It was warm for December so we used the last few minutes of winter daylight for posed photos outside.

Twilight signaled that it was time for the wedding ceremony.

Kevin began the processional remembering his mother by laying flowers next to her photo.

Kevin’s brother officiated their ceremony with a unique mix of dry humor and heartfelt solemnity,

During the exchange of rings, the ring pillow was first passed to each guest, giving them a chance to add their silent wish for the couple.

Sadly, their much beloved kitty Parker wasn’t able to attend the wedding, though he did join them on the cake.

(Hopefully I didn’t just give away anyone’s secret identity.)

The family room doubled as a dining room for dinner and toasts, then everyone gathered in the living room to complete the evening with some hilarious party games.

Congratulations again Catherine and Kevin!

Once the sun began to set, we traded in the urban landscape for the somewhat more bucolic backdrop of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir.

Congratulations Caitrin and Greg! Can’t wait to see you again in July!

We used the seaport area as a backdrop for some posed photos, then it was off to the ceremony.

Brian and Melissa have roots in a number of places including Boston, Madison, and Illinois – so family and guests from all over joined them for their simple and touching courtyard ceremony.

The modern Artists For Humanity EpiCenter was designed as the first green certified building in the city of Boston. And though it hosts groovy events like Melissa and Brian’s wedding, it’s primary mission is AFH’s youth program which pairs urban teens with professional artists and designers to create and sell fine art and design services. This important mission makes the Epicenter an outstanding backdrop for a celebration.

Melissa and Brian’s reception was an elegant evening of bread breaking, congratulatory wishes and raucous fun.

Congratulations again Melissa and Brian!

Stay tuned for Sarah and Francis’s wedding day photos.

Chris got his first glimpse at Nikki in the lobby, while friends and family looked on.

Then we were off to the harbor for a round of pre-ceremony photos.

Can I just say that I love the Exchange Conference Center? Few venues evoke Boston’s history as a fishing port like the ECC. It commands the end of the city’s still-working Fish Pier and provides a fantastic panorama of the harbor.

The wedding party and families gathered upstairs to witness the Ketubah ceremony, followed immediately by the main event.

After the ceremony, the Exchange Hall was quickly transformed for the elegant reception with tables featuring towering floral centerpieces and colorful orchids floating in water.

From their first dance, to the hora, through the evening’s waning moments, the fun and excitement of their wedding was evident on Chris and Nikki’s faces.

Congratulations again Nikki and Chris!

Even just walking from location to location, it was impossible not to notice how much they care for one another.

After a while we traded in the green spaces for a decidedly more urban landscape .

Outside Quincy Market we came across this drummer setting up and Catherine requested an impromptu lesson.

And I’ll give you one guess where Kevin and Catherine are planning their reception.

Congratulations again on your engagement Catherine and Kevin!

Jake arrived shortly and was escorted by his groomsmen to “Weezie’s Garden” where Sarah waited in the iconic red chair, anticipating their first look at one another.

I was fortunate to have one of my favorite photographers, Stacey Doyle, along for the day. She captured many great images including the one above.

Honestly, have you ever seen a happier couple?

We shot a few posed photographs with the wedding party and soon it was time for the ceremony. Sarah’s parents led her to the chuppah in front of the Manor House for a touching, emotional ceremony.

That evening was filled with special moment, joyous fun and a rollicking dance floor!

Congratulations again Sarah and Jake!

The wedding itself was held on the grounds of the Beech Hill Farm and Bison Ranch in North Waterford, which is run by Erin’s mother and stepfather. In the farm house, Erin’s sister applied her makeup and all of Erin’s bridesmaids helped when it came time to step into the dress.

The ceremony was held on a gently sloping field surrounded by trees with mountains in the distance. Erin’s father walked her down the aisle and her mother performed the wedding ceremony.

After the ceremony we wandered around the farm to take a few portraits and then joined the guests in the reception tent below the garden.

The day turned into a gorgeous summer evening and their celebration continued into the night.

Congratulations again, Erin and Ed!

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Lots of people get their photo taken on top of the lagoon bridge in the Boston Public Garden, but Kate and Ryan were cool with taking a photo under it!

Ryan said that he thought they should take dance lessons before the wedding, but seeing them spin and whirl in the park, I think they’ll do just fine without them!

Even on a spring evening, your hands can get cold. Luckily Kate knows a hand warming expert.

On their third date together, Kate and Ryan decided to keep it low-key and they just grabbed some pizza slices in Quincy Market. This is the same table that they sat at that on fun night.

We meandered all the way down to the waterfront before the sun went down.

Congratulations on your engagement Kate and Ryan!

The day didn’t start in Boston for everyone though. Kate got ready with the help of her bridesmaids at her parent’s South Shore home.

Soon it was time to board the trolly and brave the traffic for the ride into Boston.

Meanwhile, Kevin and his groomsmen and parents got ready downtown at The Colonnade Hotel.

The historic St. Leonard Church in Boston’s North End provided an inspiring location for the wedding ceremony.

The ceremony was followed by an iconic North End scene. Bystanders cheered and offered congratulations to Kate and Kevin as they promenaded down narrow streets lined by red brick buildings and storefronts.

To incorporate another aspect of the city’s character, we took advantage of twilight colors along the waterfront as a backdrop for group photos and portraits.

This is probably a good time to mention the talented photographer who helped me that day. Maine wedding photographer, Andree Kehn created a number of gorgeous images including this fabulous one featuring Boston’s Custom House Tower.

Close your eyes and picture a city wedding. A dazzling ballroom decked with flowers and candles probably comes to mind. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if what you just pictured looked just like Kate and Kevin’s reception at the Colonnade Hotel.

Kevin is a die hard Red Sox fan and Kate surprised him with a special groom’s cake.

They also had a surprise for Kate’s grandmother–they used the same cake topper she had at her wedding.

Brick Park provided the soundtrack that kept the dance floor busy all night long.

Congratulations again, Kate and Kevin!

Heather and her attendants took advantage of a couple of the estate’s elegant bedrooms to get ready.

Leo and the groomsmen chilled outside as guests arrived.

Their processional took advantage of one of the estate’s sinuous paths.

Heather and Leo were graced with a gorgeous day and the landscape was perfect for an open air outdoor ceremony.

Leo had second special ring that he presented Heather in a quiet moment after the ceremony.

Heather’s attendants:

Leo’s attendants:

Both inside and out, Stonehurst was decorated in an fall theme.

Heather and Leo’s friends provided a live accompaniment to their first dance and the festivities continued into the evening.

Congratulations again, Heather and Leo!

As is often the case, I wasn’t the only photographer in the room.

The gals all left and Joe arrived for a private moment where he and Judy saw each other for the first time on their wedding day.

We wandered around and shot some casual portraits that showed off Copley Square.

Judy and Joe still had a few minutes before they had to leave for the wedding, so they took a breather in the Oak Room at the the Copley.

Soon it was off to Mistral Restaurant for their wedding.

Friends and family gathered snugly around the huppah for an intimate ceremony.

Dinner was punctuated by a number of  truly genuine and occasionally very funny toasts.

No matter how small the the room your wedding is being held in, there is always space for a horah!

Congratulations again, Judy and Joe!

At 2pm it was off to St. Elizabeth’s Church.

Is there a more stylish way to leave the church than in a baby blue vintage Camaro? I think not!

Jacque filled the wedding with lots of cool details like Rolodex style sign-in book, river stones on the cocktail tables, and Polaroid cameras for the guests to use and fill a photo wall as the night progressed.

At the reception, Jacque’s father led off the toasts.

While the guests were eating we took a few minutes to shoot some portraits around the house.

The next couple of photos below are some of many great images taken by Massachusetts wedding photographer Jamison Wexler, who acted as my second photographer for the day.

Check out this towering cake by Sweet Tooth Boston.

Jacque and JJ are both Irish and there were many Irish guests at the wedding. Between the band’s sets they had Irish musicians take the stage and play for some traditional Irish dancing.

Congratulations again, Jacque and JJ!

Nantucket Catering Company provided all the food for the day from the raw bar to the delicious dinners you’ll see later.

To her credit, Aimee is not afraid of a little color. A dare you to set a more festive table than this one. I dare you!

Aimee’s mom designed all the flower arrangements and bouquets.

Congratulations again, Aimee and Jason!