Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Wedding – Boston, MA | Dawn & Ryan | Boston Wedding Photographer

I always enjoy trips into the city, but finding parking, and getting between multiple venues can be hectic and time consuming. At the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, you get the most amazing Boston city views without the stress of parking and transportation! The Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor is actually located at Boston Logan Airport, which makes things easy for family and friends traveling from far away. With multiple ballrooms and event spaces to choose from, they can accommodate all sizes of guest lists.

Dawn & Ryan both got ready in the rooms overlooking the city, had a wonderful outdoor ceremony right on the harbor, and the reception was held in the outdoor tent. Guests danced the night away to a live band, and ate a proper New England lobster dinner (except me, I hate seafood…I’m a bad Bostonian!).

Ipswich Country Club Wedding – Ipswich, MA | Jamie & John

I always love working local, and the Ipswich Country Club is no exception! Only a few minutes from where I live, the Ipswich Country Club is set inside a private community on beautiful grounds. If you’re looking for a place to have a private, intimate ceremony, look no further!

Jamie & John blended their family with John’s son, surrounded by family and friends on a beautiful spring day. I love the spring because all of the flowers and colors are starting to pop after a long, gray winter. It’s also just before the weather gets hot! After a sweet ceremony, we headed inside where the party never stopped. It’s always a good time when your bride and groom are both law enforcement and walk into their party handcuffed together 😉

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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 🙂

Jen & Mark – Paines Creek Beach Engagement Session

Despite living in New England full time for the last 14 years, I haven’t spent much time on the Cape. Jen & Mark wanted to have their engagement session near their beach home in the area, so my husband tagged along as my assistant and we made a day of it! Even though it was October, Paines Creek Beach was absolutely beautiful! We lucked out with a perfectly overcast day, albeit a little windy. Jen & Mark told us about some of their favorite places in the area, and even recommended a great spot for us to grab a bite to eat after we finished our session. Their wedding was this past September in Newport, Rhode Island, so stay tuned for that upcoming blog post!

I always enjoy engagement sessions with my couples. It really gives us a chance to get to know each other a little bit better before the wedding day. It also helps a couple get more comfortable with posing and being in front of the lens, so when the big day comes they already have an idea of what to expect. It also gives me a chance to gauge their comfort level and adapt to their needs. After all, your photographer is the vendor you’re spending the most time with on your wedding day, and it is imperative that you feel comfortable with that person. I always tell potential clients to go with their gut, and honestly, if I’m not the fit for you both in shooting style and personality, then I may not be the right fit for you. Do yourself the favor of meeting your potential photographer picks in person, or chat on the phone or via video chat if an in-person meeting isn’t an option. You’ll be grateful in the long run for putting in the time and effort up front 🙂

Katie & Michael – Brookstone Event Center Wedding

From a cold and snowy Boston North End Engagement Session, to a wonderful fall wedding day at Saint Anselm College and the Brookstone Event Center, Katie & Michael had a very busy year! It was a beautiful October day in New Hampshire. They shared a first touch moment and prayer before their ceremony in the Saint Anselm Abbey.

Many couples enjoy first looks and have a moment together before walking down the aisle, but some still don’t want to see each other before the ceremony. After my years of experience in this industry, I feel like having a private moment together before the ceremony is a wonderful idea whether you see each other or not. Nerves and emotions are at an all time high. What better way to relax than to get to spend a quiet few seconds with your favorite person (and your favorite photographer). I’ve seen couples change almost immediately from being super nervous and anxious, to relaxing and getting excited for the big moment to come. And if you want to stick with tradition, no problem! I’ll find a way to help you do so. But I’ll admit, the looks between a couple when they see each other for the first time are some of the sweetest moments I’ve captured. Getting to have that time together without anyone else around really makes it special! Of course, it is always the couple’s choice 🙂

After a beautiful ceremony and pictures at the college, we headed to the Brookstone Event Center for their fun-filled reception! They are one of the most outgoing couples I’ve met, and their family and friends did not disapoint either. It was quite a party!

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!

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!

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!

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!