Willowdale in Topsfield, with its charming manor house, rolling fields and courtyard has got to be one of my favorite venues in Massachusetts. I’ll jump at any opportunity to shoot a Willowdale Estate wedding. I’m so excited to finally share a complete look back at Amanda and Brian’s wedding. These two exchanged vows on a picture perfect October afternoon at sunset. A shoot out to Sarah Dickenson for shooting alongside me.

Weddings days don’t get much better than this. Katie + Travis exchanged vows on a beautiful September afternoon in Truro, MA. Their Cape Cod private estate wedding was far from the typical hustle and bustle of Cape Cod – on a quiet peninsula, surrounded by panoramic views of the water. I’m excited to share this detailed look back at their incredible day, beautifully executed by the team at Elegant Engagements.

A Brick House Wedding in Shelburne, Vermont

Whenever a couple asks for wedding advice, I offer them one thought. Plan the wedding you want not the wedding this industry has told you you’re supposed to want. In the course of planning, you’ll be bombarded with lists that tell you the top 10 decor pieces you must have, the 25 must have photos, what your ceremony is meant to look like, how to structure your reception – it goes on and on. But at the end of the day, plan the wedding you want. There is no right or wrong, so long as at the end of the day, you’re married.

Enter Steph and Chris. When I first sat down to talk about their plans, they were already there. An intimate private ceremony at the Brick House at Shelburne Farms. A bigger reception the following evening at the Shelburne Museum surrounded by as many friends and family as they could pack into the space. No sit-down meal, instead a rolling cocktail reception leading into a killer dance party. It delivered in spades and it stands as one of the sweetest weddings we’ve had the chance to document in over six years of shooting.

So enjoy this recap including some beautiful views from the farm, old covered bridges, sunsets, dancing, and a truly wonderful couple. So excited to share this recap.

Wedding Design and Coordination: Black Dog Affairs

Ceremony: The Brick House // Shelburne, VT

Reception: Pizzagalli Center @ Shelburne Museum // Shelburne, VT

Cocktail Hour Musicians: Sugar Snap Trio

Desserts: My Little Cupcake

Hair: Tresses

Makeup: Jaimeelyn Gaboriault Makeup

Foral Design: Jayson Munn Design

Live Painting: Vesna Longton

Caterer: Cloud 9 Catering

Bar Service: Fluid Bar Service

 

Rustic Elegance in New Hampshire

Up North, beyond Lake Winnipesaukee, sits a little slice of barn wedding heaven so perfect it feels like I invented it all in my head. Sweeping panoramic views, a beautiful ceremony spot, rolling hills – literally a photographer’s dream venue. But best of all, it had Alison and Dave who have been incredible to work with every step of the way. This wedding floored me and I’m excited to finally share a complete look back at Alison + Dave’s day.

Wedding Coordination + Design: Private Weddings and Events

Florals: Lotus Floral Designs

Caterer: Fire & Company

Band: Brick Park

Officiant: Peter Lord

Cakes & Pies: Ooo La La Creative Cakes

Photography: Callan Photo

A Perfect Willowbend Wedding

I’m so excited to finally share this extended look at Lauren + Steve’s beautiful Willowbend wedding. From start to finish, this day was perfect. I can imagine no two people more deserving of this day than Lauren + Steve.

Shout out to some incredible vendors including:
Foral Design: J Smith Foral Design
Makeup: Amanda McCarthy Beauty
DJ & MC: Meritage Entertainment
Video: Films by Iris

A Winter Wedding at the Bedford Village Inn

It may be mid June, but its never too late to start revisiting the overwhelming number of weddings I’ve failed to share in the last nine months. Expect a lot more of these recaps in the days ahead. Let’s begin with Susan and Mark’s Bedford Village Inn wedding.

Susan and Mark exchanged vows on a FRIGID afternoon in March. Such an awesome day surrounded by a whole bunch of incredible people (including some of my own family). My hope with all weddings, weather its mid-summer or the dead of winter, is to shoot at least something outside. So glad that these two were game for heading outdoors despite the freezing temperatures.

A shoutout to Katherine from The Spragues for shooting alongside me and keeping me sane during my first wedding post-Charlie.