Westin Boston :: Mehndi Celebration :: Hannah + James

When your wedding celebrations take place over the whole weekend, you get two blog posts. So today I can't wait to share Hannah & Jimmy's Mehndi Celebration at the Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA and next up will be the wedding pictures at the Fairmont Copley Plaza.


Now would be a good time to mention the crack team of Boston's best wedding professionals that Hannah and Jimmy chose:
Alexis of Unique Weddings by Alexis was the wedding consultant and she couldn't have been more delightful to work with, so organized and calm and kept us all in the loop.
Christian and the team at Brighter Lights Media are one of my favorite videography teams, their films and trailers are just amazing.
Camille & Kelly of Artistic Blossoms worked magic with the flowers and Rishi Bawa of Silk Events was a joy to work with, the dancefloor (on both nights) was packed!

Hannah and Jimmy were so excited to see each other:


We walked across the street to the Fairmont Copley (where the Saturday celebrations would take place) for a handful of pictures. I could have photographed Hannah all day (and Jimmy was looking pretty sharp too). 

Back at the Westin Copley Square, the celebrations were underway:

Jimmy entered the ballroom to the beat of the drum, skilfully played by Rishi: 

Jimmy might just win the award for "most joyous groom ever"

Hannah came in next:


Dancing, mitai, delicous food, performances and more dancing ensued (and this is just part I! wait until part II).

Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Wedding :: Angela + Brendan

It's the weekend! What are you up to? Why not take a break from your plans and check out Angela & Brendan's wedding at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston?


But I'm getting ahead of myself, let's backtrack to Angela's parent's home and some wedding details. Hello Louboutins! 

Angela was helped into her wedding dress by her mother Enza and sisters Anna & Monica. 

Angela had a surprise gift for her father, a picture of the two of the dancing at her first confirmation:


Angela's father was really overcome:

Angela leaving her parent's home to head to the Fairmont Copley: 

Meanwhile Audrey was hanging out with Brendan and the groomsmen: 


As Angela walked down the aisle, Brendan's smile got wider and wider. The ceremony was beautifully officiated by Brendan's Uncle Jimmy. 






We made our way to the Public Gardens to take formal pictures (if you're planning to do all of the family pictures, wedding party pictures and pictures of the two of you during cocktail hour, it can be a really wise idea to extend cocktail hour to 90 minutes).


Loved the sparkly dresses on Angela's bridesmaids (Bride & Belle) and the pretty bouquets (Spruce Floral): 

Happy newlyweds:

Back at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, cocktail hour was underway. Hugest thanks to Audrey and Lindsay for these images (all of the balcony images are Lindsay's too!)


Angela and Brendan took a minute to check out the ballroom which was magically transformed to the perfect setting for dinner and dancing. A huge shout out to Alicia who was an absolute joy to work with as well as the whole Fairmont team.

The Fairmont Copley Plaza is one of my very favorite venues for a timeless Boston wedding. The mirrored doors, elegant chandeliers and sweeping balconies are just a dream to photograph. 

Angela and Brendan's dance lessons paid off with a beautiful first dance to "Over & Over" 

Most excellent toasts:

Angela and Brendan couldn't have had more fun at their own wedding, laughing even through the cake cutting:  

Angela danced with her father Nick:

And Brendan danced with his mother Maureen:

Even the corridors and lobby of the Fairmont Copley couldn't be more beautiful:

After a delicious dinner, guests could enjoy all sorts of pastries and cookies along the espresso bar: 

Angela and Brendan walked up to the balcony and the crowd went wild! Thanks to Audrey for her lighting skills. 

There was even an impromptu hora:

And dancing continued late into the night: 

Angela & Brendan - congratulations!!!! What an amazing day!!!! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!