Monday, October 31, 2011

Maressa and Ben's Goethe-Institut Boston Wedding

On Saturday, August 27th, I was the coordinator for Maressa and Ben's cocktail style wedding at the Goethe-Institut Boston. The bride got her hair styled at the Will Charles Salon on Newbury Street, and carried a simple bouquet of yellow calla lilies. This August weekend was the weekend of Hurricane Irene, and even though the ceremony and reception were both held indoors, the weather impacted travel plans to the Boston area, and unfortunately a few people out of an intimate 75 person guest count could not make it. But, after hearing about other weddings that had to be completely cancelled due to power outages or mandatory evacuations, I think we were pretty lucky!

As guests walked in for the ceremony, they were greeted with Prosecco and sparking water. The bride and groom really wanted people to feel like they were part of a cocktail party even before the ceremony started! The groom's sister officiated the ceremony, and it was short and sweet. A pianist and bassist filled the room with jazz music as hors d'oeuvres were passed and the bar opened with beer, wine, and two signature drinks: the Old Fashioned & the Gimlet. There was also a delicious raw bar for guests that included a selection of New England Oysters and shrimp.

For dinner, the cocktail style reception continued with small plates that were served on side tables: sake poached salmon, wild mushroom and fontina arancini, summer salad, and cormal crusted snapper on a spicy corn and pineapple salsa. All of the food was catered by MAX Ultimate Food, including the wedding cake, which was a yellow cake with chocolate fudge frosting, served with fresh berries.

Not having a sit-down dinner with seating for everyone really make it great for guests to be able to mingle with each other, and work their way around the room. There were lots of high and low cocktail tables in the room covered with grey dupioni and pearl grey bengaline linens. Each table was topped with candles and yellow floral centerpieces that were created by the bride's mother.

Toasts were announced by just a simple clinking of a glass, and instead of a DJ or band for dancing in the evening, the bride & groom pre-selected songs on an ipod to play. It was officially my first ipod wedding, and it worked out great! Jen Ing of Jen Ing photography was their wedding photographer, and here are some photos that I took of the night.

Maressa and Ben, it was so nice to get to know you both through the planning process, and I hope you had an amazing honeymoon in Italy!!

~Emilie

Friday, October 28, 2011

Kelli and Nick's Engagement Photos by Armor & Martel

I can't think of a better way to end a fantastic wedding season than with Kelli and Nick's wedding. They are an incredibly gorgeous and sweet couple, who have really been a dream to work with. Kelli and Nick are getting married at the State Room tomorrow and will celebrate with a reception for over 230 of their friends & family! I thought that it would be great to share some photos from their engagement session with Chris Martel of Armor & Martel to give you a little preview of the couple.

Photos by Armor & Martel

Thanks so much, Chris, for sharing these lovely photos!

~Emilie

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Featured in Brides Boston Fall/Winter 2011 Magazine

I'm so excited that one of the weddings that I coordinated earlier this year was featured in the latest issue of Brides Boston Magazine! Amy and David's Thompson Island wedding was the first of four in the Real Weddings section, on pages 102-103, and they also had a huge photo on page 5 of the Contents section. The gorgeous photos on these pages were all taken by Michelle Turner Photography.

Congratulations on this feature, Amy & David!

~Emilie

Friday, October 7, 2011

Elizabeth and Michael's Engagement Photos by Meredith Perdue

Sunday is forecasted to have absolutely gorgeous sunny weather with a high of 84 degrees, and on this beautiful day, Elizabeth and Michael will be getting married at the chapel at Wellesley College, followed by a reception at the Wellesley College Club. Their fabulous photographer, Meredith Perdue, took the following engagement photos of the couple in Charlotte, North Carolina, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Meredith again this weekend!

Photos by Meredith Perdue

Dogs seem to be a trend in my client's engagement sessions!! Thanks so much for sharing these photos, Meredith!

~Emilie

Monday, October 3, 2011

Emily and Tal's Engagement Photos by Kelly Dillon Photography

This upcoming Saturday, Emily and Tal are getting married at Butternut Farm Golf Club in Stow, MA! I am so excited for their big day, especially because I know that it will be beautifully captured by Kelly Dillon of Kelly Dillon Photography! Her photos are oh-so gorgeous and here are a few photos from her engagement session with the couple.

Photos by Kelly Dillon Photography

Thank you, Kelly, for sharing these photos!! I'm really looking forward to Saturday!

~Emilie