But I am getting a little ahead of myself, because I left off at the end of the ceremony with Suzanne and Andy ready for their celebration. They continued with the cocktail hour on the patio. We had finished all of the formal portraits before the ceremony but they wanted to grab a few with their friends. Check out this image Dave captured of Andy and the boys.

Everyone headed inside for the reception. On the way, they were treated to some great details. Including family wedding photos in two spots and a little bird cage, complete with bird, to hold cards.

And check out Suzanne’s bouquet, loved the rich dark centers of these calla lillies.

I am always enamored when people wear hats to weddings. We so rarely wear hats for the sake of wearing hats these days; I think it makes a beautiful statement about the specialness of the day.

As soon as they entered, Suzanne and Andy made their way to the dance floor for their first dance. I was so excited to capture the dip.

Perhaps one of the most exciting parts of getting married and one of the few things that feels immediately different is the new piece of jewelry you wear to symbolize the occasion. Suzanne and Andy happily showed theirs off.

A welcome toast from Suzanne’s parents.

And from her dearest friends to "Anne and Andy." (Sidenote, perhaps one of the coolest things from this wedding is how many friends Suzanne and Andy have from throughout their lives. We did a photo of everyone who went to the same high school as Suzanne and there were like 20 people in the group. I am so amazed that she keeps in touch with and is still close to so many friends from that period in her life.)

And then things got started on the dance floor. It didn’t take long for this crew to show their appreciation for the music.

Makes me want to sing at the top of my lungs to some really loud music.

Which is exactly what Suzanne did with a few of her girlfriends, on the stage. Unbelievable! Awesome! So much fun!!!

Many thanks to Suzanne and Andy for including us in your day! It was an absolute joy celebrating with you.

And much gratitude to all of the fabulous professionals who helped make the day special for Suzanne and Andy:
Ceremony and Reception venue: Amanda Harris from StoneTree Golf Club
Getting ready site: Courtyard Marriott
Wedding coordinator: Shana Goldberg of Dee Merz
Caterer: Amanda Harris for Elaine Bell
Dessert treats: It’s-It Ice Cream
Floral design: Millita from Grant Avenue Florist
Rentals: Suzie from Big 4 Party Rentals
Band: Kalie from Pop Rocks
Ceremony musician: Glenn Carter
Hair: Nicole Hitchcock of NH2
Make-up: Nicole Saysette
Wedding Gown Designer: Matthew Christopher
Groom’s suit: Theory
Invitations: Spark
Save the dates: Costco

Special thanks to Brian Lee who joined as as a third photographer for this amazing wedding!

I wouldn’t blame you if you wanted more, more, more. And if that’s the case, check out their sneak peek, slideshow and their engagement session. Enjoy!

Pamela and Albert started their day at the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston. Albert was hanging out in the lobby with the boys when we arrived.

While Pamela was hidden away, Albert and his groomsmen were set to the task of winning their way to her. That meant amongst other things- push-ups, poetry, marshmallow eating, complex math problems, and perhaps a wee bit of bribery.

Pamela was at another laptop in which she could see Albert, but his screen was covered so he couldn’t see her.

Eventually, Albert was allowed to see his bride. And their union was followed by the traditional Chinese tea ceremony.

We then headed off to the church, where Pamela changed into her Western wedding gown.

A little make-up touch up, though to be honest, she looked amazing. No one could take their eyes off her.

And now just a few of their beautiful details to inspire you.

First, Pamela’s bouquet. Loving the white dahlias.

And the flowers in her hair. She changed these to match her dresses throughout the evening. (Yup she changed dresses, part of the Chinese tradition. She looked fabulous in every one.)

And the shoes.

Meanwhile, Albert was waiting outside going over his speech.

Just before the Christian ceremony, Albert was allowed in to where Pamela was. They shared a prayer with their closest family and friends. The whole time, Albert kept his back to Pamela, mostly with his eyes closed just in case, so that he could see her in her white dress for the first time when she walked down the aisle.

More to come soon. The ceremony and their amazing 5 course dinner at Veronique. Oohhhh, I am getting hungry just thinking about it.

The only thing sweeter than the reminder of chocolate in the air was watching Ariel and David together. They totally support each other and absolutely enjoy their time together.

Working with these two was definitely a collaboration, they were willing to try anything and pointed out architectural elements they saw that were interesting to them, such as the lines of the wood ceiling in this alleyway.

Plus they had just the right membership to gain access to this fire escape. When I found out about that, I was ecstatic. I have always wanted to shoot a couple on a fire escape- reminds me of the languid Porgy and Bess song Summertime. I so enjoy the steaminess of this image. Take your time on this one. Slow down. Look around. Dive into it. And enjoy.

After a quick outfit change, we made our way across the street to the Baker Chocolate Factory lofts. We played around a bit in the courtyard.

So while this area was perfect, I was a little concerned about all the red brick and really wanted Ariel and David to have another color in the mix. Plus Ariel had shared how much David liked to climb rocks and enjoyed green space. On my scouting mission, I came across an area with beautiful granite rocks down by the river. It only required a short walk to the water’s edge.

The rock above was the safe rock; the easy one to get to. Of course, David saw another rock- one that required some of his skills and a balancing act on mine and Ariel’s part as well. I happen to enjoy scrambling on rocks myself, so I was up for it, as long as Ariel was. Fearlessly, she took David’s hand and ventured to the rock hanging over the water. You can’t quite tell the tight rope walking adventures required to get there, but let me just say, I was impressed.

It was worth the effort. Looking back on the Mills.

A loving gaze and beautiful reflections in the water. Doesn’t look like Dorchester. And it felt like a million miles away from everything.

What a great afternoon! Thank you, Ariel and David, for your adventurous spirits. I absolutely can’t wait for your wedding at the Fruitlands Museum.

Suzanne and Andy chose to see each other before their ceremony. They had a private moment in the gardens at StoneTree Golf Club to drink each other up. Suzanne approached Andy and teased him a little before she asked him to turn around.

He couldn’t stop looking at her. She was absolutely stunning.

We took the opportunity to do their portraits before hand. Not only did they look their freshest and had plenty of time for some great photos, but they were then able to enjoy all of their cocktail hour. It was the perfect choice for them.

So sweet and fun together.

I adored Suzanne’s dress. It was perfect on her- the best combination of sexy, glamorous, and playful. Check out the awesome mini-accordion crinoline underneath. Great texture.

And then it was time for these two to get hitched. Andy waited patiently at the end of the aisle for his bride to enter.

She walked in on her dad’s arm. And here, I have to take a little detour from the wedding narrative, because I got to hear a lot about Suzanne’s dad on the car ride from the hotel to StoneTree. He was an angel helping out with the wedding. Anything Suzanne or her mom needed, he took care of it. In fact, her mom said something along the lines of, "I love your dad more than ever today." She was so proud of and amazed by him. Probably the sweetest thing I have ever heard a mother of the bride say about her husband on her daughter’s wedding day. Really.

And now back to the story… Looks like he was pretty happy to help out, and especially happy to have his daughter on his arm.

The ceremony was beautiful, under clear blue skies.

With the rings, it became official.

And the celebration began immediately following the pronunciation of husband and wife. Let the party begin!

Did I say party? You betcha. Absolutely do not miss this one- coming soon. The 80’s cover band knocked our socks off and kept this party rocking!