It's no secret that we're suckers for weddings that take place at Historic venues. We're lucky to photograph so many weddings in New England where we have access to many more older properties than in other parts of the US. You can imagine our excitement to shoot Marina and Alex's wedding at the Pierce House in Lincoln, MA that serves not only as a beautiful historic venue but also sits on acres of conservation land. Historic estate + rolling hills with stone walls? Count us in! The real cherry on the sundae, however, was working with a couple as special as Marina and Alex. They share a loving bond that feels natural and comfortable. It's clear they are a perfect match for one another and they will share many happy years together. We are thrilled for you both, Marina and Alex, and we wish you nothing but the best! Congratulations!
Krystal + Braylon = Engaged
If that last image doesn't tell you just how much fun Krystal and Braylon are, I'm not sure what will. We met these two by Boston's waterfront on a quiet Sunday morning to capture this exciting time in their lives as they prepare for their wedding in the south next year. We loved their energy and zest for life and their love for one another. I'm especially a fan of the pop of color Krystal decided to wear to stand against Boston's classic waterfront and brick backdrop, but I have a feeling that these two could have worn potato sacks and still looked amazing! Congratulations Krystal and Braylon! You make our work look awesome.
Sarah + Donovan = Married
We're back with round two of more Sarah and Donovan goodness. As you may have read from their Engagement Session post, Sarah and Donovan met in Cambridge while in their graduate studies and even though they are living abroad in Singapore for work right now, they wanted to draw back to their roots for their wedding. The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square served as a perfect backdrop for their early fall nuptials. We're loving the bridal glow Sarah has as she prepped for the ceremony and the way Donovan steals glances of his bride as though he's the luckiest man on earth. After a heartfelt ceremony that drew on the musical talents of their friends and family they shared some sweet couple portraits on Harvard's campus. Their reception was a love-fest of reunited hugs and congratulatory remarks but our favorite photos from the reception came from their Korean Wedding ceremony toward the end of their reception. Many traditional games, outfits and rituals were enjoyed by the newlyweds as well as the onlooking guests. We are so happy for you, Sarah and Donovan, and wish you many joyous years together! Congratulations!
Sarah + Donovan = Engaged
It's not very often that we get to photograph couples on the week of their wedding, but for Sarah and Donovan who are living overseas in Singapore, sometimes it makes the most sense since it would be quite complicated for us to get to Singapore before their wedding. Engagement Sessions are always fun, but we loved how relaxed this session was since it was the week of their wedding and the session felt more like a respite from the wedding-week chaos than the main event which was later on in the week. Sarah especially beamed during this session as we photographed them on campus at Harvard - her alma mater. Stay tuned for their wedding post later today, you won't want to miss it!
Joelle + Alan = Married
What do you get when you combine a romance-novel worthy garden, a bride and groom perfectly matched for one another and a hopping celebration filled with laughter and hugs? Joelle and Alan's wedding. That's what. Chuck blew it out of the water again when he photographed Joelle and Alan's big day at the Plimoth Plantation earlier this month and we're head over heels for the results. Some of our favorite parts of their photos are the sun-kissed couple portraits they shared as newlyweds and the touching ceremony they shared in the sunken garden. It's been such a pleasure working with you, Joelle and Alan. We know you'll share years of happiness together. Congratulations!
Josie + Josh = Engaged
There is something so sweet about this Engagement Session, isn't there? It's quiet and calm yet full of the type of love that exists from two people who made for one another. We met up with Josie and Josh at the Arnold Arboretum on a stormy summer evening and photographed the two of them in their element. These photos go to show that you don't need some sort of elaborate styled photoshoot to have some great images of your love and you together. Sometimes all you need is a quiet park on the brink of a summer storm as the two of you dodge raindrops together. Life is most beautiful during the in-between moments, isn't it?
Melissa + Dan = Married
We first started talking with Melissa and Dan about their Artist for Humanity Building
wedding over a year ago. From the start we were so excited about their vision for a laid-back wedding day in the city with personal touches with an artistic flair. Part of this business is meeting lots of really awesome couples who end up going a different direction than Summer Street for their photography, so when Melissa and Dan decided to go a different direction with their photography we were bummed not to get to work with them but of course understood. Fast forward to the week of their wedding and we get a call from Melissa, Dan and their existing photographer explaining that there were some extenuating circumstances and we would be taking over their contract. Fortunately Chuck was open and able to step up to the call with our good friend George and the two of them shot the wedding together and rocked the house. I mean truly, would you look at these two and the amazing bash they planned for their nearest and dearest? Melissa and Dan clearly share a special connection and we were so honored to get to capture their wedding story. Congratulations you two! We wish you many happy years of love, laughter and a spontaneous dance parties with 80s sunglasses. :)
Rachel + Andrew = Married
We always love having the opportunity to photograph someplace new. A new surrounding and local culture inspires us to see things a little differently than our daily life and forces us to slow down while shooting to attempt to capture the landscape. In Rachel and Andrew's case, their wedding was in Kendra's home state of South Dakota, which always provides a sense of comfort and familiarity on the great plains. If you've ever gotten the opportunity to visit the great state of South Dakota, you'll know that it's a large, mostly flat terrain filled with gently sloping fields of grain, corn, soybeans and eventually a beautiful mountain range. Winds can whip across the mostly tree-less acres with great gusto causing intense blizzards in the winter and intense hot wind (and tumbleweeds!) in the summer. Fortunately these two chose a summer month and not a blizzard month to be married in, and despite the 115 degree heat indexes on their wedding day, they kept their cool amongst the raging temps and high winds (have you ever seen someone's hair look so good in 50mph winds?). Rachel and Andrew are currently living on the East Coast but wanted to celebrate their union in Rachel's hometown of Chamberlain, South Dakota. Oh what a perfect decision that was for them, too. Never have we seen such a warm and loving group of people come together to celebrate these two special people. The kind of compassion and camaraderie their guests poured out on Rachel and Andrew was genuine and heartfelt. It's not difficult, however, to adore these two. Rachel is a modern-day Jacqueline Kennedy or Audrey Hepburn; sparkling, sensitive full of class and wit. She's almost always laughing and if not, she's got a glowing smile on her face. Andrew is loyal, well-spoken and has a heart of gold. They really are something together and their entire wedding day was a reflection of their special bond. We were so happy to have the opportunity to work with you, Rachel and Andrew, and we wish you many years of joy together. Congratulations!
Emily + Dan = Married
Oh happy day. These two just have our hearts. Emily and Dan were married on a perfectly sunny day in August at one of our favorite venues on Cape Cod, Ocean Edge Resort. As it turns out, Emily has had her heart set on marrying the love of her life under a giant tree that sits in front of the venue's property since she was a little girl. A few years later and a match made in heaven, Emily's childhood vision became a reality. Dan and Emily were wed under the tree surrounded by their closest family and friends. After the kiss, everyone gathered on the oceanfront terrace that has a view of the water for as far as the eye can see. Their party continued in the grand ballroom with heartfelt toasts and a rocking band where everyone had a really great time together. We love when people like Emily and Dan get married. They both have such genuine and loving spirits and after interacting with them you feel as though they are making the world a better place just by being together. Call me cheesy, but all of their friends and family would have to agree. Congratulations Emily and Dan!
Carolyn + Pat = Married
Carolyn and Pat are true Boston sweethearts. They wanted their wedding to be a celebration of their past, present and future together and decided to celebrate with those that have seen them through all of these places in life. They both grew up in Quincy, MA and decided to honor their hometown by getting ready at their childhood and current home as well as have their ceremony at the church just down the road. There is something so sentimental about couples who choose to house their weddings in their personal spaces. The guys had a literal parade before the ceremony that marched them down the street with the sounds of Irish bagpipes (so cool, right?) and the music paused for a bit while the two exchanged rings. After their ceremony everyone made their way to the New England Aquarium on Boston's Waterfront for an urban party on the wharf. We love the communal feel the images have as their loved ones came out to celebrate their newly minted status as husband and wife. Carolyn and Pat, we admire your selfless love and devotion to one another. It's been a pleasure working together, and we wish you nothing but the best! Congratulations!