A Fairytale "I Do"

So after blogging of bridal showers, bachelorette shenanigans, and a rehearsal dinner leading up to Cait and Grant's big day, I think it's only right to complete the wedding-related postings.

It was July 4th - THE BIG DAY. Mom and I woke up early to grab Starbucks and breakfast  for all the girls back at the suite. We were staying at the lovely InterContinental Hotel (Boston) and luckily were within walking distance from the green awnings of coffee paradise. 

Back at the bridal suite, we changed into our robes and got down to beauty business. With five hair and make-up artists at the ready, we were made-up and updo-ed.

 

It was, overall, a pretty relaxing morning. And a lot of fun. I've decided that when I win the lottery I will have a personal hair and make-up artist for everyday primping. Who's with me?

After putting on our dresses, shoes, and accessories, we were brought our bouquets.

And made our way to the gardens for the reveal and family photos.

Shhhh...

Both Groom and Bride lit up when they saw each other. Many, many pictures followed... 

Here's the Bride's side of the family:

Dad, me, Grant, Cait, Chris, Mom

And the Groom's:

Gary, Tammy, Grant, Cait, Samantha, and Ari

Once family photos were snapped, it was time to rally up the bridal party.

 

We boarded the wedding trolley...

 

and made our way around Boston - stopping at certain destinations for photos.

Keeping it classy

 July 4th at its best

After a dozen trolley stops and hundreds of camera clicks, we made our way to The State Room.

The State Room, where the ceremony and reception was held, is a magnificent venue some 30+ stories above the streets of Boston, overlooking the harbor and city below. With panoramic, floor to ceiling glass walls, the view is breathtaking and makes this modern space a perfect urban wedding location.

While the girls did some touch-ups, the guys got comfy and kept cool.

 

 

 As guests began to arrive, the wedding party lounged and sipped on champagne - prepping for the ceremony and excitement to come.

And then it was time.

A gorgeous bride. A sentimental and personal ceremony with a bit of humor thrown in. Old traditions and new ones. Two "I Dos." One kiss. A very happy couple. A lifetime of love.

Cocktails followed. And then the reception.

Speeches, dinner, cake-cutting, bouquet tossing, and lots and lots of dancing followed.

 

And once midnight struck - the carriage didn't turn into a pumpkin. The fairytale night continued on. 

It was truly a magical day and night.

xo Belle

*Note: All pictures that night (& in this post) were taken by George Street photography. With over 2,000 photos, it's hard to narrow it down to "the good ones," as every photo came out beautifully.

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