Can’t wait for their wedding this spring at Indian Pond.

More to come soon with the Country Mouse portion of the e-session!

and tears…

And laughter as Phil wiped away Amy’s tears.

They also took the opportunity to hold each others’ hands during the ceremony.

And sealed it with a kiss.

Lots of smiles and cheers as they exited the church.

After family portraits and a tea ceremony at the church, we continued to the Black Swan Country Club, where they would host their reception. They wanted a few more portraits on the golf course, so we started with those.

The stone wall separating the greens is very New England.

Loving the reaction of the bridal party to this kiss.

Inside, Amy changes so she would have just the right outfit for their first dance, a beautifully choreographed number. Of course, that also meant opportunities for portraits of the couple prior to their entrance.

Practicing alone.

As they were being introduced, the bridesmaids and groomsmen had a special dance of their own for Amy and Phil.

Oh the fun moves in this dance. Spinning…

and lifting.

After the Best Man’s toast which spoke to all of the things that make Phil, Phil; he was in full smile mode.

Taking his mom for a spin.

Finally the cake cutting. Gotta love this little sweet treat which was situated on top.

All around a beautiful day and kudos go to all of the professionals who helped make it such:
Getting ready location: the Liberty Hotel
Ceremony venue: Myca Wherlie from High Rock Arlington Church
Reception site: Caryl Nansel of Black Swan Country Club

Wedding gown: Maggie Sottero
Bride’s hair: Joe from Hair Adventure
Bride’s make-up: Veronica Shin
Groom’s attire: Men’s Warehouse
Cake: Cakes! Bakery
Floral design: Myca Wehrli from Whirly Girl Flowers
Uplights: Paul Therrien from Boston Uplights

Want more? Check out their slideshow.

To kick things off, here’s a ring shot, utilizing the Liberty’s awesome keys.

Up in the bridal suite as Amy was getting ready, I took the opportunity to capture a few of her dress. Loving the view she had. She got to look at the beautiful Boston skyline the whole time she was getting her hair and make-up done.

Before Amy went down to see Phil for the first time on their wedding day, her bridesmaids surrounded her and offered a prayer for her.

On one of the balconies, Phil took a deep breath as he awaited his first look of Amy.

A sweet moment when first they saw each other. The light and shape of the windows in the Liberty offered a beautiful backdrop and opportunity for this silhouette.

We had the bridal party all together so played around with the levels a bit.

In the lobby, a portrait of Amy.

After a few in the hotel, Dave took Amy and Phil out to the streets of Boston, Beacon Hill to be specific.

And along the way they ran into the Bruins‘ celebration. Amy and Phil just happened to be getting married on the day of the Bruins‘ Stanley Cup victory parade, which also happened to be taking place right next to where they were getting ready. It presented some challenges for the day, but also some super fun opportunities.

The streets also offered up a perfectly placed Coke truck.

When they finished with the Boston portraits, everyone headed to the church for the ceremony.

Proud dad with a very happy bride.

More to follow soon from the rest of the ceremony, portraits and the reception at Black Swan Country Club.

We start back at the ceremony. I love this moment when Lindsay’s dad removes her veil.

Alex is Greek, so they chose to have their ceremony at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral and celebrate his traditions. The ceremony was all in Greek and on the long side. In the midst of it, Alex stole a peek at Lindsay.

The afternoon light coming in from the windows was lovely and warm.

And have I mentioned how much I love this church?! We’ve been there several times and each time I find something new to photograph and a new way to capture the ceremony. It is just so beautiful.

A fun moment. The ring bearer had walked right in front of them as they were circling the alter. He didn’t really want to move. Loving the smile on the priest’s face as he looks down at the little boy.

Putting on the crowns.

After the ceremony and portraits, Lindsay and Alex made their way out of the church. Dave captured of them on the stairs. Another new vantage point for us.

Dave and our associate Nikki went with Lindsay and Alex to capture a few portraits on Copley Square. They started at the Boston Public Library, a place I love, and Dave created this stunning portrait of Lindsay. During our premiere, she mentioned how much she enjoyed spinning in her dress. It shows!

Another at the BPL. Alex whispering something quite amusing in Lindsay’s ear.

The view from the library, looking back at the Copley Plaza, where they hosted their reception. These two look so great, and I am loving the moodiness of the image, as the sun was setting.

When Lindsay and Alex arrived at the hotel, they went up to their suite for a bite to eat and a moment of rest. I joined them and captured this image of Lindsay while her bridesmaids were working on her bustle.

Downstairs in the Oval Room, Dave spent a few moments documenting the amazing decor. Lindsay’s color pallette of burnt orange, creams, yellows, citrus orange and gold was absolutely stunning, especially against the blue and gold backdrop of the room. And Jessica of Jess’ Country Flowers interpretted her vision perfectly. We have tons more to share of this, but I thought I would save it for another post. So this is just a little tease of the beautiful space.

Lindsay and Alex entered to cheers and dancing and fun. The party got started right away.

I have to stop to celebrate their nephew (aka the ring bearer). He was absolutely adorable and was excited by all aspects of the wedding- from the ceremony to the band to the bouquets to Lindsay’s dress.

First dance.

That cake looked delish. Lindsay fed Alex. Alex fed Lindsay. Then Alex helped with a little touch up. So sweet.

Lindsay and her dad.

Alex with his mom.

The Greek dancing got underway. I LOVE Greek dancing. In the air.

Our bride and groom joining in the fun.

Guests danced in honor of Lindsay and Alex. Much merriment all around.

One of the new lead singer from the Flipside playing on the tambourine.

And a couple more of celebration. Lindsay and Alex took a quick break from the dancing to toast with friends in the Venetian Room. That is NOT water in their glasses, by the way.

And then back on the dance floor for more fun!

What a day! What a night! What a wonderful, fabulous, fun, beautiful wedding! Congrats, Lindsay and Alex.

So many outstanding professionals to thank for bringing their wedding together so perfectly. Every single one came through and exceded their expectations and dreams:

First of all, Lyndsay Picciano and her team at the Fairmont Copley Plaza provided exceptional service and the tastiest of meals.

Also, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Krommydas and Rev. Dr. Cleopas Strongylis for their guidance and for presiding over the ceremony at Boston‘s Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

For Lindsay and Alex’s looks:
Wedding gown: Eli Saab
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Jim Hjelm
Hair: Laura from Jesamondo Salon
Make-up: Lili from Jesamondo Salon
Groom’s and groomsmen’s attire: the Calvin Klein Tuxedo line from Men’s Wearhouse

For the look and feel of the day:
Floral design: Jessica Robinson from Jessica’s Country Flowers
Wedding cake: Ellen Bartlett of Cakes to Remember
Ceremony musicians: Bryan Hilliard and the Occasional Brass Trio
Greek musicians: George Makredes of the Makredes Duo
Reception band: Corin Ashley and the Flipside
Invitations, save the dates, programs, and more: Jillian Sullivan of Fizz Paperie (formerly J. Sullivan Designs)
Rentals: Debbie Hewitt of Festive Occasions
Cinematographers: Lisa Teneriello of Precious Moments Video

Lindsay and Alex, a special note of thanks. We had been looking forward to your wedding for quite a while and we had such an amazing time being a part of your celebration. Thank you so much for including us. We are so excited for you to start the next chapter of your life together.

For all our readers, I know you want more. I don’t blame you. And while there is more to come, in the form of a whole entry all about the details and to provide inspiration. For now, I would recommend checking out Lindsay and Alex’s engagement session, sneak peek, and PicFlick.

I started the day with Lindsay at a fabulous apartment in Brookline. When I arrived the place was bustling. Lindsay was getting her hair done and the florist had just arrived with the personal flowers. Truly Lindsay was blown away. I do believe she had tears in her eyes. Her bouquet was just what she wanted.

That’s her dad. Yup, he’s bringing her dress to the bedroom for me to photograph it. But really I just like seeing him hold the dress.

Putting her gown on.

And her necklace. Love the softness of this one.

Oh my goodness. She takes my breath away.

Checking herself out and a few final touches by one of her bridesmaids.

Then she sees her dad.

On the way out.

Meanwhile, Dave and our associate Nikki met up with Alex and his boys at the Fairmont Copley Plaza (where we would end our evening). They dashed off to the Public Garden (where Alex would see Lindsay for the first time in her wedding dress).

While they were waiting for us, they popped into Cheers and Dave captured this portrait. Very masculine.

Not too long after, the ladies arrived.

Nikki captured Alex with his back to Lindsay so he wouldn’t see her before he was supposed to.

And then, he sees his bride.

And she sees him.

Sweetness.

We photographed several family portraits in the park and a few details. Dave really liked the softness of Lindsay’s dress next to the hard polished look of the stones.

Alex and the crew hopped into their limos. But Lindsay and her dad had a special vintage car and driver. No windows, just a clear view of the city.

Time for the ceremony. This little one was more than ready. He even walked down the aisle before it was actually his turn.

Did I mention that I love their families?

Alex getting ready to see Lindsay for the second first time.

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral is one of my favorite ceremony sites in Boston. It is simply gorgeous. Nikki captured this image from the balcony. You can totally get a sense of the beauty of the space.

But you can’t beat this moment. She looks so happy to be walking down the aisle.

I hope you enjoyed part one as much as I did. There are so many more great photos to come, from the ceremony, from Lindsay and Alex’s portraits, from the reception and all of their amazing details. In the meantime, you should definitely check out their engagement session along the Charles River.

We met up with Junnie and Wing to photograph their maternity session on a cool October afternoon. Starting off in Boston‘s beautiful Beacon Hill neighborhood.

And did I mention how adorable these two are? Good genes indeed.

The blue skies were intermittent so Dave made sure to highlight them when we saw them.

Loving this photo of Junnie.

We made our way to the Boston Common for a little greenery and in the hopes of some fall color.

Making a wish…

We found the greenery. Autumn leaves were more elusive.

One of my absolute faves over at the Public Garden. An abstract family portrait.

We had such a great time hanging out with these two. Highly recommend checking out their slideshow cause these two were so sweet and even brought props for their session. Enjoy!

Meagan and Chris had been engaged for awhile, but hadn’t gotten very far into the wedding planning, until this spring, that is. At which point, they decided not to mess around and scheduled the date for early June. They planned a small ceremony at her parent’s home in Beacon Hill, with portraits to follow in the Public Garden, and then dinner at a favorite restaurant. The whole feel of the evening was warm, loving, bright.

Meagan arrived at the ceremony on foot. Calm, at ease, and joyful.

She entered the living room where their guests were gathered. Some stood, some made themselves comfortable on the couches and chairs.

I found myself completely caught up in the meaning of the ceremony, truly listening and feeling the impact of the moment.

The kiss and the applause.

And the hugs and the tears. Pretty much everyone was in tears.

Meagan definitely thought about the details and they seemed to match her sophisticated taste to a tee. Her J.Crew wedding dress was modern and chic; her bouquet of cream roses with touches of whites and greens was the perfect accent.

Following the ceremony, we took a few portraits in the condo.

I love the moment just before the kiss.

Snuggling up by the window.

Then we ventured down to the Boston Public Garden.

The big tree in the back and the way Meagan casually holds her dress gives this one an old world romantic feel.

I am thinking these tourists definitely got their money’s worth from their Duck Boat adventure.

We went back up to the flat to hang out for a bit before dinner.

The yummy looking cake. Mmm…. I think I am getting hungry.

Then over to the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro for dinner.

And some more photos?!

Many thanks to Meagan and Chris. What a joy it was to work with you and be a part of your celebration!

If you want to see more, check out their slideshow.

We had a great time dodging puddles and Christina and Vincent were adorable cuddling up in doorways. Besides it actually is perfect that a little weather reared its head as Vincent is a weather afficionado, a storm tracker, if you will. So the day ended as it should with a show of Mother Nature’s wonderous ways and the four of us laughing a lot.

Of course, the rain also helped clear out the extra people who normally hang out in Beacon Hill. We had some of the busiest streets all to ourselves.

Still, we weren’t upset that we started off the portrait session with lovely weather and beautiful light. We had free reign and no umbrella for the first bit. So here are a few faves from the earlier part of the session.

Christina and Vincent live in St. Louis and weren’t exactly sure where they wanted to do their session. When we came up with the idea of Beacon Hill, it seemed a great fit. Quintessential Boston and beautiful buildings, a nice match for Christina as she is from the Boston area and works as an architect.

Total sweetness. Check out his smile as he kisses her.

And the cool factor.

And tons more sweetness.

This one makes me giggle.

I still can’t believe how quickly those clouds turned the sky to black. What an adventure! And such fun. Many thanks to Christina and Vincent for weathering the storm with us. Can’t wait for your wedding at the Boston Harbor Hotel this summer.

If you would like to see more from Christina and Vincent’s e-session, definitely check out their slideshow.

They chose to get married at Boston’s City Hall. Since photos were not allowed of the ceremony, Dave met up with them beforehand to capture stylish portraits in and around their neighborhood, Beacon Hill. They wandered among the cobblestone streets and brownstones, ran into a few local girls who had to have their photos taken with the bride and groom, and even ventured to their roof top for some great city views. We hope you enjoy their adventures.

If you want to see more from Galit and Boris’ wedding portraits, check out their slideshow.