Guest Blogger: Photography Assistant & Wife, Erin Farren
Welcome back! Continuing through our day with Caitlin and Aaron at their beautiful Cambridge wedding, we headed back to the Harvard Memorial Church and let the couple duck into their respective preparation rooms for a few minutes with their families before their marriage. This allowed Roberto to spend a few minutes capturing both the beautiful church, and the expectant guests at the wedding. Don’t forget to check out part one of their Harvard Memorial Church wedding here.
When it was time for the ceremony to begin, Caitlin walked down the aisle accompanied by her father to a tune played by the Harvard organist. A pink dress isn’t the choice for a timid bride, but Caitlin pulled it off amazingly well, and she looked stunning as she joined Aaron at the altar.
The moving ceremony was soon over, and the newlyweds made their way to the steps of the church for wedding photos with their family and friends. They were blocked, however, by a few of Caitlin’s brothers and friends. The four United States Marines, clad in their dress whites, presented the couple with a saber arch upon their exit from the church. After happily paying the required toll of a kiss to his new bride, Aaron was allowed to escort Caitlin through to the cheers of their families and friends.
After portraits on the steps of the Memorial Church, the newlyweds and their bridal party took the long route through Harvard Yard for more portraits together. We drew quite the crowd of spectators and well-wishers as our procession made our way through Harvard’s campus (Harvard’s graduation was taking place a few days later, and Cambridge was full of visiting families) and even had a few amateur photographers taking snaps of the happy group. One last stop for photos at the famous ‘Out of Town News’ (located at Zero Harvard Square) and we were ready for the reception.
As a venue, Caitlin and Aaron selected the Soiree Room of the unique Upstairs on the Square. The Soiree Room, also known as the “Jewel Box” room for it’s pink, gold and mirrored accents, is a beautiful, intimate venue for a wedding or other celebration dinner. The food is great (GREAT) and the staff are helpful, efficient and extremely friendly. Roberto and I are heading here for another wedding later this summer, and I’m already looking forward to working there again. After the speeches, the dinner and the cake came some dancing, and soon enough, it was time to exit.
Taking a cue from their earlier attempt to leave the Memorial Church, their guests decided not to let them leave the wedding venue without some excitement. All of Caitlin and Aaron’s wedding guests lined the walkway from Upstairs on the Square, and instead of a Saber Arch, they exited through a massive arch of sparklers. It was a beautiful way to end a beautiful day, and then the newlyweds disappeared into the night.
Thanks for stopping by and if you haven’t already don’t forget to sign up to the Facebook page here. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss coverage of your big day, be it in Boston, some other part of New England or of course destination, Roberto is looking forward to hearing from you soon.
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
