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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