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!

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!

The Margate Wedding – Lake Winnipesaukee, NH – Madison & Zack

Ever since we had so much fun at Madison & Zack’s Salem Willows engagement session, I couldn’t wait for their June wedding at The Margate Resort on Lake Winnipesaukee. Destination weddings are always fun, they’re like mini vacations for me, so I was excited to have a weekend away and shoot a great wedding in the process!

The whole day was so much fun, full of family and friends, lots of laughs and an overall great time. Madison is a very detail-oriented bride and it showed. Everything was set up, planned out and decorated to perfection. One of my favorite details was the aisle runner she made with their timeline starting from when they met and going all the way until the wedding day. It was so creative and sweet! But my absolute favorite part of the ceremony were the tortoise ring bearers. They own 2 tortoises which we had planned to have them in the engagement session but it didn’t work out. I was so excited to see them at the wedding! Madison made a special ring bearer pillow to fit over the larger one’s shell and they were pulled in a blue wagon by their nephews.

After we had some fun with photos on beaches and boats, and even included me wading into the lake to get a shot, it was time to party! They danced the night away and had a great time. I definitely hope to shoot at the Margate again soon!

Stevens Estate Wedding – North Andover, MA – Erica and Albie

My next event was Erica & Albie’s Stevens Estate Wedding. It was held over Memorial Day weekend in North Andover, MA. Erica & Albie were one of my first consults, and my very first booking when I joined the wonderful 617 Weddings! May seemed so far away when we booked last August, but it seemed to come so quickly 🙂 I love estate wedding venues, so I was excited to see the Steven’s Estate. The bridal suite was big, beautifully decorated, and full of gorgeous, natural light. We even had a few moments to shoot a few bridal photos before heading to the ceremony. Erica was stunning in her beaded lace dress and the bridesmaids were in different shades of my favorite color, purple, with accents of yellow.

The day was filled with lots of family and personal touches. The ceremony was officiated by Erica’s brother, and their wedding party was filled with family, such as Albie’s father as his best man, and other great friends by their side. It was a day filled with lots of love and emotion, and you could see how excited they were to be getting married, surrounded by family and friends. It was such a beautiful day and I hope to shoot at the Stevens Estate again soon!

Spencer Peirce Little Farm Wedding – Newbury, MA – Julia & Marlon

Julia & Marlon’s beautiful wedding was held at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury, MA. I’d never been there but they were so excited about the venue and I couldn’t wait to see it! It is a place they like to visit often, and Marlon even proposed to Julia there. We even did their first look photos at the spot where he proposed, next to the pig pen! Yes, there were live animals right out front by the ceremony space, 2 very large pigs, a horse, a donkey, and a herd of sheep. I made sure to visit with them when I had a minute, and even got to feed the donkey an apple! 🙂 If you’re looking for a beautiful, rustic venue, Spencer Peirce Little Farm is a great place to check out!

Their short, but sweet ceremony was held in front of the old farm house, and the lighting was absolutely perfect! For the reception, there was a large tent out in the back, and all of the tables were decorated with flower boxes and other beautiful rustic details. The wedding was coordinated by Tiffany Learned of Detailed Engagements, and she did a great job! It was a wonderful evening full of family, friends, and great moments 🙂