I recently had the opportunity to travel to Massachusetts to document a wonderful wedding out on Martha's Vineyard.  I had the opportunity to vacation on the island many many years ago and to return over a decade later to document a wedding was a real treat.  Little did I know, the island was expected to be hit by one of the largest snow storms in recent history.

I paid very close attention to the local weather reports, all of which forecasted anywhere from 2-4 inches of snow all the way up to as much as 2 feet!  I thought to myself, there is no way it is going to snow that much.  After all, in Portland, when snow is forecasted it is typically 45 degrees and rainy.  Well, in Massachusetts, when they say it is going to snow -- it is going to snow.

I woke early in the morning to dig the truck out of the snow.  It was quite the task and my only concern was the potential of getting stuck somewhere along the way.  A very valid concern.  So, I packed the truck full of gear and headed on my way.  I drove through a total Winter Wonderland with the streets bare of traffic and the tree limbs covered in snow and ice.  It was the most beautiful sight.

I arrived at the Mansion House in downtown Vineyard Haven to photograph the guys getting ready.  The snow was still coming down quite heavily and our original plan was to take formal pictures of the groom's side of the family on the hotel roof top.  When I checked in at the front desk, I was told that the roof top would not be accessible due to all the snow.  Well, when I went upstairs to check on things, someone had already shovelled the roof top.  Thanks Jonathan!!

From the Mansion House I then drove over to Erin's parent's house to document the women getting ready.  And the snow kept coming down.  Upon arrival, Erin made it really clear that no matter what, formal pictures were going to be taken outdoors.  She was so excited to have a winter wedding and I was absolutely determined to capture her out in the snow!

After the photo session at the house, we headed straight to the Grace Episcopal Church for the ceremony.  All the guests were chatting about the incredible snow storm and their adventures in taking the ferry from Massachusetts to Martha's Vineyard.  The day was an incredible experience for us all.

From the ceremony site, the wedding party and I went to the Black Dog Wharf for pictures in the snow!  Everyone's sheer determination paid off and we came away with some really lovely pictures.  A big thanks goes out to Erin & Jonathan for being so adventurous on their wedding day.

The reception at Lambert's Cove Inn was absolutely lovely.  Every bit of it reminded me of New England.  And it was nice to cozy up by the fireplace and defrost a bit after a day in the snow.  Erin & Jonathan's online gallery of images will be live this Friday.  In preparation for the launch, we wanted to send a sneak peek of images.

Congratulations Erin & Jonathan and thank you for creating such a memorable wedding.