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A Lyrical Day

When I think back to Pamela and Albert’s wedding this summer, I am reminded of the music, and the food. But for this entry I think I will focus on the music. It was a lyrical day from beginning to end. And the music was always accompanied by intense emotion, both spiritual and later humorous.

When last I wrote, the bride and groom were just about to walk down the aisle. Here I begin with some of the music from their ceremony at the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church in Newton.

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This little one was humming to her own tune.

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And our bride and groom with heartfelt song.

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One of their friends lead the group.

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A quiet moment of prayer during the service.

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After the ceremony, we had a few minutes for portraits and stopped by Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. The MFA has some really lovely architectural elements.

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Then off to Veronique for the reception. Food is a huge part of their lives, so Pamela and Albert treated their guests to a five course meal.

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One of the most fun Chinese customs is for the bride to change dresses during the evening. Of course this meant more getting ready photographs for me.

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Pamela looked lovely in each and everyone.

Then back in the reception, as the couple toasted their friends, they were serenaded. Here’s their reaction to the group.

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And ending with the boys singing their hearts out!

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What an absolutely enjoyable day. Congrats again to Pamela and Albert and much gratitude for including us.

Special thanks to the team of pros who helped with their beautiful wedding:
Tea Ceremony Venue: Jennifer Dzialo of the Hotel Commonwealth
Church Ceremony: Pastor Kenneth Kwong of the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church
Wedding Reception Site: Erica Phillips from Veronique, Longwood Events
Hair and make-up: Brenda Situ
Wedding gown designer: Priscilla of Boston
Bridesmaids dresses: Dessy
Groom’s tuxedo: Cour Carre
Groomsmen’s tuxes: Men’s Warehouse
Cake: Veronique, Longwood Events
Floral Design: Jenn Cahill of Tangled Web
Invitations and other printed materials: Rain Chan of H2 Cards

Want more from Pamela and Albert? Check out their engagement session, sneak preview, and slideshow.

Playing with Leaves

For a couple that likes the changing seasons and the outdoors, it seemed only fitting that Amy and Alex would get married in the spring and capture the beauty of the fall for their e-session. While November seemed past prime time for colorful leaves, Dave was able to find some still gorgeous trees at Larz Anderson park. The backdrop of orange, gold and chestnut combined with the autumn sun was perfect to highlight the warmth and playfulness of Amy and Alex. I am sure these will make you smile.

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Thank you both for a great session. We are looking forward to your Boston Harbor Hotel wedding this spring!

Still want more? Check out Amy and Alex’s slideshow.

Part One

I have a problem. And here’s the gist of it. Lindsay and Alex’s wedding was simply too beautiful. They are both stunning individuals, inside and out. Really, you won’t be able to resist falling in love with them. Their friends and family are great. The emotions were fun, crazy, sweet, joyful. And then wait til you see Lindsay’s decor choices. So I have a problem. It’s not my fault. But really, faced with so much awesomeness, I couldn’t choose just a few photos. So here we are and there are a lot of photos in Lindsay and Alex’s sneak peek. I guess it’s more of a part one than a sneak peek. And I beg your pardon and your indulgence as I couldn’t help myself. Enjoy.

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.

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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.

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Putting her gown on.

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And her necklace. Love the softness of this one.

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Oh my goodness. She takes my breath away.

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

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Then she sees her dad.

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On the way out.

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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).

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

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Not too long after, the ladies arrived.

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

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And then, he sees his bride.

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And she sees him.

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Sweetness.

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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.

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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.

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

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Did I mention that I love their families?

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

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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.

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

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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.

Winning His Bride

We’re back and we’re so excited to share a sneak preview from Pamela and Albert’s wedding. I don’t want you to have to wait a moment longer, so I am going to dive right in.

Pamela and Albert started their day at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston. Albert was hanging out in the lobby with the boys when we arrived.

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While Pamela was hidden away, Albert and his groomsmen were set to the task of winning their way to her. That meant amongst other things- push-ups, poetry, marshmallow eating, complex math problems, and perhaps a wee bit of bribery.

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Pamela was at another laptop in which she could see Albert, but his screen was covered so he couldn’t see her.

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Eventually, Albert was allowed to see his bride. And their union was followed by the traditional Chinese tea ceremony.

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We then headed off to the church, where Pamela changed into her Western wedding gown.

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A little make-up touch up, though to be honest, she looked amazing. No one could take their eyes off her.

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And now just a few of their beautiful details to inspire you.

First, Pamela’s bouquet. Loving the white dahlias.

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And the flowers in her hair. She changed these to match her dresses throughout the evening. (Yup she changed dresses, part of the Chinese tradition. She looked fabulous in every one.)

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And the shoes.

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Meanwhile, Albert was waiting outside going over his speech.

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Just before the Christian ceremony, Albert was allowed in to where Pamela was. They shared a prayer with their closest family and friends. The whole time, Albert kept his back to Pamela, mostly with his eyes closed just in case, so that he could see her in her white dress for the first time when she walked down the aisle.

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More to come soon. The ceremony and their amazing 5 course dinner at Veronique. Oohhhh, I am getting hungry just thinking about it.

Falling for Pamela & Albert

Fall in New England is a truly stunning time of year. When Pamela and Albert chose the season for their engagement session, we were happy to accommodate. The next step was choosing the location. We couldn’t imagine a more perfect option than the bridge in Cambridge where they got engaged. We love this bridge and have wanted to shoot there for a while now. Plus the trees and surrounding areas are so pretty- great views of both Boston and Cambridge. We completed our portraits in Beacon Hill, another favorite area of theirs and ours.

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This is the actual spot where Albert proposed- literally on the bridge. He woke up Pamela before sunrise to take her to this spot near her apartment. What a way to start the day- a beautiful view and a very happy "Yes!"

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More smiles and fun in and among the leaves.

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The Charles River makes a gorgeous backdrop for this moment.

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This path was so pretty with gorgeous trees on both sides. It felt magical.

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In Beacon Hill, we avoided the busiest alley ways and found this stunning wall. It was like a rainbow of leaves.

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One of my favorites from the portrait session. It’s amazing how such a busy city (and it was really busy that day) can feel so private.

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And I am really excited to share their PicFlick. They sent us the romantic Chinese song as the background music. You can check it out here.

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