Photography by Nikki Cole
Sep 27
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Rachael and Joe – Seaport Hotel, Boston

Rachael and Joe’s wedding felt like shooting with family.  Not only was I at my old stomping grounds of Seaport Hotel, but Rachael is the niece of my former boss at Seaport!  And did I mention I shot Rachael’s cousin Alex’s wedding last year?  I was in a room filled with people I adore!  Rachael and Joe are a fabulous couple.  They have a gorgeous daughter, Penelope who was the perfect flower girl that day.  We started out getting ready at Seaport.  Rachael chose to dress her maids in champagne colored dresses in all different styles.  It was a gorgeous look!  The wedding party hopped on a trolley to the ceremony at Saint Brendan’s Church in Dorchester.  I know how everyone loves the look on the groom’s face when he first sees her.  And it is a very special moment.  But I’m becoming more and more fond of the look they share together when she reaches the top of the aisle.  It gave me goosebumps!  We headed back to the Seaport District for formal photos and lost all our light in typical Boston traffic.  It turned out to be a blessing.  Seaport shines at night!  And I love the images […]
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Sep 18
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Niccole and Rob – Willowdale Estate, Topsfield, Massachusetts

When I met with Niccole and Rob to discuss their wedding photography, they described their decor as a “flower explosion.”  They weren’t kidding!  With the help of the amazing Monique Jeffrey at Willowdale Estate (I can’t thank her enough for giving them my name!), the couple transformed the Willowdale Estate with more flowers than I’d ever seen at a wedding.  It was absolutely stunning.  Niccole and Rob knew exactly what they were after for photography as well.  They didn’t want to miss a moment.  Myself and two other fabulous photographers (along with three videographers and a drone from Next Level Films) spent eleven hours covering their entire day.  And while the decor was spectacular to shoot, the love affair between Niccole and Rob was even more beautiful.  Rob’s seemingly “tough guy” exterior totally melted when he spoke the most passionate vows he wrote personally for Niccole.  And Niccole almost broke down when they shared a private and emotional “first touch” in the upstairs of Willowdale Estate.  I’m so excited to share some of my favorite images from the day.   Getting ready at Willowdale was a blast.  Rob brought his barber (complete with barber chair) in for a close shave […]
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Sep 08
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Amanda and Adam – Royal Sonesta, Cambridge, Massachusetts

It was fitting that Amanda and Adam started their marriage in the same place they started their courtship.  The couple met at BU Law school and had their wedding ceremony in Boston University’s Marsh Chapel.  It added such a special feel to the day!  We started the day getting ready at the Royal Sonesta.  The weather was perfect for a late Summer wedding.  Se we were able to sneak out for some wedding party photos in a pretty, shaded area along the Charles River.  After the beautiful ceremony, the celebration continued at the Sonesta.  The reception included a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony.  To show their respect and gratitude to their older relatives, Amanda and Adam presented special cups of tea.  The couple also received gifts from their loved ones.  It truly is a beautiful tradition!  Here are some of my favorite images from the day.   I just loved Amanda’s sweet smile getting ready.  It showed just how excited she was to marry Adam.  Adam, on the other hand, absolutely showed his serious side. I will never forget Adam’s reaction when Amanda walked down the aisle.  He started out being awestruck and then got totally emotional.  It was just gorgeous! […]
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Sep 02
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Krista and Steven – Hotel Commonwealth, Boston, Massachusetts

Krista and Steven made it very clear they wanted their wedding to be a fun and easy day and their images should capture those fun and easy moments.  Nothing too formal for these two.  But let’s not confuse formality with elegance!  Working with event planner, Amy Doherty the couple ensured their wedding day reflected both their fun and easy personalities as well as their swanky and elegant style.  We started getting ready in Krista’s mom’s gorgeous downtown Boston loft.  I had some great light and a fantastic contemporary backdrop to work with.  We then headed over to Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square for the ceremony and reception.  Kenmore Square is a fabulous spot for some city photos.  From the Kenmore T Stop (yup, we went there!), to Fenway Park and the famous Citgo Sign, we used it all!  Photos didn’t take too long though.  We needed plenty of time for dancing.  Check out some of the fabulous moves courtesy of Steven’s siblings!  Here are some of my favorite images from the day. When I arrived at Krista’s mom’s flat, the energy and excitement were palpable.  Krista couldn’t keep the smile off her face! Krista went through the full range of […]
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Aug 31
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Mollie and Dan – Brae Burn Country Club, Newton, Massachusetts

Mollie and Dan’s wedding day was just gorgeous!  It was a perfect summer day for them.  We started getting ready right at Brae Burn Country Club which is where the ceremony and celebration took place.  The property has a huge, gorgeous tree just steps from the porch where their first look and ceremony were.  It was a beautiful spot for all our formals.  And to my glee, it was completely transformed in the evening for the perfect night shot.  Guests enjoyed cocktail hour on the outside deck and moved into the lovely ballroom made even more gorgeous by the styling of my good friends at Jeri Solomon Floral Design.  Take a look at some of my favorite images from the day.   I absolutely love the color of the bridesmaid’s dresses!  They are a perfect option for an elegant, summer wedding. Check out that amazing, big tree!  And I’m obsessed with their flowers.  Thanks Jeri! Mollie got a little emotional during the ceremony and I think it surprised her.  It made for some great moments. Dan was the big dancer in the couple.  He was a blast on the dance floor! Don’t forget to check out the full slide show! […]
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Aug 23
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Amanda and Robert – Topsfield Commons, Topsfield, Massachusetts

Amanda and Robbie have a great story!  They were best friends in high school and fell in love through that friendship.  One can tell they’ve been close for a very long time by how comfortable they are with one and other.  Amanda is also super close with her family.  She made a point to tell me how important images of her family were to her.  She wanted to share her wedding day with her family…quite literally.  Both her sister and her parents share the same wedding date of August 13.  I find that so romantic!  Amanda and Robbie shared their first look on the swanky first floor of the Topsfield Commons where they had their wedding ceremony and celebration.  We didn’t have to go far for formals as the grounds were quite lovely.  Here are a few of my favorite images from the day… Amanda got ready right on site.  She had a rather large wedding party and the room was a bit tight.  But the ladies loved being a part of getting her ready! It was a gorgeous day!  One of the first days that wasn’t crazy hot and our outdoor shooting was just a joy. Amanda and Robbie […]
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Aug 20
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René and Steve – Wayside Inn, Sudbury, Massachusetts

This was such a great wedding!  I just love René and Steve and was so excited to work with them.  They had a lovely wedding (with the help of wedding planner extraordinaire Christina Gillon) at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA.  It’s a special spot to the couple as Steve is originally from Sudbury.  René totally embraced that and their wedding took on a Historic New England theme.  The couple got ready in the two original rooms at the inn and had a beautiful first look in the garden.  All the formals were taken right on the gorgeous property (how could you not) and in the open field across the street.  As guests walked from the Wayside to the Martha Mary Chapel, René awaited her horse-drawn carriage.  The ceremony was fantastic.  The couple giggled all the way through!  As guests exited the ceremony, they were greeted by a fife and drum corps to escort them back to the inn.  It was a great day and I’m so happy to share some of my favorite images from the day. René was so calm and happy getting ready.  Check out that fabulous smile! René struggled with her “something blue” tradition.  She finally […]
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Aug 18
by Nikki Cole in Boston, Photography Blog, Wedding Portfolio 0 comments

Marie and Mina – Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts

There are so many things I loved about Marie and Mina’s wedding!  I won’t be able to cover them all.  But, I’m going to do my best.  First, let’s start with the amazing couple.  I have to say I was a little intimidated when I learned they are both Neurosurgeons!  I wasn’t sure I could keep up with all that brain power.  But, Marie and Mina are all about having a good time.  Smart and fun.  It doesn’t get better than that.  I also got to work with my wonderful friend and amazing event planner Nicole Simeral.  It’s a real treat knowing your event is absolutely going to be gorgeous and will run smoothly.  It allows me to concentrate on actually taking photos!  Nicole didn’t disappoint.  The Wharf Room at the Boston Harbor Hotel was decked out in brilliant yellow and green with a mixture of long and round dining tables and a fabulous black dance floor.  True to their roots, Marie and Mina decided to name each table after a part of the brain.  And I have no words for their place card table.  You’ll just have to take a look!  Here are some of my favorite photos from […]
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Aug 09
by Nikki Cole in Photography Blog, Wedding Portfolio, Wellesley Hills 0 comments

Laura and Jon – Wellesley Country Club, Massachusetts

Laura and Jon’s wedding was a total treat for me!  Not only are they a fabulous couple, but they also have excellent tasted in bands.  With Kahootz as the band, this wedding was a Cole Family operation.  And it was a blast!  We started out with the sweetest first look on the grounds of BC.  Laura and Jon’s faces were filled with excitement and the first look was just priceless.  The ceremony was at the beautiful Saint Ignatius Church at BC.  And then we were off to party at the Wellesley Country Club.  I haven’t seen a dance party like this in a long time.  Thanks to Kahootz!  Here are some of my favorite images from the day.   Getting ready was a very special time filled with happy tears and lots of laughter. We found a great, secluded little spot on the BC grounds for their first look.  It was a perfect, shaded landing in the middle of an outdoor set of stairs.  Laura and Jon were so thrilled to see each other. Formals were split between the BC grounds and the Wellesley  Country Club after the ceremony.  The country club added a great alternative to the manicured BC […]
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Jul 29
by Nikki Cole in Cambridge, Photography Blog, Wedding Portfolio 0 comments

Caitlin and David – Royal Sonesta, Cambridge

The story of how Caitlin and David met is super cute.  And it popped up throughout their wedding day.  Caitlin and David met while playing kickball in their local WAKA kickball league.  The league plays in the field at the Esplanade.  David also proposed on the Esplanade.  So it was perfectly fitting that they chose the Royal Sonesta to host their wedding day.  It has an amazing view of the very spot where their courtship and marriage started.  From the ceremony to the first dance, wedding guests overlooked the spot where Caitlin and David met.  Friends from their kickball league were there to witness the event.  And instead of tossing her bouquet, she tossed a WAKA kickball.  It was perfect!  Here are some of my favorite images from the day.   Caitlin and David got ready right at the Sonesta.  Caitlin bounced from quiet nerves to excited giggles and it was a blast catching her range of emotions. The ceremony was also right on site.  For guests it was all about that view!  But I couldn’t help but see the sweet glances Caitlin and David shared.  It was just beautiful.  We had a gorgeous looking day for formals.  But I […]
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