A surprise proposal in Brockton, ma
Surprise proposals always get my heart racing with excitement and nervousness! I’m not sure who was more anxious—me or Marlon, the one proposing. Marlon chose D.W. Field Park in Brockton, MA, by a pond at sunset to ask Naveta to marry him. The plan was a photo session with friends and family for Marlon’s dad’s birthday. Soon, Naveta noticed Marlon and quickly understood what was happening! When he got down on one knee, she couldn’t have said yes any faster. It was so special to have their close friends and family there to see this important moment. I love that my job lets me capture such beautiful memories!
A Winter Wedding at Park Street Church| Boston Wedding Photographer
There’s something especially meaningful about photographing a wedding in a place that already feels like home.
Lydia and Lyford were married on January 21 in the heart of downtown Boston at Park Street Church — a historic landmark that once stood as the tallest building in the United States from 1810–1828. Its timeless architecture, rich history, and location right on Boston Common make it an iconic setting for a classic New England wedding.
But for me, this one was personal.
I’ve been attending Park Street since 2012, back when I first started dating my now wife. Over the years, it’s become the church where we worship as a family — a place filled with memories, friendships, and faith. I had always hoped that one day I’d have the opportunity to photograph a wedding there.
When Lydia and Lyford asked me to document their wedding at Park Street, I was genuinely honored. There’s a unique responsibility that comes with photographing a ceremony in a sacred space you know so well — understanding the rhythm of the service, the way the light falls through the sanctuary windows in winter, the quiet reverence before the bride walks down the aisle.
January weddings in Boston carry their own beauty. The air is crisp, the city feels calm, and the warm tones inside the church create a beautiful contrast to the winter light outside. After the ceremony, stepping out into downtown Boston as newlyweds always feels cinematic — historic brick, cobblestone streets, and the skyline just beyond the Common.
Lydia and Lyford’s day was joyful, worshipful, and full of genuine emotion — the kind of wedding that reminds me why I love being a Boston wedding photographer.
It was the perfect way to begin the year.
Please enjoy a look into their beautiful Park Street Church wedding in downtown Boston.
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