Molly & Al | Camp Wing, Duxbury Wedding Photographer

The groomsmen stood with the newlyweds on the dock at Camp Wing looking out toward the lake, each with a small cup of blue Four Loco in hand from the last can of its kind.  It had been sitting in a fridge for the last 6 or so years, waiting for an event worth celebrating.  Today was the day.  “Her name is Molly Solomon!” was the chant that echoed over the water before everyone took it down, cringing slightly: I guess it didn’t age so well…

In the summer, Camp Wing in Duxbury is an immersive camp for youth ages 7 to 18.  In the offseason, it makes for an amazingly fun and unique wedding venue that lends itself well to an outdoor lawn party.  Molly and Al’s wedding celebration was a perfect emulation of their easy-going personalities and love for outdoor adventures.  Guests spoke of how compassionate and selfless these two are as individuals and as a couple.  You could see the love and excitement in the barn as they exchanged their vows for the joining of a perfect pair. 

Outside, the lawn was equipped with a bounce house for the kids and giant Jenga, corn hole, arm wrestling and other lawn games for the adults.  Guests drank from mason jars and grabbed a bite or two or three at the food trucks out front.  When the dancing was through, the party moved (in a UHaul) from the mess hall to the bunks for a bonfire after-party.  

The vibe of Molly and Al’s wedding was so relaxed and the weather was beautiful - it made it easy to celebrate such an amazingly awesome couple.  Matt and I are so grateful to have met Molly and Al and are happy to share these photos from their celebration with you! 

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Dan & Amanda | Four Points, Norwood Wedding Photographer

Dan and Amanda’s engagement lasted for 14 days. On New Year’s Eve in 2010 they exchanged vows surrounded by close relatives in Amanda’s family’s living room.  Five years later, they decided to make a bigger production of their celebration and exchanged vows once again, this time in the Catholic Church, followed by an amazing celebration at the Four Points in Norwood, MA.

The reception room was full of energy and you could tell the couple was surrounded by a great support group of people who love them.  And what’s not to love? These two are of the most genuine, good-hearted people I know.  Thank you both for allowing me to be a part of your (second) wedding celebration!

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Nicole & Andrew | Chelmsford Wedding Photographer

When I met with Andrew and Nicole last August, I could tell they were going to be such an easy couple to work with.  They were relaxed, excited and laid back as we talked about their wedding details and other random life connections over a cold beer.  Their attitudes were no different on their wedding day and everything seemed to fit their personalities perfectly.  Nicole was a calm and beautiful bride, the guests definitely brought a party, and the bridal party, the most flexible of all, put up no fight when asked to straddled a muddy marsh area to get to an old picture-perfect wooden bridge (thanks guys – hopefully the photos are worth the work!).  Throughout the day, it became more and more clear that these two are a perfect match.  I’m glad I could be there to capture such a fun celebration!

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Callie & Will | Connecticut Wedding Photographer

Callie and Will’s wedding was a perfect little ceremony in Roxbury, Connecticut.  Though the crowd was small, they were not any less energetic on the dance floor!  The afternoon was full of positive vibes in celebration of such an awesome couple.  Callie and Will’s love filled the room, so much so that I could practically touch it.  I’m so glad I could be a part of their day.

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Meghan & Joe | Smolak Farms Wedding Photographer

Meghan and Joe have been dating since High School.  On their 10th anniversary, they celebrated their wedding at Smolak Farms in Andover, MA and it couldn’t have been more perfect.  Though rain was all over the weather reports, it was a beautifully sunny day filled with laughter, smiles, tetherball, tears, but mostly a lively celebration of an amazingly awesome, laid back and genuine couple.  I couldn’t be happier for the two of them!

Aside from all that, the venue was a rustic photography dream land!  Matt and I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating with Meghan and Joe.  Enjoy the moments we captured!

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Robyn & Scott | Weymouth, MA Wedding Photographer

Robyn and Scott had been engaged for about a year when they decided to elope.  Since both had been married before, the couple thought that spending their resources this time around on a long honeymoon for themselves would be the best way to celebrate, so that’s exactly what they did!  After their wedding ceremony in Rhode Island, they spent two weeks on their boat bopping around the islands of Massachusetts soaking in the summer sun.

As they enjoyed their vacation, the invites were sent out to their closest friends and family telling them of their big news and where and when they could join them in celebrating.  Before this reception, Robyn and Scott gathered their family around their television to watch the video of their wedding ceremony.  Though their family couldn’t be there in person, the footage brought tears to their eyes and smiles of joy to their faces as if it were happening right then and there.

Below are some of these moments at the formal photo session prior to the reception party.

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Dave & Courtney | Cape Cod Wedding Photographer

It takes a certain personality to put up with the unexpected stresses of your wedding day all while keeping your cool and carrying on.  For Dave and Courtney, their limits were tested, but they passed with flying colors.  It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for a Cape wedding than it was for theirs.  Their guests filled the ceremony venue, drinks in hand, ready to celebrate the new beginning for this awesome couple.  The ceremony was full of laughs and smiles, which really showed how fun these two are.  When it came time for dinner and the reception, so came test #1: the malfunctioning fire alarm.  The lights flashed and the alarm sounded for a good hour, pushing back dinner and the rest of the reception.  The solution?  Put the guests on the roof deck and have a few rounds!

Once that issue was finally resolved, everyone’s bellies were fed and all were happy, the dancing started.  No one was shy to get on the floor.  Everyone was having a great time and then came test #2: the bride’s grandmother took a pretty big slip on a spilled drink, resulting in an ambulance ride to the ER.  This was a scary time and certainly caused a deafening silence to fall over the room.  Once she was carried out, per her request, the party went on, starting back up again with the karaoke solo of the Courtney’s aunt with her version of “I Will Survive.”  It was a fitting song and definitely made everyone at ease once again.

Regardless of these hiccups, the wedding was a huge success and everyone managed to thoroughly enjoy themselves.  We had a great time capturing the happier moments and being able to be a part of Dave and Courtney’s big day!

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Jim & Jenny | Hull, MA Wedding Photographer

As a photographer, I was both excited and nervous when my uncle Jim and now Aunt Jenny asked me to take pictures of their big day.  The event took place in a small restaurant on the beach in Hull, MA with close family the day after Christmas.  Unfortunately, this day also happened to be the biggest snow storm we've had all winter, but the show must go on!  Despite the wind and snow, the event went smoothly and everyone had a great time.  Although the outdoor shoot by the water wasn't as beautiful as anticipated (as you can see below), there were still plenty of special moments to capture.  I now present to you my very first wedding shoot.

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