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From Megan… A lovely Spring engagement featuring Justin & Morgan’s favorite spots around beautiful Boston!

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I grew up down south, and although it was beautiful, I’ve always been in a full blown love affair with coastal New England. We spent our summers along the rocky shores where my family is originally from, and from the earliest of ages, I can remember thinking there is no place more magical. I moved myself up here the minute I could, and I’ve honestly never looked back. So seeing this gorgeous New England inspired shoot from Summer Street Photography, Deborah Zoe Photo and Whim Events at the beautiful The Misslewood Estate makes my heart sing. It’s everything I love about this beautiful area with a fresh take from these fabulous vendors, and it’s all waiting for you right here.

And there is even more pretty to see thanks to this behind the scenes film from Brighter Lights Media…

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Rhode Island Wedding at Belle Mer by Mandy Mayberry Photography

From Deborah Zoe Photography and Summer Street Photography…Being wedding photographers, we see a lot of beauty. From the real couples whose love stories we get to document to the industry of creative professionals who constantly reinvent the wheel, it’s an amazing job. After a discussion between the two of us, we realized that much of the wedding inspiration that is created by the industry focuses on clientele planning weddings outside of New England. Since we live and work in New England, and see dozens of couples choose to get married here every year – we wanted to capture the essence of why getting married in New England was so special. We wanted to create a wedding shoot with vendors who saw the unique character of the place we call home….unexpected weather and all.

We knew this idea needed a very strong team of vendors who understood our vision. We knew that although it wasn’t common, we needed to collaborate as two photographers on the project. We wanted to both pool our resources and share a common vision of not just *one* wedding photographer, but several who got to work with twice as many clients. We knew that a team of people sharing this vision would carry the project into something bigger and more meaningful. We weren’t going to draw the line at “pretty details” with a “pretty couple” and a “pretty setting”. We aimed to dig a bit deeper and explore why couples choose to get married in New England. Once we started talking, it became pretty obvious that the character of New England was timeless, historic yet fresh. We recalled our own personal wedding planning experiences and drew out elements of why we choose to have a wedding here.

What we eventually realized was that every vendor on the team had some pretty amazing advice to give to copules planning weddings in New England because they themselves were so passionate about their work. We brought Brighter Lights Media into the mix to create a video incorporating not only the beautiful couple, details and venue but also the work that goes on behind the scenes by a vendor team to make a couple’s wedding vision come to life.

What came of the shoot blew us away. Not only was it incredible seeing a talented team of professionals work together on the project, but we saw the character and heart that gets poured into a wedding day. By using a real married couple and not models, we were able to recall memories from their own wedding day and share stories together of how love, family and tradition are so beautifully weaved together in New England weddings.

From Whim Events…Being asked to design and style the New England shoot was really a dream for us. We love everything about New England- the fresh sea air, the historical charm, the mountains nearby, the city adventures and the beautifully changing seasons. In fact, these are the many reasons why we love New England weddings. Each couple can truly customize their day, location and season. And, what we love most about New England couples is their true appreciation of both the old and new, and their love for classic, understated elegance.

Our design was inspired by these things. We blended old, historical NE family history with fresh, new patterns of today. We chose a neutral yet elegant color scheme – white, black and gold with bright pops of coral.

Throughout the design, the rich family heritage/tradition can be seen in elements like the couples family crest (on the cigars favor and the table number for example) and in the paper (beautifully done by Hartford Prints). The “getaway” Rolls Royce, parasols and after dinner drinks scream classic NE charm. The table scape is lush and traditional while coral flowers pop and bold patterned fabric bring in the new and fresh traditions of today. We brought in Hartford Prints! for the stationery, because their deep rooted New England heritage and eye for design is unmatched in the paper industry.

It was a blast to style and design this shoot. We were able to collaborate with an amazing team of creative people to put this together, which is so important to have behind the scenes on your wedding day. We hope it inspires and excites many New England couples, and shows that mixing new and old can truly make a beautiful wedding day!

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With a proposal as jaw-dropping as this one (take some time to watch this, it’s amazing), you just know this couple has some fabulous things in their future. And their wedding was the next on the agenda of show-stopping situations waiting in line to take place. This time it was their stunning wedding at Belle Mer, and to say it was a gorgeous day would be the understatement of the year. Every meaningful moment was captured in a way that only Mandy Mayberry can, and it’s all waiting for you right here.

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Willowdale Estate Wedding from Deborah Zoe Photo

From Mandy Mayberry Photography…Allison and Craig were married this March at the beautiful Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island. The couple lives in New York City and planned a destination wedding just as the seasons were about to change! The colors for the day were mint greens, corals, and pinks. Her bridesmaids were all in black.

Allison and Craig have a unique story in that Craig proposed in Bryant Park via a flash mob and a marching band. The proposal went on to have 2 million hits on youtube, and they were on the Today show, Piers Morgan, ABC news, and other stations!

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Deborah Zoe always seems to send us fêtes that are the perfect combination of stylish and sweet. With the perfect amount of charm, yet overflowing with chic details. And she’s done it again with this beautiful Willowdale Estate wedding. It’s a day celebrating two gorgeous people and their timeless love, making for one drop dead gorgeous gallery of images. See them all right here.

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Oceanside Wedding at Belle Mer Island House from Krystal Kast Photographers

From Deborah Zoe Photo…Jackie grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts so marrying at the Willowdale Estate was somewhat of a homecoming. Jackie and Damian met their freshman year at Harvard and fell in love through the course of their college career. They continued their relationship through PhD degrees at Yale University and reside in New Haven today as a newly married couple. Their wedding was a laid back affair but full of whismy and charm, very fitting for the couple. They were surrounded by friends and family from all points in their life. Very important people from their childhood, high school, college, careers and beyond celebrated with the couple as they started a new adventure together.

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Rhode Island is a crazy magical place to say “I do.” A place where seaside nuptials and breathtaking views mix and mingle with preppy details and heartwarming traditions. It’s a place where darling couples like these two sweeties flock to host their big day… and fill it with classic touches (hello gorgeous Tara Keely by Lazaro gown and lush florals from Sweet Petals) and romantic moments aplenty. See them all captured beautifully by Krystal Kast Photographers in the full gallery.

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From Krystal… I am thrilled to share this exquisite oceanside wedding with you! The ceremony and reception took place at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island. The venue’s contemporary vibe and oceanside backdrop was a stunning setting for this beautiful couple!

From the Bride… In creating our wedding it was important that the day truly captured both of us. My husband’s family is originally from Nice, and I grew up in Rhode Island, so we wanted to include elements that reflected both. Choosing a location on the water, with views of the Newport Bridge in the background was the perfect way to bring these locations together. In our “Nice meets Newport” ideal, it was key that we incorporated a mix of new and vintage that reflected our personal tastes. In Belle Mer’s very modern space, we added touches such as terrariums embellished with fleur de lis to create the best of both old and new.

The day of our wedding, all of the individual pieces came together even better than we could have imagined. Elements that are unique to Rhode Island, such as Del’s Lemonade, kept our guests cool during the outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, and there even ended up being a regatta the day of our wedding, making the day even more picturesque. Not only was the day itself beyond perfect, but being surrounded by all of our friends and family was what really made the day perfect for us.

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Martha’s Vineyard Wedding from Pizzuti Studios Photography

It never fails, as soon as the peonies bloom, I start to crave the coastlines – particularly the islands off the coast of Massachusetts. Because even though they are just a hop, skip and a jump away, somehow you feel on the other side of the world as soon as your flip flops hit their docks. So a wedding on Martha’s Vineyard? Well that’s a complete dream. It only takes one peek at all the pretty sitting in this seaside soiree from Pizzuti Studios Photography to know this couple’s dream became a beautiful reality – and you can see it all right here.

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From the Bride… Planning the wedding was a breeze. I always pictured a destination wedding, but never had my heart set on anywhere in particular. During a picture perfect Labor Day weekend on Martha’s Vineyard, Dan got down on one knee at Waters Edge during sunset. It was perfect. We were staying at The Beach Plum Inn in Menemsha in our own cottage with a fireplace, ocean views and no cell service. Complete tranquility.

The next night at dinner, we sipped champagne and watched the sun set down on Menemsha Harbor. That’s when Dan suggested “Why don’t we get married here?” I loved the idea instantly and after our entrees, we were completely sold. We inquired with the waitress who sent over the events coordinator. She told us the only opening left for the 2012 season was Memorial Day weekend. We said “We’ll take it!”

Back in Boston family and friends celebrated with us and were all surprised to hear we already had the venue booked! With 8 months to plan we set straight to work. We decided to keep things small and intimate, inviting only immediate family and our closest friends. We went with all on-island vendors, except for our photographers who we had our heart set on. I found the process easy and managed everything by using the checklist provided by the Knot website. Dan and I took several trips to the vineyard over the winter, sampling cake, coordinating with the band, rental company and Beach Plum. We didn’t over-think anything and I kept to my simple, yet elegant theme. I knew I had to have peonies and my close friend who happens to be in event planning and a florist made that happen for us. Everything came together smoothly and we couldn’t have been happier with how it all turned out.

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Elizabeth Clark Photography is one seriously awesome bestie. Because not only did she write the sweetest description EVER of her best friend and her dapper Mr. (a serious must-read), she happened to capture some of the prettiest pics we will ever have the privilege to lay our eyes upon. Pics that feature the aforementioned stunning duo, the breathtaking city of Boston and a whole lot of l.o.v.e. Care to bask in every last love-filled moment? Join me in the gallery for all of the pretty.

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From Elizabeth Clark Photography… This feature is a special case scenario, as the drop-dead gorgeous lady you are about to view is the one and only Lauren, my best friend since we met at Nobles (in Dedham) in 7th grade. Back in that 1990’s year, she favored wearing Umbros and oversized t-shirts. At some point, those Umbros transformed into mini-skirts and the T-shirts into cashmere sweaters. No matter what style she dons, she is a beauty and, more importantly, one that always makes me happy.

Now I have to admit, as soon as it was obvious that she and her fiance Pat were on a path towards the altar, my gut reaction was “Yes! Best looking models for my portfolio ever!” No really, it was “I am so happy she met this incredibly sweet, funny and cute man.” Or maybe it was “OMG, I am so jealous of that rock” (Pat, you win the Best Engagement Ring contest). The truth boils down to that I am beyond happy for them and for myself. I love this couple more than everything and look forward to years of growing old together.

Since these lovebirds live in the South End, we decided to do a city based shoot. We took a stroll through the Southwest Corridor to Back Bay and the Copley Fairmont Hotel. Along the way I snapped a few shots outside the Boston Public Library and Neiman Marcus, a favorite shopping destination of Lauren’s (I saw the mannequins and figured Lauren and Pat were a mirror image). The Oak Room at the Fairmont was recently renovated, but still holds its old Boston charm (it’s also where we had our high school prom). There we all ordered some drinks and I enjoyed photographing Lauren and Pat as I know them best, my fun-time party buds.

The couple plans to marry out on the Cape this summer – I know it will be an amazing night and that this couple will have an amazing future together as husband and wife!

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Photography: Elizabeth Clark Photography |Locations: Southwest Corridor, Boston Public Library, Neiman Marcus, Oak Room at the Fairmont Copley Hotel

SMP is one of the biggest fans of wedding cinematography. Ask us for sage wedding advice and “Hire a cinematographer!” is going to be high up on all of our lists. Which is why we like to pay special attention to these artists every Saturday on the LBB Blog. PenWeddings is here to remind us, yet again, that capturing your wedding on film is not only beautiful, but pretty darn necessary. Enjoy, my LBBers!

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Rainy Day Wedding at Church Landing from Deborah Zoe Photography

From the beautiful bride… In the city of Boston, there are so many options, you have to ask yourself what’s important and what to focus on. For us, we wanted all of our friends and family to be at our wedding. When looking for a venue that could hold 200 guests, we stopped looking the moment we saw the Charles River Museum of Industry. It is a unique, innovative and fun space. We loved the old bicycles, machines and watches. Even better, our guests could climb up on the old fire truck, hammer messages to us in metal, and use the old machines!

We have been to many weddings in our lifetime (Brian has been in 14 weddings!) and what we remembered at the end of the day was an awesome venue, great food, and fun music. So we let the venue speak for itself and didn’t overdo the decorations.

We both love unique food and wanted our wedding to reflect our tastes. When our favorite restaurant, Orinoco, agreed to the job, we were thrilled! Having Venezuelan food was a hit, we had an areas bar where guests could create their own arepa (like a corn pita) with toppings like shredded pork and chicken with avocado salad. They even brought a huge amount of our favorite sauce on each table for guests to dip in!

We spent time picking vendors who we loved and really trusted. When the big day came, we were able to just relax and have a great time! Surrounded by our friends and family, we felt love and joy, which is what the day is all about!

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The first word that popped into my mind when looking at this beauty of a Bride was – timeless. She has this gorgeous, classic look about her that will easily stand the test of time, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that her wedding followed suit. Captured beautifully by Deborah Zoe, even a little rain didn’t spoil this gorgeous day, if anything it made it just that much more intimate. See it all here.

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Boston Public Library Engagement Shoot from Deborah Zoe Photography

From Deborah Zoe… Diana and Jon fell in love with Church Landing and knew it was the perfect place to say “I Do.” It rained, no poured, on their wedding day almost canceling their dream outdoor ceremony. But despite how much water soaked into the ground, Jon and Diana couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. They were surrounded by close family and friends and partied the night away. Rain certainly couldn’t put a damper on their infectious joy!

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Wedding Photography: Deborah Zoe Photography | Wedding Venue: Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith, New Hampshire | Florals: Renaissance Florals | Cake: Jacques Fine European Pastries | Linens: Divine Linens | Wedding Dress: Sottero & Midgley via Elegance by Carbonneau, Worcester, Massachusetts | Hair: Angel Ortiz (mrsunclesam@gmail.com) | Makeup: Dawn Georgiadis | DJ: Matt Majikas of World Record DJs

True story: I am obsessed with libraries. I love the smell, the feel, the coziness… it’s a wonderland of amazing, if you ask me. So, when I read that this darling duo spent their first date snuggling up in the warmth of the Boston Public Library, I knew I was about to fall head over heels for their undeniable cuteness and their gorgeous e-session captured by Deborah Zoe Photography. And guess what? I was right. See every last moment of their beautiful day in the full gallery.

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Cape Cod Destination Wedding from Deborah Zoe Photography

From Deborah Zoe… Mitch and Claudia had their first date on a very cold but very typical Winter’s night in Boston. Part of that date included escaping to the Boston Public Library to warm up and get to know one another better. Four years later they found themselves in the same spot on a cold Spring afternoon for their engagement session, bringing their love story full circle. Their relationship started in Boston and so a downtown session had a lot of meaning for the two as they celebrated their engagement and looked forward to their wedding this July.

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Photography: Deborah Zoe Photography | Location: Boston Public Library + Copley Square

Cape Cod weddings are a special kind of crazy gorgeous, where seaside charm and historic settings join forces to create the prettiest of days. So, when this stunning Baltimore duo took a vacation to one of the world’s most beautiful locales, they knew instantly it was the ideal spot for tying the knot. One that would play host to an array of elegant details (here’s looking at you beautiful blooms from Designers Touch, Floral Creations & Event Decor) and heartwarming moments aplenty. See it all captured by Deborah Zoe in the full gallery.

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Cambridge City Hall Wedding from Hannah Persson Photo

From Deborah Zoe… Emma and Jon are from the Baltimore area and after visiting the Cape on a vacation they simply fell in love with the historic charm of the seaside region. They knew that this was the perfect area to tie the knot and planned a destination affair on the Cape for their family and friends. They were married at the First Parish in Brewster, just down the street from Ocean Edge Resort where they held their reception. While Emma paid close attention to her elegant details the wedding had a relaxed and intimate feel and the day was shared by their closest friends and family.

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Intimate, meaningful and simple – this wedding from Hannah Perrson warms my heart right up. There is something so special to me about a City Hall wedding, where the most important detail is the love of the newly married couple. It reads like a romantic comedy I would watch over and over again, or, in this case, a gallery of gorgeous images of that special day I get to look at over and over again. See it all here.

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Elm Bank, Wellesley Wedding from Siri Jones Photography

From Hannah Perrson… Ok, this is one of my favorite weddings based purely on the smallness and simplicity and intimacy of the day. The bride, Grace, her mother, and her grandmother started the day at a beautiful salon in Boston, walked across the street to pick up the lone bouquet, and then proceeded to hail a cab to Cambridge for the wedding at Cambridge City Hall. The guests stood around the couple as they said their vows in the ceremony that lasted maybe 5 minutes, and they cheered so loud afterward. The day was effortless and charming and felt like it was right out of a romantic movie.

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Wedding Photography: Hannah Persson Photo | Ceremony Venue: Cambridge City Hall | Bouquet: Winston Flowers | Wedding Dress: Reiss on Newbury Street | Hair + Make-up: Jean Pierre Salon

I always forget how much I love purple until I see it shining brightly in a wedding like this one captured by Siri Jones Photography. And then I remember that not only is it one of my favorite colors, but it’s the perfect compliment to a day that is dripping in elegant details and uber-romantic touches. A day that boasts beautiful blooms from Wedding Flowers by Annette, a custom (+ stunning) gown from L’Ezu and a breathtaking Elm Bank Reservation setting. Yep, all’s right in the world when purple makes an appearance and you can see for yourself in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… We wanted the day to be more than about the two of us. Having been together for six and a half years prior to our wedding day, we had shared a lot of memories together since we met in college. We moved from Los Angeles to Boston about a month after we got engaged, so a lot of our wedding planning revolved around an opportunity to have all of our friends and family together to catch-up and have a good time. Both of us felt that since we were already committed to being together, the wedding itself was mainly focused on having a good time with all the people in our lives that we love and hold dear. So while we took the meaning of the ceremony itself pretty seriously, we aimed to keep the reception from being overly stuffy. We hoped to make our guests, most of who flew in from Los Angeles and the Midwest to attend our wedding, to feel welcome in our new home in New England.

We chose The Elm Bank Reservation (sight unseen) for the location of our ceremony and reception. We loved what the grounds had to offer: When you drive through Wellesley, you get to experience plenty of New England charm and beauty, and the long, winding dirt roads up to the grounds are breathtaking – especially in the fall. We loved that we could transport our guests to a single location for both our ceremony and reception, and didn’t have to do a thing to decorate the location of the ceremony. Our catering was important to us so that we could treat our guests to a delicious dinner, filled with great cocktails. Linda Marino of La Bonne Maison did an outstanding job making our desired menu items come to life. Our guests still talk about how great the food was.

The one thing that was extremely important to us was having an outdoor ceremony. We love nature and the outdoors and were so happy that Mother Earth decided to cooperate on our October 13th wedding day to provide a surprisingly warm and dry day for us. We took a lot of time to write our ceremony, vows, and hand pick our readings all to reflect who we are and how we view the union of two people, their families, and friends. That level of detail extended to the music we chose as the prelude and processional to our ceremony, and several of the smaller aesthetic details of the wedding (e.g., I wore my grandmother’s sapphire wedding ring and pearl/diamond earrings, the groom’s Aunt loaned me his grandmother’s handkerchief, which I held with me during the ceremony). The other details were a reflection of our style and aesthetic preference: casual and simple arrangements to highlight natural beauty. I love lavender and wanted to have an all-lavender bouquet, but settled on a mixed bouquet with lavender, veronica, lilies, hydrangea, freesia, and sweet pea throughout. I was ecstatic with the end result, a design in rich aubergine by our florist, Annette. Of all the flowers, the groom’s boutonniere and the reception vases filled with baby’s breath, wheat, and lavender were my favorites.

The DIY projects were pretty small. Besides crafting the ceremony and running our website, we collected various glass canisters, vases, and jars which I painted in shades of champagne, gold, and copper. These were filled with lavender, wheat, and baby’s breath in various places of our reception, which was in an old carriage house on the estate. I also designed and printed the stickers for the goodie bags we gave to our guests – filled with some of our favorite candies. My mother put together wonderful welcome bags for guests staying at our hotel – using Cape Cod chips, bottles of champagne, seasonal fruit, and candies.

Our photographer, Siri Jones, was phenomenal at keeping us comfortable in the limelight (we are both incredibly camera and attention-shy). I look back on our photos with so much joy and can remember the exact feeling I had when I finally got to see my groom – the ease that came over me and the pure excitement and fun we shared together throughout the night. We were touched by the number of friends and family that decided to travel to Boston for our wedding and could not stop smiling about it throughout our big weekend. It was truly magical.

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The Red Barn Wedding in Amherst from Kelly Prizel Photography

You know how I knew I was going to love every last second of this sweet Amherst wedding? Three words: The Red Barn. A seriously gorgeous locale more than perfect for rustic meets elegant partying and saying “I do” under a sea of towering trees. And this adorable duo? Well, they also happen to make loving this wedding easy, with their cute-as-can-be proposal story (must.read.below) and their smiling faces dotting every last moment captured by Kelly Prizel Photography. See them all in the full gallery.

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From Kelly Prizel Photography… How do you plan a wedding that lives up to one of the most amazing back stories ever? Erin and Chris met at a family function because their parents were old friends, and it was clear that they were meant to be. When the time was right, Chris knew exactly how to propose. Avid marathon runners, Chris and Erin decided to run in the New York City marathon together. When he got to the end of the race, he begged the marathon officials to let him wait for his girlfriend. With much cajoling, they said yes, and when Erin finished the race, Chris was at the finish-line on one knee. Erin thought he was hurt, but caught on soon enough!

Chris and Erin wanted a wedding that was about friends and family and all the things they held dear. The Red Barn in Amherst, MA was a perfect location combining stunning outdoor scenery (check out that epic tree from which they hung glass bubbles) and a rustic indoor space for dancing. The details couldn’t have been more personal; Erin and Chris used their racing bibs from various marathons they had run together as table numbers and the place cards told their guests that in lieu of favors, a donation was being made to the Humane Society in honor of their cats.

Favorite things about the day: the bride taking a pre-wedding shot with her bridesmaids, the groom’s tears during the ceremony, the couple picking flowers together and then their fierce moves on the dance floor. Also, Erin and Chris are possibly the nicest, most generous people you will ever meet, and I’m lucky to call them friends.

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Topsfield Massachusetts Wedding from Kara Pearson Photography

I think it goes without saying that I am tad bit obsessed with gorgeous details, but I will tell you the thing that gets me even more giddy – the way the new Mr. & Mrs. look at each other. That’s a moment I could swoon over for hours. Which is precisely what happened when I landed on these gorgeous images by Kara Pearson. This couple’s Topsfield wedding couldn’t have been cozier or move love-filled, and that – I love. See it all here.

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From Kara Pearson… Lauren and Ryan were married at this great estate, Willowdale,in Topsfield, Massachusetts. The fall colors were in full bloom and the rain didn’t dampen their spirits whatsoever. Lauren wore a pair of Valentino shoes which were amazing with her dress. Ryan and Lauren did a first look where Lauren gave him a Rolex as a wedding day present. Not a bad start to the day!

They had to move their outdoor ceremony inside due to the rain. Ryan’s uncle married them. The reception was still held outside under a heated tent. Sunglasses were the guest favors which everyone rocked on the dance floor.

From the Bride… Ryan and I really wanted our wedding to be relaxed, cozy and homey – essentially an elegant dinner party, complete with dancing and all of our favorite people. The moment we stepped foot on the Willowdale Estate in Topsfield we knew it was the place. It was warm and inviting with numerous fireplaces and beautiful inside and out. Rain was forecasted for our wedding day, but we didn’t let it dampen our spirits. We moved our ceremony indoors making it much more intimate and special. We were surrounded by all the people who had been a part of our 9 year relationship, and it was truly what made the day so special.

My favorite moment of the day was our first look. Just minutes prior, I had been up in the bridal suite looking down on Ryan and the groomsmen getting photographed in the courtyard and I could see just how happy Ry looked and it made my heart beat just a little faster. I came down the stairs and out into the courtyard to see him, holding the present I had hid from him for over a year (a Rolex similar to the one my mom had purchased for my dad). I will never forget his face when he saw me in my dress for the first time and when he opened his gift – he looked like a little kid on Christmas.

The day wouldn’t have been so incredible had it not been for our insanely fabulous vendors. The Willowdale Estate and our day of coordinator Colleen Seznac were always 5 steps ahead. They didn’t lose a step when we asked to move the ceremony inside vs. under the tent. Colleen was there with small plates of appetizers for Ryan and me to make sure we got to sample everything during cocktail hour. She was there to take my bouquet before our first dance. Willowdale was just more than we could have asked for. Shelley White and her team at Bow Street Flowers put together the most beautiful bouquets and arrangements. I collected vintage silver pieces all summer long and then turned them over to Shelley to use as vases. I told her the colors I was looking to use and that I wanted the flowers to look and feel very natural, and then just let her work her magic. I was blown away. And for Kara Pearson, our photographer, there are no words. She captured our wedding day just as Ryan and I remembered it. Every moment. Every memory. She kept her eye on the weather to sneak us outside for photos in between rain showers and I’m so glad she did, as they are some of our favorite photos.

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Wedding Photography: Kara Pearson | Wedding Venue: Willowdale Estate, Topsfield, Massachusetts | Floral Design: Bow Street Flowers, Somerville | Wedding Cake: Konditor Meister, Braintree | Wedding Invitations: Swiss Cottage Designs, Brooklyn, New York | Wedding Dress: David Fielden via Lovely Bride in New York City | Wedding Rings: Greenwich Jewelers, New York City | Groom’s Rolex Watch + Bride’s Blue Topaz Bracelet: Long’s Jewelers, Natick | Bride’s Shoes: Valentino | Groom’s Attire: Armani Suit via Nordstrom | Groom’s Shoes: Cole Haan via Nordstrom Rack | Groom’s Tie: Zegna via Bergdorf Goodman, New York City | Makeup: Jocelyn Kadra | Hair: DonaLyn Belmonte of Kenzo Salon, Stoneham

My first job ever out of college was at PR firm located right across the street from the beautiful Boston Public Library. I still remember watching a bride walk out of that stately building and thinking to myself, that is one lucky lady. Fast forward to today, and I find myself staring longingly at that stately building again, but this time through the gorgeous images Kelly Dillon Photography. And I find myself saying once again, that is one lucky (gorgeous) lady. See why right here.

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Cape Cod Wedding in Centerville from Katie Noble Photography

From the Bride… George moved next door to me in our small town Junior year in high school. The first time we met I helped him get his cat out of a tree. We became great friends – he even locked me down as a prom date in November! Many long walks around the block and with our first kiss under a streetlight I finally said yes to dating. Throughout high school we shared a locker and were voted class couple Senior year. We stayed together throughout college and settled in Boston and the rest is history!

One night after a long 12 hour shift at work, George picked me up in my scrubs, we went for Pizza around Fenway and on the way home George said we were going on a detour…he pulled the car up next to the Ted Williams statue at the empty Fenway Park, turned on our song, Buddy Holly, and asked me to open the glove box and proposed!

When deciding where to get married we knew we wanted something a bit different. I had always wanted to get married outside and George and I loved places rich in history. I saw the Boston Public library in a wedding magazine and fell in love. We loved the timeless elegance of the Library and the intimate feeling of the courtyard for our ceremony. The details of our wedding seemed to come together so easily and were centered around the romantic, intimate, fun atmosphere we wanted to create. My wedding ring was my grandmother’s and filled with love from their 47 year marriage (her engagement ring I wore on my right hand), our Boston Terrier, Winston, was on the top of our cake (and on George’s tie), our grandparents wedding pictures adorned the mantle behind our table, and I hand made anything I could from the library card place settings to the table numbers.

Everyone at the Boston Public Library was amazing, and I loved the fact they covered the ceremony site, reception, all the food, cake, drinks and rentals, which made wedding planning so much easier. We both love Boston and most of our family lived within an hour of the city. Making it easy for our guests was important to us. The wedding weekend was everything we could have hoped for, from the relaxed rehearsal dinner BBQ at our house to watching my parents shake it on the dance floor – we could truly feel the love from everyone there! [dotted]

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You Cape Cod sweeties really know how to throw a beach wedding. I’m talking a seriously sophisticated, downright elegant, toes-in-the-sand kind of affair. The kind of day that makes me want to throw out every plan I’ve ever dreamt up for my “someday” (and, let’s face it, there are many) and start exclusively pinning only Cape Cod soirees. Ones like this beauty captured by Katie Noble Weddings, which is literally overflowing with the pretty, from the breathtaking Beach Club setting to the bride and groom who will, put simply, take your breath away. See every last moment in the full gallery.

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From Katie Noble Weddings… The Beach Club on Cape Cod, MA was a perfect location for Max and Shelly’s wedding. With its beautiful view, ideal setting for the ceremony and chic rustic interior for the reception I had such a wonderful time photographing the day! We started with the ladies getting makeup and hair done and then soon it was off to The Beach Club. I was able to get some shots of the guys, other fun details (even a needlepoint homage to The Beach Club- awesome!) and then it was on to the ceremony. Set right on the beach, we were treated to a service by Max and Shelly’s friend and yoga teacher. At one point, Max had me misty eyed! Shelly was completely stunning and moved through the day with such grace. The reception held inside the club was a perfect venue for an evening of dinner and dancing.

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Massachusetts Museum Wedding from Kor Floral + Shane Godfrey Photography

You know what I love? Getting to know couples through their wedding, particularly when they are as personal as this beauty captured by Shane Godfrey Photography at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. Every detail stylishly crafted by Kor Floral was so “them” – giving us a peek at just how fabulous they are. And one look at this gallery, and you’ll quickly realize – they are pretty darn fabulous. See it all here.

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