I’m a big fan of family traditions, I’m not going to lie, I love some of the unexpected and fun things that come along with non-traditional weddings. Karen & Richie kept it easy and both got ready at home, which was super relaxing for everyone. They did stay apart until they were ready to see each other for their first look. They also had a small wedding party, and everyone was at the the house, so that meant the wedding party photos were done before we even left for the venue. Talk about a time saver! Also, being at their home gives me a little bit of insight as to who they are, and some of that can show through in their photos. After getting ready, we headed to Cafe Escadrille for the ceremony and reception.

They had a sweet indoor ceremony followed by an awesome reception, with music provided by 617 Weddings DJ Chris Profenna, complete with choreographed dances! It was a wedding many years in the making, and you could see how excited their family and friends were to be there to celebrate. I’m honored to have been a part of such a special day!

Jana & Jess – Tewksbury Country Club Wedding – September 2015

Last St. Patrick’s Day, my Irish husband wanted to have a big night out, kilt and all. At our second to last bar of the night on our Downtown Beverly bar crawl, he was busy making friends and drinking lots of Guinness. What was I doing, you may ask? Well, naturally I was making connections. I met 2 new potential clients (or in this case, a bridesmaid), and booked both just a couple weeks later! That’s a good night out if you ask me 🙂 Once I met Jana, I was super excited about her Tewksbury Country Club wedding. Once I got to the venue the day of, I was even more excited!

It was bling, bling everywhere! Jana is definitely my kind of bride. Anyone that knows me, knows I like all things sparkly! She bedazzled and rhinestoned everything she possibly could for the wedding, but it was done beautifully. They had an awesome split cake, which represented her and her husband, Jess. She looked gorgeous in her beaded and embroidered gown. They had a sweet ceremony on the bridge out behind the Country Club, and then had an awesome reception back inside, complete with a 617 Weddings DJ & Videographer! Jana had some beautiful moments with her mom, which I loved. As always, the Tewksbury Country Club is an awesome venue too!

And another congratulations goes out, as Jana & Jess are expecting their little girl this summer!

Allison & Sean – Doubletree Hilton Bedford Wedding – September 2015

Allison & Sean had a beautiful ceremony and reception at the wonderful Doubletree Hilton Bedford this past September. She looked beautiful, even her little boy didn’t recognize her all dressed up at first! They had a sweet first look and a fun reception as well. I also had the pleasure of working with 617 Weddings videographer Russell!

Melissa & Josh – Groveland Fairways Wedding – August 2015

Groveland Fairways is quickly becoming another one of my favorite venues! Not only is it a close location for me, it’s absolutely beautiful, with lots of options for photo spots, indoor and out. This also means ceremony spaces indoor and out, so if its winter, or you have bad weather and need to move inside, you’re all set! Luckily the weddings I had there this summer were both outside in their gorgeous ceremony space. It’s a bit off-set to the back of the property, so it’s nice and private for the ceremony while preparations are made for the reception inside, even if you can hear the baby goats next door 🙂 Cocktail hour can be held out back on the patio as well in nicer weather.

Now about the couple, the main part of the day! Melissa & Josh were awesome throughout the entire process of planning through day of. They are both so laid back and they had a super fun wedding! They are also very sentimental and had a lot of heirlooms included in their big day, the most special one being the diamond in Melissa’s engagement ring. One of my favorite parts was the Horah Dance at the reception. I’d never shot one, and was excited when we got some great shots of it, even if Melissa preferred to stay closer to the ground 🙂 It was another wedding where I felt like part of the family. And now I’ve heard they are expecting their first little one soon! Congratulations!

Boston Park Plaza & Boston Public Garden Wedding – Tara & John – August 2015

Shooting a wedding at the Boston Public Garden has always been a dream of mine. It’s one of my favorite spots in the city, especially on a perfect summer day. I was super excited to find out that Tara & John’s ceremony and photos would be held on the Boston Public Garden, with their reception following at the Boston Park Plaza hotel. Since landscape photos are one of my non-wedding passions, I was able to incorporate some into their wedding photos to really showcase the location, as well as their wedding. The weather was beyond perfect, with just a few clouds to make their photos really pop!

Tara & John were blending their family, with his 2 little girls, and their brand new baby daughter. Surrounded by family and friends, they exchanged their vows on the Public Garden, overlooking the pond. They had the sweetest ceremony, and we shot their family photos and bridal portraits in the garden. With the bridge, pond, and so many other natural backdrops, I could have spent the rest of the day there! Sadly, that was not an option, but they did stop at the ice cream truck at the back of the garden for a couple of ice cream cones on the way back to the Boston Park Plaza hotel for their reception!

A wedding ceremony on the Boston Public Garden, and a reception at the Boston Park Plaza hotel, a wedding day couldn’t be more Boston themed, and I loved it!

Harding Allen Estate Wedding – Erica & Dave – August 2015

The Harding Allen estate may be one of my new favorite venues (to add to my ever-growing list of venues I love…) One benefit of my job is that I get to travel around to different parts of the New England area and see new places. It’s no secret that I love castle and estate style venues, and the Harding Allen Estate is no exception! It’s on beautiful grounds, with everything a couple needs right on site. It’s also no secret that I love weddings that are completely on site in one location. Not only does it make my day easier, but it’s easier for the couple and the guests as well!

The gorgeous outdoor ceremony space is very private and quiet, and looks stunning with the large arbor and columns, surrounded by beautiful greenery and landscaping. There’s also a garden with a fountain, and the grounds out front are very grande. It was the perfect setting for Erica & Dave’s whimsical and sweet ceremony & reception. We had tons of fun taking photos and almost lost track of time! Erica & Dave were really into candid style photos, which is the main part of the 617 Weddings style. We like to let the night happen with no interference so our couples can enjoy their day 🙂 They also wanted to have some fun, such as the groomsmen staging a mock fight. After photos and the usual introductions and other formalities (as well as a very tasty dinner!), everyone danced the night away! But, I was also able to steal the couple away for a few night photos. Lucky for me, Erica & Dave were very willing to let me try a few new ideas.

I already have another wedding booked for the Harding Allen Estate for this coming summer, and I cannot wait to go back!

Andi & Rich – New Bedford Whaling Museum Wedding – July 2015

When Andi & Rich booked with me, I’d never heard of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, and I was surprised to find out it was also used as a wedding venue! Many of my co-workers told me what a unique and fun venue it was, but none of their words did it any justice. As soon as I walked in I was even more excited to shoot their wedding. The ceremony was held outside the museum on the patio on a bright and sunny July day. Surrounding the museum are beautiful cobblestone streets with lots of pretty spots for pictures, and popular landmarks that relate to Moby Dick, which is fitting since they are both teachers. After the ceremony, we took a lot of amazing and fun shots outside, and then headed in to start the party. Inside there are actual whale skeletons hanging from the ceiling in the main room. The bride and groom get a sweetheart table up on top of the staircase so they can enjoy their dinner while watching their guests.

After dinner, the dancing began and never stopped. 617 Weddings DJ Chris Paul kept the party going all night long. I even managed to get the couple outside for a few fun night shots. It was a great night, and I can’t wait to shoot at the New Bedford Whaling museum again soon!

Independence Harbor Wedding – Assonet, MA – Laura & James

I haven’t traveled to the South Shore area much, so I was excited for Laura & James’ wedding at Independence Harbor. From the photos I had seen online, it looked beautiful, and it was! In the summer there’s a lot of greenery, but not a lot of color unless a place is landscaped with a lot of flowers. If you know me, you’ll know that I love lots of color. The grounds of Independence Harbor are beautifully landscaped, full of color, and they have lots of great little spots all around for photos right on site. I never had the chance to do an engagement session with Laura & James, but they were very natural on camera, and that always makes my job a lot easier! They had a sweet ceremony, followed by a super fun reception. I can’t wait to shoot at Independence Harbor again soon!

Groveland Fairways Wedding – Groveland, MA – Katelyn & Jeff

Katelyn and Jeff were one of my first few new clients when I joined 617 Weddings. We had our initial consult over the phone when they booked, but they also requested an engagement session, which we had at the beautiful beach on Plum Island. It was my first time there! One great perk about this job is the travel and seeing lots of new places! I do enjoy engagement sessions since the couple and I get to know each other a bit, and they can get used to being in front of the camera prior to the big day. Aside from having great photos to use for all of your wedding things, that’s definitely the biggest upside to having one. It’s great to chat with a couple and get to know their story a bit. Katelyn & Jeff were high school sweethearts who waited until after college and getting their Masters Degrees to tie the knot. Needless to say, both families were very excited for the big day to finally arrive!

Anyway! Last September became this June very quickly and I was excited to have my first wedding at one of our preferred venues, Groveland Fairways in Groveland, MA. I’d heard a lot of great things about the venue, and Liz, the coordinator. It’s a quaint little venue with a function/dinner area, patio, indoor and outdoor ceremony space, and its beautifully landscaped outside with lots of little spots for great photos. What more can you ask for? Oh, and you cant forget the baby goat you can hear bleating from behind the outdoor ceremony area 🙂 We had an awesome day that couldn’t have gone more smoothly. It was slightly overcast all day, which is a photographers dream for lighting. They did a first look, and we were actually able to do all of their bridal party and most of the family pictures prior to the ceremony, which is a huge time saver, especially if you want to join your cocktail hour for a little while. We did a few more family and wedding party pictures after, then did their bridal pictures, and they were able to join the last half of cocktail hour. After that, the party started and they danced the night away!