Groton, MA Wedding at The Barn at Gibbet Hill {Samantha and Michael}

This wedding has been featured on Borrowed & Blue!

I am so excited to share a few previews from Samantha and Michael's gorgeous wedding day this past May. Sam and Mike chose The Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA for their rustic themed barn wedding. The girls wore brilliant red bridesmaids gowns that photographed like a dream and the groomsmen touted dapper grey suits with small succulent boutonnières. {You may already know, I am a sucker for succulents.} Les Fleurs decorated the day not only with gorgeous bouquets for the bride and bridal party but also with a beautiful ladder archway arrangement for the ceremony that was completely stunning. I am constantly in awe of florists' abilities to transform a space with their creations. Speaking of, I am thrilled to share that Lizzie Baker Designs created the most beautiful paper succulent place cards for this wedding. They were just so unbelievably beautiful. {Lizzie not only created all of the bouquets and boutonnières for my wedding but also is a close personal friend and I can't help but gush over her amazing work. My jaw is constantly on the floor when she shows me her designs.} These florals are some of my very favorites of her creations.

Sam and Mike were just amazing to work with, super happy, so in love, and completely radiant on their wedding day. They both had the absolute best smiles during their ceremony and I am pretty sure there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd when the two of them read their personalized wedding vows.

I absolutely loved being a part of their beautiful wedding day. Without further ado, please enjoy some photographs from Sam and Mike's wedding.

Here's a shout out to all of the vendors that made this day possible!

Venue: The Barn at Gibbet Hill

Florals: Les Fleurs

Place Cards: Lizzie Baker Designs

Bride's Dress: Vows Bridal Outlet

Bride's Hair: Deanna Warwick, Verde Salon, Braintree, MA

Bride's Makeup: Amanda McCarthy

Bridesmaids' Dresses: Alfred Angelo (This store has since closed.)

Groom's and Groomsmen's Suits: Jos. A Bank

Groom's and Groomsmen's Shoes: Kenneth Cole

Rings: Cliffords Jewelers, Boston, MA

Ceremony Music: Emma Galloway

Reception DJ: Edward Kelley

Wedding Cake: Konditor Meister

Groom's Cake: Jessica Corsentino

And details from the following Etsy Shops:

Bride's Shoes: Sharina Wedding

Bride's Hair Flower: Pure Blooms

Wedding Program Chalkboard Signs: Keep Life Simple Design

Pick a Seat Not a Side Sign: The Peculiar Pelican

Groom's Cufflinks: Spiffing Jewelry

Garter: Anna Brides

Ring Bearer Pillow: Happiest Creations

Guest Book Sign: Willow Road Designs

Wedding Pillow: Eab Designs

Gift and Card Signs: Country Bliss Designs

Guest Book: Tracy Rodriguez Photography

Photography: Tracy Rodriguez Photography with Michael Carmen Photography

If you're interested in booking a wedding package or would like more information, please contact me today.

Borrowed & Blue - Playful Summer Nuptials at Camp Claire by Tracy Rodriguez Photography

I am thrilled to see Caitlin and Matt's gorgeous wedding featured on the Borrowed and Blue wedding blog! It's my first to be featured in their "Gold Coast" section, highlighting all weddings in the CT shoreline counties. Caitlin and Matt were married at the Old Saybrook Congregational Church and hosted a playful DIY wedding at Camp Claire, in Old Lyme, CT with food trucks and all details camp-style. Photographs by the lake were a must and some of my favorites were shot with the deep greens of the wooded area as our backdrop. It was a beautiful day and one I am so happy to see featured.

If you'd like to read more about their wedding day, you can see Caitlin and Matt's blog post for all the details including a list of vendors.

You can also click over to see the full post featured on Borrowed and Blue. Enjoy!

If you'd like to meet for a wedding consultation to see if I would be a good fit as your photographer, please contact me today and tell me a bit about yourself and your wedding!

North Andover, MA Wedding at Smolak Farms {Emily + Kate}

Earlier this month I was privileged to photograph Emily and Kate's North Andover Wedding at Smolak Farms. You may remember their, quite frankly, unforgettable football themed engagement session. From that you'll know that these two are extremely authentic and down to earth girls who love each other and having a great time. Their wedding showed that as well, with a beautiful landscape filled with the people they love, gorgeous and personalized florals by my new favorite, Moonstone and Moss {yes, they did the last wedding blogged as well!} and, of course, some very cool DIY centerpieces. With amazing patience, these two waited out a flash thunder and lightening storm and it must have been fate because the skies cleared with just enough time for their ceremony and family portraits. Under a gorgeous white tent, the dance floor was hoppin the entire night. When a night ends in donuts for all, I'm pretty sure everyone is happy. I loved being a part of their day and I am so excited to share it with you! 

Bride's Dress: Vows

Brides' Engagement Rings: Gemvara

Brides' Wedding Bands: Jared

Hair: Valerie Alessandro and Jill Richardson

Makeup: Anthony Joseph Beauty

Bridesmaids' Dresses: Brideside

Venue: Smolak Farms, North Andover, MA

DJ: Nick Ferrington at Beat Train Productions

Bouquets: Moonstone And Moss

Photography: Tracy Rodriguez Photography with Michael Carmen Photography

Lakeville, MA Wedding at Loon Pond Lodge {Morgan + Justin}

Justin and Morgan are simply two of the most adorable, fun-loving people I have ever met. From the consult to the engagement session to the wedding prep and big day, and even a fall mini session with their two pups, Ellie and Bennett, I loved working with them at every step. They are so incredibly genuine and fun to be around. They have a goofy side where you just can't help but smile along and a sentimental side that I adore photographing. Most importantly, they are so in love. Their beautiful wedding was held at the Loon Pond Lodge in Lakeville, MA. And, all of you DIY brides out there will obsess over the fact that pretty much every detail was purchased from a small businesses on Etsy. I am so excited to share this preview of their wedding day with you. Take a look.

Get ready for this huge vendor tribute because this DIY bride had a lot of loving coming in!

Bride's Dress & Ceremony Shoes & Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal

Bride's Reception TOMS: Etsy Shop, Uniquely Souled Designs

Bride's Necklace: Etsy Shop, Treasures 570

Bride's Bracelet: Etsy Shop, Something Jeweled

Bride's Earrings: Etsy Shop, Seraphine Creations

Hair: Amy Elizabeth Hair Designs

Makeup: Lindsay Pearson

Groom's & Groomsmen's Suits: Men's Wearhouse

Venue: Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Camp

Ceremony Violinist: Atlantic Strings

Reception DJ: Hart Beat Entertainment 

Catering: The Pasta House

Cake: Amazing Cakes

Bouquets: Etsy Shop, More Paper Than Shoes

Centerpieces: Heritage Flower and Balloons

Guest Gifts: Etsy Shop, East Mountain Maple

Card Box: Etsy Shop, Mulberry Lane Folk Art

Photography: Tracy Rodriguez Photography with Shawon Davis Photography

If you're interested in setting up a consult to talk about your wedding, please contact me.