Old Lyme, CT Wedding at Camp Claire {Caitlin + Matt}

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I am so excited to share Caitlin and Matt's gorgeous September wedding with you. Do you remember that epic motorcycle engagement session on the shoreline in Winthrop, MA? Well, that was them! They were so much fun to work with at their engagement session so I knew that their wedding day was going to be amazing as well. They are both incredibly friendly, down to earth and high energy at the same time. I have a feeling their friends' first descriptor of them would be tons of fun. Always. They even planned a karaoke night after their rehearsal dinner for all wedding guests arriving early to attend. And I've personally seen Caitlin run "Thrift Shop" full out so you know it was a blast. What a great way to start off their wedding weekend!

Caitlin and Matt planned the perfect wedding day in Old Lyme, CT starting with a beautiful ceremony at the Old Saybrook Congregational Church. The entire space was filled with gorgeous natural light from the unseasonably warm September day. And I don't think there was a dry eye in the place when the couple said their vows. The reception was held at Camp Claire, a summer camp for kids which brought back so much nostalgia for those who went to sleepaway camp every summer like Caitlin and Matt had. I was excited to see all of the charming characteristics from the kayaks and canoes by the lake to the bunk bed cabins. {Yes, guests were given the option to spend the night in the cabins!} Caitlin and Matt added a ton of DIY details that totally perfected the camp feeling from the quotable log mini disk place settings to the jug centerpieces with tree branches holding pictures of the couple with their friends and family. Their guests absolutely loved the two food trucks, Lobster Craft and La Bodega and I have to say they added such a fun element to the day. Caitlin and Matt rocked out on the dance floor for their perfectly choreographed first dance which was a total mix of grace, romance and full-on fun, and then with their parents for mother-son, father-daughter, and mother-daughter dances - the last one turning totally crazy with guests invited up to dance to Greece's We Go Together. Ah-mazing. The dance floor that night was off the hook with Darik and the Funbags providing exactly what their name states. Seeing Caitlin and Matt sing from on top of the speakers totally made my night. I absolutely loved being a part of their big day filled with a great balance of romance and fun and I am so excited to share these photographs with you.

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

Bride's Dress: Love Marley, Watters

Hair: Bella Capelli

Groom's Suit: Blank Label

Groomsmen's Suits: Ralph Lauren

Groomsmen's Shoes: Cole Haan

Ceremony Venue: Old Saybrook Congregational Church

Reception Venue: Camp Claire

Reception Bank: Darik and the Funbags

Catering Food Trucks: Lobster Craft and La Bodega

Guest Gifts: DIY - Deep River Snacks, Fowler's Chocolates

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.

Plymouth, MA Wedding at the Plimoth Plantation {Alexandra + Peter}

Now that there is snow on the ground and my 2015 wedding season has come to a close, I am able to step back to this past fall, starting with Alexandra and Peter's gorgeous September wedding. You'll notice that my last wedding blogged was all the way back in August {Emily and Kate's Smolak Farm Wedding} but rest assured there was no lack of fall or winter weddings. In fact, it was my busiest season yet. I decided to put wedding blogging on hold after my summer weddings so that I could edit and deliver to all of my clients as quickly as possible. So get ready because over the next several weeks I'll be blogging all of those gorgeous weddings to share with you. Now, onto Lex and Peter's beautiful day at the Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

I'd be remiss if I didn't start this post with their almost tragic, turned amazing, wedding planning story. Just weeks before their big day, Lex and Peter got the update that no bride and groom wants to hear... the vendor that was contracted to provide both music services and videography had gone bankrupt and was unable to fulfill on its contracts, effective immediately. Lex and Peter quickly took to social media and Cover Story Entertainment  and City Point Films saved the day, providing these services free of charge. That's right. They stepped up big time. And, I have to say, they were such a pleasure to work with. {So here is my huge plug for Cover Story Entertainment  and Andrew at City Point Films should you need either DJ services or videography for your big day.}

Now back to Lex and Peter... Let me tell you, they are simply adorable together. I love how they would play off each others jokes and laugh together so easily. They'd be totally romantic {like in this first flowing veil shot} and then total goofballs the next minute and that combination made for great photography. They picked the beautiful Plimoth Plantation and it was such a pleasure to photograph in its serene garden for their ceremony and utilize the rustic barn doors for their portraits. From the wedding cake and florals to the bridesmaids' gowns and little flower girl poof dress, everything was a classy blush pink. The day itself was perfectly warm, not too hot, not to cold and the mood was just right. Take a look.

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

Bride's Dress: Manhattan Bridal

Bride's Jewelry: Family heirlooms

Bride's Hair: Christine Enwright

Bride's Makeup: Ashley Archer

Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Boston

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

Venue: Plimoth Plantation

Ceremony Music: Nicole Anderson

Music: Cover Story Entertainment

Videography: Andrew from City Point Films

Cake: Sugar Plum Bakery 

Bouquets & Centerpieces: Joan Doyle

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.

Happy Wedding Anniversary Checka and Farless!

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Two years ago today I photographed my first wedding. Checka and Farless believed in me when they chose me to photograph their big day and their family welcomed me and my assistants with so much love that we really felt a part of their family that day. The wedding itself was so full of love and support and genuine happiness. It was exactly what a wedding is meant to be, a venue to celebrate a lifetime of love not only of the bride and groom but of an entire family. It inspired me go down this path, to leave my corporate job, and pour my heart and soul into this business. For that, I cannot thank them enough. Wishing Checka & Farless so much happiness today and always.

Happy Wedding Anniversary Jennifer and Jimmy!!

Happy first wedding anniversary, Jenn and Jimmy! I absolutely loved spending the day with you last year in New Bedford, MA for your gorgeous wedding. Take a look at Jenn and Jimmy's wedding on the blog! Enjoy your day!!

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