Jilian and Jeff's Wedding at the Bournedale Function Facility

Jilian and Jeff were married on August 20th, with a ceremony and reception at the Bournedale Function Facility in Plymouth, MA. 

These two met when they were working at a basketball camp together at Colby College. Jeff knew when he proposed it would have to be in Maine, where the college is located. When the moment arrived, his best man, who is also a photographer, took pictures of not only the group of friends at the Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth but the entire proposal itself. 

I met up with Jilian and Jeff before the wedding to do an engagement shoot, and it was so wonderful to get to know them better and see their style and what they were looking for, so by the time the wedding came around, we were all just brimming with excitement. 

On the day of the wedding, we headed out for a beautiful summer party, completely with pontoon boat rides and a clam bake. Jeff and Jilian had decided not to go for the first look because they wanted the “wow” moment of walking down the aisle—and it was worth it for the look on Jeff’s face!

Their favorite part of the day, though was their first dance. They were so nervous going out, but once they were there, it was clear they were having a blast!

Jeff & Jilian, thank you for letting me be part of your amazing day! I am so happy for you both, and wish you nothing but the best!

Vendors 

Hair and Makeup: Cousin of the Groom

Cake Maker: Artisan Bake Shop, Rochester MA

DJ: Matty B Entertainment

First Dance Song: “Wanted” by Hunter Hayes

Dress Boutique: Your Dream Bridal, Sudbury, MA

Caterer: Bourndale Function Facility

Florist: A Wareham Florist

Erica and Greg's Union Station Wedding

Erica and Greg were married on July 30th, with a ceremony and reception at Union Station in Northampton, MA.

Although both Erica and Greg attended the same small liberal arts college at the same time and knew a few of the same people, they never actually crossed paths until they met online! 

Greg has run the Boston Marathon 9 times, and the two of them always go out to dinner to celebrate after the race is over. So, last year, after his 8th marathon, they went to his favorite restaurant, where he pulled out a small box and asked Erica to marry him! He didn’t get down on one knee—that might have been hard to do after running 26.2 miles!—but Erica said it was perfect all the same.

On the day of the wedding, Greg and Erica opted for a first look, and it was clear they were both a little nervous about the day going in. But when they saw each other, some of their nerves settled out, and it was clear they were excited to spend the rest of their lives together. 

Then, it was time for the ceremony, which was officiated by a friend of theirs. He had clearly put a lot of thought into what he wanted to say and worked with both of them to be sure to include things that were important to them, which just made the whole ceremony that much more touching.

After that, it was time to party! The DJ kept the majority of the guests out on the dance floor, and Union Station was really rocking all night long!

Erica & Greg, thank you for allowing me to be part of this amazing time in your lives! Congratulations to you both!

Vendors

Hair/Makeup: Glow Bridal Makeup

Cake Maker: La Florentina

DJ: Bob Raina's Disc Jockey Service

First Dance Song: "Volare" - Dean Martin

Dress Boutique: Bridal Barn & Tux Shoppe

Shoes: Angela Nuran from Shoes to Dye For

Caterer: Union Station

Florist: Durocher Florist

Limo Service: Deluxe Limousine Service

Krista and Kaveh's Wedding at the Montague Retreat Center

Krista and Kaveh were married on July 17th, with a ceremony and reception at the Montague Retreat Center. 

These two amazing people met during a 5-month volunteer program in Israel, where they were assigned to live in the same apartment. Even though it didn't happen right away, they eventually started to fall for each other and then found themselves in love. After they returned to the states and some time together, they moved from Brooklyn to Jersey City. During the move, they had just spent the day unpacking and organizing their new home when Kaveh asked Krista if she wanted to grab some ice cream and watch the sunset. They went to Dairy Queen and then headed to Liberty State Park. There, with a view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in the background, Kaveh got down on one knee and proposed!

Guests had traveled from near and far to be part of Krista and Kevah’s special day, so before the wedding day, they held a separate picnic and hike at Mount Sugarloaf. It was a special moment, and all the guests were glad for the chance to spend more time with the bride and groom!

The day of the wedding was surprisingly hot, in the low 90s, and with the wide open location, Krista and Kevah thought ahead to keep their guests from overheating by passing out fans for everyone. It was a thoughtful gesture that again showed how much they cared about their friends and family. 

Before the wedding, Kaveh and Krista had a first look, and they were grateful for the chance to just savor the sight of each other before things got busy. They then had a quiet Ketubah signing before the ceremony. Then, before the service started, the rabbi also asked them to take a few moments to look around at their surroundings, their friends and family, and then at each other. In that moment, they were able to truly appreciate all that had brought them together.

After that, they headed off for dancing at the barn. The highlights of the night included the amazing Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food that reflected their meeting in Israel—as well as the Horah that had everyone in the barn getting involved!

Kaveh & Krista, thank you for letting me be part of this amazing day! I was honored to see the love you share with each other—and with your loved ones.

Vendors:

Dress: Bridal Garden

Catering: Meital Aloush

DJ/Band: Chris (Cloud 9 Productions) 

Hair: Michele Tomlinson (Michele Ann Hair Design)

Makeup: Crystal Vasques (Shelby)

Pie: Granny’s East Hartford

Flowers: Kiersten Wulff (Enterprise Farm, South Deerfield MA) 

Event Coordinator: Tanya Costigan

Rabbi: Robert Scheinberg  

Menswear: Men’s Warehouse

Linens: Jerome’s Party Plus

Décor: Old Engine Works Market Place

Chelsey and Joe's Wedding at the Lord Jeffery Inn

Chelsey and Joseph were married on July 23rd, with a ceremony and reception at the Lord Jeffery Inn. 

These two met at the end of their senior year in high school at the prom. They weren’t each other’s dates, but they hit it off during the limo ride on the way to the dance! After that, they started dating, and one day, while they were on vacation in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, he woke her up early on a Sunday morning to watch the sunrise. On the beach, as the sun was rising over the ocean, Joe asked Chelsey to be his wife!

Joseph and Chelsey found out that they were expecting before the wedding, so Chelsey found a simple, light dress that ended up being easy to modify—which was so important when their little Mackenzie surprised them with an early arrival!

One of the most amazing moments of the day was the fact that Mother Nature was out on full display, as there were multiple rainbows at the wedding. They couldn’t stop talking about how “magical” the night was!

Joseph & Chelsey, thank you for letting us be part of your special day! We wish you nothing but the best.

Vendors

Hair: Liz Washer

Makeup: Jenursa Mikalunas

Cake: Atkins Farm Bakery

DJ: Ernie Parent

First Dance Song: “You and Me” by Dave Matthews Band

Dress Boutique: David's Bridal

Florist: Old Friends Farm