Laura + Dayna — Beacon Hill Engagement – xo, CoCo

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Laura and Dayna and I met up on a wonderful and warm afternoon in the early Summer, I knew these two would be amazing from the start. First of all they have the best story, as told to me by Laura, they used to pass each other on the sidewalk nearly everyday on the way to work, always noticing each other but never speaking of course, though for dramatic effect I imagine at least making some sideways glances :). Some time down the line they both ended up at the Liberty Hotel one evening for drinks, separately, but Laura finally got up the nerve to introduce herself and the rest is history! Naturally, we started out their session at the very place where their relationship started, not to mention one of my favorites hotels in Boston, then strolled past their apartment and through their beautiful Beacon Hill neighborhood. I hope you enjoy my favorites!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

The light was beautiful inside Alibi and the place was empty!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

In my opinion, every engagement session should start with cocktails!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Killing me with cute, Laura!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Of course we had to use the prison bars!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Love those socks Dayna!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

These two are just the right amount of goofy for me :).

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Quick costume change and a ride on the escalator before we head out!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill was quiet and the light was gorgeous!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Haha!

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

Aaaaaand just a little more goof to top it off.

Beacon Hill Engagement Portrait Session

I can’t get enough of these two, Laura and Dayna thank you for such a fabulous evening! Even more on Facebook if you dare!

Lieschen & Stephen’s Winter Wedding – Beacon Hill

I’ve known Lieschen for a few years now.  She is both friend and chiropractor – invaluable on so many levels!  I was excited for her last year when she met Stephen and fell in love – and was doubly excited when she called recently to ask me to shoot their wedding just a few weeks later!

The day started at the Liberty Hotel down in Boston.  This painting made such a cool backdrop for her dress!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Lieschen & her Mom

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

yeah, she’s pretty gorgeous

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Lieschen’s little nieces were there while she was getting ready – total entertainment for everyone!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

FAVORITE!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

After she was ready, Stephen came to the suite for the First Look

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Everyone had a toast to celebrate

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

the handsome groom

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Then it was down to the courtyard for some portraits.  We lucked out and had a really lovely day to go outside!  Though, snuggling did make it even warmer :)

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Lieschen & Stephen

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

The wedding was shortly after the holidays, and The Liberty Hotel still had Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling.  It was the coolest way I’d ever seen a hotel decorate for the holidays!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Then we headed down Charles Street to The Hungry I for their intimate ceremony & reception

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Surrounded by their immediate families, the got married in front of the fire place in a candle-lit ceremony

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

It was perhaps both the darkest and the smallest ceremony I’ve ever photographed!  It was lovely though!!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

After the ceremony, everyone headed upstairs for a nice dinner, some toasts, and lots of laughter!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

One of the nieces was a little bored at that point, and kept wanting me to play with her… so, you know, I HAD to ;)

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

The other niece seemed to be having a good time ;)

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

mmmm, meringue cake!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

rings in roses

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Love this shot of Lieschen & Stephen chatting with his uncle!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

And just for fun, I had to get one with the bride!

Winter Wedding in Beacon Hill

Lieschen & Stephen – thanks again for allowing me to be part of your wedding!  I’m excited for you, and for all the lies ahead!  ;)

To view more of my favorites, please check out the album on Facebook!