Is it wrong that even though it’s May, I’m already looking forward to October? My favorite month here in New Hampshire! And there is nothing like fall in New England, and it’s the perfect time to have your wedding!

Mary and Derek had one of those absolutely perfect fall days that we all dream about… Sunny but crisp, surrounded by the foliage at it’s peak at Glen Magna Farms in Danvers, Massachusetts. Of course the wedding itself was beautiful too! I felt so lucky to be a part of it. One of those days where I just felt completely like one of the family and everyone was so happy and in the moment. We started out at DoubleTree, then a ceremony at St. Mary of the Annunciation in downtown Danvers before we headed over to Glen Magna for the rest of the evening.

Of course you couldn’t ask for a more gorgeous fall backdrop than Glen Magna in Danvers… As you’ll see we were really able to take advantage of the golden light to make that foliage stand out even more! And I can’t get enough of the long tree-lined walkway that had the most incredible carpet of yellow fall leaves. Love!

Lots more from Mary and Derek’s amazing New England Fall Wedding below!

bride looks in the mirror with backlit silhouette of fall foliage

black and white images of groom getting his cufflinks on with help from his sister

ushers wait on church steps for guests to arrive at catholic wedding ceremony

I really loved the architectural details on the outside of the church, and it’s always fun to get some candid photos of the guests arriving and the groomsmen welcoming them.

wide angle photo of catholic wedding ceremony at modern catholic church in massachusetts

Also the inside of the church had a lovely ambience and still loving all the details, especially the ceiling with the wooden beams.

close up of groom and parents during wedding ceremony

bride and groom exchange vows with archway of church behind them

black and white photos of catholic wedding ceremony candid laughing

It’s always an added bonus when the priest is funny too!

first kiss at wedding ceremony church in danvers mass

b&w photo of happy couple coming back down the aisle after wedding ceremony with everyone cheering them on

bride and groom leaving church walking down front steps after ceremony

black and white candid photo of bride and groom laughing

The church had this small area that was perfect for some photos before we headed over to Glen Magna.

wedding photos at columns in garden at glen magna farm with fall flowers

gorgeous couple at beautiful location for fall foliage

casual photo of wedding party in front of fall foliage and golden light

The light! The colors! If you’re looking for peak foliage for your fall wedding in New England, I recommend mid to late October (also obviously depends on where in New England, as the mountains areas of course peak earlier).

bride and groom under historic tree at glen magna farms surrounded by greenery

wedding photo in library sitting room at glen magna farm on vintage couch with wooden bookshelves

Glen Magna has so many fun spots for photos, even inside the historic home…. This library/sitting room was the perfect spot to take a breather before Mary and Derek went out to greet their guests at the cocktail hour.

bride and groom at end of long walkway with glen magna estate behind them as cocktail hour is going on at fall wedding

wedding party cheering with beautiful fall foliage behind them

The videographer did some drone shots with everyone cheering which were so fun!

bride and bridesmaids link arms and walk and laugh

groom and his groomspeople laughing having fun during formal photos

beautiful background for gardens for this fall new england wedding

yellow golden leaves carpet the pathway at glen magna farms with wedding couple in the center

beautiful romantic photos of bride and groom surrounded by the colors of fall for new england wedding in massachusetts

the sun makes the fall foliage look golden behind bride and her bridesmaids for fall wedding photos at glen magna

bride and groom walk with wedding party behind them laughing and talking

wedding florals with white green and burgundy for fall wedding classic look

I wouldn’t have thought of this color scheme for a fall wedding, but I absolutely love it! It’s just classic, and I adore the bridemaids dark green dresses with the contrast of the white flowers and lighter greenery. Beach Plum Flower Shop did an awesome job! Always love working with them.

lots of candid photos of cocktail hour for october wedding massachusetts with guests playing giant jenga and other lawn games

If you have the option, I definitely recommend adding some lawn games for your cocktail hour… Maybe selfishly just for me so I can get some funny shots like the one on the lower right 😂

bride and groom are excited to play cornhole at their cocktail hour at wedding at glen magna

Have to get a few rounds of cornhole in during the cocktail hour!

purple and orange flowers growing in fall garden at glen magna danvers massachusetts

Even in the fall, Glen Magna does not disappoint with the amazing gardens and florals.

gorgeous orange foliage surround bride and groom for fall wedding in new england

photos of wedding tent set up at glen magna with long wooden table candles and white florals, golden touches make everything warm and cozy for this october wedding

I love this new amazing long wooden table that gives a classic look, and brings lots of warmth to the space. The white flowers and all the candles just add to the vibe!

bride and groom first dance under tent with cafe lights

bride and groom hug and kiss at the end of their first dance

groom looks nervous during his sister's wedding toast

funny reactions from bride and groom during toasts

bride's father gives a big thumbs up for groom during his wedding toast

lots of reaction photos of guests and parents during wedding toasts

It’s so fun for me to get the reaction shots of not just the wedding couple, but also their parents, the wedding party and all the guests!

beautifully simple wedding cake with little dog figure on the side with his snout in it

wedding parent dances with lots of twinkly lights all around them

Oh my gosh, I could not stop laughing as I was editing these photos after the wedding… Mary’s brothers were so fun and I love that they stayed on the dance floor all night long!