When you think of a warm lazy summer day what pops up in your mind? How about some lemonade? Maybe spending an afternoon sitting under the shade of a tree? Well, insert a beautifully casual wedding in that scene and you’ve described Catherine and Ed’s wedding perfectly!
They had such a beautiful summer wedding that included a reception under a tent at the gorgeous Stevens Estate in North Andover. You could never, ever describe Catherine and Ed as stuffy or formal. So having a wedding in a huge ballroom with giant chandeliers would not make sense for them. They’re such a laid back and truly fun couple so they made sure that their family and friends understood that they wanted the same kind of feel for their own wedding. It all started with their invitations when they announced that the appropriate dress for their reception was “summer casual”. And there was no tux with Ed’s name on it. Instead, he and his groomsmen all wore khakis and navy blue blazers. And Catherine? She wore a stunning fitted summery gown that just reached the ground. And her bridesmaids all wore the most adorable navy blue knee length dresses. Everyone looked so summer chic! And there was no denying that Ed and Catherine were determined to stay comfortable and cool when they both changed into their flip flops just before the reception!
We just couldn’t wait to get these two alone for their own portrait session and here’s a sneak peek at some of our favorites:
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And one more favorite that we took just as we were getting ready to use this very cool old bench for a few images. I think I love this image so much because it just perfectly sums up Catherine and Ed’s easy-going and relaxed style. (And Catherine has these mile-long legs that anyone would kill for, too!)
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Catherine and Ed just make it so easy for anyone to want to hang out with these two for hours and hours! It was no surprise that they had so many family and friends with them at their wedding and all of them were having the time of their lives!
Catherine and Ed actually haven’t left just yet for their honeymoon (soon, though!) and I know they’ve been dying to see their gallery and now it’s finally ready! Thank you SO much, guys, for being so much fun!! We can’t wait to see you again soon!
P.S. — Don’t believe me yet when I tell you how much fun these guys are? Well here’s what I mean… I just got an email from Ed a few minutes ago and I wish there was a video camera on me when I was reading it. Here’s a line from his email:
“If you guys had a penny for every person who said how friendly and professional you were, you’d easily be worth $1.94 right now.
(After all, we only had 194 guests).”
Funny, Ed. REAL funny. 
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