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Monica and Andrey, Married! | Boston Wedding Photographer

There is nothing quite like love, as I showed you in my sneak peek of Monica and Andrey’s wedding in Boston this April. Here is their story!

Monica got ready at the beautiful Langham Hotel in Boston’s downtown financial district. Her older sister is putting in her veil while her niece looks on

San Francisco wedding photographer boston wedding photographer 1004 02 Monica and Andrey, Married! | Boston Wedding Photographer Do you see the little angel charm in her bouquet? It’s to remember Monica’s mother, who passed away
Monica, you are so, so gorgeous!

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One great moment I like is when the bride meets her father. It’s obviously a very different emotion than a First Look, but incredibly precious, and also quite an emotional moment

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One of the honored guests was Monica’s grandmother. I think this portrait is simply gorgeous

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I hope you can see how caring Andrey is throughout the photos. He is protective of Monica and was able to meet Monica’s mother prior to her passing away and have her blessing.
I think what I really appreciate about this couple is how they’re very honest with each other and how much they respected each other’s opinions

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San Francisco wedding photographer boston wedding photographer 1004 10 Monica and Andrey, Married! | Boston Wedding Photographer San Francisco wedding photographer boston wedding photographer 1004 13 Monica and Andrey, Married! | Boston Wedding Photographer The wedding ceremony and reception were held at the UMass Club of Boston. Before we headed up, I grabbed a modern portrait of Monica in the lobby

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This was when the minister spoke of Monica’s mother and everyone teared up a little bit

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Monica’s sister, Keira, recalled the day that Monica was born

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Many of Andrey’s family members are in Brazil and could not make it up to Boston for their wedding so they will be having another wedding there. However, it was absolutely wonderful seeing his parents present. Andrey’s mother gave a touching toast as well, welcoming Monica into their family and offering herself as another mother figure

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This wedding could dance! The floor was lively all night long

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Congratulations to you both! Thank you so much for being so inspiring with your love, and I wish you nothing but the best!

Vendors:

Dress: Bella Sera Bridal
Reception, catering: UMass Club of Boston
Cake: Konditor Meister
Florist: Sprigs, Janice O’Connell
Make-up: Make-up by Jessica Sara Taylor
DJ: TJ’s Music Connection
Shang’s assistant: Maria Xia

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May 7, 2010 - 10:01 am

Diana - Truly stunning!

May 7, 2010 - 10:36 am

Kimberly - Darn it! Crying again!

May 7, 2010 - 10:40 am

Nithya - lovely! the portrait of the bride and her grandmother is SO touching!!

May 7, 2010 - 11:15 am

Jannie - Sooooooooooo beautiful :)

May 7, 2010 - 2:01 pm

stacy squires photography - beautifull photos … the bride is stunning :-)

May 7, 2010 - 9:08 pm

Serena - This has one of my favorite ring shots of yours!! Beautiful work, beautiful couple, and beautiful story!

May 21, 2010 - 12:29 pm

Jackie - Shang these are beautiful! Was this the first wedding you tried off camera flash? Looks great!

December 7, 2010 - 2:12 pm

Nina - Monica and Andrey, I’m so hape to see those pictures, and I wich all the happiness for you, I miss you so much….God bless you…kisses

Nina

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