Intimate Wedding in Easthampton, MA :: Celebrating with Family, Friends, Motorcycles, and Champagne :: Sneak Peek :: Corrine and Joel

Corrine and Joel's intimate wedding in Easthampton MA was truly one to remember! You know it's a fun day when a bride pulls up to the ceremony on the back of a motorcycle! And the amount of love and support around these two.. you could feel it as they said 'I do' to each other and motorcycles revved, as a line formed to give them both hearty hugs and hand them bottles of champagne, as they were received with cheers back at Joel's shop to celebrate. It was a day that was both formal and laid back, a mix of tradition and personal history that speaks to who they are. And here's a little sneak peek of it all!

Summer Wedding at Mystic Seaport in Mystic CT :: Latitude 41 and Coastal Gourmet Catering :: Lindsey and Larry

There are some moments that just pull at your heart. You feel the tension of it in your chest. The happiness and the excitement. It's hard to say if you're about to laugh or cry. You just really feel the moment. You can feel that it will stick with you. 

On Saturday, there were more of those moments then I can recount now. I could feel the anticipation and energy as soon as I walked into the hotel room where Lindsey was getting ready, and it just built from there. There was the the moment she opened a surprise gift from Larry. The moment Lindsey's dad saw her in her wedding gown (now that was a hug!), followed by Lindsey and Larry's first look out on the docks. While we were taking photos in Mysic Seaport and these two had a few seconds to just be together, there were those moments, taking in that time before they officially said 'I do'. At their ceremony, with the ocean breeze, the sunshine, and in front of everyone they love, as Larry raised his foot to break a glass and then kiss the bride.. his bride. The toasts.. definitely the toasts! The whole tent was glassy eyed at the end of Lindsey's father's speech and that was just the first one! There were just so many beautiful, heartfelt moments.

I am just so hugely happy for Lindsey and Larry, two of the sweetest people you'll meet, and so honored to have been a part of this day with them. To take in those moments and that love and to capture some of it for them. Congratulations again Lindsey and Larry! 

Ceremony and Reception at Latitude 41 in Mystic, CT
First Look in Mystic Seaport
Catering by Coastal Gourmet
Videographer: Lucent Wedding Films
Florist: Brambles and Bittersweet
Music for Ceremony by Matilda Petrela
DJ: Mickey Grouse
Transportation by Premier Limo
Hair by Ally Pelligrino
Makeup by Kari Sack
Wedding Gown by Heidi Elnora from Your Dream Bridal
Groom's and Groomsmen Attire from Mens Wearhouse
Bridesmaid Dresses by Jenny Yoo from Nordstrom
Wedding Favors: Succulents grown and potted by Brambles and Bittersweet

Traditional Wedding Ceremony at Our Lady of Fatima Church :: Classic Wedding Reception at Gremio Lusitano Club :: Ludlow, Ma :: Stacey & Daniel

When I asked Stacey and Daniel about what they were most looking forward to about their wedding day and which photos they were envisioning, the answer I got was all about their connection with each other and highlighting the connection they have with all of the people who would be in attendance, every one of them being important to them. Their relationships with the people they love. And I wasn't at all surprised by the answer. Stacey and Dan are two amazingly caring, selfless people who really focus on each other and on the people around them, both in their careers and in their personal lives. It's easy to just feel drawn to and comfortable with each of them. 

Despite a downpour as Stacey was getting ready in her family's home nearby, it was such a beautiful day too. The sun even showed up after their ceremony as we were starting on portraits.. it could not have been timed better! And those connections I mentioned previously, those strong bonds were so obvious. So many people love these two (for good reason!) and there is just so much support around them. I'm still smiling while looking through all of the photos and I hope that you will feel some of that too!

Ceremony Venue: Our Lady of Fatima Church in Ludlow, MA
Reception Venue: Gremio Lusitano Club in Ludlow, MA
Videographer/Filmmaker: Revel Video
Florist: Nella Nunes
Cake Artist (Baker): Cerrato's Pastry Shop in West Springfield, MA
DJ: Jesse Paulo from DJ New Image
Catering by Alcoa Catering
Transportation by Michael's
Hair by Odette Scacco
Makeup by Stephanie from Expression's Salon
Wedding Gown and Bridesmaid dresses from David's Bridal
Groom and Groomen attire from Men's Wearhouse

Latitude 41 Wedding at Mystic Seaport in Mystic CT :: Intimate June Oceanside Wedding :: Sneak Peek :: Fumio and David

The sun was shining and a nice breeze was coming from the water as Fumio and David read their wedding vows to each other and sipped Sake in front of their friends and family (it's a meaningful ceremony tradition!) this past Saturday. The whole day was full of unique, traditional, and personal touches. Their friend, Ayano Kataoka, beautifully played the marimba during the procession and reception to follow. Minnesota glasses used in the toasts given at the reception, a shout out to Fumio's alma mater. A floral head piece that Fumio's mother made for her to wear. Each piece coming together to really represent Fumio and David in this celebration, to highlight their connection, history, and future together. Here's a little sneak peek of the day!

Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Latitude 41 in Mystic, CT
Catering by Coastal Gourmet
Florist: Rosanna's Flowers in Westerly, RI
Cake Artist (Baker): Creative Cakes by Donna in Haddam, CT
Music for Ceremony by Ayano Kataoka
Wedding Gown from JCrew with a hair price made by the bride's mother
Wedding bands and engagement ring from Tiffany's