Joe and Heather's Alexlee House Wedding

Joe and Heather were married on July 2nd, with a ceremony and reception at the Alexlee House in Greenfield, MA. 

These two met through mutual friends during their first year at UMass, and Joe left his jacket behind in the building to make sure that he had an excuse to come back the next day! He just kept coming back every day after that, and they quickly became inseparable until, 12 years later, Joe made dinner at their home on Valentine’s Day and proposed over dessert!

The ceremony itself was stunning as Joe and Heather saw each other for the first time as she walked down the aisle. They had written their own vows, and it was clearly emotional for both the two of them and for everyone in attendance.

After the ceremony, it was off to the reception! While there was not live music, they wanted to do something special for their first dance, and they had Shawn, their DJ, perform Edwin McCain’s “I’ll Be,” a favorite from the time when they first met.

During the reception, the two of them sat outside to watch the Greenfield fireworks in the distance. It was the first time they were really alone together, and they really took the time to enjoy each other’s company, listen to music, and just drink in the love of their family and friends.

Heather & Joe, thank you for allowing us to be part of your amazing day! We wish you nothing but happiness together. 

Vendors

Caterer & Cake Maker: Lattitude

Wedding Planner: Erin Corriveau from Lattitude helped with our day-of coordination

DJ: Shawn Santanello, Viren Entertainment, also played guitar for ceremony music

Dress Boutique: In White

Caroline and Rob's Lord Jeffery Inn Wedding

Caroline and Rob were married on June 25th, with a ceremony at Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation and a reception at the Lord Jeffery Inn.

Caroline and Rob met on Facebook as they were getting ready to start their freshman year at UMass. The two of them had joined the “Van Meter Hall” Facebook group after getting their dorm room assignments so that they could connect with their neighbors. A particular profile caught Rob’s eye—a pretty girl three doors down who played guitar and listened to Bob Dylan and Radiohead. He decided to message her, and they began chatting on Facebook as well as AOL Instant Messenger until they were spending their nights talking on the phone. When Rob proposed in August of 2014, he did so in front of Van Meter Hall—back where it all began.

The ceremony on the mountain was unreal. Rob played guitar as Caroline walked down the aisle, and one of their best friends—who had known them since the beginning thanks to being Caroline’s freshman year roommate—married the two of them. 

Caroline and Rob also performed for their friends and family at the reception, and by the time they sang their last song (“Wagon Wheel”), no one was seated. Throughout the day, Rob kept looking at Caroline and asking, “Is this real life?” He was clearly amazed by how beautiful the wedding day was!

The day was also filled with personal touches. The table numbers were made with vinyl records that they had collected over the years, and Rob made the ceremony arch himself. One of Caroline’s oldest and dearest friends, who she had known since Kindergarten, was the one to hand-dye pieces of fabric and ribbon for the photo booth and flower bouquet. Another of their friends made hand-lettered signs for the ceremony and reception. Not to mention the flowers—Caroline had a vision of what she wanted, and the “outdoor” element of the ballroom was truly unforgettable!

Rob & Caroline, thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your day! You two truly are wonderful, and I wish you nothing but the best.

Vendors:

Cake Maker: Atkin's Farm

Band: Silver Arrow Band

First Dance Song: If Not For You - Bob Dylan

Dress Boutique: Ceremony Boston

Florist: Forget me not Florist

Limo Service: Absolute Luxury

Makeup and Hair by Natalie:  http://www.hairandmakeupbynatalie.com/ 

Fabric detail: DAHU NY

Signs: Long Lost Lizard

Anna and Adrian's Wedding at the Lord Jeffery Inn

Anna and Adrian were married on June 4th, with a ceremony and reception at the Lord Jeffery Inn.

These two amazing people met at UMass during Anna’s first year of college and Adrian’s sophomore year. Her roommate at the time had lost her phone at an on-campus event, and Adrian had offered to help look. As they were searching, they struck up a conversation, and he ended up asking for her number!

Anna told the story of how Adrian proposed to her:

Adrian proposed in Orlando when he took me to see the new Diagon Alley addition to Harry Potter World at Universal (we are HUGE fans). On Wednesday, August 6th, 2014, we spent the day by our hotel pool relaxing with a few cocktails, chatting about our relationship and our happy memories. It was super sweet, but I thought nothing of it because Adrian is such a romantic. Later that night, he told me that we were going somewhere special for dinner, and so we got all dressed up (he even wore a bowtie!) and headed out to downtown Orlando. He seemed a little nervous, and I was a little curious at this point but said nothing. It was the perfect date; we drank fine wine, ate a gourmet meal and had the most amazing crème brûlée for dessert. All throughout the night, we talked about us and where we saw it all going with school, work, etc. Again, I was curious but thought nothing of it. After dinner, we went out for drinks and still NOTHING! At this point, if I had any suspicion that he would propose, it was completely gone. When we got back to the hotel, I got into my pajamas, and Adrian tapped me on the shoulder and then I turned around and BOOM! There he was with the ring in his hand. Turns out he was waiting for the right time all night and that moment with only us and no one around was just it. We then spent the next day telling all our family and friends and celebrating at Disneyworld!

Before the wedding itself, Anna and Adrian had a prior to heading out to the customized ceremony that was meant to honor not only their commitment to each other but to God and their families. It was truly beautiful, and CJC Productions did a stunning job not only with the uplighting but with the chandelier on the pergola that just completed the stunning vision. 

After that, they headed to the reception, where they started things off with a beautiful first dance. It wasn’t choreographed—just the two of them having fun together and setting the tone for the night!

Adrian & Anna, thank you for allowing me to be part of your amazing day, 10 years in the making! It’s obvious to see the true love and commitment you two share, and I wish you nothing but the best!

Vendors: 

Location of Reception: The Lord Jeffery Inn

Officiant: Justice Maryann DeLoria

Cake Maker: Greggory's Pastry Shop

Wedding Planner: Events by Jackie M.

Hair & Makeup: Crystal Vazquez and Company

DJ / Band: Steve G. Productions

First Dance Song: Like I'm Gonna Lose You ft. John Legend

Dress Boutique: Bridal Heirlooms

Caterer: The Lord Jeffery Inn

Florist: Forget Me Not Florist

Chris and Jenn's Wedding at the Ranch Golf Club

Chris and Jenn were married on May 20th, with a ceremony at the Ranch Golf Club in Southwick, MA.

The pair met two years ago on Tinder. They had both downloaded the app at the advice of their friends, and when they met up, they were very glad they listened! One weekend, they went out to Block Island, and Chris popped the question on the beach—and the rest is history.

On the day of the wedding, we were able to pull these two together for a first look before the ceremony. Both Chris and Jenn were happy for the chance to spend time together—and for the ability to attend their own cocktail hour without missing anything.

Jenn found her gorgeous wedding dress on Pinterest and immediately knew it was exactly what she wanted. Overall, She had a clear vision of what she wanted from her day and was able to find many of the details online and have them translated them into reality. It all came together beautifully! 

Jenn & Chris, thank you for allowing me to be part of your amazing day. Congratulations to you both!

Vendors

Cake Maker: Petes Sweets

DJ: Party Zone, Stephan Warren

First Dance Song: “My Best Friend”

Dress Boutique: Mariella Creations

Florist: Justine Johnson