Katie and Tommy brought us back to Bittersweet Farm in Westport, MA for a beautiful September soirée. We always love seeing how our couples transform Bittersweet with their individual styling and these two did not disappoint. Extra twinkle lights hung amongst the rafters (which made the M’s very happy), gorgeous flowers by Arranged Occasions decorated the tables, and not one but three pretty cakes from Sweet Indulgence sat on the dessert table. But let’s not forget the lovely couple! Although we haven’t seen Tommy all suited up as a firefighter we are sure that’s a far cry from the dapper groom we had the pleasure to photograph. And when we commented on Katie’s teeny tiny wedding gown hanging up she quietly said “I’m starving”. Her seamstress told her after the final alteration that she couldn’t eat one extra crumb and we are pretty sure she didn’t! All the hard work paid off and an amazing time was had by all. Here’s to Katie and Tommy and all the butter and cheeseburgers they can possibly eat!

Wedding Venue – Bittersweet Farms

Florist – Arranged Occasions

Wedding Cakes – Sweet Indulgence

String trio: Clayton

DJ: Frank Baptista

Makeup & hair: Samara at Serai Make-up

Dress: Augusta Jones custom

Bridesmaids dresses: J Crew

Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse

Officiant: Paula at Heart and Soul Ceremonies

As photographers, we always have an eye on the weather. In a way we are amateur meteorologists. So when it started raining on our way to Sarah and Jim’s engagement shoot we were shocked and disappointed with our lack of weather forecasting skills. We met them at the beach in the rain and broke the news that we’d have to reschedule. Our cameras dislike the rain even more than we do! One hitch, Sarah and Jim were driving home to New York in the morning. They managed to switch things around, bring their dog, and try again the next evening. Everything went perfect the second time around. We managed to fit in a formal shoot at Salvé Regina in Newport, a casual beach shoot, a “fisherman American Gothic” reenactment, and an EndlessSummer II movie poster redo. Oh and Sarah lost the one key to their car on the beach which Melissa found just before it got too dark! Multitasking at its very best! As surfers would say, it was a bitchin’ session.

By now we are all familiar with the traditional wedding vows…for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health. Couples exchange these words expecting challenges down the road, but way down the road when they are older and time has given them the experience to handle the curve balls that life throws at them. A mere two days before their wedding planned for May 19th Ronnie fell ill and the wedding had to be postponed. Melissa was the picture of strength, standing by her future husband as he healed and got stronger. Fast forward, 105 days later to the happiest celebration and the most beautiful day at The Atlantic Beach Club! We were so touched that in the chaos of rescheduling their wedding, Melissa and Ronnie were steadfast in keeping us as their photographers. We were more than excited to hear this news, because honestly, we adore them! We felt like old friends after the engagement shoot and we were so happy to be a part of the joy of their big day. It was nonstop fun and we captured every minute of it. They are the kind of couple who whose love and happiness are infectious. Congratulations Melissa and Ronnie! To love and to cherish, from this day forward…

Wedding Venue: Atlantic Beach Club

Florals: Tiffany Gray at The Flower Girls

Officiant: Mike Egan at Heavenly Weddings