La Bella Vista in Waterbury, Connecticut :: Outdoor July Wedding Ceremony :: Sneak Peek :: Heather and Vinnie

July 21, 2015 Michelle Girard

Spend just a few minutes with Heather and Vinnie and you can feel their love, the connection between them. Getting to know these two just a bit through their wedding planning process, I also got to see what great people they are.. amazingly sweet, easy going, and just so much fun to be around. Their wedding at La Bella Vista in Waterbury, CT on Friday was an incredible evening, starting with an outdoor ceremony just before sunset and continuing on inside where a good time was had by all on the dance floor! And here's a sneak peek for you!

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Maternity Photography :: Baby Bump :: By the Connecticut River :: Laisa and Joel

July 17, 2015 Michelle Girard

A couple of weeks ago I met up with Laisa and Joel at a park along the Connecticut River for this maternity session. Despite keeping up with Laisa and her weekly pregnancy chalkboard updates, it was such a trip to see her in person looking absolutely radiant in this floral dress with a perfect pregnant belly.

I could not be happier for these two! They are officially, as of Monday, parents to a beautiful baby boy. It has been so wonderful to be a part of such big moments in their lives. From their wedding at Twin Hills Country Club last year to this session this year celebrating their little one on the way. They are incredible people and I know they'll be incredible parents!

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Sakonnet Vineyard June Wedding in Little Compton, Rhode Island :: Outdoor Ceremony by the Grape Vines and Tent Reception :: Slideshow :: Shayna and Kim

July 16, 2015 Michelle Girard

Beacon Hill and Boston Gardens Engagement Session :: Boston, Massachusetts :: Lindsey and Lawrence

July 13, 2015 Michelle Girard

Lindsey and Lawrence live and work in Boston, so what better location for their engagement session? It was such a fun evening wandering around Boston with these two. First we walked up and down the roads (and hills) in Beacon Hill, with all of the charming brownstones and brick sidewalks and streets. Then we went down to the park, the iconic Boston Commons and Gardens, for some photos by the bridge and in the gardens. All of these settings are gorgeous but the real beauty that evening was in looking at Lindsey and Lawrence together. As cheesy as that may sound, you can see it here. The way they look at each other, laugh together, and hold onto one another. I feel so privileged to be able to photograph this piece of their love story.