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.

Happy Wedding Anniversary, Michelle and Jen!!

Happy first wedding anniversary, Michelle and Jen!! I cannot believe it's already been a year since your beautiful Maine wedding. Take a look at Michelle and Jen's wedding blog post and wish them a happy anniversary in the comments!

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Love for the win {Supreme Court rules same-sex couples have right to marry in all 50 states}

It's about time.

Today is an important day, a day of progress. I am grateful for my sister who demonstrated to me at such a young age that gay/straight/bisexual love is no different. I am grateful today that this recognition is becoming more and more universal.

I'm saddened that I have been asked if I am "okay with" photographing a same-sex couple. Love has always been and will always be love in my eyes. And now in the eyes of the law. Love for the win.

I'm adding in here the last paragraph from yesterday's ruling because it's so beautifully written.

Boston, MA Wedding at City Hall {Lee + Pat}

Lee and Pat got married last weekend at Boston City Hall and I feel so honored that I was able to be a part of their big day. They were looking for something very simple and low-key, so I met them {along with many loving family members and friends} outside Boston City Hall to photograph them after their service and stayed for some family portraits.  A wedding day should be all about what the bride and groom are looking for and that doesn't necessarily mean a big 8 or 10 hour photography session. For them it was all about getting the key people surrounding them that day so that's exactly what we did!

I met Lee right after graduating from yoga teacher training in 2011. She was actually the first person to hire me to teach yoga at Beacon Hill Athletic Clubs, at the Brighton location she managed. I taught at her location for two years because it was an amazing community to be a part of. Lee introduced me to her sister, Alex, by purchasing her a surprise engagement shoot! I then photographed Alex and Nick's beautiful Maine wedding last year. It's incredible to be a part of a family for more than one wedding. {Jay, wink, wink, you're next.}

Take a look at some of the portraits we captured last weekend!

A huge shout out to all of the vendors who made the day such a success!

• Bride's Dress: BHLDN
• Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo
• Bride's Hair: Cathleen Foster
• Bride & Groom's Rings: Whitney Gordons, Hingham, MA
• Groom's Shoes: Sperry Topsider
• Location: Boston City Hall
• Photography: Tracy Rodriguez Photography

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