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WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia

 Queerly Beloved: How Six Wedding Vendors Threw the Most Magical LGBTQ+ Wedding Day Boston Has Ever Seen

On January 5, 2025, six Boston-area wedding professionals came together to create something the city had never seen before. Queerly Beloved โ€” co-founded by Amanda Macchia Photography, One Bell Designs, DJ Dayglow, Dearly Studio, Althea Floral Design, and Lensy Michelle - along with several other vendor partners - brought seven LGBTQ+ couples to the altar for free micro-wedding ceremonies at The Sinclair in Cambridge, followed by a dance party open to all. Over 400 guests showed up. $4,000 was raised for the Trevor Project.

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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, 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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WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS Amanda Macchia

A Blackโ€™s Creek Elopement for These Two College Sweethearts

These two college sweethearts eloped and it was perfection! I met them at Merrymount Park in Quincy by the gazebo. The sky was overcast and their was a chill to the air, but we all knew this was happening rain or shine - and I LOVE that energy. From the moment I met them on the morning of their wedding, they were full of laughter and joyโ€ฆ

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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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