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Alcia & Carl, The Wedding Photos

This was the fairy wedding that I've been so excited about, which I shot with The Classic Image. It was especially magical because it stormed all morning, and all through my drive down to Plymouth and - magically - about an hour before the ceremony, it stopped. And it held out. For the whole ceremony and all of the formals.

Introducing, Mr. and Mrs. Lovendale.



I shouldn't have been that surprised when I saw these little guys, but I was, pleasantly so. They definitely added to the whimsy of the day.



The whole ceremony happened in the gardens at Plimouth Plantation, which made the walk down the aisle a little bit tricky (despite the runner), but everyone took it in stride (ha ha).















The beautiful thing about the rain was that it wasn't 98 degrees that day as the previous week had been - it was 70. It also meant that the butterflies didn't want to go anywhere.





These two little guys almost showed up the bride and groom with their presence. And how could they not - especially with those wings! They definitely stole the show.



Also, because of the weather, the butterflies prolonged their appearance. They didn't go anywhere - long after they were exposed to the wild. Even as we continued to play with them.

As one of the bridesmaid stated, "No butterflies were harmed in the making of this wedding."







A little bridal party fun:













And here's the best whimsical surprise - Alicia had fairy wings made to match the flower girl's.





Actually, Adriana's whole dress was designed just for her. The main part was made of the shawls that came from the bridesmaid dresses, and the blue and purple accents were fabric from a dress that Alicia had worn as a child. Truly Cinderella-esque.



On to the reception!























I loved their parent dances. They made a slideshow to run during the dance that skimmed through the lives of Alicia and Carl from infancy to adulthood. Very sweet.

So that's it!

This is also the most photo-heavy post I've ever posted - I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm very much a less-is-more type person, and any feedback is welcomed :)

Til next time!

Alicia & Carl, The Teaser!

I shot the most beautiful, whimsical, fairy-tale-esque wedding this past weekend at Plimouth Plantation with The Classic Image. Full post to come soon, but I wanted to share my excitement with everyone!

This was an appropriate teaser photo because Carl's face kind of expresses my reaction to the day: a little shock, a little awe, but mostly, pleasant surprise. It also doesn't give too much away, because, believe me, there's a lot to give :)

Be excited! I am!

A little film noir-esque fun

This is just a little clip from my stay in Wildwood, NJ this past weekend.

I went on a ridiculously long road trip (Boston -> CT -> Bethlehem, PA -> Wildwood, NJ -> Boston) to see family, go to my best friend Tracey's wedding (congrats, beautiful!) and then see Chrystine in her new home in Wildwood.

Lots of miles. Lots of fun.

Christina & Kyle, The Engagement Photos

Introducing Christina and Kyle at the Wayside Inn Gristmill in Sudbury. I had never been to this location before, and I just loved it. If it hadn't been so hot and humid, I would have run around this place the whole day. I looked at myself in the car window after the shoot, and Christina and Kyle, if you're reading this, you must have thought I was an insane person. I was dripping sweat and my hair was a disaster. Happily, I was the one behind the camera, and my beautiful couple in front of the camera stayed cool (or at least, cool looking).

Christina and Kyle.

I'm starting to collect engagement stories, so I can live vicariously through people's love stories. The proposal was a surprise, even though they'd talked about it. They went to Foxwoods with some friends. Kyle couldn't get her alone and finally asked her to talk a walk with him. Christina invited everyone to come. Felicitously, everyone declined. So they walked. They talked. And Kyle popped the question. The rest... is history to be made :)

I loved how sassy this girl is. I can't wait to see her work it in her wedding dress.



I had to post these, because I LOVED these photos, despite the fact that no die-hard Boston couple may ever hire me again for consenting to photograph this outfit...





Whew. And thank you, Bostonians who have kept reading past that :)

Just kidding.