Bonnie and Kevin were married at Arnold Arboretum on a beautiful sunny day! They played in a band together for years, so they are super cool and stylish. As their guests arrived I kept marveling at all the cool outfits. Musicians know how to dress up! Bonnie and Kevin decided to have an intimate, low-key wedding. The day started off with everyone meeting up at Article 24 restaurant where the reception would be held later. 

Colorful bottles of liquor lined up on a bar shelf with dramatic lighting.
Dark interior of a bar or restaurant with ambient lighting and patrons.
Collection of decorative Mexican sugar skulls displayed on wooden wall panels.
Bar counter with glass bottles lined up and brick wall background.
Bar interior with colorful bottle display and industrial-style decor.
People walking along a sunny street with storefronts and outdoor seating.
Passengers enjoying a bus ride with natural light streaming through windows.

From there everyone loaded up on the bus to head to Arnold Arboretum! 

The ceremony was held in an open courtyard.

Tree-lined path in a lush green park on a sunny day.
A groom in a bright blue suit and sunglasses smiles while wearing a boutonniere at an outdoor wedding.
A bride in a white dress walks with someone in a navy suit along a garden path.
A wedding ceremony takes place on stone steps with the couple and officiant in formal attire.
A bride in a simple white dress laughs joyfully while holding a bouquet on stone steps.
Wedding party members stand on stone steps during an outdoor ceremony with a pumpkin decoration.
Wedding guests gather in a semi-circle on a sunny lawn during an outdoor ceremony.

Kevin and Bonnie had each guest bring a stone to put in a jar as part of their ceremony. They made sure to incorporate their friends and family in the ceremony and it was so heartwarming! 

They had moments of Earth (stones), air (deep breaths), water (drinking- gotta stay hydrated on a hot day), and fire (candles) to ground the ceremony and add a spiritual element.

Hands exchange a drink during an outdoor wedding reception.
Wedding guests interact during an outdoor reception on a sunny day.
Wedding couple participates in a ceremonial drink pouring ritual on stone steps.
An outdoor wedding ceremony on stone steps with a pumpkin decoration and natural backdrop.

Kevin got a little teary-eyed during the ceremony so Bonnie wiped them away. It was so sweet!

Couple shares a sweet first look moment in an outdoor garden setting with stone steps.
Groom in blue suit reacts emotionally during first look in garden setting.
Wedding couple exchanges rings during outdoor ceremony with stone amphitheater backdrop.
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on stone steps with wooden altar table.
Wedding guests observe ceremony from stone amphitheater seating in garden setting.
Wedding ceremony unfolds on tiered stone steps surrounded by lush summer greenery.

These photos were taken immediately after the ceremony when Bonnie and Kevin took a moment to themselves to rejoice! They were candid and that makes me love them even more!

Couple shares emotional first look moment in sunlit garden setting.
A couple shares an emotional first look moment in a garden setting with bright natural lighting.
Couple embraces during first look moment in sun-dappled garden setting.

After the ceremony we did some family portraits.

Wedding guests smile and celebrate during an outdoor summer ceremony.
Wedding party members share hugs and laughter against a lush green garden backdrop.
Joyful wedding guests embrace and celebrate during an outdoor garden reception.
Celebratory moments captured in a garden setting with natural greenery.
A young boy in a grey suit playfully interacts with adults during wedding festivities.
Large wedding party group photo taken outdoors with trees in the background.

Then it was time for portraits of Bonnie and Kevin while the rest of the party went back to Article 24 for cocktail hour!

Couple shares intimate moments against a rustic stone wall during their wedding.
Bride in elegant white dress walks along stone wall path showing dress details.
Newlywed couple poses romantically against rustic stone wall in garden setting.
Couple in blue suit and white dress walk along stone wall path during outdoor wedding photoshoot.
Groom in bright blue suit poses against rustic stone wall backdrop.
Close-up details of elegant white wedding dress with cap sleeves.
Newlyweds share intimate moment in sunlit garden setting.
Wedding couple stands beneath blooming birch trees in sunlit garden.
Couple walks through lush garden path during summer wedding.
Couple poses by decorative metal garden arch in sunny outdoor setting.
Romantic wedding photos under weeping willow trees in garden setting.
Wedding couple embraces under cascading willow branches.

Then we all Ubered back to the restaurant for dinner and dancing!

Wedding reception celebration in brick-walled venue with purple decor accents.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate at a reception with purple uplighting and brick walls.
Reception guests enjoying a lively celebration with purple lighting and brick wall backdrop.
Couples dancing together at a wedding reception with brick walls and purple accent lighting.
Dancing couples perform dips and spins on the dance floor of a brick-walled venue.
Energetic dance moves captured during a wedding reception with dramatic purple lighting.

We did one last set of portraits and then I was done. The party went on into the wee hours, I'm sure!

Wedding party poses casually against an industrial wall with wood paneling.
Stylish wedding group lounges against modern concrete and wood wall backdrop.
Bride in elegant white dress poses against industrial blue wall background.
Back view of bride in white dress showing tattoo details against blue wall.
Ethereal bridal portraits in soft natural light with cloudy sky background.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a romantic moment outdoors at golden hour.
Wedding couple poses playfully outside Article Club bar with rustic wooden exterior.
Newlyweds embrace and kiss during their sunset wedding photoshoot.
Sunset view of moon rising over silhouetted buildings and power lines against a moody blue sky.

Bonnie and Kevin were such a kind, cool couple and I loved getting to spend the day with them and capture their love! 


 Vendors

Ceremony Venue: Arnold Arboretum

Reception Venue & Catering: Article 24

Hair Stylist: Kelly Nee

Makeup Artist: Ariana Leigh Lizardo

Wedding Dress: BHLDN

Groom's Attire: Indochino