Molly Anne Photography Blog

Its every brides worst nightmare. Especially when they have an outdoor wedding. RAIN. As weeks got closer to the wedding I chatted with Caitlin about her time line. She knew she wanted to do a “first look”, and I couldn’t have loved it anymore. I had never met Caitlin, but I knew from talking with her over email that she was a cool/relaxed bride. Anything goes with her and she had full trust. So when I woke up on the day of her wedding and it was pouring rain out I wasn’t sure if this would change her mood or attitude.  As Melissa and I drove down to the Cape we realized that the rain wasn’t going to stop. We stopped to buy some umbrellas. Good thinking, because as you will see they came in very handy. When we got there Caitlin was still at the hair dresser so we looked around and got to meet Graig. Probably one of the nicest people I have ever met. All he cared about was making sure we were all set and didn’t need anything. Didn’t once mention the rain outside. Caitlin arrives and it was the same exact thing. Not one ounce of concern. LOVE IT. I knew I still wanted to do the pictures outside but I was kind of scared to ask them what they thought. I finally got the guts to ask and Caitlin said “oh of course we will still do the pictures outside”. DONE! I used to fear rain, but after second shooting a wedding with Rachel, she taught me not to fear rain, but to embrace it and work with it So thats what we did. Once we got to the Beachmoor the rain started to slow down just a bit. And before we knew it the water works turned off long enough to still have an outdoor ceremony. The radar said that we had like five minutes to do family photos outside before the next storm came through so we jumped on that and were able to squeeze a few extras in. Here are a few of my favorite! Bit thanks to Melissa for helping me out once again.

Here we go…

Graig had Caitlin’s brother deliver a card to her that had a scratch ticket in it. I guess they love scratch tickets. Caitlin didn’t win, but she said “Oh man I didn’t win, but I guess I did because I am marrying my best friend”. SMILE!!

The girls sending off Caitlin to see Graig

hands down my favorite

We didn’t want the umbrellas in ALL the pictures so we took shelter under this dock.

LOVED HER FLOWERS

Here comes the bride

Caitlin and Graig met at a Yankees game. The minister swore that this was the first and last time that he would be sporting this hat. I hope he’s right

I absolutely LOVED Caitlins dress. BEYOND words

BFF’s

SOOOO amazingly good

I secretly LOVE this photo so much

And this is the final photo. Had a blast guys and I wish you the best

Thank you god for part time. I honestly cant even think about what I would do if I was working full time still. This week I have been able to crank some serious work out, and after this post I still have four more to come. My blog is going to be mega busy!! Yesterday I was actually able to do something very different. I was contacted and asked to photograph an press conference with Governor Patrick, and Barney Frank. Totally different from weddings, but it was kind of cool. The conference was near my house so I was able to go to my parents and hang out with my mom… BONUS. Today, it was back to editing, I was down to business… and eating. I just cant stop. I need an intervention or something. When I edit I just sit at my desk and pick, and if I don’t have food here I cant concentrate. Its really becoming an issue.

Moving on. Meet Melissa and Bill. They got married a few weeks back in Hull, Ma at the Clarion. Again, it was a perfect day for a wedding. Not too hot/humid, and a slight breeze. If you are going to have a beach wedding this was the weather you wanted. When I arrived I saw Bill coming in from a day at the beach. Totally relaxed. How do guys do it? I got up to Melissa’s room, and she was really relaxed too. My brides are always so calm. I don’t get it. I’m going to be a ball of emotion when I get married. I can already see it, and it isn’t good. Melissa was surrounded with her friends and family who were so fun to be around. Just so happens one of my BFF’s was in the wedding so that made it even more fun for me!! Here are my favorites from the amazing day!!

As always… A HUGE HUGE thank you to Melissa DeSchamp for being there to help out!!!

This garter has a ton of meaning behind it, and it is one of the most special things. Bill’s mother is no longer with us, and this was made of of pieces of her dress. It was gorgeous.

There is something so special about the father seeing his daughter all dressed up for the first time. I have seen it a ton of times, but this one was different. It really choked me up.

Some emotional on-lookers

Some finishing touches

A much deserved toast

And a stunning bride

I love what is going on in this photo. The exchange between Bill and Melissa’s father is so special, but then you see Melissa in the back that adds even more emotion

The gals…

The clan

Melissa’s sister Sarah had a hard time getting it out, but she did it!!!

Cheers

Here is one of my best friends in the entire world, and her other half. They will be getting married at the exact place in less then a year. SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!

So, my friend/mentor, Bob, has one of the most amazing things in the world… A SMILE BOOTH. It is honestly one of the most amazing additions to a wedding that anyone could ever have. He brought it to Bill and Melissa’s wedding and of course I couldn’t resist using it. While Eileen and I were in it Bob grabbed my camera and snapped this. I mean when else could I ever be on my own blog?? THANKS BOB. If you want to see ALL the photos from the smilebooth that were taken at Bill and Melissa’s wedding click HERE. So… if you need entertainment for ANY event def. contact Bob for the Smilebooth.

Hope you all enjoyed!!! XOXO

Happy Tuesday everyone!! For those of you who are not at work, I hope that you are at home in sweat pants curled up under the covers watching chick flicks (yes… even if you are a guy). I cant believe that it hasn’t rained all summer, and the last 3 days have done nothing but rain. I actually don’t mind it, but yesterday as I was driving to meet with a bride and groom for next year it really hit me that fall is right around the corner. I actually started to get sad thinking about putting my sandals away and taking the beach chairs (that I have used like twice) out of the back of my car.

Anyway, Nicky and Bill got married on one of those amazingly perfect days a few weekends back. They couldn’t have asked for anything better. I was so pleased for them because I just adore these two. The first time I met with them I felt like we had been friend for years. Nicky’s giggle is so contagious and it just fills the room. I wish I could be surrounded by people like her 24/7. The world would be a better place!! I met up with Nicky the week before the wedding to get a tour of the grounds. I happened to be in the area for a different wedding so it worked out perfect. Her father owns a golf course which is connected to their yard so we drove around in the golf cart. I have to tell you I had one of those “need to get away moments”. I was in the golf cart and I felt this huge draft. I was like “what the heck is that coming from”. So I put my hand on my “back end” and realized that my dress was stuck on top of the handle bar. So… we had been driving around with my but hanging out. EEEK! Oh well, we are all right now!!

Nicky and Bill you guys are the greatest and I wish you both the happiest life together!!! Also… A huge thank you to Aubrey Greene for helping me out with this one!!

Bill… you’re so sweet!

I LOVE the emotion in the next three pictures

Have you ever had one of those moments where you get a case of the giggles in the worst possible places? My cousin Sam and I have that happen way too often, but this was a pretty bad case and they actually made me catch them.

Gorgeous Nicky

I loved this little garden patch. I actually loved their entire yard.

Some little details!

Im really trying to work the ring shots lately

Right around sunset we had the limo golf cart (yes I said limo golf cart) over to the course where Nicky has tons of memories.

This picture kills me. So growing up one of my best friends in the world was Kat. We pretty much lived at each others houses. Her parents happened to be at this wedding, and I hadn’t seen them in years. Here is Cliff trying to hide from the camera. This is so him. Probably one of the funniest people!

xo

I have been so excited for this post. Before the post I was so excited for this wedding. I met with Sarah and Danny awhile back and from the start of our meeting I knew their wedding was going to be amazing. Sarah’s family owns a farm in Berkley, MA. She grew up here at the farm and it was beyond a special place for her. And that my friends is where the wedding was going to take place. Not only were these two an amazing couple, but they had an amazing location. I went to the farm a few weeks before the wedding to look around to see what we had to work with. After finally finding the place (Danny gave me the wrong address and when he called to say “I don’t know the address here so I think I gave you the wrong one) I was in heaven. This wasn’t your typical farm. It was a HUGE HUGE farm with tractors rows and rows of corn, a sunflower field, a few barns, a pond, a pine tree grove, and a huge piece of land for a tent. All of which Sarah wanted to be incorporated into the photos. LOVE IT. The thing that made this wedding perfect, was that they worked with me so close. Every email exchanged was between the three of us. We were all on the same page and Danny had a TON of input. We had a time line and an awesome shot list. I cant get over how organized these two were. It was amazing. And, it 100% shows in the photos! As excited I was for this wedding I was sad that night because I knew it was over and I wasn’t going to have wicked funny emails from Danny and Sarah and we wouldn’t be chatting as much. And I am just as sad to post this because now I know its 100% over. Huuuuge thanks to Melissa DeSchamp for helping me out and being so amazing to work with!!!

Sarah and Danny, I cant begin to tell you how happy I was to be a part of your day and the friendship that was formed is the best payment ever. I legit love you two! Hope you like!! “Shots for shots”???

I absolutely loved the detailing on this dress. Well, I loved the entire dress to be honest

When I first got to Sarah the day of the wedding she came running out with an adorable bright pink dress on and the biggest smile. She looked awesome already. I said to her “Sarah I thought you were waiting for me to get your makeup done for pictures” and her response was “oh yeah I am, I’m going to go last, I don’t have any makeup on yet”. GRRR It honestly looked like she was in full makeup.

Just about all of the flowers in the bouquets came from the farm. One of the bridesmaids mother-in-law put them together.

LOVED these girls

Off we go

They wrote their own vows that made everyone laugh and cry. Including me… WEIRD

ta daaaa

After the ceremony Sarah and Danny jumped in this row boat to have a few minutes alond

This is my favorite photo ever. I wish I had a tractor for every wedding. Oh John Deer… you complete me!

I really wanted to just drive this tractor home with me to use as a prop whenever I wanted to

Could the light have been any better that day? I think not

There was this huge rolling pin that Sarah really wanted to use in a photo. She used to play on it growing up so it was a must!

Corn field time!

I cant handle this one…. I LOOOOOVE it more than I love chocolate.

this is a close second.

Ring shot on a corn husk with perfect lighting behind it. I WANT TO LIVE HERE

I adore the way Danny is looking at Sarah. Everyone in this photo is all eyes on Sarah. That is Dannys sister Sarah behind him. She used to babysit me when I was little. I remember playing cook with her. GOOD TIMES!

Sarah had two father dances so here is the second one!

Here is where the party went down!

Danny with his neice

When I left the wedding and said goodbye Sarah filled up with tears as she thanked me. She said something that I will never forget and it is something that I will reply in my head over and over when I need a boost. She said “Molly I cant thank you enough you were the best decision I made”. And that is why I love her and that is why I drove home with the biggest smile on my face! Thank you both again!!!

Lets end it on a good note!