the journal

Jennifer and Giovani first met three years ago. Despite their differences in language, culture, and religion, their values intertwined and formed the foundation for their love. For the bride and groom, the most sacred and unforgettable moment of their wedding was receiving the Eucharist during the church ceremony—a moment where they felt God’s presence binding […]

It all began at a cozy Italian restaurant tucked in the heart of Boston’s North End. From the moment Rebecca and Nick met, there was something undeniable between them—almost as if they had known each other in another life. The laughter flowed as easily as the wine, and even those around them couldn’t help but […]

Elaina and Robert’s wedding weekend wasn’t just a celebration of their marriage—it also marked eight years since the day they first met. Their story began on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend in 2017 at a bar called Village Tavern in Salem, Massachusetts. Introduced by mutual friends, they hit it off immediately. At the time, […]

Sydney and Ben have been together for nearly seven years, and their story began in Israel while traveling on Birthright. At the time, Sydney was living in Washington, D.C., and Ben was based in Los Angeles, but their connection during the trip was immediate and undeniable — both knew they had found someone special. After […]

Kelsey and David first connected online, but their paths had nearly crossed many times before. Growing up just a few towns apart, their lives unknowingly overlapped during high school and college. One of David’s friends even went to prom with Kelsey’s friend, and the group got ready at Kelsey’s house. Early in their relationship, David […]

Kate and Kyle were over the moon to celebrate their romantic April wedding at the stunning Wychmere! From the very beginning, they poured their hearts into planning every dreamy detail, curating an aesthetic that perfectly reflected their love story. They couldn’t wait to see it all come to life—and to share the magic with their […]

Maggie and Andrew first met nearly 11 years ago in college, where they were both members of the sailing team. On Maggie’s very first day of practice, she was paired with Andrew in his boat—a match that marked the beginning of a close friendship. After a year of spending time together on the water and […]

Michelle and Garrett met on a night out in Boston and have been together ever since! This fun and family-oriented couple was excited to spend the day celebrating with the people they love most — including their two kids, Delilah and Ike — who played a wonderful part in the day’s ceremony and celebration. The […]

After returning to Massachusetts for graduate school, Maddi met Mark through a roommate she found on Facebook, who happened to be in Mark’s friend group. Mark had just moved from Texas in the fall of 2018. Maddi and Mark often marvel at how fate brought them together from opposite sides of the country. Maddi never […]

Lisa and Alan describe their meeting as a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence! Lisa, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who spent 24 years moving across the U.S., and Alan, a Gastroenterologist who commuted daily from Newton Center to Providence for 30 years, certainly didn’t have many opportunities to cross paths—until the pandemic. With his endoscopy office closed, […]