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October 27, 2014 Massachusetts, Weddings

Meghan and Drew’s Georgetown Massachusetts Wedding

This wedding was a party… full fledged the whole time. Meghan and Drew live in California and they brought that vibe right back to Massachusetts. Meghan got ready in her childhood home, which is always my favorite tone setter for the day. All the ladies were wearing the bachelorette shirts they wore at her bachelorette party in Vegas… proclaiming, “Drew Who?” They all rode in a party bus to the ceremony. Do you see what I mean about a party day?Â They were married at the boarding school where they met long long ago! I loved that touch. How often can you get married where you met?? Dan and I would have had to have our ceremony at a public swimming pool. Not quite as perfect as Meghan and Drew’s ceremony spot.

It was a black and white event, where I even suspect that the guests were asked to don their best LBD’s since I saw a WHOLE lot of them. Everyone could have passed as a bridesmaid! The funnest part of the day? The fact that the dancing was almost non-stop outside of the events of the reception where you couldn’t be dancing. As I was editing I remember thinking, “Ok and now we are to the dance party. O wait. Nope. That was pre-dancing. O and then some more pre-dancing. And even more!” Congrats to you guys! You threw a fun party and now… YOU’RE MARRIED!

Venue: Black Swan Country ClubÂ | Â Florist: Curren Brothers FloristÂ | Â Hair: Dellaria Salon

Makeup: Â To Make BeautifulÂ | Â DJ: Move it Music

More from Meghan and Drew: Meet Our Couples

October 22, 2014 New Hampshire, Weddings

Sarah and JT’s Portsmouth New Hampshire Wedding

If you want to know what a natural beauty looks like… look no further than the new Mrs. Thompson! Sarah is 100% gorgeous, complete with lashes that go for miles and a smile that just won’t stop. It is all kinds of heart-meltingly good times to watch John, (JT) gush over his bride. The two of them together are so cute it hurts my teeth. F’real.

We started the day at the Harborside Hotel where they were both getting ready. One funny thing that happened was that my camera bag was sitting next to Sarah’s bags so when her girls took Sarah’s things to the honeymoon suite… my blue camera bag went with them. Talk about a heart attack!! Luckily it was only a few rooms away and was completely gettable… but still. Whew! We all headed to the trolly and then the church where they exchanged vows and made it official. (That’s what this is all about after all). I loved Sarah’s long exhale right before she started her walk down the aisle. Keep your eye out for the photo.

The party started and was up and going until the last song. I loved watching the girls singalong with the band, on the mic no less! All in all, it was a wonderful day and we were glad to be a part of it.

Venue: Sheraton Harborside Hotel | Florist: Dahlia Pom | Gown: Madeleine’s Daughter

Cake: Jaques Fine European Pastries | Band: Big Party Orchestra

Makeup: Sonja Jacobson Skin Care | Hair: Bliss 360

More from Sarah and JT: Engagement Session | Meet Our Couples

October 16, 2014 Massachusetts, Weddings

Karen and Roshan’s Cape Cod Wedding

Guests at a wedding we photographed last summer, Karen and Roshan and Dan and I go way back! Ok that may be an exaggeration, but it was fun to look back through Mara and Will’s wedding photos and see these two, crazy in love then, and crazy in love now. Back at the very beginning of this season, we met them in Newport Rhode Island for their epic engagement session. After photographing them that second time, we felt like we were definitely prepped and wedding for their wedding day: Cape Cod Meets India, (as they describe it). Well, when I came into the room where Karen was preparing… I was taken aback by her beauty. I swear it was good I had an hour to soak it in before we went to their first look because if I didn’t have that time, I may have been making the same face Roshan made.

The Baraat had me crying tears of joy because it was so stinkin’ FUN! Dancing all the way to the ceremony should be done at all weddings. For sure. The ceremony itself was very memorable and meaningful to me to witness. This is our first indian wedding to have the honor of photographing. We were able to learn about many of the meanings and symbols that were included in the ceremony and I.loved.it.all! My favorite part was when Karen and Roshan switch seats, signifying the fact that they are now a part of each other’s family, sitting closer to their new parents. YES! I love the focus on joining families that is emphasized in the day.

O yeah… then they changed into new outfits and began a dance party that has me seriously considering signing up for Bhangra dance lessons.

Venue: Wychmere Beach Club | Florist: All About Flowers | Cake: The Casual Gourmet

Hair and Makeup: Artworx | DJ: Dhoom Events

More from Karen and Roshan: Engagement Session | Meet Our Couples

September 3, 2014 New Hampshire, Weddings

New Hampshire Wedding: Lynsey and Alex

Almost exactly one year to the day, we met Lynsey and Alex at 5:30 in the morning for a sunrise engagement session. The morning of their wedding day was very different though, due to downpours! As we drove to the wedding we kept repeating “better now than later on,” with fingers crossed the rain would stop for their outdoor ceremony. It was as if the rain clouds were on the wedding day schedule, because right as we needed to go outside for portraits, the rain stopped, and held off for the rest of the day. Lynsey and her ladies all prepared at a local B&B and then we all headed to the ceremony. Dan and the guys met us there and it felt like they walked down the aisle within minutes of arriving. Wedding day’s move so fast! Â After the ceremony, we headed inside for a rocking reception with lots and lots of dancing! It was fun so see how kind and loving Alex was to his bride all day long. One of my favorite moments was when he wiped away her tears during the ceremony. He is so tender. Enjoy a NH wedding with these two!

Bridal Prep Venue: Inn by the Bandstand Â | Â Venue: Granite RoseÂ | Â Cake: Jacques Fine European Pastries

DJ: Joey DionÂ | Â Gown: Allure BridalsÂ

More from Lynsey and Alex:Â Engagement Â | Â Meet our couples

May 23, 2014 California, Weddings

Brooke and Sam’s Huntington Beach CA Wedding

Brooke and Sam metÂ playing coed sports before they became the founders of their own Orange County Adult Sports League, Beach City Sports! As a result, they had a big fun crew at their wedding, down to party and full of love for these two as they tied the knot. They even incorporated football into their wedding day.

Our own story with Brooke goes back a bit further, Dan having been to college with Brooke. She even came to our wedding and actually did my hair for it. Needless to say, when she reached out to us to photograph her wedding to Sam in Huntington Beach, we were 100% stoked.

On the day of, the weather was spot on, not that this is a surprise considering the location in Huntington Beach. Brooke’s dog Joey, even made the ceremony as an honorary groomsmen! After the ceremony and photos, the dance party began and it didn’t really stop until the last song. One of my favorite parts of the day was when Sam’s sister gave the DJ a CD of Jordanian music, and all the family cheered and proceeded to dance: Jordanian Style. What could be more fun to see? It was a wonderful day with a sweet ending of Chinese Lanterns with their last remaining partiers.