Hanscom Air Force Base Wedding, Massachusetts – Lisa & Mike

Lisa & Mike’s big day at the Hanscom Air Force Base was nothing short of a good time from start to finish. If you want to have a good time, go to a Military/Firefighter wedding! We clicked as soon as we met, but I was totally in when they told me that their wedding would involve swords and fire trucks! I absolutely love outgoing and quirky couples that want to showcase alternative ideas. It keeps things fun and I’m always up for trying or learning something new.

They celebrated with their union with their two little boys, and even had a jeep and truck procession from the church to the hall on base. We had more plans to include a fire engine, but unfortunately timing got away from us as it often does on wedding days. Go with the flow, I always say! There were still lots of swords though, the best part being their oldest son wielding his dad’s sword around his parents during their first dance 😛 Swords were also used for cupcake cutting, and after smashing cake in each other’s faces, a full dance floor made for an awesome party. A great night was had by all 🙂

Villa at Ridder Country Club Wedding – Bridgewater, Massachusetts – Rachel & Grayson

Rachel & Grayson were married last March at The Villa at Ridder Country Club in Bridgewater, Massachusetts! Check out some of my favorite photos from their big day 🙂

Nicole & Tom – Maudslay Park Engagement Session

When Nicole and Tom told me they would be including their pup Sadie in their Maudslay Park engagement photos, I was thrilled! As a fur-mom to two dogs and 2 cats, I love it when clients include their pets in the engagement photos, and sometimes in the wedding. When including a furry friend, I always recommend having an extra person on hand to be the handler. That way, you don’t have to worry about your pet when their part is done. Sadie did wonderfully during her part of the shoot! She wanted to run and play at first, but who could blame her with big open fields and walking trails to explore. Working with pets can require a lot of patience, as well as keeping extra cookies on hand 🙂

Maudslay Park was gorgeous on this beautiful October day. Luckily we caught some foliage before it had all fallen! Catching the foliage is quite the game every year. Depending on how the summer goes, sometimes the leaves will hang on for a while, and other times they will turn and fall early. It’s one of the most popular times for engagement photos. If you want fall pictures, I highly recommend scheduling them as soon as the leaves start turning since you don’t know how long you’ll have before they’re gone!

Alison & Rob – Spirit of Boston Wedding

I’ve always loved boats and being on the water, so the prospect of shooting aboard the Spirit of Boston harbor cruise ship was awesome! The Spirit of Boston is one of a few of the Spirit Cruises boats. I was so excited when Alison & Rob booked me for their wedding aboard the Spirit. I’ve shot a wedding on the Elite II as well, and the Boston harbor cruises are so much fun! You get to see Boston from a different view, and spend the evening on a beautiful yacht overlooking the water and city. It’s even better when the sun goes down and the city lights up! Although, as amazing as it is for a venue, it’s not accommodating to larger guest lists, so keep that in mind if it’s a venue you’re considering 🙂

Alison & Rob were a super fun couple to work with. They live in Boston, so celebrating in the city was the perfect setting! Everyone got ready at the Intercontinental, and then we all took an Old Town Trolley down to the ship. It was a day full of beautiful city views! Their ceremony was on board inside, with the reception following. My husband was my assistant that day, and the officiant we had at our wedding was there to perform the ceremony. That was a nice surprise! He remembered us and was happy to see us there together.

Alison & Rob had a lot of fun with their photos, had lots of ideas, and were even ok with getting in a little bit of trouble for the “Titanic” boat shot you’ll see below. I didn’t realize they had stepped beyond the roped area on the front of the boat. It’s hard to delegate posing instructions from the busy city street to the boat, but I snapped the photo quickly when they posed before they were asked to get down. Safety is always a number one priority, but this quick shot was worth it! It has been one of the most popular photos I’ve ever captured. It’s even been featured by Spirit Cruises!

Rosie & Ryan – Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Wedding

If you haven’t figured it out by now, estate venues are among some of my favorite places to shoot, and the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill is on the top of my list. Rosie & Ryan’s wedding was my second event there last year. They were booking #2 from my St. Patrick’s Day hustle last March. Who needs drinks anyway? 🙂 It also helped that my sister (who we were out with that night) is best friends with Ryan’s cousin, and we happened to run into him at the bar. That’s what this business is about, connections and referrals! Anyway, I was already excited to shoot at the Stevens Estate again, but once I had Rosie & Ryan in for a consult and then their final meeting, I couldn’t wait for their big day. They are a super sweet and laid back couple that waited until Rosie finished Veterinary school to get married. Since she was so awesome and works nearby where we live, she is now our pet’s veterinarian too! I actually had quite a few couples last year that had been together for quite some time before deciding to get married, and I always love hearing their stories, and seeing how excited their friends and family are for the big day to finally happen <3

The estate is beautiful on it’s own but I loved all of Rosie’s details, from her succulent bouquet to her handmade wrapping and decorations for her bridesmaids gifts. Unfortunately, rain cancelled the outdoor ceremony, but that didn’t stop them from having a sweet ceremony in the reception tent, followed by an awesome reception. Their families and friends were amazing, and so full of love, excitement and emotion, from the moment her father saw her in her dress for the first time, to everyone dancing and having a great time together all night long. It was definitely a wedding to remember!

Zoe & Dan – Five Bridge Inn Wedding

With 6 weddings in a 2 week time span, October was definitely my busiest month last year! It is again this year with just as many. Fall sure is popular for weddings in New England! Luckily we had a warmer October, so it almost felt like summer for Zoe & Dan’s beautiful big day at the Five Bridge Inn. They are such a sweet and easy-going couple, and were surrounded by lots of family and friends that were thrilled to be celebrating their wedding with them 🙂

The Five Bridge Inn is a gorgeous venue in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, where you can have your whole event on site if you so choose. The Inn itself is beautifully decorated, lending itself to great photos indoors, as well as out. Zoe & Dan had their ceremony at a church, with the reception at the Inn. An awesome couple, a beautiful church, and an awesome venue, what more can a photographer ask for? 🙂

617 Weddings was representing with photography and DJ services. The reception rocked all night long, until the wedding party went to have a bonfire, which is another thing that makes the Five Bridge Inn awesome. Aside from having many rooms to stay on site, making your day so much easier, there’s also some farm animals, as well as a pool, and a couple spots for bonfires. It’s definitely a way to make a fun weekend out of your wedding!

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!

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!

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!