Symphony Photography - Boston Wedding Photographer

Alizon Lissance at the Acton Jazz Cafe

Symphony Photography — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:06:13 +0000

So, it’s taken me forever and a day to post these shots. I have a little personal project I’m working on which is photographing, various musicians in the Boston area. The following images are from Alizon Lissance’s performance at the Acton Jazz Cafe on April 7th, 2007. Alizon will once again be at the Acton Jazz Cafe on Friday, December 30th, 2011 so if you’re looking for a great show, come on over and check it out.

Mt. Washingtin Hotel Wedding – Bretton Woods, NH

Symphony Photography — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:34:42 +0000

Congratulations to Michelle and Norris who got married this weekend at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH. If you’re shopping around for a venue to get married at, the Mount Washington Hotel is my absolute favorite venue in New England. For you and your guests, not only do you get one of the most breathtaking views (which makes a photographer’s job lots of fun ), there is also TONS of things to do for your guests if they’re going to stay for a few days. In the summer there’s golf, cycling, hiking, and across the road, zip lines at Bretton Woods Ski Area, and in the winter there’s cross country skiing, alpine skiing, and snowshoeing. If you like being outdoors, it’s the perfect spot! I have to admit I have a soft spot for Mount Washington as I’ve driven up it a number of times (I admit, that’s cheating), I’ve biked up it 3 times (best hill climb ever), and I’ve hiked it once (plan on doing it again this year). One of these days I hope to ski Tuckerman. That said, I was totally psyched when Michelle and Norris contacted me about shooting their wedding at the Mt. Washington Hotel! I had a total blast and didn’t want to stop shooting. It was a perfect night and when my time was up with them, I actually stayed for another hour to get some night shots of the hotel.

Can you tell I’m excited? Not only did I have the pleasure of shooting at Mt. Washington Hotel this weekend, but I also got a chance to work with a fantastic couple who know how to have fun. Norris even took to the stage to sit in on drums with Search Party to rock the reception (a phenomenal band BTW, this is coming from someone who went to a music college)!

Wedding dress by Sophia Tolli

The flowers are by Emily Herzig Floral Studio. Here’s a link to some of Emily’s wedding designs.

Overlooking the Presidential Range, the Jewell Terrace at the historic Mount Washington Hotel gives you a view of Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay, Mt. Monroe, Mt. Franklin, and of course Mt. Washington (amongst others).

What a gorgeous, magical place to have a wedding!

This is the Presidential Ballroom at the Mt. Washington Hotel.

Cake by the Mount Washington Hotel. The band was Search Party. I get the opportunity to hear tons of bands. If you’re hiring a band (which I highly recommend) this band is one of just a few that should be on your A list!

Norris took to the stage to sit in on drums with the band Search Party (didn’t know he was a fellow drummer) and got the crowd moving!

Wedding Photograper: Joe Ciarcia – Symphony Photography

Wedding Planner: Amy Piper – Signature Events

Venue: Mount Washington Hotel and Resort – Bretton Woods, NH

Cake: Mount Washington Hotel

Florist: Emily Herzig Floral Studio (EH Floral)

Wedding Dress: Sophia Tolli

Band: Search Party

DJ: Alex Guzman

Church Island – Squam Lake, NH

Symphony Photography — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:17:48 +0000

Congratulations to Camille and Mark. Camille and Mark whose wedding took place on Church Island (also known as Chocorua Island) on Squam Lake in New Hampshire.

Wedding Photography – Joe Ciarcia / Symphony Photography

Event Planner and Coordinator – Kate Martin / Beautiful Days

88 Optical Illusions and Visual Phenomenon

Symphony Photography — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:17:50 +0000

As a photographer, I often see things that make me scratch my head. Here’s an entire collection of visual head scratchers. Enjoy!

http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/

Westin Copley Wedding – Boston, MA

Symphony Photography — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:29:45 +0000

Congratulations to David and James!!!

Suits by Club Monaco

As we walked back to the Westin Copley from the Boston Public Gardens, David and James decided to stop for some ice cream. David and James both have a wonderful sense of humor. I love these next 4 shots as their sense of humor really comes through!

If you're looking for the lanterns check out JC Penny!

Florist – Kiwicabbage

Suits: Club Monaco

Ceremony Music: Boston String Quartet – Boston, MA

Justice of the Peace: Jay DiPucchio

DJ: Lisa Driscoll with Get Down Tonight Entertainment – Salem, NH

Ceremony, and Reception venue plus catering: The Westin Copley – Boston, MA

Kittansett Club Wedding – Marion, MA

Symphony Photography — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:02:04 +0000

Congratulations to Christine and Alben!

Wedding dress design by Christos Bridal. Click to go to their website.

Wedding dress designed by Christos Bridal and purchased from Jahee Bridal – Englewood, NJ

Band: Entrain – Vineyard Haven, MA

Ceremony, and Reception venues: The Kittansett Club – Marion, MA

Cake and cupcake baker: Mom

Willow Bend Country Club Wedding – Mashpee, MA

Symphony Photography — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:31:22 +0000

Congratulations to Deb and Peter!

Meg and Raul - andother Symphony Photography couple (click on the photo to see their wedding at the Harvard Club in Boston, MA)

Hair design by Jacki Norrie of Wedding Tresses. Click on the image to go to Jacki's website.

More of Jacki Norrie's exquisite hair design! Click on the image to go to Jacki's website.

Wedding ceremony at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Falmouth, MA

Ceremony Venue: Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish – North Falmouth, MA

Reception Venue: Willow Bend Country Club - Mashpee, MA

Hair Design by Jacki Norrie – Wedding Tresses – MA & RI

Fall wedding in NH at the Hanover Inn in Hanover, NH

Symphony Photography — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:24:22 +0000

Congratulations to Cyndi and John! Cyndi and John got married at the Church of Christ in Hanover, NH followed by a reception at the Hanover Inn in beautiful Hanover, New Hampshire. They couldn’t have timed it at better as the foliage was at peak and the weather was perfect!

Event Coordinator: Signature Events

Wedding Venue: The Church of Christ – Hanover, NH

Reception Venue – The Hanover Inn – Hanover, NH

Indian Harbor Yacht Club – Greenwich, CT

Symphony Photography — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:12:36 +0000

Congratulations to Ann Marie and Shawn. Ann Marie and Shawn got married at St. Aloysius Parish in beautiful New Canaan, CT.

Wedding dress by Priscilla of Boston

Wedding Photography by Symphony Photography – Boston, MA

Ceremony: St. Aloysius Parish – New Canaan, CT

Reception venue and catering: Indian Harbor Yacht Club – Greenwich, CT

Band: Uninvited Band – CT

Florist: Gary’Z – Stamford, CT – 203-975-9500

Rings by Levi Diamonds – NY, NY – 212-391-8341

Cupcakes by Palmer’s Market – Darien, CT (ask for Megan Palmer Dean)

Considering having your wedding at a Longwood Events location?

Symphony Photography — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:26:21 +0000

Hi everyone. Updates are coming soon! For the time being I wanted to bring something to your attention. Longwood Events owns venues such as Veronique in Brookline, MA; the Belle Mer in Newport, RI; the State Room in Boston, MA; and Wychmere on Cape Cod. They have some rather unusual business practices and policies, policies which in my opinion severely constrain your practical options for which vendors you have to choose from. Friend and Colleague Alicia Williams of Cordele Photography has over the past 2 years, been following what these policies are. If you’re considering a wedding at Longwood Events, be sure to ask questions about their policies with regards to hiring vendors that are not on their list as it could potentially end up costing you significantly more to get the vendors you want, than if you were to book with another venue. Alicia has put together a post on her blog detailing their policies. You can read it here.

If you’re looking for ideas on other venues to choose from, have a look through my past blog posts. There are certainly no shortage of beautiful wedding venues in the New England area that do not place any constraints on whom you choose to have for your vendors.