ballroom reception

June 4, 2018 Boston Massachusetts, Weddings

Boston, Massachusetts Wedding: Riley and Will

Who doesn’t love a New Years Eve wedding? I mean honestly. The holiday is one of my favorites just because a adore New Years Day. This time instead of ringing in the New Year in our pajamas with champagne pours in the wrong kind of glass, we got to spend the holiday with Riley and Will in fine style. One challenge of the day was that our coverage time started AFTER the sun went down, so we didn’t have our usual portrait lighting that we like, but that being said, the setting inside the Fairmont Copley makes for gorgeous portraits day or night. We also convinced them to go outside for 5 minutes in the very cold FIVE-degree weather. The wind chill had us at -10 so I have to take my hat off to them for braving that cold.

The ceremony was stunning, officiated by Riley’s brother. After they became officially official, they played Dropkick Murphy’s as their recessional. Perfect for setting the tone for the rest of the night dontcha think? It was party time. DJ Jon is one of our absolute favorite DJ’s, which we learned about on this very night. It was such a fun party that Riley had to change into a party dress so she could dance as wild as she needed to. Before we knew it… it was 10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1… HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! What a way to end 2017. <3

Venue: Fairmont Copley Plaza | Flowers: Blooms of Boston | Cake: Cakes to Remember

Hair: Ashley Brisbois | Makeup: Kristen Timrick | Dress: Essence of Australia | DJ: DJ Jon

May 28, 2018 Portland Maine, Weddings

Portland Maine Wedding: Brittany and Raven

On the second to last day of the year, Brittany and Raven got married! They are actually North Carolina folks like us, but they decided to head alllll the way up to Maine for their wedding ceremony. Raven is actually from Maine so that’s the connection in case you were wondering. The day they got married was absolutely FREEZING here in Maine so they sure got the wintery wedding they were hoping for. The best part though is that even though it was frigid, they still got married outside! #goals

After the tiny ceremony, the four of us went to a secret spot in Portland for a few quick portraits with them. It was almost unbearable outside so props to them both for sticking with it and making those last few minutes of sunshine work. Brittany even took her coat off for a few photos so let’s all give her a round of applause because it was around 10°F. No joke. We scrambled back inside for the reception and I cannot TELL you how good that heat felt.

Venue: Portland Harbor Hotel | Hair: Parlour | Makeup: Akari

Florist: Fiddlehead Florist

March 26, 2018 Portland Maine, Weddings

Portland Maine Wedding: Eliza and Ian

Gentle. Kind. Polite. and very very very in love.

Eliza and Ian got ready in rooms next to each other in the Press Hotel in downtown Portland. Eliza had the penthouse suite of course 😉 Once they were both ready, we all went up to the rooftop deck for their adorable first look. You’ll see the joy when you get to those photos. It was precious. Once we were done up there, it was already time for family photos and then the ceremony. It felt like a whirlwind! Before we knew it, Eliza was walking into the ceremony space, with her parents by her side. Just like that, they were married.

During the reception, the toasts were so complimentary. We could tell that these two were really loved by their community of friends and family. They are both such GOOD people with so many accomplishments and achievements it would make your head spin. Pair that with the fact that they complement one another so beautifully and you have yourself a perfect couple!

O yeah… then the party started and it was super fun. We loved photographing everyone throwing down on the dance floor.

Venue and Catering: Grace | Hair and Makeup: Ollo Salon | Cake: Scratch Bakery

DJ: Dj Belltower | Dress: Wtoo

Eliza and Ian’s Engagement Session

February 26, 2018 Connecticut, Weddings

Stonington Connecticut Wedding: Stephanie and Jay

We headed down to Connecticut for Stephanie and Jay’s wedding. I remember feeling welcomed the moment I walked into the room. Stephanie has a way of putting people at ease. She and her mom were just relaxing all alone in a room while they had their makeup done. No music. No chaos. Just getting ready calmly for her wedding. This kind of peace continued the whole day. After a first look, wedding party portraits, and a few last minute touches, it was go time! Wedding time that is…

The pretty marshy woodsy background decorated both the ceremony and cocktail hour. Everyone headed inside for a special meal, that Stephanie was really involved in since she is a Nutritionist. Yummy yummy! Next came a special dance for her late father, where everyone came to the dance floor and danced to some of his favorite songs. It was such a sweet and fun dedication. These two souls are kind and good and we were honored to be there with them for their wedding.

Venue: The Meadows | Catering: Gourmet Galley | Florist: Golden Gate Studios

Cake: Zest | Makeup: Marianne Shows | DJ: Extreme Soundz

July 6, 2017 Vermont, Weddings

Woodstock Vermont Wedding: Maddie and Ray

What a happy happy day you guys!!! Maddie and Ray were married at the Woodstock Inn in Vermont in May on a gorgeous day. I mean it was such a gorgeous day that Dan and I laid on a blanket in a park and talked about life and love for our pre-wedding time. It was the New England dream. Ray got ready with this crew in a game room, of which they took full advantage. Maddie got ready in a lovely space near a river, with all the Vermont charm you could want. They met up for a first look before the ceremony and got out some of those inevitable jitters.

The ceremony was a colorful celebration of the love they have. Hot pink! Yellow! White! Blue! Afterwards we headed to the cocktail hour and reception where Maddie and Ray busted out one of the greatest first dances we have seen! The whole ballroom erupted with applause when they finished. Again… happy happy happy! Toast followed and had the room in tears, seeing just how much these two are loved. It was a happy happy day. Get the happy theme yet? I hope so.