This could easily be one of the longest blog posts I have ever posted! Simply because my beautiful friend, and fellow Regis sister, Kate, married an amazing man, Eric, on a beautiful day, with amazing friends and family surrounding them. At The Bedford Village Inn in Bedford, NH, the two tied the knot on May 23, 2015. The day was perfect, truly! The bridal party was way too much fun to work with, the weather stayed gorgeous, and the Bride and Groom were as stunning as could be. Thank you for your patience in my getting to post these, Kate and Eric! Please know that we were so honored to be a part of your day, and hope you can remember the incredible moments that took place for years to come. Decades of happiness to you both! XO
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First, before I start- thank you Jenn and Andrew for your patience as you were the last summer wedding of a long stretch, and you've had to wait longer than any of my clients ever have to wait to view their photos! I hope that what comes next you will consider worth the wait!
Now, introducing Jenn & Andrew's wedding. I will admit, I have a serious spot in my heart for the Arria family, and all associated with it. So it was a distinct honor to do another wedding with them! It just makes me sad that now they are all married... alas, what a wonderful wedding it was. At The Smith Barn, on a beautiful day, the ceremony took place in the gardens, followed by an incredible reception in the barn. Right after the couple decided to have their first look, two of my favorite Arria ladies surprised this beautiful bride with a release of butterflies in memory of those who could not be with Jenn and Andrew on that day. It was breath taking- and one of the hardest things to photograph as all I wanted to do was watch in awe, and had to remember to stay behind my lens.
Jenn and Andrew, if the smiles seen on your wedding are any indication of the life you two will hold together, it is so beyond full of happiness and love, and we wish you all the laughter and joy it may bring you along the way. Thank you for letting us be with you for your special beginning. xo
What an amazing wedding this was! I can't describe how incredibly impressed I was with the way these two beautiful people, with the help of their families, truly made their day everything it turned out to be and more. From the stunning renovation to Kelly's parents' barn, to the hand-painted signs, the mason jar chandelier, and oh so much more! There was so much love worked into every inch and moment of this day. Kelly and Steve, I can't thank you enough for letting us be a part of your amazing wedding. We wish you so much happiness and joy for the future ahead. If the work you put into your wedding is an example of the work you will put into your life together, than the two of you can simply accomplish just about anything together! All our love. XO
What a fun wedding reception was Tina & Pat's reception at The Holiday Inn in Nashua, NH. Tina & Pat are dear friends of two of my favorite people- Jon & Biz, who actually got married a year ago to the date of Tina & Pat's reception! The best part? Jon & Biz's wedding was my first official wedding that I photographed! And it was such an awesome sense of de ja vu to see so many familiar faces in the groomsmen crowd from the year before. Both weddings had AWESOME people. Genuinely fun and fantastic friends and family - you just can't help to have fun. Oh, and did I mention, there was a pirate ship? Because there was. Yes, you read that right- Pirate ship!
Because Tina & Pat got married in Mexico, they decided to bring the awesome party home to New Hampshire. We started at Benson's for portraits with their gorgeous bridal parties. Seriously - these people belong on a magazine cover. After portraits we headed to the reception. Where not only was every detail amazing - you seriously felt like you were back in Mexico with them and didn't miss a moment - but they had a Pirate Ship as the bar! We set up a photobooth - where Tina showcased a beach background and awesome pirate themed props, and the guests loved it! The entrances were epic. I mean, EPIC. The bridal party entered singing "Heyyyyy baby, I wanna knowwwww - will you be my girl..." and went into a huge song and dance. THEN when the handsome groom hit the dance floor - he pointed to his gorgeous bride, who ran into his arms Dirty Dancing style and completely pulled off the most famous Baby move! I didn't know it was coming and completely LOVED it as much as the other guests! But hey, enough of my blabbering - I hope you love their photos as much as I loved taking them! Here's Tina + Pat = Married...
This blog post is a genuine labor of love for me. As mentioned during their engagement shoot, Tracy (TJ) and Katie hold a very special place in my heart, as TJ is how I met my wife, Steph. TJ and Steph grew up together, and I was fortunate enough to meet TJ a number of years ago- where we built a great friendship, that eventually led me to meet the love of my life. So to watch TJ meet Katie (who I had actually met prior to their getting together), fall in like, and then in love... and to be a part of their incredible day- capturing their story in a way that they can remember it for the rest of their lives is not only an honor and privilege, but a true heart-tug for me.
These two lovely ladies were married on The Seaport Elite II, and what a perfect night they had! The gorgeous sunset, light breeze, warm weather, and seriously happy crowd who knew how to get-down on the dance floor, just made it unforgettable. As these two families became one, no detail was left untouched. From the nautical decore, to the infinity bracelets, the candy bar, and amazing caricature artist... it was so much fun. It was also a unique opportunity for me, as I got to be a guest for the latter part of the evening. So I must thank both of my amazing second photographers, Deb Muir, and Lori Valeyko for their incredible work while I got to enjoy the celebration.
Tracy and Katie, I hope that your wedding was everything you dreamt it to be, as you both deserve every moment of support, love, laughter, and happiness. May your lives together be long and full, may you always stand beside each other (never above or below), and may each day be more special than the last. Best wishes and much love to you both.
Without further ado... Tracy + Katie = Married!
Love... There is so much to say about the Menard wedding... but the one and only word that comes to me is that- LOVE. Together for years before their big day, these sweethearts couldn't couldn't keep their hands off each other. They laughed, and cried and simply savored every moment of their special day. All of the friends and family who attended were such an expression of how much love was in that room at all times, and you could just tell the kind of support the newlyweds will continue to have on their journey. Laced through every moment of the wedding was Sarah's mother, Mary- who was present in every detail: every kiss, every tear, every smile, every dance move- every breath... she was there- with her loving arms wrapped around her daughter and new son-in law. Her presence was felt by all- and I hope that the photos do her the justice of the AMAZING LOVE she inspired throughout the day. To the gorgeous bride and handsome groom- may your days as a married couple be filled with excitement and learning, laughter and prosperity, opportunities and challenges, but most importantly- love. It was such a distinct pleasure to be a part of your day. XO
If I had one piece of advice for all the future newlyweds out there... it would be as simple as this: "Be like Paula & Mike." I mean that in every genuine and honest sense- and I'm sure one of my favorite couples of all time are shaking their heads as they read this... but I mean it. Despite the fact that neither like to be the center of attention- because they don't. I mean, they REALLY don't. And despite the fact that for one hot second after their "first look" I was worried they may skip the whole ceremony and just go elope - haha - no seriously! Despite the fact that they may have been ready for the whole shebang to be behind them... THEY are who I wish we could bottle and sell to all soon-to-be newlyweds out there, and I will tell you why. I've been fortunate to know Paula for nearly a decade now- from our days as Regis College ladies- and she was always one of the kindest, sweetest, and FUNNIEST ladies I knew. But when I met Mike last year for their engagement shoot- I just melted. His sense of humor when partnered with patience, is simply adorable. The two glow of adoration when they look at each other. They smile so big you can feel their ears hurt, because your ears are hurting smiling as you watch them! And their wedding day was anything but what I would coin a "smile-fest." So why would I tell all you future married beautiful couples out there to be like Paula & Mike? Because on your wedding day- despite nerves or not wanting to be the center of attention- you should depend on your better half to get you through it- to laugh with you at the schedule chaos and the silly traditional necessities. Your smiles should stretch across your faces at even the simplest touch of your love's hand. The best part of your night should be when you can get on the dance floor and let loose! Because that's what they did. They laughed... They cried... and boy did they DANCE! I hope you enjoy the extremely long blog post that follows... because it was too hard for me to not show the rest of the photos from their amazing day. Paula & Mike- all my love. XO
It was such an honor to be a part of The Cogan Wedding Reception. The couple held a small ceremony last year, and on the year anniversary they invited all their friends and family to celebrate with them at the Sheraton Portsmouth, NH. What a fun night! 
By far one of the sweetest weddings we have ever attended! These two beautiful men have been in my wife's life for years now- and now are fast and true friends of mine! This weekend was spent at the Sage Inn and the party started on Friday night. Friends and family from all over traveled down the cape to celebrate this amazing duo, and I hope you can see the love and laughter spilling out of these photos. Oh- and was it memorable! These boys showed their guests a night they'd never forget... Check out who made a guest appearance! Andy & Jason, thank you for letting me be a part of your incredible day. XO
One of my favorite families ever- but specifically - one of my favorite young professional mom's out there- she make it look so easy! So when she mentioned she was going to do a surprise birthday party for her awesome husband- and was hoping I would do a photobooth for it- I said of course!!! Check out the fun the guests had.... Oh, and happy birthday Bo!
This is the third post for the Logan wedding... when I say they know how to have a good time, they REALLY know how to have a good time!!! 
Here's blog post #2 of The Logan Wedding... Some gorgeous formals...
I can't say how much of a pleasure it was to be a part of such an incredible day. I've know Biz and Jon for a while now, but have never seen them happier than on that day. Here is the first set of photos... as there were so many incredible ones, there will be additional posts- but for now, introducing Mr. and Mrs. Logan...
