Taylor & Ryan – Engaged | Tower Hill Botanic Garden Weddings

Working in a bridal shop does have its perks, such as meeting potential new clients! Taylor came in as a bridesmaid in a wedding party. My photography business came up in conversation, and she and Ryan ended up choosing me as their wedding photographer! We bounced back and forth on engagement photo ideas but they ultimately chose to do a winter session at their wedding venue, the beautiful Tower Hill Botanic Garden!

Those of you that know me, know that I really don’t like the cold and snow of winter. Normally I would not have been super happy about the snow that fell the night before their photo session. Luckily, the light, fluffy little bit of snow that came down was absolute perfection! I was totally ok with it! Tower Hill Botanic Garden has so many great spots inside and out, from gardens, to greenhouses. We were able to get some gorgeous snow photos, then go inside for some greenery and warmth! I could have stayed in the greenhouse all day with all of the gorgeous plants. It was like being back in Mexico!

I love how these photos turned out, and they will be a great contrast to their summer wedding photos coming this August. I can’t wait for all of the gardens full of gorgeous flowers!

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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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!

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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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!

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!

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!