It’s no secret I love traveling. Even within Massachusetts, there are hundreds of hidden gems and gorgeous places to get married. Linda and Daniel’s wedding at a private home in Provincetown on the tip of the Cape was no exception. There is just so much to love about this wedding – it’s intimate, stylish, and Linda and Daniel are so fun to be around. They are laid-back (so many of my couples are, which is funny because I think I’m much more structure-driven), creative, quite Canadian, and not to mention, ridiculously good-looking ;) This wedding was actually almost like a destination wedding for most guests, all who came down from the Montreal area. Linda and Daniel are no strangers to the Cape though. They have been vacationing in this area every summer for many years. I also felt like I was part of the family during the weekend – it was such a pleasure getting to know everyone and thank you so much for your hospitality towards me. I felt like I had a mini-vacation myself!
I arrived via the Provincetown ferry in the morning. There was threat of thunderstorms all day, so at the last minute we decided to move the portraits up to avoid most of the rain. In the end we were so glad we did so
Linda did not want a typical wedding dress. She took five visits to the store and this very dress caught her eye every time. It’s a beautiful dress from Aidan Mattox
We did the First Look on the lot right outside the house. It was drizzling at that point, but the lighting was beautiful and I don’t think Linda and Daniel noticed
The dominant colors of the wedding were yellow and gray. I love it when it shows up on the feet! Linda’s shoes were from Stuart Weitzman
Linda did all the floral arrangements with flowers supplied by Whole Foods. Amazing, right? You’ll see more of it later on!
It was truly sheer luck that the field across from the house had yellow flowers to match
At the very last minute the rain cleared and we were able to have the ceremony outside. Linda and Daniel constructed their very own chuppah using bamboo and draped cloth. It was gorgeous! One of Dan’s best friends, Luc, officiated while both mothers as well as Dan’s sister gave readings
Guests were able to blow bubbles at the end of the ceremony
The advantage of a small wedding? I can get a shot of everyone!
We quickly drove out to Race Point Beach for a couple more photos – this is where Daniel proposed to Linda
And then the rain began and it rained for the rest of the night. It’s okay, because everything else was indoors =)
In true New England style, Linda and Daniel had lobsters for dinner. Their bibs are so cute!
They played the shoe game. Apparently Linda is more likely to spend more money
How adorable are these initial cake toppers that Linda made??
Guests danced in the foyer of the house. There was an anniversary dance
This couple had been married the longest. Congratulations!
And the details roundup! To answer some questions some readers, photographers, and prospective clients might have – why do I capture details? I usually capture details that are important to the bride and groom. Not all my weddings are the same and certainly not all of them have as much a focus on details or portraits, the wedding day schedule is built to emphasize the kind of photography that the client prefers, and the majority of the images I deliver continue to be in the photojournalistic wedding photography style, because a wedding is nothing without the people.
However, for the weddings that do have a lot of details, I know that these details have taken the bride and groom a lot of time and commitment, so it’s important that they’re captured to fully tell the story of the day, even though these are not going to be the photos that get enlarged. In some ways I see the style and detail of a wedding almost like art – it reflects the fashion of the time, the personalities of the bride and groom, and pulls together the look. In addition, several of my clients often use these inspiration boards for their own wedding planning!
First up, the paper! Linda used a typewriter to type up all the paper for the wedding and carved her own rose-shaped stamp that is a repeating motif in the design
Rows 1 and 2: Invitation details
Row 3: Escort card, stamped Chinese favor boxes (filled with yummy homemade cookies on the inside!), menu card
Row 1: Their rings on the type writer, which is used as part of the guestbook – guests are invited to type well-wishes on the typewriter and sign a matted frame
Row 2: Linda’s shoes. Embroidered pocket square and cuff links for Daniel
Row 3: A delicious cracker and cheese spread. DIY boutonnieres
Row 1: Mr and Mrs signs at the head of the table. DIY floral arrangements
Row 2: The reception setup
Row 3: Whimsical straws for the homemade lemonade that was served during cocktail hour. A really cool looking passed hors d’oeuvre
Thank you, Linda and Daniel, so much. I had such an amazing weekend and miss you guys already!
Vendors:
Catering: PTown Parties
Dress: Aidan Mattox
Suit: Hugo Boss
Rings: Maidor
Flowers and cakes: Whole Foods, Hingham, MA location
Hair: Oasis Salon and Spa
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