Annelena and John and the Boston Harbor Hotel

Our first wedding of 2008 was an absolutely amazing event! We’ve been able to get to know Annelena and John really well over the past few months as we got together for their engagement sessions, for dinner and just to chat and they are truly an amazing couple. They’re both so driven and successful and very close to their families and friends. Their wedding was definitely an international affair as family and friends travelled from all over the world just from the wedding. From Canada, to Venezuela and even Thailand, some serious air miles were logged to be there for the big day!

Annelena had the most amazing gown and then found a perfectly adorable little coat to go with it to protect her from the chilly air. The gorgeous view of Boston Harbor from Annelena’s suite:

And for the guys, a little tease of the gifts for the groomsmen:

One of our favorite parts of every wedding is the time that we get to spend with our couples for their own session. And after already having such a great time with Annelena and John at their engagement sessions, we were especially looking forward to this! We actually found a very cool bar inside the Boston Harbor Hotel and couldn’t resist using the soft and romantic lighting there for a few of their own portraits:

And you know that feeling when just everything is going so perfectly and falling into place? That was Annelena and John’s wedding. As we were strolling back to the reception after their private session, we suddenly heard loud pops and bursts of light - a surprise fireworks display right in front of us over Boston Harbor! It was breathtaking and we were all giddy at how perfect the timing was. And not to mention the most perfect way to end our session:

The rest of the evening was spent dancing and having a fabulous time and with a view of the Boston skyline. Annelena and John wanted the best for every detail of their wedding and that included hiring one very special band. The Larry Harlow Band is not your typical band - they are also recording artists that regularly tour to promote their music. As a matter of fact, they were playing at Scullers Jazz Club just the night before! Rene and I have been listening to these guys on XM for years so imagine our giddiness when we found out that they’d be playing live at Annelena and John’s wedding!

Annelena and John are - at this very moment - enjoying the trip of a lifetime while on their honeymoon. They’re in South Africa on safari and we are on pins and needles for them to come back so we can hear all about it!

Some other key details from Annelena and John’s wedding:
Ceremony location: St. Cecilia’s Church in Boston
Reception location: The gorgeous Boston Harbor Hotel with it’s breathtaking views
Coordinator: One of our absolute favorite coordinators! Heather Minicucci from Simply Inviting Weddings definitely kept everything running smoothly. She and her assistant, Melissa, were everywhere and did a great job and keeping everyone happy!