La Brasa Somerville Wedding:
Kalen & Elias

Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021Weddings
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alen and Elias's wedding was one of the most intimate and delightful events I've been able to photograph. Starting out at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge the ladies got ready enjoying each others company and Kalen was helped into a dress that seemed to be made just for her. After some solo portraits and a first look with her dad, she headed over to the Charles River Reservation for her first look with Elias. I found this first look extra sweet because they chose to include their adorable pup who was super exited to be involved in the fun. Using the cloudy day with the nice even light I was able to capture some wonderful portraits of the couple, their dog, and their families in the park. Their venue, LaBrasa Restaurant also ended up being a fantastic location to take photos. The warm wood paneled walls photographed beautifully so we spent some time before the Ketubah signing taking portraits in the space before their guests arrived. The signing and the ceremony were both wonderfully intimate, with only the closest friends and family attending, laughing and enjoying this special time together. Moving into the reception, it was a foodies dream! One great thing about having a wedding at restaurant is the food is incredible, and the atmosphere allows for good connections between guests. The farm tables were decorated with simple tasteful flowers and the conversations were rich. But once the bride and groom opened up the dance floor, that's when the party began! It was a pleasure to photograph this day for Kalen and Elias, a huge thank you to both of them for having me there!
The bridesmaids getting their hair sprayed the morning of the wedding ceremony.
The bride getting her lipstick applied at her hotel in Cambridge Ma before her wedding ceremony.
The bridesmaids sitting on the bed talking with the bride while she gets ready in Cambridge.
The bride touches a bridesmaids shirt while getting ready for her wedding ceremony.
The mother of the bride watching as her bride gets ready for the wedding ceremony.
A bridesmaid tells a story in the hotel room while the bridesmaids get ready for the wedding.
The bride hugs one of her bridesmaids while getting ready for her wedding ceremony.
The bride sitting on the bed with her bridesmaids on the hotel bed before her wedding.
The bride being helped into her fitted wedding dress at the hotel room before her wedding.
A detail photo of the mother of the bride zipping the back of the brides wedding dress.
A detail photo of the brides feet with bandaids the morning of her wedding ceremony.
The bridesmaids taking photos of the bride on heir phones as she walks out of the hotel room.
The bridesmaids faces while they cry happy tears looking at the bride in her wedding dress.
The mother of the bride tearing up while looking at the bride in her wedding dress.
The mother of the bride, father of the bride, and sister of the bride smiling during a first look.
The father of the bride kissing her after seeing her in her wedding gown the morning of her wedding.
The bride smiling up at her dad the morning of her wedding ceremony.
Details of the brides fitted lace wedding gown and pink floral bouquet the morning of her wedding.
details of the brides jewelry and lace wedding gown that is fitted to her body.
A black and white solo photo of the bride standing at the hotel window before her wedding.
A detail photo of the bar cart in the grooms getting ready room while he gets ready.
A candid photo of the groom and his groomsmen smiling together while getting ready for the wedding.
A photo of the grooms dog sitting on the couch while the guys get ready for the wedding.
A candid photo of the groom going through his drawer while getting ready for his wedding ceremony.
The groomsmen on the patio drinking together before the wedding ceremony.
A toast with the groomsmen and the groom before the wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant.
The groom drinking whiskey on his balcony while getting ready before his wedding ceremony.
Funny photos o the groom with his dog, and his groomsmen on the balcony of his apartment.
The groomsmen laughing while getting ready for the wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant.
The groom looking at his dog at the railing while drinking before his wedding ceremony.
A photo of the groom and his groomsmen on the grooms balcony before the wedding ceremony.
A groomsman helping the groom put on his bow tie while getting ready for his wedding ceremony.
A candid detail photo of the groom fixing his pocket while getting ready for his wedding ceremony.
Solo photos of the groom in the hallway of his apartment posing before his wedding.
A solo photo of the groom in his apartment while he is getting ready for a wedding ceremony.
Solo photos of the bride and groom walking along a bridge in Sommerville before the wedding ceremony
The grooms face as he sees his bride during their first look at the Charles River Reservation.
The bride and groom hugging after their first look at the Charles River Reservation.
The bride and groom walking with their dog along the Charles River Reservation for wedding phots.
Cute wedding photos of the bride and groom and their dog at the Charles River Reservation.
A traditional wedding photo of the bride and groom at the Charles River Reservation.
A detail photo of the brides floral bouquet during wedding photos at the Charles River Reservation.
Wedding photos taken at the Charles River Reservation with the bride and groom holding each other.
Casually posed wedding photos at the Charles River Reservation with the bride and groom walking.
A casual walking photo of the bride and groom at the Charles River Reservation.
Solo photos of the bride on the brick walkway at the Charles River Reservation.
The bride and groom standing next to the Charles River at the Charles River Reservation.
A wide angle view of the bride and groom kissing at the Charles River Reservation.
The bride and groom posing together at the Charles River Reservation for wedding photos.
Family portraits at the Charles River Reservation before the wedding ceremony.
A family portrait at the Charles River Reservation with the brides parents.
A cute couples photo of the brides parents at the Charles River Reservation.
The groom with his parents at the Charles River Reservation for family photos.
Details of the wedding venue LaBrasa restaurant in Somerville.
The La Brasa restaurant in Somerville the morning before a wedding ceremony.
Wedding photographs inside of the La Brasa restaurant before the wedding ceremony.
A solo photo of the bride and a wedding portrait in the La Brasa restaurant in front of a wood wall.
A silhouetted photo of the bride and groom at the La Brasa restaurant before their wedding.
A silhouetted photo of the bride and groom at the La Brasa restaurant before their wedding.
The ketubah signing at the La Brasa restaurant during the Jewish wedding ceremony.
The rabbi reads the ketubah during the Jewish ketubah singing during the wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom sitting in front of the ketubah during the Jewish Ketubah signing.
The bride and groom looking at the rabbi during the ketubah signing at the La Brasa restaurant.
The bride signing the ketubah during the intimate Jewish wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant
A close up photo of the bride signing the ketubah at the La Brasa restaurant during the ceremony.
The groom signing the ketubah during their Jewish wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant.
The groom holding up the ketubah after signing it at the La Brasa restaurant.
The parents of the bride and groom smiling at their children during the ketubah signing.
The bride and groom talk with their family after the ketubah signing at the La Brasa restaurant.
The indoor wedding reception space at the La Brasa restaurant with exposed brick and florals.
Details of the chuppah before the Jewish wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant.
Wedding guests smiling and talking before the wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant
Wedding guests talking before the La Brasa restaurant jewish wedding ceremony.
Wedding guests before the jewish wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant talking together.
the groom being walked by his parents into his Jewish wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant.
The groom hugging his mom under the chuppah before his wedding ceremony at the La Brasa.
The bride being walked down the aisle during her wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant
The groom holding back tears as he watches his bride walk down the aisle at the La Brasa restaurant.
The bride and groom under the chuppah at the La Brasa restaurant during their wedding ceremony.
The bride hugging her dad before her wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant
A photo of the wedding guests watching the bride and groom get married at the La Brasa restaurant.
A candid photo of the father of the brides face as he watches his daughter getting married.
A wide angle of the wedding ceremony space at the La Brasa restaurant during a jewish ceremony.
A photo of the grooms smiling face during his wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant.
Wedding guests sitting watching the La Brasa restaurant wedding ceremony.
Smiling wedding guests at the La Brasa restaurant during an intimate wedding ceremony,
The mother of the bride laughs during the jewish wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant.
The bride laughs while she looks out at her guests at the La Brasa restaurant.
The bride giving the groom a ring during their Jewish wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant.
The bride and grooms first kiss at the La Brasa restaurant during their jewish ceremony.
The bride and groom walking out of their wedding ceremony together at the La Brasa restaurant.
The bride putting her hand on the grooms back as they walk out of their wedding ceremony.
The father of the bride hugging the groom after his wedding ceremony at the La Brasa restaurant
The mother of the bride hugging her daughter at the La Brasa restaurant.
The mother of the groom hugging the bride after her La Brasa restaurant wedding ceremony.
Wedding table details at the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception tables.
Rustic and simplistic wedding table details at the La Brasa restaurant.
Simple florals for the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception on the tables.
Pink simple florals on the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception tables.
The table details at he intimate wedding reception at the La Brasa restaurant.
The rustic seating chart at the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception.
Wedding guests at the bar at the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception.
The bartender pouring drinks for the wedding guests at the La Brasa restaurant.
A view of the bartender at the La Brasa restaurant during the wedding reception pouring drinks.
The bride hugging a wedding guest during her wedding reception at the La Brasa restaurant.
Wedding guests smile while enjoying the cocktail hour at the La Brasa restaurant.
Wedding guests smile at the La Brasa restaurant during the cocktail hour after the ceremony.
Wedding guests sitting at the dinner tables at the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception.
Wedding guests laughing at the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception.
Wedding guests turned in their seats to listen to the mother of the brides wedding toast at La Brasa
The mother of the bride giving a wedding toast at La Brasa restaurant during the wedding reception.
The mother and father of the bride give a wedding speech at their daughters La Brasa wedding.
A wedding guest smiles while listening to the wedding speeches at the La Brasa restaurant.
The father of the bride raises a glass at the end of his speech at the La Brasa restaurant.
Wedding guest at the La Brasa restaurant raise their gasses for a toast.
Two groomsmen smile while giving a wedding speech at the La Brasa restaurant.
Two groomsmen surrounded by wedding guests deliver a speech at La Brasa restaurant.
The groom hugging his best man after hearing his speech at the La Brasa restaurant.
A bridesmaid giving a speech at the La Brasa restaurant during her friends wedding reception.
The bride and groom listen as a bridesmaid gives a wedding toast at La Brasa restaurant.
The bride hugs her friend at La Brasa restaurant after hearing her wedding speech.
The bride and groom hold hands while dancing their first dance together at La Brasa restaurant.
The bride and groom dancing together at the La Brasa restaurant for their first dance.
The bride smiling at the groom while they dance together at the La Brasa restaurant.
The groom spins the bride as they dance their first dance at La Brasa restaurant.
The groom lifts his bride at La Brasa restaurant during their first dance.
Two photos of the groom spinning and dipping his bride at La Brasa restaurant .
Wedding guests applauding the first dance of the bride and groom at the La Brasa restaurant.
Wedding guests dancing together at La Brasa restaurant wedding reception.
The bride and some of her friends smile for a photo during the wedding reception at the La Brasa.
The bride smiles for a photo while dancing at her wedding reception at the La Brasa restaurant
The father of the groom dances at the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception.
The groomsmen dancing at La Brasa restaurant during the wedding reception.
The bride dances with her mother at La Brasa restaurant during her wedding reception.
The other and father of the bride dance together during their daughters wedding reception.
The groom and a wedding guest dance together at the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception.
The bride and groom dancing together at the La Brasa restaurant wedding reception.