Michaela + Sean | South Coast Wedding Photographer

Happy Fall! Even though it’s supposed to get up into the 70s today, I really feel like we’ve turned the corner into the cooler part of the season. I was out on Block Island this past weekend and it was CHILLY under that big ol’ moon. No complaints, but I’m glad I got to go through these gorgeous, summery photos this morning.

I met Michaela and Sean at a coffee shop last fall and I knew immediately that I wanted to photograph their wedding. In addition to their easy and happy personalities, they each have the kind of eyes that photographers dream about. Michaela’s are deep and sparkly, and Sean’s are the kind of blue that you only see on the most perfect days. I’m glad I got the job because I’m sure I was staring at them both, imagining how awesome their eyes would be in photos. And I was right!

These two met at Providence College, and according to the stories told during the reception toasts, they were meant for each other right away. I didn’t get to have an engagement shoot with them, but we went out for dinner and drinks a few weeks before the wedding and they had me laughing with stories of their family and friends, and it was absolutely reciprocated in the love and friendship that I saw in their guests. The wedding was held in Michaela’s parent’s back yard in Dartmouth, where a gorgeous tent was set up amid the late-summer flowers. When I first arrived, I was totally blown away by how beautiful everything looked, and the details, particularly those by caterer Lisa Matiello of Pranzi Catering and florist Yvette Frazier of Yvette Frazier Floral Design were GORG. Seriously, I swooned over the flowers for a good chunk of time before I remembered what I was there for. I love me some Dusty Miller in bridal bouquets. I also tried to abscond with Michaela’s Jimmy Choos but as I can’t shoot in heels, I reluctantly let the bride wear them ;). From the beautiful bridesmaids dresses to the emotional first look between Michaela and her dad to Sean, his brother, and their parents taking the stage halfway through the reception, it was a perfect day in every way. We hit downtown New Bedford for some photos and then the bride and groom got to spend most of their cocktail hour out on the lawn with their guests (including the cutest ring bearer I have ever met. Seriously, check out the suspenders. He took his job so earnestly that when he got to the altar at the church, he stopped and stood before the priest, waiting for instructions. And then later he asked me to dance and THANKED ME when we were done. Crush.). The reception was high energy with a packed dance floor, and all around the yard were twinkling lights and candles and joyful people celebrating this magical night.

Michaela and Sean, I am SO honored to have been a part of your day and I thank your families for showing me such hospitality. I wish you many many years of love and laughter, and I expect to still see Sean out on the dance floor when he’s an old man. xoxoxo

Wedding Planner // Lisa Matiello of Pranzi Catering
Makeup Artist // Alicia for Lindsay Simon
Hair Artist // Emily Reale
Florist // Yvette Frazier Floral Design
Transportation // A Formal Affair Limousine
Caterer and Cake // Pranzi Catering
Band // The Hub
Bridesmaids Dresses // Adrianna Papell