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WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia

Crystal & Andiโ€™s Intimate Dearly Studio + Wild Child Wedding

Crystal and Andiโ€™s Dearly Studio wedding at Bow Market was the kind of celebration that radiated authenticity, love, and queer joy. The two met back in 2015 at Aeronaut Brewing Company trivia night โ€” bonding over identical beer orders and late-night conversation. Nearly a decade later, they were surrounded by their closest friends, raising a glass of champagne in the bright, tastefully designed Dearly Studio before heading to Wild Child for a cozy, wine-filled reception. Both in sequins โ€” Crystal in a floor-length dusty rose gown and Andi in a dark green mini dress โ€” their day felt effortlessly them: bold, intimate, and full of community.

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WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia

Why Flexibility is Key in Wedding Planning & Why City Hall Plaza is the Perfect Boston Elopement Spot

When I first met Annie and Eli years ago it was to photograph their engagement session. We had wildly different plans for their wedding day. But in 2024, four years after the start of the pandemic, COVID was what changed everything for them. I woke up on the morning of their wedding to texts and voicemails from a tearful sounding Annie who had chosen to cancel their wedding in order to keep everyone involved healthy. We obviously were there to stand by them during such a difficult time and told them to just reach out when they were ready...

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WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia

Elise & Billโ€™s Intimate (& Delicious!) Union Square Wedding in Somerville

We love being part of local weddings in our own neighborhood, especially when they unfold in such unique and vibrant spaces as Juliet (a restaurant and supper club we LOVE) and Prospect Hill Park and Tower, both in Somerville. Elise and Billโ€™s wedding was a perfect reflection of their adventurous spirit and appreciation for the charm just north of Boston. Their day was...

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WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia

Planning Your City Hall Wedding: Tips and Inspiration from Emma and Bill's Quincy City Hall Celebration

Hey there, lovebirds! If you're considering a city hall wedding, let me tell youโ€”it's the epitome of intimate, fuss-free romance. Just take it from Emma and Bill, who recently tied the knot at Quincy City Hall before celebrating with their nearest and dearest at Mama Maria's in the North End. Let's dive into their story and glean some tips for planning your own city hall weddingโ€ฆ

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WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia

Editorial: All You Need Is Love - A Rockstar Elopement at the House of Blues Boston

Amidst the pandemic, couples have had to get creative to make their weddings extra special as they downsize and reimagine their day. Inspired by the burst of creativity weโ€™re seeing in couples, and a love story to everything we miss doing before COVID - this shoot tells the story of a pair of long-time touring musicians who decide to tie the knot in an impromptu celebration with their closest friends and family at the place they feel most home. Having traveled the world playing music, they couldnโ€™t imagine a more perfect way to tie the knot than outside their fav local venue - the House of Blues - under a dope custom marquee that reads โ€œAll You Need Is Loveโ€โ€ฆ

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Wedding: Sex In The City Inspired Microwedding at the Mandarin Oriental

Who else loves a good Carrie Bradshaw moment? From her modern, structured dress (a nod towards Bradshawโ€™s wedding suit from her marriage to Big), to her navy blue Manolo Blahniks, our bride was picture perfect. We loved her classic white bouquet from Winston Flowers and the backdrop of the gorgeous Mandarin Oriental in downtown Bostonโ€ฆ

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