Amy + Adam || May 19, 2012 || The Barn at Gibbet Hill

Congrats Amy + Adam!

More to come soon...

Liz + Kevin || Wedding at Gibbet Hill

Liz and Kevin have a super cute story to how they met.  When Liz was purchasing a condo her girlfriend suggested she call up Kevin (a friend) for the mortgage.  Her girlfriend had secretly been wanting to set them up. Once they connected, Liz knew he was the one. She was planning on asking Kevin on a date after all was said and done. BUT Kevin beat her to it. The couple still debates who asked who out first :).  We totally lucked out that we had a little bit of snow on their wedding day and a little bit of sun. This winter hasn't been much of a winter, but I was so happy to have snow and sun all in one. The couple traveled to Colorado for their honeymoon and both love skiing, so snow was a GOOD thing!  You'll also notice Liz's bright smile! It's totally infectious and she's a complete sweetheart.  And I gotta LOVE the irish in Kevin.  This was a fabulous start to the wedding season! Many thanks to Liz and Kevin for having us along to share their day!

Details:

• Venue - The Barn at Gibbet Hill
• Dress - La Reine
• Florist - Lavender
• Band - Men in Black
• Cupcakes - Konditor Meister
• Second Photographer - Ruth Eileen Photography

Thank you so much for having Ruthie and I! I hope Colorado was amazing and I hope to see photos! xo

Liz + Kevin's sneak peek

Liz + Kevin || March 3, 2012 || Gibbet Hill 

Rebecca + Brian's Wedding at the Chatham Bars Inn

I love ending the season with a blast of a wedding! Becky found me through a Style Me Pretty post where one of my weddings had been featured. It turned out she and my husband were from the same town and attended the same high school growing up - small world!  I swear, my husband ends up knowing half my clients!  Anyways, Becky and Brian were two of the sweetest people to work with.  The couple met while out on the town with mutual friends and as they say, the rest is history. (please note the significance of the photos at the bar, hehe) Their story however can go back to days of Becky's childhood where she spent summers on the Cape. The beach, in particular Chatham, has always been a favorite place of Becky's. "Chatham has been my favorite place on Earth," she explained to me. "I can remember, as a little girl, the excitement that would ensue when we "crossed the bridge"! There is no way to sum-up how much I love it - and it's even better now that Brian has the same fondness for it.  I grew-up spending my summers at our grandparents house - and for us Chatham has become the mecca for family time, bliss, relaxation and everything in between. It's such a beautiful spot - and we both truly feel like we are at "home" there - whatever the season is." When Becky and Brian first met, Brian was working in baseball - so he couldn't spend any portion of the summer at the Cape. In the fall, once the season was over, the couple would take a week long vacation to Chatham. That's the main reason they decided to wed at CBI in the Fall. Becky continued, "Everything is so crisp, quiet and beautiful. It's nice to have it to yourself!! As we've grown, Chatham has taken on so many different meanings - of course the main one being MAHI GOLD. My brother Mike and I launched the company there and after leaving baseball Brian started working with us full time. It's amazing to get to work on something that was developed from not just a place - but what it represents - the memories, times with family you've spent there, and it's gorgeous landscape." 

Que the tears for me - as I write this post I'm about 8 and 1/2 months pregnant (which means an emotional mess) and I can relate to Becky's words as I've spent many summers on the Cape with my family, and now that I have my own children, it's great to be able to blend working on the Cape with  celebrating. I believe the photos speak for themselves. You can feel the fall crispness Becky was talking about and I seriously cannot wait to 'cross the bridge' this coming season!

Details:

• Venue - Chatham Bars Inn
• Dress - By Lazaro purchased at Allegria Bridal
• Hair - Kris Pavao, Just Hair
• Makeup - Blush
• Floral Designer - Patrice R. Milley
• Videographer - Long Haul Films
• Band - Sultans of Swing
• Invitations - Self-Designed, Printed by Cards & Pockets
• A special thanks to Ruth Eileen Photography, who was the second photographer. So happy to have met you! Thanks for being you; a great friend! xo

 

Becky's brother was her man of honor - these two have the sweetest connection.

Brian with his dad and brother, the best man.

Brian's adorable nephews were the ring bearers...

Becky planned about two hours for photos - ahhh YES PLEASE! We made a few stops.  First up, Island Pursuit in Chatham, which carries MAHI GOLD. We stopped in for a quick hello and photos.

Next up, a stroll across the way to the Squire.  If you know Chatham, you know the Squire.

Lastly, but most important, Becky's grandparents house.  Her grandparents purchased the home as a 25th wedding anniversary gift to one another and the home has since been a gift for the entire family to enjoy.

Something I've never seen and thought was very touching, Becky + Brian introduced their grandparents, parents, and wedding party...

Brian's grandpa rocked the dance floor all night!

SOOOOO, here's where the story ends...however I'm hoping not! Becky + Brian ended up missing most of their reception sadly and unexpectedly.  I've never had this happen to a couple and I was seriously heart broken for them. SO, my hope is you'll be seeing more of them on the blog as they return for a photo session this summer.  From the bottom of my heart, thanks Brian + Becky for including me on such a beautiful day in your lives.  Congratulations! xo

Ashley + Kevin || Boston Engagement Session

Ashley + Kevin are tying the knot in October of 2012 at a favorite venue of mine, Oyster Harbors on Cape Cod! The couple live in Boston so we decided to do it up city style for their engagement session since we'd be on the beach for their big day.  We started at their home in the South End and eventually made our way to the Mass Ave Bridge that has great views of the city. Enjoy!

I forget what Kevin was doing here....but it was funny!  This little coffee shop is a fave stop for him and I really loved the blue wall.

Thanks for a fun afternoon and can't wait for October 2012!