heidi + dan: boston harbor hotel

A peek at Heidi and Dan's oh! so gorgeous and fun wedding at the Boston Harbor Hotel (thank you to Nicole Simeral for her hospitality!) with beautiful photography by David Murray Weddings. Great couple, great family, great day! So honored to be a part of it. Best of everything in your new lives together, Heidi and Dan.

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a perfect breakfast...

...seems to be a great metaphor for how I feel about starting a new calendar year with a wish list firmly in place. It feels like an unexpected and inspirational fresh start to what might otherwise blend into a predictable day. A good breakfast for me has a way of framing that days outlook towards the positive + seeing the routine with fresh eyes. It is those random Tuesdays when we wake up, the sun is shining and we get out of bed early to sneak in a hot, delicious breakfast at a favorite spot by the water that tops the list of favorite moments.

While I have never really been a fan of New Year's Resolutions, something has shifted in the past few years. Becoming owners of a 1925 Bungalow with no shortage of projects, I have begun to see life in terms of fresh starts. If given the platform (and I have definitely been cut off in the past!) , I would talk endlessly about ways to give a different corner of our home a new look, new feel and making it more our own. It has also extended into trips we hope to take, business plans we hope to realize and ways to make our home and community a better place to be.

Those tattered notes are fun to look back on with everything from 'host more gatherings' to 'hang mop hooks'. Those lists somehow give me calm feeling of positive progress- whether realized or not, just the act of writing it seems to put in motion an intention. Just last week I came across our 2011 list (I made Mike write one, too despite his teasing about my 'conceive, believe, achieve' spirit around this time of year ) and while a few wishes came and went, we absolutely made a few biggies happen, too. Turns out, writing down dreams and hopes really does have value.

To me, a perfect breakfast (thanks for the delicious idea!) is to a new day like a wish list is to a new year. How are you going to start yours?

{erica}

P.S. The holidays, head colds and hosting seemed to take the front seat in December but refreshing the blog- {chock full of new films, new collaborations and clients and new life musings}- tops my list for 2012!

Elizabeth + Rodion

A little holiday cheer from Buzz.
Here's a gem of a winter wedding we been saving for you.
Although we shot this a couple season's ago, it's as beautiful and warm
as ever!...Happy Holidays xo
(Happy anniversary Elizabeth and Rodion!!)

Caroline + Withers: Newport, RI

We were first introduced to Caroline and Withers and their families from Alabama through our friend and colleague Raina.Their excitement was contagious as they flew up to Rhode Island for the weekend and were busily planning the gorgeous destination wedding in Newport. It quickly became clear they wanted a little bit of everything we had to offer...Rehearsal dinner coverage, Vintage Super Eight film, multiple shooters, and both a three and one song highlight. These two are just adorable and we thought we would share their three song highlight... As always, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with some of the industry's best in such a delightful setting. Caroline (what a gorgeous, glowing bride!) and Withers (are you sure you are not Tom Cruise's younger brother?) you are such a lovely couple and your celebration could not have been more perfect. Congratulations in your new lives together!

Photographer: Carrie Rodman
Wedding Plan + Design: Raina Dawn Events
Venue: Rosecliff Mansion
Church: Trinity Episcopal Church

we get by with a little help from our friends...

September is a glorious month in New England. Bluebird skies, warm +dry air, harvest time, foliage changing....just spectacular. We have many lovely couples saying their vows in some pretty incredible settings more this month than any other. All good right? Yes, indeed. But with all weddings ahead and some pretty exciting commercial work on tap- we are going to need a little caffeine.

It was time to invest in the good stuff. After a two day getaway to Maine and popping in on some great coffee shops, we are inspired to ditch our drip coffee maker and convert to the french press. The hope is we trade in the endless lazy refills of tepid, lukewarm coffee to find our inner Zen-like barista for that one perfect cup of joe.

A mix of inspiration and lots of research on Amazon brought us to these three gems and we made the plunge. It feels a bit indulgent for our tastes but holds such promise to be the buzz we just may need. We will keep you posted!

{ready for the change? this is what we ordered: The ergonomically designed drip kettle, the coffee bean grinder, and the french press}

A few snapshots from coffee inspiration in Newburyport, MA and Camden, ME. Our newly discovered Salty Oats Cookies are insanely good...big soft, chunky cookies with just a hint of sea salt. The perfect pairing!

taking pause...

...with the world to remember.
{photo courtesy of hither + tither}

donatella + allan: park plaza, nyc

Kick off the weekend right with this lively photo shoot in Central Park from this classic Spring in New York wedding for Donatella & Allan! We mentioned our weekend in the Big Apple a few months ago and in final edits on their three song highlight. We look forward to sharing with you.

Until then, be sure to check out Inside Weddings Magazine on stands now for the full story and industry details!