The Riverview, Simsbury CT / Wedding / Drew & Stefanie

This is a story about life long friends who over time found their true soulmate in each other. Surrounded by a multitude of many high school friends and family this young couple exchanged vows and rings at a truly elegant and beautiful location.  This wedding held a soft spot in my heart as they grew up in Wilbraham and went to the local high school. It was wonderful to see so many friends and acquaintances on this special day.  I wish you both many, many years of wedded bliss and as always…..sprinkled with a little fairy dust and a dash magic! Congratulations!

Quabbin Reservoir / Engagement / Emily & Tony

Well, It’s wedding and engagement season<3  What a fabulous year when I can photograph a sister’s wedding then another sister’s engagement session and then another wedding in 2016. Life is definitely good and even better when shared with this particular family.  I’ve decided that Emily should have been an art teacher. She came supplied with signs, props, a dog and thankfully a finance for her engagement session.  I have to say, fun was had by all including Emily’s dad who was the caretaker for McKenzie..the dogs…photo debut! Enjoy Emily & Tony’s engagement blog as we venture through Quabbin.

The Garden House, Northampton, MA /Wedding/ Adam & Allison

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart”

Adam and Allison had a lovely wedding surrounded by a multitude of friends and family at The Garden House in Northampton. I started this blog with a quote because this couple created a unique love jar of hearts for their ceremony.  One heart was read by each during the ceremony and placed for safe keeping inside their jar to be read at a special time.  How appropriate to start this blog with a quote on hearts. It is my wish that every couple enjoy their magical journey.  For every once in awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.

The Harding Allen Estate, Barre / Engagement / Nate & Kelly

I had the pleasure of photographing Nate & Kelly’s styled vintage engagement session at The Harding Allen Estate.  Nate decided at his wedding interview that he would love to do a session like this for his engagement pictures.  Kelly, not so much but we swayed her to our way of thinking and she rocked her outfit and style to fit Nate’s vision for these pictures.  I would also like to send my sincere thanks to Carmen for allowing us the use of his facility.  He was nothing but kind and generous allowing us the use of both the inside and outside grounds.  It is always a true pleasure to work at this Estate. It is a stunning location and always has top notch service all around for not only the food, but as a venue site for weddings and functions.

Fountain Park, Wilbraham / Wedding / Brian & Jadig

Brian and Jadig got married in a fashion that was both very private and intimate. Surrounded by immediate family and officiated by Brian’s grandfather they said “I Do” in the red barn in Fountain Park. The barn is presently under construction and looks to be a fabulous venue location once it is completed. Both the bride and I fell in love with the rustic charm and unfinished walls while under construction. We couldn’t have asked for a more charming location for this sweet wedding. Many wishes to this young couple as they start their new life together.

Wisteriahurst Wedding, Holyoke / Chris & Lindsay

There is always a little something magical about a snowfall. Lindsay wished for a little snow for her wedding day this past Saturday.  I was so excited when I heard the upcoming forecast which predicted just that.  How perfect can it get?  Snow for a January wedding.  Just what every girl who plans a winter wedding desires.  I was so disappointed for Chris and Lindsay when I woke up on the morning of the 3rd expecting to see a dusting of snow and saw grass. Well, I figure, we live in New England, and yes, anything is possible with the weather! We began our wedding at Wisteriahurst Museum and lo and behold all the little angels began working their magic and it began snowing right after the ceremony. Congratulations Chris and Lindsay.  May the magic of every snowfall touch your lives and hearts!

Fountain Park Wilbraham / Engagement / Kristen & Ryan

I had the pleasure of photographing Kristen & Ryan at Fountain Park this past weekend.  We picked a very chilly day but figured it would be fun regardless. We could use hats and scarfs and create a winter scene.  Little did we know the following day would be sixty degrees.  Sorry Ryan for subjecting you to the cold.  Us girls will do anything for amazing pictures. They also brought their two adorable dogs who are part of their family. They as well were dressed for the elements with cute little sweaters.  What a fun Saturday afternoon with these four.

 

Suffield, CT / Family Barn / Wedding Michelle & Mike

A lovely refurbished barn was the setting for Michelle & Mike’s rustic wedding! At our original wedding interview they had both mentioned a barn setting.  I adore working in outside venues so was so excited for their wedding. We had our final appointment about a week before the wedding and met at the location.  I like to see the location where I am shooting since I often start creating in my mind prior to the actual wedding day.  The location was spectacular with rolling fields, a horse pasture, pond and of course the barn that had been converted for the wedding.  I could only imagine how it would look the day of the actual wedding.  Kudos to Gail & Michelle for pulling off an incredible setting for the union and party of this very sweet couple.  Happy wedding day and wishing you years of joy and shooting stars<3

Belchertown, MA / Quabbin Reservoir / Engagement Ashley & David

It all started on the Big E fairgrounds.  Ashley and David met for the first time in September of 2010.  Funny, four years later they got engaged in the same location and also had engagement pictures taken at the same time the Big E was going on.  Can’t wait for the first child.  I bet it will be at the same time of year as well.  Certainly something  I would totally expect with my attitude about, “things happen for a reason”. We photographed their session at Quabbin.  Ashley & David had never been there before so I was more than happy to show them some of my favorite spots.  It was a gorgeous fall day to say the very least. We had smiles, laughter and lots of playfulness with a sprinkling of romance and love thrown in.  All a powerful combination for this beautiful blog.  I can’t wait for the wedding you two.  It is bound to be a spectacular event!

 

 

 

Holyoke, MA / The Summit View Banquet & Meeting House / Wedding Christine & Mike

The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League. That little blurb was information for myself as well as for this blog since I know absolutely NOTHING about sports. Christine & Mike went all out when it came to the Boston Bruins when planning to celebrate their marriage.  They had a black and yellow sports theme which amazingly I actually knew was the color for the Bruins. Even the signage they used was yellow in some of the props they brought.  What a fabulous and unique way to showcase their wedding.  The flowers were gorgeous with black, yellow and white feathers, the cake a totally cool Boston Bruins themed cake and to top it off, all the bridal party paraded in with Boston Bruins jerseys on. What a fun and energetic group we had for this wedding.  My heartfelt wishes for lasting joy and happiness are extended to both Christine and Mike. GO BRUINS!!!!