Guest Blogger: Photography Assistant & Wife, Erin Farren
My role as an assistant for Roberto Farren Photography is varied, and in addition to the cardio workout and strength training I’m sure to get, I absolutely love being able to go along to weddings throughout Boston, Cambridge and other parts of New England. Caitlin and Aaron’s recent wedding in Harvard Square was a particularly exciting event.
Caitlin and Aaron were married this spring in Cambridge, MA, and when Roberto started filling me in on the details that the couple had planned, I have to admit that I was already getting pumped. Harvard Yard for portraits? Upstairs on the Square for the Reception? And the bride in a Pink Vera Wang wedding gown? Yes, yes and YES.
First things first, the couple were getting ready at the Memorial Church in Harvard Yard. The Harvard University Memorial Church is the gorgeous church at the center of Harvard Yard, originally dedicated in 1932 to the memory of those that passed away in service during World War I, and has long been regarded as the symbolic center of Harvard University’s spiritual life. Caitlin was getting ready here, and as she put the finishing touches on her hair and make up, Roberto and I finally had the chance to see the wedding gown. It. Was. Gorgeous. The color was not your normal pink, but more of a dusty, blushy rose color that perfectly set off Caitlin’s strawberry blond hair. The fabric fell in amazing folds that rippled with every breeze or movement. It was lovely, and against the stately furnishings of the Pusey Room in the Memorial Church, it looked stunning.
Aaron was next up, and he looked just as dapper in a tan seersucker suit and blue tie. The coloring was complementary without being too matchy-matchy, and Aaron looked cool, comfortable, and ready for t day. We took him through the beautifully lit church for some portraits before receiving word that Caitlin was ready… It was go time.
Caitlin and Aaron decided to have a first look before their ceremony, which was is always (in my opinion) an awesome idea. Both of them are alumni of Harvard University, and the campus played a large role in their love story, so it allowed Roberto and I to take them around Harvard Square for over an hour before the ceremony. It had rained constantly for the 3 days leading up to their wedding, but just a short while beforehand, the skies cleared, the humidity dropped, and we had a gorgeous day on our hands.
The first look took place on the stone steps of the Memorial Church. I took Aaron outside to wait for his bride, and when she turned him around, he was speechless. Roberto snapped away as they shared a quick moment together, and then we were off to the John Weeks Bridge. This pedestrian bridge links some of Harvard’s many campuses and residences, and Roberto has actually captured this famous Cambridge and Harvard landmark as part of his landscape portfolio.
Also, as a member of the crew team while at Harvard, Caitlin spent a lot of time at the nearby Weld Boathouse.
Finally, and most importantly, this bridge is significant for the couple because it happens to be where Aaron proposed to Caitlin. It was wonderful to be able to capture some portraits of the couple here, and even though we had quite the group of spectators at this point, Roberto got plenty of great shots before it was time to head back to Harvard Yard for the ceremony.
Check out part two here!!
Thanks for stopping by to check out part one of two of Caitlin and Aaron’s big day. Don’t forget to “like” the Facebook page for updates on when part two will be up and the blog and if you are currently looking for a Boston wedding photographer then Roberto is waiting to hear from you so drop him a line today.
Cheers,
Erin.
Wedding day vendors:
Wedding photographer : Roberto Farren Photography
BRIDAL STORE: David’s Bridal
WEDDING DRESS DESIGNER: White by Vera Wang
GROOMS SUIT: Jos A Bank
WEDDING BANDS: Diamonds by Lauren (bride), Joy Jeweler’s (groom)
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: David’s Bridal
GROOMSMEN SUITS: Jos A Bank
FLORIST: Petali
HAIR: Alfred Salon (bride)
RECEPTION VENUE: Upstairs on the Square
