Erica, Sean....and Hannah.

So, if you've been following our blog for a while now (and I can't imagine why you wouldn't be), you know that Hitched Studios seems to call forth really nice weather even if the most recent information forecasts differently.
OK, so Erica and Sean's wedding was going to be the break in our lucky streak. Hurricane Hannah was hitting on their wedding day and it seemed (shockingly, really) that it was out of Hitched Studios' control. Which it was, and always is, and it's totally just coincidence, BUT....
it down poured, like biblical rains, when she ran down the aisle under a row of male friends holding umbrellas. Which made for a hysterically laughing bride and groom and great photos.
then
It stopped raining during the ceremony...and for the rest of the evening. Until the wedding was scheduled to end anyway.
Erica and Sean had their dream wedding at Cape Wind Motel in Falmouth...on a hill, around a pool, overlooking a grassy marsh that spilled out into the Atlantic. Their friends were great, the music was super fun, and the party rocked.
Hannah?
totally not invited.

congratulations E and S, thanks a ton. Have fun in Mexico!

Danielle and Bo get hitched!

Bo Wetzel and Danielle Niska are en route to the Amalfi coast as I write this. I will try to not let the envy seep through my words as I tell you about their gorgeous and elegant wedding.
Veronique Ballroom was host to their wedding. Great service, great venue, delicious food. It's no wonder that it's one of the Boston area's top venues.
Danielle and Bo's wedding was perfect; Classy, fun, filled with friends and family who adore them both. We were so honored to be there for two kind and beautiful people.
D and B, last chance: you're POSITIVE you don't need a personal photographer in Italy? Just one? We can leave Ben at home. He won't mind. ;)

Our good friends, ML and Craig!

Marylynne Kane and Craig Strachan are madly,deeply in love.

So they got married.

In Vermont

At Three Stallion Inn. (which ROCKS, by the way.) It's the perfect location: ML and Craig rented out the entire inn, the food was really delicious, the service was excellent, there were so many places to hang out throughout the inn: front porch, back deck, sprawling lawn, cool Vermont bar with lots of Vermont beers on tap, and outside on the back deck dancing the night away!(**The website on this place does not do it justice. Look at our pictures :), call Amy at Three Stallion, and take an afternoon to see it yourself if you're interested).

ML and Craig fatefully found Ben and I over a year ago, and we all knew immediately that it was a perfect fit. They had a gorgeous celebration and afterwards Ben and I sat in the car, exhausted and in love with the new couple, and he tried again to convince me that this is our JOB!!!!
Let me wrap it up with this: ML and Craig are truly in love with one another, they were surrounded by their loving families and fabulous friends, they chose the ideal location, and they invited Ben and I to not be vendors at their wedding, but to be a part of their love and their celebration. They are our kind of people, they are our new friends, and we're both honored and blessed to have been there to be with the happy and gorgeous couple.
Enjoy Vermont, guys. We love you, you know that. We'll see you again soon.
the gushy and emotionally involved,
tara and ben

Toni and Tyson!

Big T and Little T got all kinds of hitched yesterday. Their gorgeous reception was held at the picture perfect Harding Allen Estate in Barre, MA.
Toni was such a gorgeous bride, her dress was one of the most beautiful art pieces I have ever seen, and she was all aglow with love for her gorgeous (and kind and romantic and thoughtful) groom, Tyson.
Toni and Tyson, for all that it's worth, are what Ben and I call 'picture people'; They completely appreciate good photography, they have that really good 'camera stare', they know when to notice us and when to ignore. Love it.
Toni and Tyson, be good to Peru, Argentina, and Chile for me. Have fun. Thanks a ton.

Katie and John

I write this post with that warm fuzzy feeling one gets when they really, really, really love their job.
Katie and John:
are gorgeous.
are kind.
have fabulous families.
have wonderful friends.
will have super heroes as children.
are married.

Ben and I had such a great day with John and Katie and their friends and families today. There are no words to describe Katie's beauty....luckily I brought a camera so you can see for yourself. Their day was perfect and I would not have wished it on two better people and I'm so happy we all found each other. Bermuda is lucky to host you, Have a wonderful time.
J and K exchanged vows at St Joseph's in Medford (where Katie's parents were married 37 years ago) and then partied on the Atlantic Ocean at the GORGEOUS and perfect Misselwood at Endicott College.
rockin.

Sara and Ryan

Sara Gunderson has been one of my best friends for going on 22 years now. (ouch. we met utero, I guess). We have shared more phone calls, secrets, bottles of wine and laugh-till-you-cry moments than I could have ever hoped for when her Dad first dropped her off at my house when we were 11. When Ryan walked into her life a few years ago I was skeptical, as all friends are, but he quickly worked his way into my heart. Now I love his whole damn family (and hers, but that goes without saying).
Hitched Studios did not photograph Sara's wedding, but...well...umm...I can't help myself. I feel awful that I was 'that' guest.
Wait.
naaaaaaa. no i don't.
Sara had her dream wedding. Truly. It was at The Wequassett in Chatham. Been there? Go. Now.
Congratulations Bo and Rynan. i love you.

Tori and Ian

Tori Samuel is a friend of mine whom I was lucky enough to meet when I was working as Winston's Flowers Special Event photographer. She's just one of those people everyone always wants to be around: kind, fun, gorgeous, and talented. Ian McGlaughlin, also all of those things, can consider himself a blessed guy this morning.
Tori and Ian were married with their favorite 28 people surrounding them. Their ceremony was really nice; very personal and heartfelt...I loved it.
We walked through downtown Nantucket to their reception.
Their reception was a gorgeous dinner on the water at the Nantucket Yacht Club.