When it came to planning their wedding day Megan and Joe had one special person in mind, her Grandfather. They moved the date of their Willowdale Estate wedding up to ensure that he would be there and could fully enjoy all that they day held. Throughout the day they thoughtfully planned little moments to celebrate this special man and the incredibly bond he shares with Megan.
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Award Winning Boston Wedding Photographer serving Boston, Cape Cod, Newport and New England. Celebrated for her empathetic understanding, meticulous organization and impeccable time management, Deborah brings a distinctive collaborative approach to her craft.
Providence Public Library Wedding
Danielle and Kyle were drawn to the beauty of the Providence Library and it's architecture. So much so that they decided to host their ceremony in the center of the library, walking down the dramatic staircase to meet one another at the aisle. Having rained on and off throughout the entire day, it seemed serendipitous that they had planned the majority of the day's festivities indoors. And while to some, being indoors might have been a bummer, to Kyle and Danielle, it was the perfect way to share in the beauty of the Library with their guests.
Each member of their families played an important role in their day - from the breaking of a place before the ceremony, to the signing of the ketubah to their ceremony, each aspect of Kyle and Danielle's wedding day was aimed to honor their families and celebrate their two lives becoming one. What a joy to photograph!
Thank you Kyle & Danielle for including us in your day, it was a treat to watch you bring your families together and to celebrate with your loved ones!! Enjoy some of my favorite images!!
Mandarin Oriental Boston Wedding | Younes & Alyssa
Admittedly I had been looking forward to Younes & Alyssa's wedding all year. Ever since I first met them for their engagement session this past winter, I knew that their wedding day was going to be one for the books. Every detail came together perfectly. The Mandarin Oriental did an amazing job of hosting their incredible day and made everyone feel welcome and taken care of.
But more than the details, it was a day of two families from across the world coming together, united through love. It was incredible to watch as Younes & Alyssa promised forever together, while watching their parents look on with amazement. The day they had dreamed of for their children was here -- and Younes & Alyssa couldn't have been happier!!
Both Younes and Alyssa have amazing style so it was no surprised that their details were perfection, from Alyssa's beautiful lace Romona Keveza dress to the tastefully decorated ballroom. They hosted their wedding in downtown Boston offering their guests, many who had never been to Boston before a classic experience.
Thank you Younes & Alyssa for inviting us to be a part of your day -- we had an amazing time documenting every moment and I hope that these images provide you with many happy memories for years to come!!
Read MoreProduct Highlight | Signature Album
Recently we just completed the most beautiful wedding album for Carl & Colleen. These two lovebirds wed this past summer and threw the most perfectly Boston wedding celebration. From the classic black tie details to a rousing sing a long of "Old Rover", their day was an ode to their heritage and the city that they love. Take a peak inside their gorgeous album!
Read MoreProduct Highlight | Signature Album
It was a such a pleasure creating this beautiful album for Kerin & Ryan of their gorgeous Newport wedding from this past summer. Kerin chose the Signature Album, featuring a soft linen cover and lay flat design. The design, the cover materials and image choices paired together perfectly to showcase their seaside inspired wedding day. Take a peek inside :
Read MoreHow To Plan Stress Free Family Formals
In the fourth post of the DZP Wedding Planning Series, we'll be chatting about to plan stress free family formals. The success of family formals on the wedding day is in the planning. Often, the idea of photographing grouping after grouping can seem overwhelming, to you, your family and your photographer. While it may seem like this is an easy and quick part of the wedding day -- when you are working with larger groups of people things can quickly become confusing, complicated and down right stressful. Today I'll be sharing my best tips on how to make this time with your loved ones, easy, stress free and enjoyable.
Read MoreProduct Highlight | Signature Album
This past summer I had the honor of photographing Molly & Andrew's estate wedding at the Glen Manor House tucked away on the shores of the Sakonnet River. It was a glorious summer day, the perfect backdrop for their blush and cream inspired wedding theme. Molly stunned in her Pronovias gown from Madeleine's Daughter while Andrew and his groomsmen looked handsome and dapper in their light grey suits.
Molly & Andrew chose the Signature Album bound in a light linen fabric, a perfect compliment their summer wedding. I hope that their album is something they can share with family and loved ones for years to come!!
Take a peak inside their album!!
Product Highlight | Signature Album
Take a peek inside Stephanie & Rick's Signature Wedding Album from their beautiful private backyard wedding in New England this past summer!! Stephanie and Rick chose a lovely grey linen cover, the perfect compliment to their wedding day color palette. Be sure to check out the video below to see even more of their beautiful wedding album. Enjoy!!
Read MoreGlen Manor House Wedding | Molly & Andrew
Molly and Andrew have loved spending summers in Newport -- the nautical charm, the coastal vibe, the New England character -- have drawn them back again and again. When it was time to plan their wedding they knew that the Newport area was where they would host their wedding. The Glen Manor House, right on the banks of the Sakonnet River, offered everything Molly & Andrew loved about Newport. Filled with historic charm and sweeping views of the water, the Glen Manor House was the perfect fit for their elegant summer celebration.
Molly and Andrew are the epitome of fun, caring and laid back. Together, they just fit, a perfect pair that greets everyone with a genuine warmth that seems rare these days. Being around them feels like you are engulfed in a ray of sunshine -- think I'm exaggerating? Just ask their loved ones!! So you can imagine that their wedding day was filled with laughter, smiles and lots of dancing fun!! Molly chose a palette of pinks, pastels and grays, and accented the reception with sparkling gold.
Molly & Andrew -- thank you for inviting us to be a part of your day -- we were honored to be there to document such a milestone in your life together!! Enjoy some of our favorite images!!
Read MoreDuxbury Bay Maritime School Wedding
When it came time for Lauren and Marshall to plan their wedding, they knew that it had to be near the water. Marshall sailed in college and Lauren affectionately calls it his "other love." The Duxbury Maritime School was the perfect setting for the wedding day, boasting beautiful views of Duxbury Bay and a skyline dotted with sailboats. The perfect mix of casual elegance and nautical charm.
Lauren and Marshall filled their wedding with lovely pink and navy details, beautifully executed throughout the day from the navy bridesmaid dresses to the soft pastel palette of the reception. But for Lauren and Marshall, the details were only a small part of the wedding.
What was most important to them were people. Lauren has one of those smiles that lights up a room -- her energy is simply infectious. As the couple greeted their guests following the ceremony, Lauren met everyone with her famous smile and a warmth you could feel a mile away -- they knew how lucky they were to have the people they loved most in the world, there with them to celebrate their wedding. And it was a joy to photograph.
Thank you Lauren & Marshall for inviting us to be a part of your beautiful day, enjoy some of our favorites!!
Read MoreEstate at Moraine Farm Wedding | Matt & Erica
How many couples can claim that their love story started in kindergarten?! Matt and Erica have known each other almost their entire lives, having grown up in the same town just a mile away from each other. Their love story has been evolving and growing ever since and this past weekend at the beautiful Estate at Moraine Farm, they began a new chapter together as Husband and Wife.
Their day was filled with family and friends, sharing stories and memories of Matt and Erica through the years. Loved ones gathered on the grand lawn at Moraine Farm to witness as these life long friends celebrated their commitment to each other. Filled with elegant, rustic details, the day was everything a summer wedding should be!! Erica & Matt love the outdoors and were delighted to host their loved ones in such a beautiful setting -- right here on the North Shore where they grew up!!
Erica & Matt it was an honor to be a part of your incredible celebration, to capture this new chapter in your lives together. Enjoy some of my favorites of their wedding at the Moraine Farm!!
Backyard Summer Wedding in New England
Though Stephanie and Rick went to the same high school, it took a chance meeting years later through friends for a real introduction. With the help of friends and Rick's sister the two connected and the rest is history!
This past weekend they celebrated under the stars with close family and friends in a beautiful backyard wedding. The couple chose the home of Stephanie's grandparents, where she grew up and where she has many fond memories. When it came time to plan their wedding day, Stephanie and Rick knew that this house was the perfect location.
Tucked away down a winding dirt road on Baddacook Pond in Groton, the property felt like a hidden oasis. Cocktail hour was hosted out front with drinks, appetizers and lawn games. The reception was hosted out back under a sail cloth tent and sweeping views of the property and adjacent pond. Beth of Fetching Events was on hand to ensure that the day flowed smoothly and everything came together perfectly.
The homey feeling of the property, the sweeping views and the personal connection that Stephanie and Rick had to the place and their families truly made the night feel magical!! -- enjoy some of my favorite images!!
Read MoreBoston Harbor Elopement
Weddings come in all shape and sizes. And while most of my weekends are filled with beautiful and elaborate affairs, occasionally I'll have the pleasure of witnessing something a bit more intimate. Just the couple, their closest family and friends, their vows -- and that's just what happened when Beca and Brian tied the knot earlier this month in Boston.
Brian and Beca met and fell in love in Boston and so fittingly they chose to marry in the Seaport District in the shadow of the city's beautiful skyline. Brian's dear friend, former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, officiated while the couple's closest family and friends supported the couple. It was a beautiful moment to witness and a pleasure to be a part of such a special day for them.
I met up with Brian and Beca at the Boston Harbor Hotel to meander the Seaport area for portraits before heading over to the Moakley Superior Courthouse for their elopement ceremony. It was a glorious fall day in the city and it made for the perfect backdrop for this intimate elopement. So much love to you two, Brian and Beca!! Congratulations!!
The Winner Of The Best of 2011
This morning I am so excited to announce the winner of The Best of 2011 | Vote For Your Favorite contest that was held over on my Facebook page last week:) (If you haven't become a fan, Like today and stay up to date on all things Deborah Zoe Photo:)) I was so overwhelmed at the response to this end of the year round up! It was so fun receiving notification after notification as your friends and family voted and commented on all your images. It was even more fun to read what people wrote under each image and feeling the love your family and friends have for each one of you!
While I wish I could have picked everyone, there could only be one winner. So without further delay, the winner of their very own canvas for their home is....drum roll please.....
Sean & Lindsey's Wedding at St Francis De Sales and Boston Marriott Cambridge
In May, I had the privilege of second shooting for Erin Chapman at Lindsey and Sean's Boston wedding at Saint Francis De Sales in Charleston with a reception at the Boston Marriott Cambridge. I love being able to second shoot for photographers and I am so grateful for the opportunities I've been given by others. Not only have I been able to go to some fabulous locations, I've met some great couples, all while being able to help out friends. Here are some of my favorites from Lindsey and Sean's day. Enjoy!
Jon & Jamie's Wedding at The Endicott Estate in Dedham
Jamie and Jon were married on one of the most perfect weekends of the year so far at the Endicott Estate. Sure it was hot. Like really, really, hot. But the sun, blue skies and warm air made for the perfect atmosphere for a wedding! Jamie radiated in her Enzoaini dress, and Jon looked dapper in his Ralph Lauren suit. A smile never leaving their face. Two happy people in love. Jamie and Jon it was a pleasure to be able to document your wedding! Heat and all! Mazel Tov!
