Boston is where I grew up and as a result, we find ourselves there both for work and for play quite often. Jacy & Steve contacted us through some old friends who were nice enough to pass along the good word about our work and we were happy to head south for Jacy & Steve’s Charlestown church ceremony, and their downtown Boston reception at The State Room.
St. Mary’s Church in Charlestown is a historic neighborhood icon and stunningly beautiful. The details in the church are incredible.
The rafters of St. Mary’s Church, Charlestown, MA.
Jacy and her dad approach the altar as Steve waits.
From polished floors to the ceiling above… such beautiful care is given to St. Mary’s.
A moment of silence.
For a moment, Jacy looks up at Steve. Got it!
This shot was taken with our 400mm lens. Our workshop students have seen us use this often for outdoor weddings, but it’s as indispensable for indoor ceremonies as well. To be unobtrusive in a large open church, we often need to stay further away. This lens helped us capture this image from the side as they listened to a reading from a family member.
Ceremony done!
The best part of my job is the fact that I get to support folks in the ways that make them happy even if I don’t fully comprehend their reasoning: it’s THEIR wedding day… and I’m willing to do whatever is creative and beautiful. That being said, there’s some significance to this little frog, though I was never told exactly what it was. All I know is that means a lot to the two of them, and we made sure to document it while I was there.
Beautiful bouquet.
Jacy looked gorgeous.
These images were all shot at their small, local neighborhood park minutes from the church and their home. Often folks see our images and think that we must have been on some remote location in a pristine forest or that we spend an exorbitant amount of time shooting. My guess is that we shot their entire series of portraits in about 10-15 minutes in a tiny park the size of a very small city block.
The State Room, Boston.
Their wedding cake.
I didn’t want to miss the details on the top of the cake… really exquisite work.
Their first dance.
Steve keeps it together as his brother gives an amazing toast. The amount of respect that Jacy & Steve’s friends and family have for them could not possibly be overstated. I can’t remember being at another wedding where people spoke so strongly about their loyalty and friendship. It says a lot about who they are.
The party raged on until midnight. My guess is that most folks danced for 3-4 hours!
New Boston band: “The Superband.” These guys were a lot of fun.
Steve’s dad bustin’ a move. He was amazing.
Thanks Jacy & Steve for having me at your wedding. It was truly an honor to be there, to meet all your wonderful friends and family and to support you both. Congratulations on your beautiful celebration and incredible relationship!
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Photos: Brian Wedge Photography
Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church, Charlestown, MA
Reception: The State Room at 60 State Street, Boston MA
Band: The Superband
Floral: Fino Fresh Floral (Melrose, MA)
Dress: Domo Adami from L’Elite of Newbury Street
Katrina - Wow, it certainly makes me want to go to the State Room for dinner next time I am in Boston- gorgeous views and set up. The frog was such a cute personal touch that made this wedding their own. Great job capturing it all Brian!
Simply elegant!