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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, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia

The Joys of Restaurant Micro-Weddings: A Beautiful Pivot at Oleana

In the world of wedding planning, flexibility and resilience often become key themes, especially when unexpected events arise. This was the case for our lovely couple, who had originally planned a grand celebration in Nahant. However, a family emergency necessitated a swift change in plans, leading them to pivot to an intimate, yet equally magical, micro-wedding at Oleana in Cambridgeโ€ฆ

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Suze and Jess's Blue Hills Country Club Wedding

Under the bright sun of a perfect summer's day, Suze and Jess shared a tender first look in a shady spot, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Hills Country Club. With excitement and anticipation bubbling over, their love shone brightly as they laid eyes on each other for the first timeโ€ฆ

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Alcia + Julia's Spring Engagement Session in Historic Salem

Sunny Salem in springtime is something else! Iโ€™m always so excited to come back and explore this beautiful city which seems to have everything you could ask for - waterfront views, beautiful parks, charming cobblestone streets, and a downtown full of history. I met Alicia and Julia in the Commons and we walked from there to Goodnight Fattyโ€™s for freshly baked cookies and ice cream. What a perfect start to a session, if you ask me!

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Ethan and Danielle's House of Seven Gables Elopement

Are you dreaming of a picturesque elopement or a breathtaking destination wedding? Look no further! Our lens is ready to capture every magical moment of your special day. With our passion for storytelling through imagery and years of experience, we promise to turn your dream wedding into tangible memories that you'll cherish forever. From intimate elopements...

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Mazel Tov: Sophia + Brad's Joyous Olio Peabody Wedding

Weโ€™re back at Olio! We love it here, and getting to work with the team at Kelly Elizabeth Events meant this day was going to be flawless. Sophia and Brad met on a blind date years back. Sophia taught Hebrew school and regularly tutored Bradโ€™s bossโ€™s children. He and his wife thought Brad would get along, so they fixed them up! The pair had their first date in Harvard Square and later got engaged on a trip to Maine at a sculpture garden overlooking the oceanโ€ฆ

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Tracey and Bennet's Cleveland Circle Engagement Session

I met these two cuties at Bennetโ€™s sisterโ€™s ICA wedding, even though the couple had already booked me for their own wedding just a few months earlier! Thatโ€™s not the first time this has happened! What can I say? Whenever it does, I get so excited to show my clients a sneak peek of what itโ€™ll be like to work with me on a wedding day. It never failsโ€ฆ

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A Queer Coastal Maine Wedding Day With Rossi + D

On a cloudy day the quaint, rocky coastline in York, Maine look ephemeral. Although it seems we always have cloudy days when we get together, I knew this canvas would be perfect for Rossi + D. The clouds paint a soft, romantic canvas in the sky. Thereโ€™s not much that we love as much as a queer love story, tbh, and this was such a special, such a queer wedding! If youโ€™re looking for inspiration on how to make your wedding one that feels authenticโ€ฆ

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Sophia + Manar's Prospect Hill Elopement

Sophia and Manar had the right idea for their elopement. The day started at the Four Seasons Hotel, where the couple and their pup embraced the excitement of the day as they got ready together. Laughter and music echoed through the hotel room as they spilled out good vibes of love and anticipation.

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A Very Hoppy Fall Wedding at the Brewery at Four Star Farms

Where to start with this wedding?! Held at Four Star Farms, a unique wedding venue in Western Massachusetts known for its picturesque hops fields, pops of foliage, and itโ€™s stunning barn and brewhouse - what made this day truly special were the unique, personalized touches that A + A incorporated into itโ€ฆ

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Zac + Devon's Winter Island Park Wedding

Salem was a zoo during the month of October when Zac + Devon and all their family and friends traveled up from the south for their destination wedding at Winter Island Park. We met up with them outside of the famous house from Hocus Pocus and made our way through the city of Salem to as many iconic spots as we could. Talk about waiting out the crowds! Iโ€™m kind of amazed at how many photos we got without people in the backgroundโ€ฆ

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Engagement: A Halibut State Park and Beauport Hotel Engagement Session

Tell me about the places that mean the most to you - the places where cold winds won't bother you because you're too busy remembering the biggest moments of your life, or soaking up the magnitude of all this beauty.โ โ  Chris + Ariel brought me to the place where Ariel proposed. On a chilly late fall day, some time after Thanksgiving and when quarantine had thoroughly caught up with them, they were both craving a little sunshine and fresh airโ€ฆ

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