As some of you may know, Matt and I were wed at the Codman Estate in 2011. Amanda and Jaco's Wedding was the first time we've returned to our favorite venue for one of our clients weddings, so there was already a heightened sense of emotion on our end when going into Amanda and Jaco's wedding. Naturally, we felt such affinity to Codman that we knew it would be a stellar backdrop for photos, but the space is so familiar to us that we weren't sure how we'd capture it in a new light. Just like every wedding, I arrived with an open heart ready to document the day as it set out. Thanks to the power of the internet, we had never met Amanda and Jaco in person until their wedding day, so I wasn't sure what to expect. You guys. There could not be two more beautiful, loving, genuine souls as Amanda and Jaco. Their warm spirits and charismatic personalities were the icing on a very pretty cake. Shooting this wedding was a dream for me. From the absolutely perfect weather and stunning scenery (I still loose my breath every time I'm in the Italian Garden at Codman) to the jovial celebration surrounding their new chapter in life, this wedding was amazing. Amanda and Jaco, thank you for letting me capture your love. We could not be more smitten with you two! Congratulations !
Melaney + Mike = Married
We've got big hearts for these two. The love they share and their laid back personalities make them a dream to photograph, and when you combine that with the stunning Endicott Estate you have a winning combination on your hands. We were delighted to have our dear and talented friend Briana join the Summer Street team for the day, which only made their wedding day that much more awesome. After a sweet first look, Mike and Melaney geared up for their heartfelt ceremony under an old willow tree on property. The evening continued with more celebrating and a hilarious group of photobooth pros who took no time at all warming up to the camera. Melaney and Mike we've loved every minute of working with you. We're so happy for you and wish you decades of happiness together! Congratulations!
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!
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. :)
Nicole + Fernando = Married
Nicole and Fernando were married on the most glorious July day. The birds were chirping, the sun was out, and these two love birds could not have been more excited to start their lives together as husband and wife. By now you've heard us raving about our Associate Photographer, Chuck, and today we have most proof of how fantastic his work really is. From the beginning, it was clear that Nicole and Fernando were going to have a classy, intimate affair with their closest friends and family - all the while keeping the emphasis on their commitment to one another. They kept their wedding details simple and exceptionally stylish (I mean, will you look at them!?) letting their love be the pedestal for such a sweet event. Their adorable son Aiden clearly stole the show on a few occasions with his contagious smile. We couldn't resist blogging the image of him digging for gold, so hopefully he'll forgive us when he's 16. ;) Nicole and Fernando, we are so happy for you both and wish you many years of joy together as a beautiful family of three. Congratulations!
Andrea + Geoff = Married
I don't know about you, but I can't get enough of this wedding. Not only are the details picture perfect (thanks to our good friends at Whim Events!) but Andrea and Geoff have a glow that makes us smile. 2013 has been a big year for us on Summer Street with the addition of our new Associate Photographer, Chuck. We knew that we were on to something good when he officially joined us earlier this year, and now that the fruits of his labor can be seen by all, we feel so so lucky to have him. Many people think that just Matt and I shoot every wedding on this blog. While I wish we could take the credit for such a broad body of work - we all work as a team and craft our skill based on what each couple's wedding day story has to tell. Every couple that we work with is different, so we don't want all the weddings we shoot to look identical. We aren't a big photo studio that doesn't care about our clients individual personalities. We are so lucky to have Chuck and a talented group of regular second shooters to call on when needed. While it could be hard for me to narrate Andrea and Geoff's story because I wasn't the one who shot it - I love that their story shines through the images. Their wedding day reminds us of an awesome combo of The Great Gatsby and a family reunion. Geoff's laugh looks contagious, and Andrea looks like the happiest woman in the world. Their dance party was on FIRE. We're so glad to have Chuck on our team to help tell love stories that we can narrate and enjoy without being the ones who shot the wedding because in the end that's what its about: a beautiful and provocative collection of photos to visually narrate the first chapter in the history of a brand new family.
Kristen + Brian = Married
Kristen and Brian were married on the most perfect June day. Everything they had hoped and dreamed for in their wedding celebrations went off without a hitch. We love that they incorporated the most beautiful view of the Boston skyline as the pillar of their wedding. Since the property lies on the other side of the water looking west onto downtown Boston, Kristen and Brian rocked the 'working with what you've got' concept at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel in East Boston by incorporating the gorgeous skyline view into all of their wedding celebration. Kristen and Brian utilized the breezy outdoor tent at the hotel to allow guests to mingle on the lawn during the reception and incorporated personal touches into their wedding with a late-night freshly rolled cigar bar, homemade limoncello favors and showcased the Groom's father as a solo trumpet player during their ceremony. We loved photographing their beautiful wedding day and know they'll spend many happy years together. Check out all of their wedding photos here. Congratulations you two!
Katie + Matt = Married
Even though both of them grew up in Massachusetts, it took moving all the way across the country to California to meet and fall in love. With a common love of adventure sports, the outdoors and spending time with their dog, Katie and Matt were made for one another. Their wedding was a true celebration of two lives and families coming together in support of their commitment and love for each other. There was such joy and tenderness in the way they interacted with each other throughout the entire day. We started with getting ready photos of each of them and although they were cool and collected on the outside, Katie admitted to being "more than a little nervous" with the excitement and anticipation bubbling up inside. After their adorable first look and some couple portraits in a nearby state park, their closest friends joined them for bridal party photos before the ceremony. We made our way over to the meticulously gardened Independence Harbor for their ceremony which left few people with dry eyes as everyone witnessed their grinning, tear streaked happy faces say 'I do'. The celebrations continued into the evening with lots of hugs and some serious dance moves thrown down on the dance floor while Katie and Matt soaked up the happiness from those around them. The Summer Street Photobooth was also hopping all night with wedding guests who showed us exactly how to rock a feather boa. We had a blast shooting this wedding and know that Katie and Matt will share many happy years together. Congratulations you two!!
Erika + Jeffrey = Married
Erika and Jeffrey had us at hello. From the very beginning we loved their vision for a beautiful, rustic wedding with an emphasis on having a great time for everyone involved. The Smith Barn at Brooksby Farm in Peabody was the perfect backdrop for said vision that went off with out a hitch. We're becoming huge fans of what we're calling 'one-stop-shop' wedding venues that offer so many diverse and beautiful backdrops for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception (as well as the photos of course) but no one has to mess with transportation during the wedding day. It makes the entire event run smoothly and ultimately more enjoyable for everyone. You can imagine our delight with a property as rich in history and beauty as Brooksby Farm - especially when we have two adorably in-love people who are just as attractive to work with as they are to photograph. In fact, we've got a petition out with their families to get these two moved back out to the East Coast so we can hang out with them more. We loved having the honor of capturing Erika and Jeff's wedding, and know these two will have many years of happiness as they celebrate life together. Be sure to check out all of their wedding photos here. Congratulations Erika and Jeff!!
Shannon + Mike = Married
Oh how we adore these two. Shannon and Mike were wed on the most perfect June day that was filled with joy, happiness and and outpouring of love from their friends and family who joined together to witness their long awaited union. Believe it or not, they met while studying abroad in Italy, but grew up just miles from one another (on a different note, they are currently honeymooning *in* Italy and we couldn't be more jealous...). It became quickly obvious to one another that they were meant to be, and they continued their relationship state side which eventually led us to the glorious day you see above. Humble, hard working and as genuinely kind as two people can be - Shannon and Mike deserve one another. It's been such a joy working with them and we couldn't be more happy for their future together. Congratulations you two! We wish you many years of wedded bliss.