Ashley + Ben
Venue Willowdale Estate | Florist Russ of Fabulous | Photography Lauren Cate Photography
Cake Baked by Bonnie | Tux Hive and Colony | Dress Isabelle Armstrong New York
Alterations The Altered State | Hair Kacy Mullen | Makeup Artist Stephanie Schlatz
DJs DJ Bobak, Chris Comeau & DJs of Boston
Ashley and Ben's special day was one of those weddings you never quite get out of your mind. The two of them met and fell in love at Boston University, and their wedding was at the gorgeous Willowdale Estate just north of the city. Their wedding got pushed back due to Covid, so they were really ready to say "I do" when the day came (shoutout to all of our Covid brides and grooms)!
Due to weather the day of the wedding, the ceremony they planned to have outside was moved indoors. You'd expect that to upset any bride after already having re-planned their wedding a million times due to Covid, but Ashley simply smiled and said, "Okay! This rain makes it all so romanitc anyway." Talk about rolling with the punches!
Ashley was such a joy the entire day! She never stopped smiling, and despite changed plans, always kept the bigger picture in mind. She truly radiated joy. One special part of the day was Ashley's wedding dress. Ashley's designer surprised her by sewing butterflies into the dress to honor her sister. It was incredible to photograph this special piece!
Watching Ashley and Ben on the dance floor was one of the highlights on the night. They and all their friends and family really knew how to let loose and have fun! One of my favorite parts of being a wedding photographer is getting in the middle of the action on the dance floor and capturing those moments of pure joy (and showing off some of my own groovy moves as well).
To see more from Ashley and Ben's day, and other incredible weddings I've had the honor of shooting, follow along on Instagram @laurencatephoto!
With Love,
Lauren
An enchanting engagement shot in Brazos Bend State Park right outside of Houston, Texas. We laughed through the heat and mosquitos and ended with some incredible images they'll cherish forever.