Lynn and George's Berkshires Elopement at the Devonfield Inn

The Berkshires make for an ideal elopement location where couples can exchange their vows amidst the picturesque beauty of nature. Nestled within the rolling hills of western Massachusetts, beautiful towns such as Lee, Lenox, and Stockbridge offer a romantic backdrop (for another beautiful Berkshires wedding, check out my blog post about Taylor & Sam’s microwedding at The Mount in Lenox!)

Whether saying "I do" on the grounds of a historic estate, a quaint inn, or with a picturesque mountain backdrop, a Berkshires elopement allows couples to escape the noise of the world and focus solely on the love they share.

I had the opportunity to work with Lynn and George back in March while photographing their Massachusetts engagement session at The Farm at Raven Brook, and got to know their sense of humor and their fun, easy going nature. Showing up on their wedding day with this established time together allowed us to immediately feel comfortable with each other and allowed Lynn and George to act more naturally around the camera. As a documentary wedding photographer, having this established comfort with my clients is extremely helpful when capturing candid moments.

Lynn and George chose The Devonfield Inn in Lee, MA for their Berkshires elopement in June. The charming Devonfield Inn is surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens, rolling green fields, and majestic birch trees. With their immediate families by their side, Lynn & George tied the knot surrounded by birch trees on the grounds of the inn. Their ceremony was incredibly special and they had their family members (and their photographer) tearing up at their beautiful words to each other. We had the grounds to ourselves for portraits and explored the beautiful barns, fields, and lawns before returning to the inn for their unity ceremony, cake cutting, and champagne toasts with their families.

Lynn and George’s Berkshires elopement was an incredibly special, intimate celebration in a charming and beautiful setting. Take a look through some of my favorite photos from their day below.

Remis & Kali's Intimate Wedding at Walden Pond

I was introduced to Remis and Kali less than a week before their December wedding after their original wedding photographer had to back out. Despite the stressful circumstances, they were so easy going about everything and I could tell that they were a lot of fun. They told me that their wedding was “Roaring 20’s” theme and that guests were encouraged to dress the part - the guests (and the couple) did not disappoint! Everyone took the instructions seriously and looked amazing. Their wedding was a small, intimate ceremony with close friends, family and their children which made it feel really special. They were married at sunset at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Walden Pond is a special place to the two of them and I loved that they incorporated readings from “Walden” in their ceremony. Passersby couldn’t help but stop and listen and watch as they couple were married next to a gorgeous sunset over the pond.

“The scenery of Walden is on a humble scale, and this pond is so remarkable for its depth and purity as to merit a particular description. Walden is blue at one time and green at another, even from the same point of view. Lying between the earth and the heavens, it partakes the color of both.”

(Henry David Thoreau)

Congratulations, Kali & Remis!

Reception Venue: Colonial Inn, Concord, MA

Jacob and Lisa's City Hall Wedding (Manhattan, NYC)

Lisa and Jacob got married at City Hall in Manhattan. Due to Covid regulations, they were only allowed one guest inside with them, so I acted as both their photographer and their witness. The experience at City Hall is a bit like the DMV, but much less stressful and way more romantic. Happy couples lined the street outside in various formality and waited anxiously inside for their number to be called. Lisa and Jacob were called in to the waiting room and given their number. After a brief wait, they were called up to a desk to fill out paperwork and sign their official marriage certificate and then sat back down to wait for their turn in the ceremony room. Their officiant called them up and delivered a straight to the point, but friendly ceremony. They said their vows, kissed, and were officially married. After the ceremony, we took some photos on the Brooklyn Bridge and in some nearby parks. Congratulations, Lisa & Jacob!

Dori and Joe's Wedding (Manhattan, NY)

Dori and Joe had an intimate, family-only wedding in Manhattan in July. The couple were married at The Church of St. Paul the Apostle near Lincoln Center. Due to Covid regulations, the priest wore a face shield and guests wore masks while they sat in the first row of pews. Despite all of the Covid precautions and adjustments to their original plans, the wedding was absolutely beautiful and Dori and Joe truly made the most of their situation. After the church ceremony, we walked through Central Park where we took some couple and family portraits and ended at Rosa Mexicano for a celebratory lunch, speeches, cake cutting, and a first dance on the sidewalk. Congratulations, Dori and Joe!