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When Erica contacted me earlier this year about photographing her October 31st wedding, she already had a vision of her wedding day. We talked about a rustic, classic, fall wedding with romantic portraits and attention to detail. Ten months later, I have to say she really pulled it off!
Erica and Mike’s wedding ceremony and reception were both held at Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
A bagpiper honored Erica’s Scottish heritage. He played as she walked down the aisle. I dig his outfit, big-time.
Erica and Mike also had a hand fastening (cord tying) during their ceremony. I didn’t know this, but this Celtic ritual is where the term “tying the knot” comes from.
I loooved the ranunculus bouquets. A beautiful alternative to roses.
Erica’s dress was “Magnolia” by La Sposa.
Mike wore a three-piece Calvin Klein suit.
Bridesmaids dresses by Jim Hjelm from Allegria Bridal.
As a graphic designer, Erica was very creative about her wedding. She designed and created many of these details herself.
Erica designed and created these memorial candles to honor family members who haved passed.
Boston Uplights did a tremendous job lighting the reception.
Erica and Mike stretched and painted their monogrammed canvas by hand!
Guests had fun with the photo booth from Boston Photo Booth Rental.
A wedding as a matchmaking event? Single guests had the option to wear ice-breaker buttons, which were available at the bar.
A cigar roller was on hand to roll regular and honey-flavored cigars. Custom cigar bands and matchbooks had the skull and crossbones icon which was used throughout the wedding.
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16 comments
Erica & Mike - Lisa – AMAZING! Thank you so much for capturing our day!November 2, 2009 – 12:52 pm
Cheryl - What an amazingly beautiful wedding and shots! I wish I had known about you when I was getting married! Amazing job!November 2, 2009 – 2:20 pm
Paul Therrien - Beautiful images! Love all of them! It was nice working with you on Erica’s wedding.November 2, 2009 – 2:58 pm
Kate McElwee - Wow, Lisa, those photos are freakin’ spectacular! And what an AMAZING wedding. I am stinkin’ jealous! Love love love the stationery, and her dress. Wow!November 2, 2009 – 3:50 pm
jackie long - AMAZING PHOTOS!!!!!!!November 2, 2009 – 6:27 pm
Maria - My friend was in the wedding party of this wedding. I happen to see some pictures on her Facebook and was absolutely blown away! This was probably the most incredible, elegant, and creative wedding I have seen, and so stunningly captured in your photos! I hope you’ll still be doing this in a few years because your style is exactly how I would want my wedding captured. Beautiful!November 2, 2009 – 7:46 pm
Snigir Evgeniya - Charming photos!The highlight is amazing!November 3, 2009 – 2:19 am
Kristin - Great details at this wedding! Looks like it was an awesome time, photo’s are great. The B really worked out her colors well to capitalize on the great fall tones that are prevalent right now…Great mix of photos! Your wedding photography career path truly inspires…November 4, 2009 – 11:07 am
Harry Swift - I like the photos very much.November 10, 2009 – 4:45 am
Harry Swift - Nice Snaps,you caught all the unforgettable moments of your married.November 10, 2009 – 7:25 am
Jeannie - Wonderful photos – Lisa, you rocked it! You completely captured the romance and whimsy that Erica was looking for! The pic of the photo booth looks so awesome! I am so impressed with your professional and artistic eye. Thank you so much for your hard work.November 10, 2009 – 9:45 am
Pat Bloomfield - Lovely wedding photos Lisa, I especially like the anonymous wedding party photos and the first dance photos are awesome. Erica and Mike must be thrilled to bits.July 28, 2010 – 8:12 pm
Boston Uplights – Blogged » bostonuplights.com - [...] Lisa Rigby Photography – http://www.lisarigbyphotography.com/2009/11/erica-mike-boston-wedding-photography/ [...]July 30, 2010 – 3:56 pm
As Seen In The Knot Boston Magazine | Boston Wedding Photographer | Lisa Rigby - [...] It’s just nuts to walk into a bookstore and see my photography in a magazine. I am so, so excited that the current issue of The Knot Magazine Boston features Erica and Mike’s October wedding as one of their “13 Boston Weddings We Love.” The new issue hits newsstands this week. You can also view more photos from Erica and Mike’s wedding here. [...]December 7, 2010 – 1:16 pm
Clients Choose Their Favorite Wedding Photographs | Boston Wedding Photographer | Lisa Rigby - [...] View my favorite photos from Erica & Mike’s wedding: Chestnut Hill Wedding at Pine Manor College [...]February 14, 2011 – 9:26 am
Published Boston Weddings | Boston Wedding Photographer | Lisa Rigby - [...] Erica & Mike’s wedding published in The Knot Boston Magazine, Spring/Summer 2011; 2. Mary and Sean’s Newport [...]March 22, 2011 – 9:24 am