Elopements and Pop-up Weddings Trending Now!

Elopements, micro-weddings and popup events are wildly popular this year!  There’s a growing trend toward smaller, more intimate marriage celebrations lately.   Even before the world health concerns of 2020, we noticed smaller guest lists and less fussy decor and apparel.  We saw an emphasis on the gathering of close friends and family to celebrate the… Continue reading Elopements and Pop-up Weddings Trending Now!

Le Mariage – French Inspired Wedding at Elm Bank Gardens

Happy Gatherings joined wedding professionals from all over New England  last week at Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley, MA.   Our team gathered to photograph the romantic vision of Wedding Boston founder, Jennifer Murray.  Jen called her French-inspired wedding, “Le Mariage” .  Below is a collection of favorite photos by Happy Gatherings. Elm Bank is an… Continue reading Le Mariage – French Inspired Wedding at Elm Bank Gardens

The Colors of August

The Colors of August

Well, summer is not technically over yet, but when you live in New England, you know what’s coming! Lucky for me, my photo profession helps me capture gorgeous warm weather images that I can go back to again and again when it’s “10 below” in January!  As a busy New England wedding photographer, most of… Continue reading The Colors of August

Willowdale Estate Styled Wedding – Happy Gatherings

The Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, MA is a charming Arts and Crafts style country mansion.  It was built in 1902 as the summer home of Boston lawyer, Bradley Palmer.  Today it is a busy and popular wedding venue and a stunning centerpiece in Willowdale State Forest. Jen Murray of Wedding Boston brought together talented professionals… Continue reading Willowdale Estate Styled Wedding – Happy Gatherings

Industrial Chic Blush Styled Wedding

Jen Murray, owner of bridal blog Wedding Boston, mentioned her next styled shoot would be held at The Norwood Space Center. Naturally, I’m thinking rockets, space suits and zero gravity.  Actually, the Norwood Space Center is a Civil War era complex of industrial buildings.  Our task was to convert a shabby chic factory space into… Continue reading Industrial Chic Blush Styled Wedding