Winter Wonderland Theme at The Boston Public Library | CMP parties with Person + Killian

I have a very special friendship with the dynamic duo of Jill and Lauren of Person + Killian Photography. We know each other outside the scope of the wedding world and have had so much fun at holidays and on couple get always. Each time I see them I am thankful for such an amazing friends. Of course, we also work together within the fabulous worlds of weddings. Each year Person and Killian has thrown a party to thank the professionals that they work with. When they called and asked if I would arrange the flowers for their annual industry party I was thrilled to do this for them. They have done so much for me over the years and their friendship means the world to me. Of course I would jump to it and make this a floral display that would leave them chattering.

Amy Kimball of Amy Kimball Events, also a friend of Lauren and Jill's was in charge of the over all planning to the event. She and the gals worked out that they would have a winter wonderland theme party to be held at the majestic Boston Public Library. It was totally appropriate given that in New England over the past couple of weeks we have had an unprecedented amount of snow that has fallen and choked the city and country side with mounds and mounds of snow. The theme played out so well with the decor and details that Amy had planned. The soft lighting and amazing linens from Rentals Unlimited were the perfect backdrop to the "frozen" flowers that I would display on all of these wonderful display canvases.

Of course, when I am putting on an editorial display I am nervous. What will they think? I want it to be new and fresh and in this case, frozen. The flowers were easy. Spring flowers fill the market and are usually the first to peek their heads from under the snow. I chose mounds of Hyacinth, Roses, Orchids, Stock, Lisianthus and Amaryllis and put them on top of display containers that were actually filled with fresh snow and ice. I also used some special little LED lights in the glass arrangements to give almost a moon lit glow to the snow. 

I often use potted flowering plants with fresh flowers. I love a little vignette mixing the two together. For the party I couldn't resist the rings of stephanotis vines. It looked like a modern wreath that had been frosted with snow. The scent of these flowers, forget about it, nothing short of heaven. For the vase arrangements, I was happy to show off a new collection that is actually a brushed steel type of glaze pottery. I thought that it's shape and modern take on "frozen" was  perfect with the modern clustered mounds of bright white spring flowers.

Personally,  I can be a bit shy at an industry event. Everyone wants to talk the biz. I live and breath it every waking minute. I am almost consumed by this wonderful passion that I have. I live and relish those quite moments in life when I can enjoy the company of my husband and dogs and of course my amazing friends. Lauren and Jill totally get this about me and for that I send them this. MUAAAHHH!!! You both should be amazingly proud of yourselves as hostesses to your party of the year. I am flattered to have been asked to showcase my work in the midst of such accomplished company. I look forward to our continued friendship and sharing the love.

 

 

 

 

Person and Killian Industry Party | Winter Wonderland Theme Floral Decor

As I look out the window of my office, there is about two feet of snow on the ground. I am feeling a bit of cabin fever setting in now that the holidays are over and the weather keeps us in the house. I LOVE having something on my calendar to look forward to. When I got the call from Lauren and Jill of Person + Killian Photography, asking if I would "do" the flowers for their annual industry soiree, I was, as always honored. If you have read my style blog over the past couple of years, you will know that Lauren and I are BFF's. She also happens to be 1/2 of a world class photography duo. We have worked together many, many times. Not because they are my friends, but because their work to me is nothing short of divine. I love the glossy, fashion edge and rich digitally saturated color that has been their namesake look.

Of course, we love to party. Last year I was lucky enough to create a floral showstopper in the Person + Killian signature red. This year, the official planner of the party, Amy Kimball of Amy Kimball Events has designed a Winter Wonderland themed party. I can see it now, clear chairs and slick white furniture along with stunning linens from Rentals Unlimited all in shades of stainless steel and many shades of grey, white, and blue. As I do for most of my projects, I have put together this sketch to show the style, scale, color and details to the fresh florals  that will be the finishing touches to the winter wonderland look that Amy has envisioned.

This year the party is taking place at The Boston Public Library. The grand architecture will serve as an awesome backdrop to all of these "cool" details. I am going to find a white cashmere sweater to wear with my fur hat. I can hardly wait!!

Congratulations Person + Killian on another amazing year at the top of the Boston Bridal circuit. I look forward to celebrating your success.

 

Boston Weddings launch party at The Boston Public Library

I don't go to many industry social events, I guess that I should, I always have fun. Believe it or not, sometimes I would rather just be home watching the Real Houswives. I get invited to all sorts of parties, I am flattered of course and try to make it to some of my favorites. Of course, Boston Magazine is always at the top of my social calendar list. The are the epitome of good taste and showcases from the bridal world here in Boston. There is always something new, fresh and exciting. When the most recent edition came to my office, I flipped right open to the page showing photos from the launch party of the magazine, which I was lucky enough to be invited to and to attend. It was an AMAZING night of bridal fashion, yummy food and catching up with some of my besties in the biz. How fun that I am pictured with Lauren Killian of Person + Killian Photography ! Loved seeing my friends DJ Raffi, Donna Garlough and Danielle of the magazine while I nibbled the BEST, the very BEST cake from my gal pal, Jenny from Jenny's wedding cakes.

I got to meet a lot of new people that night as we wound down with a final sip of champagne at The Fairmont Copley Plaza, which is right across the street from the Boston Public Library. My favorite introduction being to none other than the very talented Kelli Parker of à deux : bespoke bridal paper. It was nice to see you all that night. Even nicer to see on the glossy pages of Boston Weddings.

Engagement Session | Person and Killian Photography | Laura and Bob

I LOVE the work of Person and Killian and just had to share with you a blog posting that came along this morning..... 

We were delighted when our dear friend Chad Michael Peters referred his wedding clients Laura & Bob to us! The couple ended up booking Person + Killian Photography over the phone and Lauren had the pleasure of meeting them for the first time last Sunday.

 The second Lauren met the couple they instantly clicked. Laura & Bob were sweet, funny and very cute together! Much like all of our clients, Laura & Bob feel in love with our candid approach to photography and wanted to make sure their engagement pictures had the same feel. So, with glasses of champagne in hand, we set off to capture their beautiful Cape Cod engagement photography.

 

 

Lucky for Lauren, she got a sneak peek of the couples tasting and table presentation with Chad Michael Peters. Their wedding will take place this September at one of our favorite Cape Cod venues, The Chatham Bars Inn. We are always in awe by the beautiful work of CMP and this time was no exception. The gorgeous presentation was filled with a mix of glass, crystal and antique silver trays and was certainly a Chad Michael Peters signature design.

A Big thank you to Chad for introducing us to this fantastic couple and to Laura & Bob for being a fan of our work and trusting us to document such an important day in your lives. See you in September!

This post was written by Lauren M. Killian on May 20th 2010 and is filed under Cape Cod wedding Photographers, Cape Cod engagement sessions, Chatham Bars Inn Wedding, Cape Cod - Chatham Ma wedding venues

 

 

 

Chatham Bars Inn Weddings | Laura and Bob | The Tasting

What a whirlwind of a weekend, every minute marked by the best weather of the year yet. Today I met up with Lauren from Person and Killian Photography for a fun filled day of wedding activities with my bride, her mom and charming fiance. Lauren took the couple out for their engagement photography. She had an incredible day at the Cape's very best five star hotel, The Chatham Bars Inn. I sent Lauren and my bride and groom out to have fun while I worked with the staff of the hotel to give our client an experience in the process of planning her wedding, that she would never forget.

First, I felt ultra special to have the entire grand ballroom of the hotel and a special table (the same exact table where my husband and I celebrate our anniversary every year) as a private getaway tasting lunch at this my favorite of all hotels in the world. How can you not fall in love with the charming and devoted staff and the timeless elegance and class of this tony hotel and resort? The table and presentation sideboard laid with an eclectic and controlled mix of glass, crystal and antique silver trays was the perfect backdrop to the THREE tasting cakes that the pastry chef of the hotel specially prepared for the day. My bride wants to skip the cake, but I beg, please, please the raspberry cake is DIVINE. Bobby and I hold a majority now, and I think I might just be able to sway my lovely lunch date, the boss and mother of the bride. Of course, we must serve the highlight of my lunch the lemon doughnuts with sage sugar and blue berry  coulis. Every morsel, every presentation, every sip of wine was thoughtful and perfectly presented and prepared. Even I am totally and completely impressed. Chatham Bars Inn job well done!!

We ended our tasting and Bob and I escorted our dates across the beach and to the south lawn of the property and discussed many other details for the wedding. Champagne glasses in hand and a warm glow of the day capped off for me, a new level in five star wedding planning. 

A very special thank you to my friend Lauren Killian of Person and Killian Photography for capturing these elegant details. I love keeping my camera in it's case and anxiously awaiting to see your glorious perspective. Of course you never disappoint and continue to amaze and inspire me with your photography. To Rentals Unlimited for their continued commitment to my work and their undying support in the course of this journey that I am on. To my husband for getting up a four this morning to get me the exact flowers I wanted, to my friend and personal assistant for the day, Missy who was delighted with the bride's invitation to share in the day as an official cake and champagne taster. She deserved it after getting her hustle on all day long.

I look forward to working toward an absolute perfect day for my bride and her family.

 

CMP makes Boston Weddings

"Who doesn't like being greeted by a handsome red-coated doorman outside our own little Versailles ? I love that the hotel has many different venue options, from the stately wood panelled oak room, to the Oval room, with it's gorgeous trompe l'oeil cloud ceiling, to the absolute majesty of the Grand Ballroom. J'Adore."

 

There is nothing better then to hear that your work is being featured in an editorial for a bridal magazine. The newest issue of Boston Weddings is featuring the wedding that I designed. I was thrilled to also work with Lauren from Person and Killian for the producers of The Bachelor, on this project named "Hitched or Ditched". There was as much drama in the production of this wedding as there was in the episode which aired with the title " Cheater in Beantown". In the end I love the coverage and still think that Anissa, the bride was one of the prettiest to walk down a CMP aisle in a long time. Thank you Fairmont Copley, give Katie Copley a pat on the head for me.

Summer Wedding Classic

 

Mary and Barrett
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It has been a busy few weeks here in my studio and offices. I always want to be on top of getting out the gorgeous photos from the weddings and parties that I work on, so you too can see how amazing some of these details are, sometimes writing the stories that go behind the photos comes a few weeks after.

I got the great chance to work with long time Rochester friends on the wedding of Mary and Barrett. It was so fun over the course of the year and a half planning out her details such as flowers, and menu, chit chatting about this escort card style and what type of table numbers should be laid out for the guests. As a wedding planner I always want the details to be beautiful AND reflect the personalities of the bride, her family and the groom. This wedding was just that. With a love for sailing and a backdrop of the Beverly Yacht Club and the groom's amazing sailboat as a backdrop for formal pictures it just all came together so amazingly well.

I first want to thank not only the staff on our floral and decor team but also our ever faithful staff at CMP transport and their late night efforts to get the bride's guests home safely. We rolled out the vintage Rolls Royce to transport the bride and the groom, a shiny ten passenger limo for the wedding party and our shiny town car for the parent of the bride. Seamless, effortless and gracious service. Thank you CMP Transport.

Of course it goes so well because of the incredible vendors that are involved with such an event. It was so my pleasure to call on Russ Morin and his fine team to deliver a world class meal by world class staff and the cake, the cake that they baked was literally one of the best morsels of food that I have ever had in my mouth.

And last but certainly not least to Lauren from Person and Killian Photography. Her photos which are showcased here in this story are just amazing. The weather was not working with us that day but she managed to get the photos out on the boat for the bride and did so with amazing work. She and I had such a good time chit chatting and styling bridal bouquet photos in the house while we were waiting to send the bride off to the church to be married.

The Perfect Storm makes Boston Weddings Magazine

 

Person + Killian photography is so excited to have the “ONE LAST SHOT” in Boston Magazines, Boston Weddings Fall/Winter 2009 issue. This is Person + Killian ‘s 3rd season being selected for the “LAST SHOT,” a photograph that depicts a funny story from a wedding and is a message to Boston Brides that if something happens at your wedding, the day can still be a success.

Even though the day was rainy and humid, the amazing Chad Michael Peters kept it all together. Nothing could take away from this spectacular event. The tent was filled with CMP flair. Everything from the event - the flowers, linens, décor and cake… - was simply unforgettable! 

“The rain started days before Elizabeth Murray and Paul Crage’s September ceremony-and didn’t stop. By the time they arrived at their Fairhaven, Massachusetts, reception site, the backyard tent was three inches deep in mud. Undaunted, Elizabeth hiked up her dress, pulled on galoshes, and proceeded to have the time of her life. Guests followed suit: Shoes came off and the dancing didn’t stop until police intervened at 2am.“A family friend slipped and tore her dress, went home changed into jeans and came right back.” Laughs the bride. The monogrammed, four-tiered cake, unfortunately didn’t share that verve. – Our planner told us right away it was drooping from the humidity.” Says Elizabeth, a registered nurse. “ But that seemed insignificant when the place was flooded and chairs were sinking into the ground. -Besides, the newlyweds were having too much fun to stop for dessert. After postponing the cutting ceremony, they ended up slicing the wilted confection late in the evening. Elizabeth swears it still tasted delicious: “ One guest even said she thought is was supposed to look like that!” BRIGID SWEENY

The Perfect Storm

Elizabeth is a rare beauty, with long blond hair and a smile that radiates. I can see why Paul, her handsome groom did not waste any time in getting down on one knee to propose. She said yes to a stunner of a ring and the wedding was in the works.

Her parents have an historic house on the water with a yard that slopes elegantly away from the house, just the perfect setting for a wedding. We worked for months to figure out just the perfect shade of flowers, the perfect morsels of food, tiny little amazing details, like fresh flowers on letterpress programs at the chapel. We were set to go for their dream come true wedding.

It had rained so much the day before, I was worried that it would be wet for the guests.....little did I know. All seemed to be good and the day of the wedding came, grey skies, but no rain. We all were scurrying and in a flurry to pull off the final details, the bride stepped into a gorgeous antique white Rolls Royce and off to the chapel we went.


The bride was just stunning as she walked down the aisle on the arm of her beaming father. That was my queue to leave the chapel and head on back to the reception site to do my final walk through. On the way the sky opened up in a way that I never seen, setting the stage for the Perfect Wedding in a Perfect Storm.

All of the details were in place, every last one of them down to the crystal chandelier in the center of the tent. Candles were lit and just waited for the guests from church and of course the newly married bride and groom. I had worked with my awesome guys at Chase Canopy, to channel the rain away from the tent, nothing could be done with the six inches of rain that continued to fall through out the evening. Finally, right before the bride and groom came in, the water could not be held back, it continued to seep and seep it's way into the perfect wedding tent.

What to do? What to do? Even I was nervous, but finally a plan was in place and the staff performed at a level that purple hearts are awarded for in the wedding world and the wedding tent was ready for our bride and groom. I met them in the foyer of the house and got to work on restyling the brides dress so it would not touch the ground. It was so the scene in titanic when Rose is being pulled into her dress by her mother. This was her moment, looking her in the eye I said my famous words" You and only you will define this evening, every thing that can be done has been done and now it is up to you to make this the wedding night of your dreams".......and that they did

I got lucky as a wedding designer and planner, regardless of the weather, I could see that this was a crowd that could handle a party of epic proportion. Of course it is my job to prime the pump and with a wink to the bartender to pour the strongest drinks of his career, we did just that. I knew that the party would be defined by the first notes of the band. When they hit the stage, there was not one guest that was not out on the dance floor. Shoes off, they were shakin booty like I have never seen. We had not even served the first bite of dinner yet but I knew that this could very well be the party of my career. These guest could care less that a near hurricane was blowing on the bay.

In the end it was so perfect a wedding. The love in the air, the party, the details that went on and on. For a night we all escaped the storm into a perfect world that centered around a newly married couple. And for a morning we escaped it too, for the party went well into the wee hours of the morning....that is until the police came, with smiles letting us know that three in the morning was a party enough and we agreed to all meet again at the brunch the next morning....to tell our stories of the wedding and to celebrate for the guests are still raving that this was bar none, the time of their lives.

So many thanks to the talented duo of Person and Killian Photography for their die hard, off the charts photography of this world class event. Your work is amazing and I am teary at the fabulous memories time after time. Thank you both Lauren and Jill.

Hitched or Ditched Details

It is not often that you get a call to work on a National TV show. The process was the most exciting, thrilling event of my life thus far. The amount of work and drama that went into the process could have been a reality show unto itself. Months of work, negotiations, drawing and preparation went into the one hour show that was aired nationally last night. For me the process began with a concept rendering that I presented to get the job from the producers, from there my team and I toiled away to make this reality show wedding a show stopper with the most amazing flowers and decor.

I wanted to deliver what the network wanted, wedding fashion that would appeal to their young viewers. In the end I worked hard from rendering to the I do's that left me breathless and I am excited to share these Hitched or Ditched details with you here.

Many thanks to the fabulous photography duo Person and Killian who were lucky enough to be cast as the wedding photographers on this juicy reality show.

A very special thanks to the Fairmont Copley Hotel. Their unwavering commitment to excellence will have me singing their praises for years to come. Old school Boston tradition with an updated twist and I love it.

Chad Michael Peters makes Loaded Gun Boston

 

I have always been in love with Hollywood. The glamour, the suspense.....the handsome and hunky leading men. Just the idea of Hollywood here on the east coast is exciting, but to actually be involved as the director yells "ACTION" is the thrill of a lifetime. I had a nice time chatting with Sam Baltrusis, of Loaded Gun Boston, about the production of the new reality show "Hitched or Ditched." Sam has brought polish and class to the world of east coast celebrity and I love reading the daily buzz of Boston's own Hollywood happenings on his blog. I, alongside my good friend photographer Lauren Killian, got the chance to take part in the Boston episode of "Hitched or Ditched," which premieres on June 2. Sam was nice enough to publish an article about my experience on the show.Click here to read the story in Sam's own words.

Hall of Fame Wedding

 

 

I have to admit, I had no idea who Jim Rice was. So when his daughter Carissa called and said that she was impressed with me answering my own phone and wanted to hire me to do her wedding, I smiled and planned a meeting with her mom and dad to get things under way. I had no idea that her dad was totally famous, especially here in Boston, and that he was about to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I am always impressed with great achievements but to be honest, I am way more excited about gorgeous diva gals and planning their weddings than I will ever be about baseball. I think that Carissa and her parents appreciate that.

We are having a great time planning the details for her summer 2010 wedding and have chosen the oh, so chic Liberty Hotel, one of the leading hotels of the world and a former Boston's jail house as the venue for the wedding.

Carissa and Andrew's ceremony will have the aisle defined by gorgeous mounds of rich summer color and lots of candles. They will be married against a display of mango-gold calla lilies which will look amazing displayed against a modern hedge of hydrangea and South American roses.

My team and I will turn the room over while the bride and groom enjoy cocktails with their guests. This is never an easy task, but with my "A" team and the nimble hands of the Liberty staff, I have every confidence that we will be able to turn Carissa's reception into the modern, sophisticated and chic event that she hopes it will be.

 

 

 

"The ultimate union of historic influence and contemporary design, this luxury hotel in Boston is inspired by a sophisticated interior decor that integrates with the architecture’s beautiful simplicity. Echoing the stone facade, reception desks are punctuated with a panel of granite warmed by a surrounding concentric panel of mahogany woods. Throughout the public areas, American colonial prints, enlarged and rendered in historic colors such as maroon, gray and purple, provide a fresh take on a traditional look, while bold geometric carpets in rich hues of purple and yellow are reminiscent of New England window panes and the friezes of traditional doors. Captivating in every sense of the word, The Liberty Hotel promises an unforgettable guest experience in a unique setting second to none. "

 

 

I have brought in Boston's best to help me with this event. I am so happy that I will have the incredible photography duo of Person and Killian Photography there to capture every amazing detail from behind their lens.

 

I am totally excited about creating a lounge around the dance floor. Some guests will be able to chill out, while others shake their booty on the dance floor. I will use sleek benches in deep red leather along with wooden cocktail tables to create a totally cozy, hip and romantic vibe.

 

We will be having both the ceremony and the reception in the main ballroom of the hotel. The carpet defines the color in this room as it does through out the rest of the hotel. It would be such a design mistake to move away from the historically bold color and pattern, so instead I have taken it to new levels in my design for Carissa's big day. We will be challenged to turn this room over while the bride and groom enjoy cocktails from the lofty perch high above the hotel lobby. With my "A" team on hand, I am sure that we will hit it right out of the park.

There are so many incredible details to the hotel, done in such an incredible way, that it is almost easy to be inspired. Every detail, every service standard has exceeded my expectations. My absolute favorite, to die for detail is the "Solitary Confinement" notes with keys that are left on the door when one wants to be alone. They take jail house and architectural detail and marry the two to perfection. If the hotel finds one of these missing, it will be framed in my office as a reminder of this awesome couple's wedding and a truly fantastic hotel.

If their standard is for me to "be captivated", then I am. We are in for a wedding that Boston will not soon forget. Congratulations Carissa and Andrew, I can hardly wait for your big day.

Hollywood in Boston

 

When Arlene Cronk of "Marketing to the High End Bride" called and asked me to appear at her panel breakfast meeting to discuss my experience working within the television industry, specifically on the newest reality show from the CW, "Hitched or Ditched", I was thrilled and flattered.

I was really excited to have the opportunity to show off my work to this most prestigious and influential group of wedding professionals and friends. Bonus,  I love the opportunity to dish inside scoop from the world of Hollywood weddings.

I was also flattered when I was asked to bring in some style to the event with linens and flowers. I knew exactly what I wanted to do and hoped that the seasoned critics that would be in attendance would like my work.

Given that it was a Hollywood themed event, and my company, chad michael peters, was a showcase at the event, I wanted to come up with something that was new and fashionable but at the same time payed attention to the modern chic vibe of the Fairmont Battery Wharf.

I chose dupioni silk in a morning dove grey done in an elegant pin tuck. The flowers were arranged in modern stainless containers and were displayed on custom glass stands trimmed with chic, black and white ribbon and trim.

 

 

I loved the opportunity to sit on  the discussion panel along side of Nick Paleologos Executive Director Massachusetts Film Office, Lauren Killian of Person and Killian Photography, Jodi Purdy-Quinlan Casting Director, Greg Hodges DJ, Arlene Cronk Owner of Invitations & Company, Chuck Slavin Actor/Filmmaker & Cheryl Eagan-Donovan President Women in Film & Video New England. I am pictured above caught in the middle of telling one of my stories.

I had the best time sitting with the honchos from Winston's, who are not only incredibly talented but are nice and hysterically funny. I hope to grab a seat with them at the next event to pick up where we left off.

Many thanks to Miller Photography Studio for the photography from the event, to my company Chad Michael Peters for donating the gorgeous flowers and to Rentals Unlimited for their generous donation of linens.

I hope to see you all at the next marketing event this fall. For more information on Marketing to the high end bride and the complete photo show from this event please visit www.weddingprof.com

Our Wedding

I did not dream as a little boy that I would find love and spend my life happily ever after. Meeting Kevin changed all of that. He is the one that made me believe in love. He is my best friend and my greatest fan. When you find a deep love and commitment in your heart and each other, it is only natural to think of spending your life together, so when Kevin, on bended knee and platinum band in hand, asked me to spend the rest of my life with him, he made my dreams come true and of course I said yes.

Cinco de Mayo 2007, was the most special day in my life. I set out to create the most intimate of days, filled with inspired beauty, great wine, our family and closest friends. It was so kind of my dear Friends Peter and Sally Hunsdorfer to host our ceremony at their antique home in Marion, Massachusetts. What a perfect setting in front of the fire, an antique table filled with flowers and antique buddahs, and the lush white flowers that I love so much all through the house in Sally's collection of gorgeous ditties. Kevin and I said our vows to one another in front of 20 invited guests in a service performed by my friend Lois Ennis. Her words spoke of love and caring beyond what I had previously thought. She was the perfect choice to bring us together and I am so thankful that she was there with us at one of the most intimate moments of our lives.

 

After the ceremony we traveled by bus to The Bay Club in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts where we were met by the gloriously romantic sounds of handsome mariachi players. We met other invited guests and enjoyed a luncheon laced with the best sangria that you have ever tasted and enjoyed shots of gazpacho laced with tequila. It was magical to say the least.

As a special surprise to Kevin and our guests, a troupe of young female dancers that I have long been a patron of, delighted our guests with a choreographed number on the lawn of the club. Kevin is a fan of Dolly Parton and I can remember first finding his scrapbook of childhood clippings of the buxom goddess. I knew then that this was the guy for me. To let our guests in on this special memory I sang a duet of "Islands in the Stream" with a long time family friend. We were having the time of our lives.

On our first date I brought Kevin a mound of tulips, so four years later it was so appropriate to fill our wedding with glorious stems of regal red and whimsical French parrot tulips. I love candy, so it was no surprise that we bid our guests good bye with a table filled with gilded sweets and yummy gummies, my favorite. And the cake.....the cake, have you ever seen something so gorgeous, quilted and gilded by the famed hands of my very good friend Lisa Raphael of Delicious Desserts.
We had the most amazing day that did not end for another twenty four hours when we landed in Las Vegas for our honeymoon and to celebrate my birthday and the wedding of another amazing friend of the family. God I just can't get enough of weddings..

A very special thanks to one of my best friends, Lauren Killian ofPerson and Killian Photography. Her photography , as you can see is simply amazing. As good as it gets. It was a honor to have you shoot our wedding and it is a privilege to be your friend.

Person and Killian Photography

 

 

I have always been so inspired by the photography of Jill Person and Lauren Killian. Their amazing ability to capture light and emotion has moved me to tears in the many times that I have hired them to work on my weddings and events. Over the years, as our professional relationship has grown, so too has a deep friendship. It is my pleasure to announce that they have launched a fabulous new web site http://www.personkillian.com. For "Best of Boston" photography, check it out!