Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Camp Wedding | Colleen + Thomas
Summer Wedding at Loon Pond Lakeville
This past summer I had the chance to photograph my first Loon Pond Lodge at Ted Williams Camp wedding. I had not heard of this venue prior to this wedding but after spending the day there I can tell you it's definitely a hidden gem! It is located right on Loon Pond in Lakeville,Ma which is very private and secluded with plenty of parking. The gazebo with the beautiful Loon Pond backdrop was a fantastic spot for their ceremony, it also became a nice hangout for guests looking to catch their breath after working up a sweat on the dance floor. The reception space is rustic yet clean, and very spacious. At the end of the night they even have a massive fire-pit where guests were able to make s'mores!
Tommy used to be a DJ so of course he wanted the very best for his wedding day. They hired DJ Angel Torres from Pure Energy Entertainment who delivered in every way possible.
Tommy and Colleen were so fun to work with and really helped push my creativity with Tommy's one and only photo request. He wanted a T-Rex to chase himself and his groomsman from the woods! I think we nailed it!
Colleen & Tommy took care of all the decor at their wedding and did a fantastic job! This awesome table card holder made the prefect prop to hold the rings for a cool ring shot later in the evening!
At the end of the evening friends and family gathered by the fire-pit to make s'mores and hangout. While packing up I remembered that I had some sparklers in my car. I walked back with a package of sparklers and a plan. This was the last image we created that night.
Tommy wrote one of the most epic reviews to date. I had to share it below!
Having previously seen Chris’ work from a summer 2015 wedding I attended, my now wife Colleen and I knew he was the only choice for our wedding. Sweet Larry Bird’s mustache did we make the right choice! He was so easy to work with in the months leading up to the wedding. He offered great ideas and was always helpful and respectful of our desires for the big day. Dude is a true artists! Now that the wedding is over, Colleen and I have been reliving the night in our heads, but thankfully, we have an insane amount of INCREDIBLE photos, courtesy of Chris and 26 North Studios!
— Thomas & Colleen Williams
Saphire Estate Wedding | Jenna + Nick
Beautiful Lakeside Wedding at Saphire Estate in Sharon
I love fall weddings! I also love Jenna and Nick! From the moment I met them I was super excited to shoot their wedding. They absolutely loved my work and just let me do my thing which always makes for a fun day! Jenna and Nick also booked my good friend DJ Mark Dixon from Pure Entertainment. Any time you have Mark at a wedding you know it is going to be a good time. This was my first Saphire Estate wedding. I have worked at their sister property The Villa in East Bridgewater and they are both gorgeous properties run by very accommodating staff. And the food is good. Bonus!
As soon as I arrived it started raining. Jenna was so laid back about the situation and basically said "as long as it is not pouring we are going outside". I love that attitude! Don't let a little sprinkle ruin your outdoor ceremony! The rain actually cleared up just in time and the staff at Saphire Estate actually busted out some leaf blowers to quickly clear the ceremony space of excess water which was amazing. We started a few minutes late but everything worked out perfectly! We even managed to catch a small glimpse of the sunset over Lake Massapoag before heading in to join the reception. Once inside DJ Mark Dixon did what he does best and rocked Jenna and Nick's guests from start to finish! I wish you both the very best! Keep on being awesome!
Charlie's Bar Mitzvah Temple Israel Boston
This past weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Charlie's Bar Mitzvah at the beautiful Temple Israel Boston. When I first spoke with Charlie's mom Barb, she told me the story of how a couple of years ago her other son Max's Bar Mitzvah party happened to get snowed out which made the day very difficult. I explained what we would do in that situation, and we both laughed thinking "what are the chances of that happening again!" Well, mother nature seems to have a sense of humor and decided to let it snow for Charlie's Bar Mitzvah as well. Lucky for us, it happened to be just enough to create a beautiful winter wonderland feel but still allowed for their guest to make it!
This past weekend I had the pleasure of photographing Charlie's Bar Mitzvah at the beautiful Temple Israel Boston. When I first spoke with Charlie's mom Barb, she told me the story of how a couple of years ago her other son Max's Bar Mitzvah party happened to get snowed out which made the day very difficult. I explained what we would do in that situation, and we both laughed thinking "what are the chances of that happening again!" Well, mother nature seems to have a sense of humor and decided to let it snow for Charlie's Bar Mitzvah as well. Lucky for us, it happened to be just enough to create a beautiful winter wonderland feel but still allowed for their guest to make it!
Charlie had a morning service which left me with a 4.5-hour gap between the service and celebration where I had nothing to do! My good friend Deb from S&H Events was kind enough to invite me to hang with her family who lives 5 minutes from the temple.
Once we arrived at Temple Israel, it was great to see the room totally transformed. Charlie's mom did a fantastic job with the centerpieces and decor elements! Catering was provided by Swartz Catering who always does an incredible job. The short ribs are soooooo good!! Keith Levine from Press Play Entertainment did a great job with the task of managing a crowd of roughly 40 boys and kept them engaged all night. When they were not on the dance floor, they kept busy playing foosball, arcade basketball, and three-way air hockey provided by Creative Event Services.
Mazel Tov Charlie! I wish you the very best!
Venue: Temple Israel Boston
Entertainment: Press Play Entertainment
Caterer: Swartz Catering
Games: Creative Event Services
Oceanview of Nahant Fall Wedding | Kristina + Matt
Venue: Oceanview of Nahant
Entertainment: Johnny K Pure Energy Entertainment
Hair: Jennifer Burke Utopia Salon
Makeup: Sara Currao Rouge Couture Make Up Artistry
Dress: Cristina's Bridal
Flowers: My Personal Florist
Kristina & Matt Chitro were married at the gorgeous Oceanview of Nahant on October 14, 2016. From the moment I met these two I knew it was going to be a fantastic wedding. Partly because they were a young couple into good music with friends that like to party, but also because they decided to hire Johnny K from Pure Energy Entertainment for their DJ.
We started the day together at the Four Points Sheraton in Wakefield which happens to be next door to my house (score!) She had the suite on the top floor which was fantastic for photos! We did the first look with Kristina's father, and it was such a touching moment. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.
From there we headed to the Oceanview of Nahant where Kristina & Matt tied the knot on their beautiful Beach Stone Terrace. The Oceanview added this to their property very recently, and it has been a HUGE success with their couples. I really love this new space. It is only steps away from the ballroom and bridal suite making everything flow very smoothly! After the ceremony, we lucked out, and the moon rose right over the Atlantic making a spectacular backdrop for their portraits.
When the DJ started introductions, my belief that this was going to be an insanely fun wedding was confirmed. When Kristina & Matt entered the room, their friends and family gave them a super energetic welcome!
I'm a strong believer that a picture is worth a thousand words, so enough from me, check out the highlights below!
Oceanview of Nahant Summer Wedding | Jessalyn + David
One snowy afternoon, Jessalyn walked into a local gym called Strength Discovery to learn more about personal training and met the man of her dreams. David, who owns this gym located in Revere, Massachusetts can describe the day like it just happened. Their eyes meeting for the first time, how they both started to stutter over their own words, and how they talked for over an hour like they had been best friends forever.
Venue: Oceanview of Nahant
Hair: Alecia Romero at Blue Bella Salon
Makeup: Lisa Dethomaso
Cake: D'Amici's Bakery
Cake Topper: Uniquecaketoppers Etsy
Entertainment: Soundz Unique
Assistant Photographer: Catherine Threlkeld
One snowy afternoon, Jessalyn walked into a local gym called Strength Discovery to learn more about personal training and met the man of her dreams. David, who owns this gym located in Revere, Massachusetts can describe the day like it just happened. Their eyes meeting for the first time, how they both started to stutter over their own words, and how they talked for over an hour like they had been best friends forever.
David and Jessalyn live a very active lifestyle, and enjoy working out together. They love to make people smile with their matching gym outfits and leggings, which is what inspired their guest book (a 15 lb weighted plate from their gym)
When sitting down with the staff at The Oceanview of Nahant, wedding cake flavors came up during their planning. Jessalyn mentioned how her favorite cake is one with a cannoli filling, and The Oceanview recommended D’Amici’s Bakery in Lynn. They were able to stack delicious cannoli’s using four different fillings to create their non-traditional wedding cake. Wonder Woman and Captain America are two of their favorite characters, and they were able to find a company named Uniquecaketopper on Etsy that custom made their cake topper the focal point of their cake, and made their inner superheroes come to life.
David and Jessalyn described their experience with The Oceanview as a Nautical 20th century fairytale come to life. These newlyweds knew they picked the right place to be married the moment they arrived for their first look of the venue, and saw their personalized welcome sign hanging on the door. The Oceanview offered a breathtaking nautical backdrop when they exchanged vows outside on the newly designed Beach Stone Terrace.
The Oceanview also went above and beyond to help this romantic couple surprise each other on their wedding day. David is a Marine Veteran, so they both decided it would only be fitting to fly the Marine Corps Flag and the American Flag during their July 2ndwedding, but what Jessalyn didn't know was that David also custom made a flag for her. This flag contained their new initials on top of their gym colors and he presented it to her during their ceremony, and raised it next to his Marine flags at the end of the ceremony and they all flew high together during the reception.
When this couple moved in together, he bought her an orchid plant to symbolize the start of their life together. Since then, it has become their flower. They decided to order their bouquets and corsages from Balloonatics in Saugus, but what Jessalyn didn't know was that after ordering their flowers together, David went back to order additional orchids to be spread across all of their guest’s tables. The Nahant Oceanview kept this secret from Jessalyn and when she walked into her venue on her wedding day she saw a room adorned with orchids and realized how special the man she just married really was.
Jessalyn also had a surprise of her own. Even the fittest couple has their kryptonite, and David’s was chocolate frosted and glazed donuts from Kane’s Donuts in Saugus. With the help of her 7th grade math students and the staff at The Oceanview, she was able to design a groomsman cake out of these donuts. Knowing that David would love an American Flag touch, she was able to find a large American Flag wooden pallet to display them on. You can imagine the smile that swept across David’s face when he saw his favorite doughnuts at his wedding presented to him by his bride.
With the help of The Oceanview staff and carefully picked vendors, this couple planned a detailed wedding in less than 68 days. The Oceanview provided them with a Beach Stone Terrace for their ceremony, a venue with a gorgeous view, and amazing backdrops scenery for outdoor wedding pictures. The Oceanview also offered them a wide menu of delicious food options, a signature cocktail, personalized lighting displays, and so much more!
David and Jessalyn’s pictures speak for themselves and truly represent the amazing time they had at The Oceanview. Their vendors helped them design a small intimate, yet personalized, wedding for them and their guests. The camera loved this couple, and it was impossible not to capture the love they share for one another in the hundreds of pictures that were taken.
