Every now and then we have a wedding where every single thing that could go perfectly does. And, that’s exactly how it went at last month’s super fun, deliciously love-filled wedding of Laura & Brian.
You may remember these two cuties from our love session with them last fall. Right away, we knew we were going to have fun with Laura & Brian. The way they are with each other is easy & natural and everything about them being together feels right.
Laura & Brian said, “I do!” at Our Lady of Assumption in Osterville, followed by a super fun party/reception at The Wychmere Harbor Club in Harwich Port.
Right from the beginning, the day was off to a good start. I met Laura & her girls at Laura’s family’s beautiful home. The start of the day was so relaxing for me, which as much as the day is in no way about me, when I’m relaxed it’s amazing how much more creative I feel and how much easier fabulous photos seem to just magically pop out of my camera.
I had nearly two hours with the girls for getting ready. Can I get a “Hallelujah!!?” Part of that was because Andy had to drop me off in Osterville then drive to Harwich Port to meet the guys, so he had to leave me a bit earlier than normal. But, I loved it!!!
Laura’s super sweet & very organized mom, Jeanne, set the girls up in a bright room upstairs, where the fabulous Leslie Shattuck from Dellaria Salons in Brookline & Sonja Gjokaj of Gjokaj Make Up of Boston….love you girls…worked their magic. It was fun and relaxing and everyone was having a great time.
I took the girls outside for some relaxing portraits and still had plenty of time for a champagne toast and listening to music. I’m beginning to think two-hours for getting ready photos ought to be the norm. It was just soooo relaxing for everyone and the last thing you want to feel on your wedding day is rushed or stressed out.
Here’s Laura, sitting all smiles, as she gets her hair done…Is she cute or what?
Laura’s girlfriends are wonderful!!! So fun, sweet, funny….just a blast to be around and they kept Laura smiling all morning. She’s beautiful anyway, but I think she looks radiant in this next photo! And can we talk about her crazy blue eyes?! No enhancing done there either, that’s just great lighting and all Laura! Love it!!!
I so love this time of the day, when the dress goes on, the women you love most in the world are there supporting you, and suddenly it all becomes very real! Swoooon!
We had plenty of time to get a few portraits of Laura before heading off to the ceremony and I just love these next few shots of our beautiful bride!
Let’s go dad…don’t want to be late!
Half way across the Cape, Brian was getting ready with his brother & friends at a hotel near Wychmere. Unfortunately for them, they didn’t have quite as much time to get ready and had a bit of a drive to get to the church. But, it was a gorgeous day for a long drive with friends…
I really like this next shot of Brian. He looks too cool!
Laura with her girls outside the church as the ceremony is about to begin….oh the joy!
love & ceremony….
I love this next one…Brian, Laura & MOH, Aynslie, all look lost in their own thoughts.
Another moment of quiet reflection this time featuring Brian’s good friend, James.
We did it…..always a happy moment in the day!
I absolutely LOVE this next shot of Laura & Brian, inside the rolls that will take them to Wychmere. This is just moments before they drive off and their happy faces are in reaction to the cheers of love & support from their family & friends gathered outside the church! Love….Nothing can make you feel as good!
Brian, James and Brian’s brother & best man, Chris, walk to the beach for photos. Are they dudes or what?
Following the ceremony, Laura swapped out her veil for a super cute arrangement of hydrangeas. She looked ravishing…
These two do a lot of this….laughing & cuddling….and oh, how it makes for a good photo!
Beautiful…Aynslie, this one is for you! xo
Laura & Brian did something we hadn’t seen at Wychmere before….they sailed in to the reception on board this gorgeous boat! Super cute and a really nice surprise for their guests!
Soul mates, sunny skies, and sailing….does it get much better?
I love this next shot. It feels very high fashion to me. Moments after this shot was taken a flock of geese flew past…it was awesome!
Guests wave as Brian & Laura make their way to Wychmere’s dock. Everyone was just beaming! So fun!
Because they had some time between their ceremony & reception, Laura & Brian set up lawn games for guests before & during cocktail hour. AWESOME!!!!
I just love this next shot of Laura & Brian’s friends enjoying a friendly exchange during a game of croquet!
The light in the ballroom as Laura & Brian wait to be announced was perfection! Love, love, love this shot of them waiting!
Their first dance was as sweet and full of love as they are! I just adore the family members’ expressions in the background as they watch the dance.
Ahhhhh….You probably know what I’m going to say…there truly is no better place in the world than in the arms of the one you love!
In the arms of good friends certainly runs a close second! Love this shot!!!
After dinner, as sun was setting, we took Laura & Brian outside for a few more photos! They were so wonderful and really did give us all the time we needed to capture their day in the most complete, and dare I say beautiful, way! Thanks guys!!! We love you!!!
Love is…this!
I feel like there were so many more amazing moments we would have liked to share, but we had to save some for the big reveal. We hope you enjoyed this little sneak peek as much as we enjoyed our time with Laura & Brian and their families and friends!
Thank you Karen & Justine at Wychemere for making our job not only easy, but a sheer joy! You two are wonderful. You took such good care of us and everything was amazing! A special thank you to Jeanne, Michael, Claire, Donald, Sean, Chris, Aynslie, Ashley, Bernadette, and James for welcoming us with such open arms & open hearts! You all were so fun to be around and to photograph and made our job feel like anything but a job!
As always, our biggest thanks must go to our fabulous couple who entrusted us with capturing such a special time in their lives ~ Laura & Brian! You two are just wonderful! Being there with you on such a special day was not just a total pleasure, but also a real honor! The way you care for and about each other is inspiring and we loved every minute of your incredible wedding day!! We hope these photos serve as happy reminders for many, many years to come!
With love & hugs, Christine & Andy xoxo