such crazy weather we have been having lately in the new england area. it is only fitting for me to be posting this wedding today as tropical storm elsa gives us another rainy unseasonably cold summer day a lot like the weather we endured at Anna + Michael’s wedding that took place at the Cove Cabin at Mt. Hope Farm [one of my favorite east bay wedding venues] It was an intimate + sincerely beautiful celebration of their union. From the unique ceremony with one-of-a-kind written vows to all the touching emotional speeches, there was not a dry eye in the house. I actually just watched their ceremony video in full while putting this post together + cried all over again. honestly, nothing could dampen the spirit + love between these two. effortlessly charming + sweet, their love is infectious. + um excuse me but their dog, arlo was their ring bearer, does it get any cuter? it truly was an authentic celebration of their life + love together + it was such an honor to document + witness. it started with a pair of broken ankles + homemade chocolate truffles + I am so excited to see where it goes…
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I was not quiet about how excited I was for this wedding. mt. hope farm’s cove cabin is such a special place. it’s like they import gorgeous light + even on a wet wedding day it somehow glows. but that also may have to do with the couples that I have had the privilege to photograph there. sunday’s event was wet, wonderful, weepy [for me at least], + warm-heartedly magical. here are just a few teaser frames
their wedding was planned for April 2020, as you can imagine that had to be changed due to the pandemic. the wedding was rescheduled for October 2020 but this couple had to pivot + shift like most of the rest of the world once again. I know firsthand that this couple handled the setbacks, rescheduling, and unknown with a sense of humor + grace. it was emotional for all of us when they actually got to say their ‘i do's in May of 2021; my first wedding of the year + first wedding since the pandemic. not the first wedding I have cried at but probably the first time I cried at the ‘first look’. as most weddings go there were some minor setbacks + delays while getting ready which understandably brings on stress. the moment these two saw one another though…all of that disappeared + it literally brought tears to my eyes. it is such a beautiful thing to witness a connection between two people where just being in each other’s presence eases all troubles. there were no dry eyes during their vows at the Providence Art Club where their ceremony + reception was held in Providence RI. the ceremony itself consisted of beautiful readings, music, + a moving choral performance by a few family members + friends. all tied together with stunning florals + delicious cake by Moonrose Farm. this was a great way to start my 2021 wedding season.
