We’re so excited to be posting this preview from what was definitely one of the most beautiful, scenic wedding ceremonies we have ever shot. After driving back from our Cape Cod wedding on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, we stopped off in Williamstown in Western Massachusetts for Erika and David’s wedding. I can’t believe we had such different, yet incredibly beautiful weddings on one weekend!
Erika and David met their freshman year at Williams College in Williamstown and have been inseparable ever since. They even moved together to Boston to follow their separate graduate studies, with Erika just graduating as a Veterinarian the week before the wedding, and David continuing his studies for his Ph.D. in Physics and other rocket science stuff that is way over our heads (no pun intended, ok, maybe one was intended). They decided for their wedding to come back to the place where it all began, and their friends and family joined them for a beautiful wedding atop Sheep Hill in Williamstown, overlooking the scenic Berkshires. We love shooting in Western MA, and these pictures will show you exactly why. Here are some of our favorites from pre-wedding and the ceremony. Stay tuned for the reception preview, coming up soon!
Here’s David, looking dapper before the ceremony.
And of course the beautiful bride, Erika, hiding out in her room from her family who was outside.
Erika and David opted to do a “First Look” before the ceremony. The First Look allows them to see each other for the first time alone, in a private moment. Couples don’t often realize this, but weddings do not provide any private time between the couple until it’s over, so we like to give them that opportunity to share a few moments together before the craziness really starts up.
Here’s David, patiently awaiting his beautiful bride:
I just LOVE the expression on Erika’s face when they met during their first look. Priceless!
And of course, the first look allows us to get some awesome shots of the couple before the ceremony, which lets them get to their reception that much faster! Also, did I mention that we LOVE silhouettes?
We took these at the foot of Sheep Hill before moving to the top for the ceremony. It was a beautiful spring day - loving the scenery.
Can you tell that they’re dancers? We’ll show you some great dancing photos later!
Such a beautiful, tender moment here:
Nature gave us an incredible backdrop:
Forget what I said about silhouettes. What we really love are reflections!
Erika’s Aunt hand picked all the flowers for this wedding. Incredible! There was so much amazing color.
You’re going to be seeing a bit of a violin theme at this wedding. The wedding took place just shy of the top of the hill, and the bridal party followed the violinist down from the top of the hill to the ceremony site. It was an amazing entrance, and I wish all of you had been there to see it. Breathtaking!
You probably saw this image in the sneak peek, but we wanted you to get another look at the AMAZING view from the ceremony site atop Sheep Hill.
Erika’s sister then picked up a second violin and played a beautiful piece for the couple. She and Erika used to play weddings together, and Erika was so happy that she got her sister to play for hers.
Such a beautiful first kiss. Just look at the look on the Best Man’s face!
After the ceremony, the guests all followed the couple, led by the violinist, down the hill to the reception site.
Erika and David had an amazing reception at Mezze, an amazing new Italian restaurant in Williamstown. The second half of the preview will show off some of those photos, so check back soon!
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