Tag: ballroom reception

December 3, 2013 Boston Massachusetts, Weddings

Catherine and Rafael’s Quincy MA Wedding

When I think about Catherine and Rafael’s wedding, the words “fun, red lipstick, true love, preciousness, and dance party” all come to mind. That should be enough to get you excited for the photos I would think!

The love that Catherine and Rafael have for one another is that kind that you can feel. It makes you want to hug your own spouse closer and cherish your own relationship. It is a testament and I loved witness it become marriage. I got to be with Catherine and her father as they waited to walk down the aisle, and it’s moments like that I feel like my privilege on a wedding day is precious. It was so touching as the prayed together moments before she was to become a wife. When Rafael saw her for the first time, the room was electric. It was truly one of wedding days filled with magic. With a wedding party of 20, we had quite the blast hanging out with all of them on the beach and they were just plain fun! After prayers and toasts, tears of joy and formal dances, the party continued into the night… the dance floor literally bouncing up and down from the jumping. When Katy Perry came on everybody screamed and the dance party was on. These are my kind of people!

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Ceremony Venue: First Church of Squantum   |   Officiant: Larry Reed

Reception Venue: Jones River Trading Co   |   Catering: Plymouth Bay Catering   |   Florist: Parquita Brooks

November 17, 2013 North Carolina, Weddings

Grove Park Inn Wedding in Asheville, NC

These two were married at the Grove Park Inn, in Asheville NC.  It was a wedding full of their dearest family and friends and lots charm. The bride got ready with her two bridesmaids who were some of the biggest supports I have ever seen. They had this girls back! Even in the fact of an almost hour long buttoning process for the dress itself… yes. The dress fit perfectly but those little loops for the buttons may have been the wrong size button loops. I swear it was like threading a needle for each one AND a crochet hook was no help. She even went to her first look without all the buttons complete. She wanted to see her man… buttons or no buttons!

Their first look was precious, especially because of how she looked at him the whole time. She was beyond enamoured with him. It was a joy to witness. Afterwards we feverishly finished the buttons before their ceremony overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a breath-taking view! I wish I could transport all of you there right now for a look! What followed was a fun reception with hilarious toasts, a rowdy photo booth and tasty treats. All in all… a great wedding to be a part of. We have the best job.

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Venue and Catering: Omni Grove Park Inn   |   Event Coordinator: Two Sweet Sparrows

Cake: Cakes by Jane

Hair and Makeup: Doll Box Productions    |   Dress: Lazaro   |   Florist: Flora

Ceremony Music: Allegro music   |   Reception music: Soul Play

Officiant: Rev Susie Greene   |   Photobooth: Shutterbooth

January 11, 2013 New Hampshire, Weddings

Kathleen and Jacob’s Hanover Inn at Darthmouth College Wedding on New Year’s Eve!

Two days before Kathleen and Jacob‘s wedding, it snowed over 6 inches. We were elated since we had been talking about how perfect that would be since the day we signed on for the wedding. The whole drive up, we marveled at the softbox sky, and the manageable temperatures. It was as perfect a winter day as you could order up. When we arrived it was game on until we left that evening. The girls were so excited they were bubbling over the entire pre-ceremony time. When I walked in the room they were laughing and all talking at the same time, and that never stopped. Not only was standing in the window for photos their crazy idea, but they didn’t even flinch when I asked them to stand in the snow BAREFOOT for a few photos. That is dedication… the kind of bridesmaids that every bride wants. Right before the ceremony, I asked Jacob what kind of kiss he was planning on giving Kathleen for their first kiss as a married couple. He smiled and told me he hadn’t even thought about that yet! Well he delivered when he planted a huge on one on her after he was blessed to do so. At the reception, the entire bridal party surprised them with a song and the father daughter dance was adorable, set to Bobby Darin’s “You must have been a beautiful baby.” Unforgettable. The dance party was epic, the DJ confiding in me that these people didn’t know what was about to hit them once he got into it. He planned all super fast songs for the end and everyone was sweating from the amazingness of the reception dance party. What a GREAT way to spend New Years eve don’t you think?


Venue, Catering, and Cake: The Hanover Inn at Dartmouth College   |   Florist: Robert’s Flowers   |   Hair and Makeup: We’re Makin Waves Salon

Music: Peak Entertainment   |   Gown Designer: Amy Kuschel

November 6, 2012 Rhode Island, Weddings

Jasmine and Raul’s wedding at the Hotel Viking in Newport Rhode Island

Jasmine and Raul were married at the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island on a beautiful day surrounded by their closest friends and family. That is a sentence I can use at many of the weddings that we photograph, (sans the location) but never has the phrase, “surrounded by their closest friends and family” meant more. There were less than twenty people at the wedding, just as they intended. We headed to the ceremony site, and the light in the church was heavenly… no pun intended. It was so intimate, and so close among everyone there that we felt like we were ALL vital to the ceremony in some way. As Raul said his vows to Jasmine, I can only assume that they rest of the people there were crying as hard as I was. It was unbearably romantic.

Following the ceremony we hung out all over the town taking photographs of the newlyweds. I love the way everyone cheers and claps for the bride and groom when we are out and about with them. This time a family even stopped and took a photo with Jasmine and Raul! We headed back to the Hotel, where Jasmine changed into a reception dress so she could dance a little more free with Raul for their very important and choreographed first dance. They had been practicing for weeks! We all sat down for dinner, including Dan and I and the officiant, which blew me away in such an intimate setting. It was truly an honor to be a part of their wedding day.


Florist: Flowers by Semina   |   Catering: Hotel Viking   | Cake: Sin Desserts   |   Officiant: Deborah C Faith

Make-up: Salon Red   |   Ceremony Music: Music Performance Service

October 29, 2012 Southern Maine, Weddings

Danielle and Will’s Kennebunkport and Falmouth Wedding

Danielle is quite possibly the most organized, efficient, down-to-earth, thorough, and thoughtful women that I have ever met. Every time we needed to talk about something in regards to the wedding, she was ON IT! Besides being crazy easy to work with, she had to have sent me three thank you cards throughout the time leading up to her wedding. I adore her…. which makes it really easy for me to see why Will does too. He made a great choice in marrying her.

We met them at Danielle’s childhood home where she got ready in her childhood bedroom. They had their first look on the back porch and then we all piled into a trolley and took to the streets of Kennebunkport and the beach to take photos of them and their bridal party. After two hours of photos, (amazing), we headed to the Woodlands Club for their ceremony and reception. One of my favorite parts of the night was watching these people break.it.down. on the dance floor during “Gangnam Style.” Yes… it was greatness. We wish both Danielle and Will an amazing marriage and are thrilled to have worked with you all this year leading up to your wedding. You are both wonderful.

Venue: The Woodlands Club   |   Transportation: Intown Trolly   |    Florist: Downeast Flowers   |   Dessert: Whoopsies Gourmet Whoopie Pies

Officiant: All In One Weddings   |   Hair and Make-up: Cottage Breeze Day Spa & Boutique   |   Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception Music: Joe Farren