Anchorage By the Sea Elopement – Ogunquit, Maine Wedding

Welcome to another beautiful elopement! Jen & Mike eloped at the beautiful Anchorage By the Sea in Ogunquit, Maine. Jen bought her gown from me back when I was still at Chantilly Place. When she came for fittings, she was looking for a photographer since they rescheduled their original plans for a bigger wedding. I happened to be available, and I’m glad it all worked out! They held their ceremony at the Anchorage By the Sea in Ogunquit, Maine with just her daughters and a few friends. My husband even tagged along and we were able to enjoy the hotel for the weekend!

Waltham, Massachusetts City Hall Elopement

Many couples decided to elope during the 2020 and 2021 wedding season. Elopements have always been around, but thanks to the pandemic, they have become much more mainstream. Even as restrictions are lifted, and the pandemic (hopefully) wanes down, I hope elopements are here to stay!

Patty & Cameron chose to elope at Waltham City Hall in Waltham, MA. They were only engaged about a month, but they wanted to be married right away and plan a larger event later on. The City Hall building itself is beautiful, and right next to it is a great park with lots of photo spots! We met their officiant inside, and then they chose to hold the short but sweet ceremony under the gazebo. Once things were official a few minutes later, we took some time for some couple’s portraits around the park!

Venetian Terrace Wedding – Irving, TX | Leslie & Justin

Leslie & I were classmates all through elementary and high school. After graduation, we went our separate ways as many friends do, but with the internet and rise of social media, we kept in touch over the years. Despite moves to opposite ends of the country, we stayed long distance friends throughout all of each other’s major life events. I was so excited when she asked me to come to Texas to be a part of her wedding! We hadn’t seen each other in about 13 years, but the minute I landed in Dallas, it was like we hadn’t been apart long at all.

Leslie and Justin chose the Venetian Terrace in Irving, Texas for their special event. The venue is tucked into the Las Colinas area. It sits beside a canal, where the bride and groom are whisked away on a gondola after the reception! Of course, that part happened after I had left. There is a very Italian style to the architecture, making a great backdrop for photos.

The morning of the wedding started off with pouring rain. Luckily it cleared for their first look, and outdoor ceremony! The ceremony was followed with an intimate reception with close friends and family. The decor was gorgeous, and the food was delicious. The Venetian Terrace was the perfect little spot for Leslie & Justin’s wedding day!

Dress: MoriLee
Bridal Boutique: Circle Park Bridal
Menswear: Mens Wearhouse
Venue: Venetian Terrace
Music: Meridian Quartet
Cake: A&J Bakery

Greek Orthodox Metropolis Wedding | Maria & Robert

It may have been the hottest day of 2018, but Maria & Robert’s Greek Orthodox Metropolis wedding was still beautiful and full of love and family! I originally met Maria when I was hired to photograph her parent’s 50th Anniversary party in 2014. It was a Big Greek Family affair! Seeing her parents celebrated and loved by everyone was inspiring. One of the best parts of this job is when clients come back, it makes you feel like part of the family. Naturally, I was excited when Maria contacted me about capturing her upcoming wedding!

Maria & Robert (and their children) had their wedding ceremony in the chapel at Greek Orthodox Metropolis. Despite the heat and lack of air conditioning, they had a wonderful traditional Greek ceremony. The reception was held under a tent at a family member’s house.

Nashua Airport Wedding | Jenn & Rony | Nashua, New Hampshire

Jenn & Rony’s Nashua Airport wedding in started with a surprise proposal photo shoot at the Mystic aquarium. Rony was a former coworker that I stayed in touch with over social media. He had contacted me a few times regarding his plans to propose to Jenn, so I knew it was on the horizon. Once he finally had the ring, we made the plans! After the proposal, I was thrilled when Jenn & Rony wanted to choose me as their wedding photographer. Jenn & I became friends on Facebook, which allowed me to get to know her better, as well as follow along with some of her wedding planning. It definitely paid off! I knew about a lot of their details before we even met for the final meeting. I knew what was important to them to capture, and how unique their wedding was going to be.

Following their church ceremony at St Louis De Gonzague Parish in Nashua, New Hampshire, their travel-themed reception was held inside a jet hangar at the Nashua Airport. Jenn was a very DIY bride, putting lots of thought and detail into her wedding decor. She transformed a very blank slate into a beautiful event space. The staff even allowed us to go out onto the tarmac to take some photos with the planes! It made for some unique portraits that captured the essence of their wedding theme.

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Jessica & Nicholas – Lerner Theatre Wedding – Elkhart, Indiana

Unique wedding venues are one of my favorite things about this business. Jessica & Nicholas did not disappoint! They held their ceremony at their church in Mishawaka, Indiana. After some rainy formal photos at a local park, we headed to the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart, Indiana for their reception. They didn’t let the pouring rain put a damper on their big day. Jess & Nick were totally willing to go outside for some portraits. I just had to get some shots of them under the amazing theatre sign out front! Photographing this wedding meant a 2000 mile round trip drive from Boston, but it was worth it! I got to visit family, and photograph the wedding of one of my longest known friends 🙂

Jenelle & Chris – Danversport Wedding – Danvers, Massachusetts

Jenelle & Chris had a beautiful wedding reception at the newly remodeled Danversport! Their ceremony was at Saint Anthony’s of Revere. The weather was gorgeous. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the ballroom and on the deck while we finished formal photos and portraits on the riverfront. Their guests knew how to party and the dance floor was full all night!

Meaghan & Dave – Dockside Wedding – York Harbor, Maine

Ever since I knew Meaghan, she talked about having her future wedding somewhere on the ocean. She and Dave decided on Dockside Restaurant in York Harbor, Maine. It rained in the morning, but the sun came out just in time for their early ceremony! Cocktail hour was on the lawn with delicious food and drinks, and lawn games for guests to enjoy. The best surprise was when they ended their reception with an amazing boat exit on the harbor!

Cat & Mark – Tupper Manor Wedding – Beverly, Massachusetts

July weddings are always HOT. Cat & Mark’s wedding at Tupper Manor was no exception. Luckily, they had already decided to hold their ceremony inside the mansion. We did a first look and family photos before the ceremony. Afterward, we did their portraits by the fountain, and down on the beach at sunset. If there’s one thing I’ll miss living on the coast, it’s the ocean! There’s nothing like it. For now, I will enjoy all of the seaside weddings!

Allison & Josh – The Press Hotel Wedding- Portland, Maine

Allison and Josh held an intimate wedding ceremony and dinner at The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine. Like many couples, wedding planning was becoming overwhelming for them, so they decided to elope with family and a few friends in attendance. We had a laid back day walking around downtown Portland. We took advantage of some of the unique decor in the hotel; newspaper printed wallpaper, wall mounted typewriters. Their huge suite with a rooftop view also gave us so many options to work with!

One major upside to eloping is, not having to be on a tight time table. The relaxed timeline allowed us to play with my MagMod light modifiers as well, creating some really unique portraiture.

Congratulations Allison & Josh!