Mary & Gerard couldn’t have gotten married on a more beautiful summer day! The whole day was lovely, and the party was a blast! This marriage joined Greek & Lebanese families – and let me tell you, these guys know how to party! It was a blessing to witness the merging of hearts, lives, families and cultures. And dancing the night away with them was definitely an added bonus :)
We started the day at Mary’s parents’ home, where Mary and her family were getting ready
Meanwhile, a few blocks away my second shooter Nicki Pardo was hanging out with Gerard and his family. It’s always a little bit more comical with the guys ;)
Mary’s dress was breathtaking!
waiting to go in for the ceremony
One of my favorite moments at every wedding…
Nicki’s take on the moment
Greek Orthodox weddings have such cool traditions! Here the Bride & Groom are crowned with crowns held together by a white ribbon symbolizing glory and unity, and then they circle the altar three times as a demonstration of how that are to keep the Gospel and the Cross at the center of their path.
Then after the ceremony, the run outside and get pelted with rice by their guests! Haha!
On our way to the State Room, Mary asked the limo driver to pull over by The Charles River so we could shoot a few portraits. I’m SO glad she did!!
awesome view, golden sunlight, and a beautiful couple… love it!
We also managed to snag a couple portraits at the State Room before everything got going
Their first dance
And then the Greek dancing began!! LOVE it!
On top of the Greek band, they brought in a DJ to play Arabic & American music. Talk about a fun mix of cultures and music, and a kickin’ dance floor!
Mary & Gerard – Thank you so much for trusting me with your wedding! It’s been great getting to know you both, and getting to be part of your day. I hope you love the photos!! :)
To view more of my favorites from this wedding, please check out the album on Facebook!
These are amazing! I love the shot with the bride in the limo. Gorgeous!
Great photos! Loving that one of the dance floor. They are such a beautiful couple!
It’s amazing how perfectly you captured the wedding. One of my first wedding experiences was that of my best friend, who happens to be Greek.
This really reminds me of that time and how great it was to see his whole family celebrate in the traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The angles that were used are perfect! I love this set and congrats to the happy couple!