We had another fabulous wedding last weekend and it had everything to do with the guests of honor! Lan and John have been prepping us for their wedding for over a year and a half now (talk about dying of anticipation!)
We scheduled their engagement session for last October and had the best time just roaming the streets of downtown Melrose and getting to know each other even more. As the wedding got closer and closer, Lan and I were staying in touch regularly and I think we were getting as excited as they were about the wedding! Their wedding was truly a weekend event for their guests and for us, too! Their rehearsal dinner was at Maggiano’s in downtown Boston and they asked Rene and I to document the evening for them as well. It was so wonderful for us to get to meet their family and close friends before the wedding and really see first hand how important Lan and John are to them. By the time we arrived the next day we felt as though we already knew everyone in their family and in their wedding party so well.
One thing that Lan and John arranged for was to see each other privately before the ceremony began. Almost every wedding we’ve photographed so far this season has included this special meeting before the ceremony. It’s been so amazing for us to be able to capture the incredible emotions from a distance. Lan and John wanted to meet on the beautiful grounds of Boston College and we then had so much fun using all of the different buildings and architectural elements in their photos! They definitely got into the spirit of our session and after walking around a bit and taking some shots, Lan even began to spot some great elements that would make for some gorgeous images. Like this great long set of stairs in front of a giant stone building leading to a plaza:
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And the next is one of my absolute favorite moments from our pre-ceremony session. We were playing around with Lan’s to-die-for Vera Wang veil. I was really getting her to ham it up when she just cracked up laughing and I got exactly what I was looking for - this perfect smile of hers. Can’t you just hear her laughing here?
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The other thing that just gets me is just how stunning Lan is. She’s so beautiful and everything was just perfect from her hair to her makeup, her gorgeous Reem Acra gown, but it was Lan that made it all breathtaking, if that makes sense. She’s just so stunning and together she and John make one smokin’ hot couple! 
Lan and John had their ceremony at St. Ignatius right there at Boston College and then had their reception at the beautiful Ballroom Veronique in Brookline. If you’ve never been there, Ballroom Veronique is one of the many gorgeous buildings in Boston that truly makes you feel as though you are royalty when you walk the halls. Here are some more of our favorites from that evening:
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And something a little different to show of their rings:
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Lan and John really thought of everything when it came to their wedding and the end result was one of the most elegant, picture perfect weddings that anyone could ever dream of. There were so many unique details from their wedding (like the Rolls Royce that they traveled in was once owned by Nicholas Cage!!) and it truly made for unforgettable day. We can’t wait to show off the rest of the images!
Now here’s the scoop on some of the details that I’ve been telling you about:
Rehearsal dinner: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Boston (The food is so incredibly good here!!)
Lan and her bridesmaids got ready at the Sheraton Colonial, Wakefield on the morning of the wedding. They also have the best lobby - perfect for getting creative with photos!
Lan wore a stunning gown by Reem Acra
And her cathedral length veil was by Vera Wang
All of the transportation was arranged by Black Tie Limo - including that gorgeous Rolls Royce! We’ve worked with Black Tie many times before and they really have amazing customer service - we absolutely love these guys.
And I’ve saved my last two favorite vendors for last.
Their videography was provided by Vignette Films . We’ve worked with Melissa and her husband Jeremy in the past and we absolutely love them. Not only are they such a great couple, but Melissa’s work is just phenomenal. She’s also one of the few videographers that we know that provide Super 8mm coverage! It’s such a cool, funky look and I’m dying to see Lan and John’s video when it’s ready!
They also had an incredible band. It was the first time that we had heard Boston Players live, but they seriously brought the house down. They were GOOD!