Sometimes I’m going through the many years past of weddings I’ve photographed and realized I’ve really missed a great opportunity to share a beautiful wedding on the blog! Alex and Tim’s wedding at Boston Park Plaza definitely falls into that category. Unfortunately some years are just too busy around to sharing every single wedding, and this is one from when my daughter was one, so I can understand that I was probably just a little sleep deprived. 😂

As I was going through the gallery I realized that I transferred many of the photos into black and white - so I decided to include almost all the images in black and white in the blog post as well. I think it just adds a classic element to this elegant downtown Boston hotel wedding. Of course some of the ones in the park and of the details I wanted to include in color!

Alex and Tim are such a fun couple and some of my favorite shots are ones from everyone walking the downtown city streets to get to the Public Garden.

Way back when, I asked the couple some questions about their wedding, and Alex’s answers are throughout in italics.

How did you meet your partner?

We met through a mutual friend when Tim was visiting Syracuse University (where Alex attended) for a weekend.

What were your goals for your wedding day? (ie, what was your vision, what did you care about most?)

Our vision was to have an elegant and classic ballroom wedding, which is why we picked the Ballroom at the Boston Park Plaza (beautiful!). The goal for our day was to everything planned so during our wedding day we could relax, have fun, and spend time with our family, friends, and each other.

What were your first reactions to the photos?

Complete excitement to relive our day as everything felt like a blur!

Lots of photos below from this beautiful wedding at Boston Park Plaza!

bride gets ready at hotel suite putting on earrings

How did the day start?

The day started with a skinny vanilla latte from Starbucks with the classic "Bride" name on it! I LOVED it and couldn't imagine starting my day any other way.

mom and sister help bride put on her dress at hotel in boston

flower girls look on as bride gets into her wedding dress and veil before ceremony

Alex’s flower girls wanted to help out all day - here they are preparing to help get her shoes on…. It was so cute!

b&w photo of bride first look with her dad

Alex had a quick first look with her dad!

groom gets his tie tightened by his dad on wedding day

groomsmen putting on cufflinks and looking in mirror

b&w photo of bride coming down a long stairway at boston park plaza hotel

This was a more dramatic first look coming down the staircase at the Boston Park Plaza where Tim was waiting on the landing.

first look between bride and groom at the boston park plaza

wedding photos on the grand staircase at iconic boston hotel

bride crossing the street in downtown boston with help from her flower girls

bride and groom laughing as they're walking down the street in boston b&w photo

What did you like best when working with me (as the photographer)?

Our favorite part working with you is all of the candid moments you were able to capture. They truly reflect our special day and who we are as a couple.

candid photo of wedding party walking in downtown boston

b&w photos of bride and groom in fron of willow tree in boston public garden

wedding photos in boston public garden in black and white

bride and groom sit on steps at boston public garden and laugh

Did you have any hesitations at first? Did I overcome the doubts?

Honestly, we had no hesitations working with you. We had done our fair share of research and all your reviews and portfolios aligned with everything we were looking for.

pink and white wedding bouquet with succulents that have a pink tinge

wedding party photos in boston public garden with everyone laughing bridesmaids in dark purple dresses

black and white photo of bride and groom in crosswalk downtown boston

I love this photo in black and white… One of the reasons I think I like so many of these in B&W is that the colors of the background might be a little too distracting, and this one focuses the eye on the couple, even with all the movement of everyone crossing the streets.

elegant bride poses in front of a window with the back of her dress flowing out b&w photo

Gorgeous Alex and this dress! I’m glad we were able to get this one while we had a bit of a break before the ceremony.

bride walks down the aisle with her dad at wedding ceremony at boston park plaza

Walking into the ceremony, with my dad on my arm, was the most overwhelming and magical feeling I have ever had. The moment the doors opened I could feel the love radiating from everyone who was there to witness our special day. Thinking about it now still leaves me speechless.

wedding ceremony photo couple holding hands and looking at each other

bride and groom and wedding party laughing during wedding ceremony

close up photos of couple during wedding ceremony black and white

wide angle photo of wedding ceremony inside boston park plaza

This was such a beautiful space for the wedding ceremony at Boston Park Plaza!

relative reads a poem during wedding ceremony as bride and groom look on

happy couple celebrating after they're pronounced a married couple at their wedding ceremony

Yep, I’m pretty sure Tim got some air in that center photo. Just love how excited they both look!

bride and groom kiss as they're walking back down the aisle after wedding ceremony

bride and bridesmaids are teary-eyed after wedding ceremony

wedding first dance at boston park plaza ballroom

The first dance to be honest felt a little awkward, we were both worried we were going to trip over each other! Once the dance floor opened and the party really started, all we wanted to do was enjoy the company of our guests and of course dance the night away!

I definitely didn’t see any awkwardness from my end!

bride and groom laughing as her parents give a toast at their wedding

bride is crying during wedding toast at reception b&w photo

bride laughing so hard she's leaning back on her husband during her maid of honor's wedding toast

wide angle photo of wedding party laughing during toasts

What is one suggestion you have for other couples who are planning their weddings?

I would tell other couples to relax and have fun! Planning a wedding can be stressful but in everything in the end will work out and everyone will have fun!