Jodi and Kate

We had the incredible honor of being able to photograph that special moment with Jodi and Kate finally exchanged vows while standing among their friends and family. There was not a dry eye anywhere at the ceremony….including mine. I rarely find myself getting emotional to the point of shedding tears at a wedding because it’s quite important that I can *see* as I photograph these gorgeous moments. But I couldn’t help myself as I saw both Jodi and Kate break down when they exchanged some of the most heartfelt vows I’ve ever been honored to witness.

But let’s start from the beginning of their day….when they both first arrived at the beautiful Langham Hotel in Boston. As we normally do, Rene and I separated and were able to spend time with each of the girls as they got ready. I spent the early afternoon with Jodi, her mom, her sister and closest friends in a grand suite on one of the top floors of the hotel:

Kate and Jodi love Gerbera daises (which also happen to be one of my favorites, too), and they incorporated them into their wedding. I especially love their bright colors and tall stems. They just always look so happy, don’t they?

Meanwhile, Rene was upstairs with Kate as she got ready and then stopped over to her grandfather’s room to make sure he was ready to go. Kate’s grandfather arrived in Boston less than 2 hours before the ceremony began because of delayed flights and re-routed planes. He didn’t get any sleep the night before just trying to get to Boston – and it was obvious nothing was going to stop him!

Jodi and Kate decided to see each other before the ceremony and spend a few quiet moments alone and Rene and I were there to capture every beautiful moment:

Post Office square is always a favorite location for formal portraits and we had such a blast because – as we soon found out – Kate and Jodi’s friends have the same great sense of humor that they do.

We then made our way together to their ceremony being held at the beautiful Wintergarden at the Seaport World Trade Center. The first thing that captures your attention as you walk in the Wintergarden is the big beautiful circular staircase rising up to the glass ceiling. And it was the perfect setting for the moment when Jodi and Kate walked down the aisle. Kate walked down the grand staircase first, then turned and waited at the very bottom for Jodi to join her, and together they made their way down the aisle together:

After an incredibly emotional ceremony – including those gorgeous vows I mentioned at the beginning – we spent even more time with Kate and Jodi for their personal portrait session. The day was beautiful and they were so happy. Happy isn’t even the right word….it’s not even close. It was just so perfect to be able to document how they were feeling:

And because they’re cool like this…..we took pedi cabs back to the reception!! It was hysterical how many people beeped and cheered and waved as we rode on by. Who can resist a beautiful wedding with a gorgeous couple?

Kate and Jodi’s wedding was so special to us in so many ways. We’ve gotten to know them so well and are so grateful they allowed us in their lives, their wedding and that we now have a great friendship together. Love you both….