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Cambridge Wedding Preview – Michelle & Luke

earl — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:43:00 +0000

A glance out the window of Harvard Square’s Charles Hotel made it clear that Michelle and Luke’s plans for an outdoor ceremony were about to change.

But inside, the weather didn’t seem dampen anyone’s spirits. Over flutes of champagne, Michelle got ready with the help of her friends and mother.

While Michelle was in her suite applying her finishing touches, Luke waited in the lobby with his groomsmen and family members.

Preparations complete, Michelle escorted by her brother Leo went downstairs to meet Luke. (If Leo looks familiar it’s probably because I photographed Heather’s and his wedding last year.)

Thankfully the rain stared to let up, so we grabbed umbrellas and ventured outside for posed photos around the Charles Hotel.

Then everyone boarded a trolly for the short ride to Chez Henri where the reception, and now the ceremony, would take place.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds enjoyed a few moments alone outside, and were soon joined by friends and family.

Congratulations again Michelle and Luke!

Bat Mitzvah Preview – Charles Hotel – 2 of 2

earl — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:11 +0000

Here is part two of Hannah’s Bat Mitzvah. You can really see the love, beauty and energy in the room that night.

Thanks again to Hannah and her family, Janie Haas Event Consulting, who designed and coordinated the event and Northern Lights Entertainment kept folks boogieing all night long.

Bat Mitzvah Preview – Temple Isaiah – 1 of 2

earl — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:04 +0000

I had the privilege of shooting Hannah’s recent Bat Mitzvah at Temple Isaiah of Lexington. We met in the morning before her ceremony for a few portraits, and the party took place that evening at the Charles hotel in Cambridge. It was an absolute pleasure meeting Hannah’s family and friends, and witnessing the love in the room – especially at the party.

That party was off the hook! The Charles’s ballroom was awash in vivid pinks and blues designed by Janie Haas Event Consulting, who designed and coordinated the event. Northern Lights Entertainment rocked the party with a DJ, MC, and dynamic hip-hop dancers who kept both kids and adults moving to the beat, at least when they weren’t enjoying the games. Look for more of the party in part two.