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!

Harding Allen Estate Wedding – Erica & Dave – August 2015

The Harding Allen estate may be one of my new favorite venues (to add to my ever-growing list of venues I love…) One benefit of my job is that I get to travel around to different parts of the New England area and see new places. It’s no secret that I love castle and estate style venues, and the Harding Allen Estate is no exception! It’s on beautiful grounds, with everything a couple needs right on site. It’s also no secret that I love weddings that are completely on site in one location. Not only does it make my day easier, but it’s easier for the couple and the guests as well!

The gorgeous outdoor ceremony space is very private and quiet, and looks stunning with the large arbor and columns, surrounded by beautiful greenery and landscaping. There’s also a garden with a fountain, and the grounds out front are very grande. It was the perfect setting for Erica & Dave’s whimsical and sweet ceremony & reception. We had tons of fun taking photos and almost lost track of time! Erica & Dave were really into candid style photos, which is the main part of the 617 Weddings style. We like to let the night happen with no interference so our couples can enjoy their day 🙂 They also wanted to have some fun, such as the groomsmen staging a mock fight. After photos and the usual introductions and other formalities (as well as a very tasty dinner!), everyone danced the night away! But, I was also able to steal the couple away for a few night photos. Lucky for me, Erica & Dave were very willing to let me try a few new ideas.

I already have another wedding booked for the Harding Allen Estate for this coming summer, and I cannot wait to go back!

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!

Groveland Fairways Wedding – Groveland, MA – Katelyn & Jeff

Katelyn and Jeff were one of my first few new clients when I joined 617 Weddings. We had our initial consult over the phone when they booked, but they also requested an engagement session, which we had at the beautiful beach on Plum Island. It was my first time there! One great perk about this job is the travel and seeing lots of new places! I do enjoy engagement sessions since the couple and I get to know each other a bit, and they can get used to being in front of the camera prior to the big day. Aside from having great photos to use for all of your wedding things, that’s definitely the biggest upside to having one. It’s great to chat with a couple and get to know their story a bit. Katelyn & Jeff were high school sweethearts who waited until after college and getting their Masters Degrees to tie the knot. Needless to say, both families were very excited for the big day to finally arrive!

Anyway! Last September became this June very quickly and I was excited to have my first wedding at one of our preferred venues, Groveland Fairways in Groveland, MA. I’d heard a lot of great things about the venue, and Liz, the coordinator. It’s a quaint little venue with a function/dinner area, patio, indoor and outdoor ceremony space, and its beautifully landscaped outside with lots of little spots for great photos. What more can you ask for? Oh, and you cant forget the baby goat you can hear bleating from behind the outdoor ceremony area 🙂 We had an awesome day that couldn’t have gone more smoothly. It was slightly overcast all day, which is a photographers dream for lighting. They did a first look, and we were actually able to do all of their bridal party and most of the family pictures prior to the ceremony, which is a huge time saver, especially if you want to join your cocktail hour for a little while. We did a few more family and wedding party pictures after, then did their bridal pictures, and they were able to join the last half of cocktail hour. After that, the party started and they danced the night away!

Tirrell Room Wedding – Quincy, MA – Nancy & Joe

Nancy & Joe came to me through a referral from a friend last summer for their wedding at The Tirell Room. I was thrilled when they wanted to do an engagement session, and after we had such an awesome day shooting down in Hull, MA at Nantasket Beach and Fort Revere, I knew their wedding would be just as fun. The day of the wedding I met Nancy at the Boston Marriott Quincy, where she was getting ready and listening to the best music ever! I love 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s music and she had almost the exact same playlist that I do. On top of awesome music, she had lots of bling and accessories that I loved, a fun second dress to change into, and not one, not two, but THREE pairs of awesome shoes! A bride after my own heart 🙂 Needless to say I had a lot of fun doing the detail photos!

After she finished getting ready, we headed to the Tirrell Room, where Nancy & Joe shared their first look followed by their ceremony and reception. It was a wonderful summer night with family, friends, and great music!

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 🙂

Thompson Island Wedding

I had the pleasure of second shooting with Amanda McMahon Photography back in September on the beautiful Thompson Island. It’s one of the harbor islands off the coast of Boston. The boat trip over only took about 10 minutes, and the views of the Boston skyline are just incredible. It makes quite the backdrop for a wedding! It was a beautiful day and we even beat the rain for the ceremony. It did get a little stormy and windy (there were even tornado warnings on the main land!) but luckily we were already under the covered reception space. It was a very New England style wedding, complete with lobster and oysters for dinner. Those who know me know that I actually hate seafood (I know, bad New Englander!) but luckily they also had incredible BBQ chicken. There was also pie served along with the cake. Not a lot of food photos though, I was busy eating! 🙂 I definitely hope to shoot there again soon!

Emily & Alex – Ipswich Country Club Wedding

I had the pleasure of working with Kristin Griffin Photography again as a second photographer to help her capture Emily & Alex’s Ipswich Country Club wedding. It was the day after Valentine’s Day, a perfect weekend to get married! Even if a blizzard hit… it’s a good thing I live nearby! They added a lot of personal touches to their wedding day, which I loved. Emily surprised Alex with a pretty awesome wedding cake, their adorable dog Roxy was part of the ceremony, and much more. You can tell that a lot of thought and planning went into their special day! They were such a cute couple and very much in love. You could also see how happy their families were that day too. Scroll on to check out a few of my favorite photos!

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The Barn at Gibbet Hill Wedding – Massachusetts Wedding Photographer

Yet again I had the pleasure of second shooting with Kristin Griffin Photography to kick off my 2014 wedding season last month! We shot a beautiful wedding at The Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA. If you’re looking for a rustic, barn-like venue, this is it! It’s all beautiful wood on the inside but it is very elegant and classy. It was a perfect setting for Christine & Josh’s Greek inspired wedding.

When I first arrived, my assignment was to take the usual groomsmen photos. Much of the time, the groomsmen are more interested in just hanging out and talking, and sipping on their drinks and it can be tough to get them in the mood to pose for photos. I was pleasantly surprised when this fun group of guys started coming up with great photo ideas such as arm wrestling and football poses! I had a lot of fun with them before they had to head off to the wedding. Afterwards, I covered the ceremony and cocktail hour, then my day was done, but it was definitely one of my favorites so far! I got a great mix of details, candids and ceremony shots, I’m very happy with how this one turned out. There are quite a few black and white photos too, this was such a classy and elegant wedding, I felt like black and white would be quite fitting. Please enjoy!