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A Foggy Granite Links and China Pearl Wedding

Granite Links Golf Club with a backdrop of lush greens, ruins, and cityscape views sets the stage for an unforgettable wedding day. The bride and groom shared a fun first look with their wedding party while overlooking the stunning Boston skylineโ€ฆ

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Lauren + Jared's Museum of Science Wedding

In the heart of Boston, where love meets science, Lauren and Jared crafted a wedding day that was as unique as their shared journey. The Museum of Science set the stage for this extraordinary celebration, where the Charles River and the Boston skyline served as witnesses to their love story. When you look at the attention to detail of this wedding, you may be surprised that L+J were originally considering an estate venue for their wedding

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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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How To Pick the Right Photographer for Your Wedding Day

We get this question ALL of the timeโ€ฆ Why are you the right photographer for us?

And itโ€™s a hard one!

Truth is, we arenโ€™t always the right photographer. There are so many amazing couples planning beautiful celebrations for their wedding days, and weโ€™re just not the right fit for every single one. A big part of the process of hiring your wedding vendors is finding that perfect fit. So what do I tell folks when they ask meโ€ฆ

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Tracey + Bennet's Elegant Newport Wedding at The Chanler

Mike and I got a thank you card from Tracey's parents shortly after their wedding with a note to us from each of them. The one from her dad simply says "When I think of you, I smile." ๐Ÿฅน I love Tracey and Bennet's story because these days, it's anything but average. This pair met over 7 years ago at a fitness center. She was on the stair master doing her thing, and he just kinda walked up to her and asked for her number (go Bennet!)โ€ฆ

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Venue Review: Friendly Crossways, a Rustic Farm with a Backyard Feel

Itโ€™s everyoneโ€™s favorite Boston-area wedding venue that feels like your own amazing backyard - Friendly Crossways! This little rustic barn venue has a rich and storied history that dates back over 100 years. Originally established as a Quaker retreat center in the early 1900s, the property has been a haven for spiritual seekers and nature lovers ever sinceโ€ฆ

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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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An Intimate Chinese Wedding at the Arcadian

We love an intimate celebration! This small, Chinese wedding began with a tea ceremony at the super fun Arcadian Hotel in Brookline in the coupleโ€™s hotel room, followed by family photos and couples photos. Tea ceremonies are a traditional of a Chinese wedding. Sin-Lei and Yushi bowed and served tea to their parents and grandparents as a sign of respect, gratitude, and appreciation. Their elders then take a sip of tea and offer blessings to the couple. The tea is often servedโ€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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Vivian + John's Seaside Saybrook Point Wedding

Old Saybrook in late summer is simply stunning. This little coastal town is full of quaint, historical charm with an unexpected elegance to it. We were delighted to explore its Marina for Vivian + Johnโ€™s wedding! From the Three Stories Guesthouse to the Lighthouse Bridal Suite out on the docks, we were smitten!

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Wedding: Elegance at the Boston Public Library

The Boston Public Library is one of the cityโ€™s most infamous and beautiful wedding venues - giving black tie luxury wedding experience new meaning. Celebrations typically take place after the Library has closed and while there are many rooms, our favorite is the courtyard, though other rooms such as the Guastavino Room and the Map Room Tea Lounge are available during open hours for celebrations. Overall, itโ€™s an unforgettable setting for an upscale event.

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