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Elm Bank, Wellesley Wedding: Jess + Chris Ceremony

Chris + Jess’ ceremony was held on the grand steps overlooking the Italianate Garden at Elm Bank.  Guests were greeted with iced tea, then processed up past the fountain, through rows of flowers.  A string quartet played classical versions of – amongst other things – U2′s Beautiful Day.  I thought that was fitting.  Jess had…

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Elm Bank, Wellesley Wedding: Jess + Chris Portraits

After the first look, we were joined by the bridal party for portraits round the grounds at Elm Bank.  The sun was beating down on us, but we started with a few shots in Weezie’s Garden, in amongst those gorgeous wildflowers. Not wishing to induce sunstroke, I suggested we move to a shadier spot.  I…

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Elm Bank, Wellesley Wedding: Jess + Chris First Look

I’ve had a lot of conversations with people recently about the first look, the time we set aside on a wedding day for the couple to see each other for the first time, before the ceremony, and enjoy some time alone together.  A lot of couples on the east coast don’t really like the idea…

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