It’s been an exciting year here at WeddingWire – for more reasons than one! Several of our talented team members got married in 2012, and we shared some of their weddings right here on the blog! Check out a recap of the year in weddings at WeddingWire:

Molly and George, married January 28 in Massachusetts
Photo: The Feds Studio

Helena and CJ, married June 9 in Maryland
Photo: CINEMATICbyDavidM

Melanie and Travis, married August 11 in Maryland
Photo: Jordan Marsh

Blair and Jon, married September 15 in Massachusetts
Photo: Person & Killian

And a happy 1st anniversary to our COO Lee Wang, who married Lynn last September in Washington, DC.
Photo: Steve Canning Photography

And we can’t forget the other staffers who got married in 2012 – congratulations are in order for Eileen, Persephone, Victoria, Jeanette, Stephanie, and Kate. We’ve also had a bunch of engagements, so watch this space for more WeddingWire weddings in 2013 and beyond!

Blair & Jon

September 15

Boston, Massachusetts 

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Q & A with the Bride:

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

When searching for a venue, there were two things we looked for: location and character. The library had both. Situated in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay area, the Boston Public Library is literally across the street from five hotels, 10 minutes from the airport and surrounded by amenities. Since many of our guests were coming from out of town, we loved the idea that they wouldn’t have to worry about transportation or logistics for the wedding.

In spite of its central location, the Boston Public Library also has this incredibly unique quality. The moment I walked in for the first time, I was blown away by the colors, architecture and sheer scale of the building. I loved that the venue spoke for itself rather than needing to be “dressed up.” Additionally, I had always wanted to be married outside, and the library’s courtyard made that possible. I could go on forever! It is honestly the most magical place in the entire world!

2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. The welcome bags and maps for out-of-town guests
2. The lighting! Both inside and outside, the lighting made the entire day feel like a fairy tale.
3. My dress! (I had a complete love affair with it!)

3. If you could offer one piece of advice to other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

If your wedding is on a Saturday, pretend it is on Thursday of that week. Even if you have to stay up all night Wednesday, try to have everything done by Thursday (place-cards, welcome baskets, programs, etc). This way, you can actually ENJOY the wedding weekend and get some sleep the two nights before the big day! I can’t tell you how amazing it was to be DONE by Thursday when my guests started arriving.

4. Give us the one moment from your wedding that you can’t stop thinking about. 

I was dancing with Jon and all of our friends and suddenly one of the flower girls ran up and handed something to me. I looked down and realized it was a Skittle from the candy bar that was set up for guests at the base of the stairs. “Eat it!” she said. So, I did. I can’t tell you how strange/funny it was to be on the dance floor at our wedding, wearing a wedding dress and eating a Skittle. I can’t get that memory out of my head.

Anita + Rishi

June 2010

Boston, MA

“A vibrant wedding celebration inspired by rich Indian tradition and culture.The bride and groom’s clothing and jewelry was custom designed in India and features majestic blends of reds, gold and fine handwork. The wedding materials (invitation, wedding booklet, menu cards, etc) were personally designed by the bride and groom to accentuate the overall wedding look and feel. The golden table cardholders were designed and produced in India. The ballroom design and décor incorporates the bride and groom’s appreciation for minimalist design. The Pin lighting and up lighting effects were developed to provide a rich backdrop for the ultra modern centerpieces and the bride and groom’s attire.” – Groom

Real Wedding and Photography Courtesy of: Person + Killian Photography

Venue Fri: Mantra Boston | Venue Sat: Seaport Hotel Boston | Lighting: Boston Uplights | Attire: Custom designed in India | Cake: Konditor Meister | Flowers: Winstons (Victoria Samuel) | Linens: Rentals Unlimited | Entertainment: DJ Magic Mike | Video: Cook Productions | Indian Ceremony | BallRoom décor: Alankar Design ( Shobha Shastry) | Ceremony  Ballroom décor: Party by Design ( PBD)

Jen + Tom

October 2009

Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – Boston, MA

Jen, an interior designer, enhanced the modern ambiance of the venue by mixing romantic deep blue, black and white hues to her reception. The décor, which included a sleek, black dance floor and white Lanterns were amazing! Jen’s dress was by Lazaro from Kleinfeld.

Thank you to Person + Killian photography for letting us share these gorgeous photos!

Vendors:

Photography: Person + Killian photography

Venue: Mandarin Oriental Boston

Cake: Cakes to Remember

Decor: Rentals Unlimited