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!

Sarah & Evan – Tower Hill Botanical Garden Wedding | Boylston, MA Wedding Photographer

It may have been the hottest day of the year, but Sarah & Evan’s wedding at the Tower Hill Botanic garden was nothing short of stunning! Tower Hill Botanic Garden may be one of the prettiest venues I’ve had the pleasure of shooting. It’s amazing that they open it up to events. The gardens are beautiful and full of so many flowers and so much color. The reception area is all glass, which creates an amazing atmosphere no matter the time of day. I can’t wait to shoot there again!

Lombardos Wedding | Elizabeth & Bochen

Elizabeth & Bochen’s wedding day began with their ceremony at St Bernadette Church, followed by wedding party photos at War Memorial Park in Bridgewater, and arriving at their reception at Lombardo’s in Randolph, MA.

One fun fact about me, is that I am intrigued by the traditions and customs of other cultures, and love to learn about them. Elizabeth & Bochen’s wedding day was a blending of two families, and two cultures. It was amazing to see everyone coming together to celebrate!

My other favorite part of the day were Elizabeth’s outfit changes. She started out in her stunning wedding gown, and transitioned into a beautiful, dark pink suit. Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see it!

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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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 🙂

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!

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!