Boston, affectionately know as “Beantown” was where my assistant Ron and I found ourselves carpooling to on very warm and sunny June 28th of this past year. We were off to photograph the wedding of Nikki and Cam Mackenzie, a stunning couple who were such fun!
After dropping Ron off at the couples house to get some groomsmen pic’s, I met up with Nikki and her gals at the centrally located Courtyard Boston. They had a gorgeous room overlooking the city. I photographed her getting ready while her bridesmaids look on, in their flowing lavender dresses.
The girls and I enjoyed a lively ride to the lofty St. Cecilia’s Parish on Boston’s “Hop On & Off” trolley while the boys chose the ol’ foot to pavement route. This Roman Catholic church was in a word, huge, and absolutely beautiful with stunning archways and colorful details. Tears flowed more than once at this point in the day, first from Nikki when she read a pre-ceremony letter from her intended, and then from her dad at his first glance of his “little” girl.
After a touching ceremony, bubbles greeted new Mr. and Mrs. as they jumped back on a Hop On & Off trolley once more. The entire bridal party, parents, and family headed to the Boston Public gardens for some bridal portraits. The first public botanical garden in America, this picturesque spot boasts unusual plants, a lagoon, monuments, fountains and 100 year old swan boats. A popular destination, this area didn’t afford us much privacy but actually having some of the bystanders in some of the shot just spoke to how the day was.
Back at the hotel with portrait shots wrapped up, the reception kicked off. Cam got their guests laughing when he wheeled Nikki in on a luggage cart! The evening only got better from there and was filled with mingling, dancing and a very popular photo booth. A great time was had by all, and I was truly grateful to be a part of it!
