The Willowdale Estate in Topsfield, MA is a charming Arts and Crafts style country mansion. It was built in 1902 as the summer home of Boston lawyer, Bradley Palmer. Today it is a busy and popular wedding venue and a stunning centerpiece in Willowdale State Forest. Jen Murray of Wedding Boston brought together talented professionals… Continue reading Willowdale Estate Styled Wedding – Happy Gatherings
Author: Carol MacGregor
In a former life, I earned a Master of Education degree and taught English for 6 years. Later, I opened Happy Gatherings, a wedding and portrait studio in Wayland, MA. I've been photographing people and events in Boston, Cape Cod, MetroWest and New England since 1995. After 1000+ weddings, I still love my job and NOTHING surprises me!
Industrial Chic Blush Styled Wedding
Jen Murray, owner of bridal blog Wedding Boston, mentioned her next styled shoot would be held at The Norwood Space Center. Naturally, I’m thinking rockets, space suits and zero gravity. Actually, the Norwood Space Center is a Civil War era complex of industrial buildings. Our task was to convert a shabby chic factory space into… Continue reading Industrial Chic Blush Styled Wedding
A St. Croix Destination Wedding
Clemmy and Bert, a Rwandan couple, married at the world-famous Buccaneer Hotel on the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Since it was a 2-day celebration, we had time to stroll around the capitol city, Christiansted, the day before the wedding and explore the Old Danish Customs House, built in the 18th Century during… Continue reading A St. Croix Destination Wedding
Nicole and Erik at Lake Pearl Wrentham
Nicole and Erik married on a sunny, warm day last October at beautiful Lake Pearl Wrentham. Nicole wore a stunning Allure Bridal Gown from Mon Amie Bridal Salon in California. Nicole and Erik chose an emerald and gold color palette for their flowers by Judy’s Village Flowers, wedding attire and accessories, reception decor and wedding… Continue reading Nicole and Erik at Lake Pearl Wrentham
Jenna & Josh at The State Room Boston
This beautiful recent State Room Boston wedding combined the talents of Happy Gatherings Photography and Petal Pushers Floral Studio. To all our soon-to-be engaged couples, we’d love to learn more about your wedding plans and talk about how we can make your wedding dreams a reality!