So our day began with some getting ready photos. Rene was with Steve and his groomsmen while they were getting ready at their apartment in the North End. And it’s also where he caught the very last minute adjustments before heading out for the ceremony:

Because the church where the ceremony would be held is also located right in Boston’s historic North End, there was no point in hiring transportation – they just walked the few blocks to get there:

And arriving at beautiful St. Leonard’s church, greeting some guests:

Meanwhile, just a few streets away – also in the North End – at Toni’s parents gorgeous condo overlooking the harbor, we were having a little fun of our own. Toni’s parents have worked so hard to create such a beautiful and warm home and each room was decorated so beautifully. A photographer’s dream, really. And we made sure to have some fun with it. Here’s some details of Toni’s amazing gown and veil that matching the detailing on her dress perfectly:

St. Leonard’s church is absolutely gorgeous and is an historic landmark in the North End with lots of visitors and tourists making their way through it each and every day. As Toni and her dad walked down the aisle, it was pretty hard not to be in awe of how beautiful everything was around us:

And here’s the very moment that Steve saw Toni for the first time as she stepped through the doors. It looks like everyone was looking forward to seeing Steve’s reaction…

After a beautiful ceremony, we made a quick trip to the Christopher Columbus waterfront park for some family photos together before we made our way back for Toni and Steve’s cocktail hour and reception at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.

We walked into the ballroom and couldn’t get enough of all of the details that were everywhere around us. The ballroom at the Fairmont Copley Plaza is so ornate and beautifully decorated, that you could honestly get away with not adding much more in the way of details. But Toni and Steve found the best details to complement the decor. It was truly and honestly breathtaking:

They also surprised everyone with a perfectly choreographed first dance which looked great. It really got the crowd going and their guests cheered with every turn, dip and “ta-da”. It was so awesome!

It was the perfect kick-off to an evening filled with lots of dancing and fun. The band that Toni and Steve chose was Night Shift – absolutely one of the best bands in Boston for sure. We’ve worked with these guys so many times, and we’ve loved every single wedding. I fall in love with them every time we hear them perform. I wasn’t the only one, either. When Ray, of the lead singers, came out onto the dance floor to serenade some guests, there more than a few of us girls that swooned…

What an amazing day from beginning to end! We’re just getting started on Toni and Steve’s album now and we’re so excited about putting something special together for them!