Samantha & McCallum's Fruitlands Museum Wedding

Two years ago, Samantha and McCallum said "I do" at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Massachusetts, and October showed off for them. Peak fall foliage in every direction, a golden-hour ceremony overlooking the valley, and a tented reception under string lights. It was the kind of day that reminds you why fall weddings in New England are worth the wait.

I also photographed their engagement session, so by the wedding day it felt like photographing friends. Here is the fuller story of their day.

Getting Ready

Samantha with her bridesmaid in the bridal suite Morning calm before the celebration

Samantha laughing with her bridesmaid while getting ready Laughter in the bridal suite

Samantha slipping on her wedding heels Final touches

First Look

Samantha and McCallum chose a first look under one of Fruitlands' big autumn trees, and it was the perfect call. A quiet moment together before the ceremony, with nothing but peak foliage around them.

Samantha approaching McCallum for their first look The first look under the autumn tree

Samantha and McCallum together during their first look A quiet moment, just the two of them

The Ceremony

Under a floral arch with red-orange blooms and white drape, Samantha and McCallum exchanged vows as the sun dropped over the valley behind them. Their guests laughed, cried, and watched the sky turn gold.

Samantha and McCallum at the altar with the valley behind them Vows with a view

Wedding party walking with the red barn behind them The whole crew, all smiles

The ceremony glowing at sunset Golden hour did not miss

Samantha walking down the aisle, veil flowing Down the aisle

Guests laughing during the ceremony Happy tears and laughter

Portraits

We slipped away into the fields while the light was still perfect. Rust-red bridesmaid dresses, navy suits, red bow ties, and foliage at its absolute peak. You cannot stage this.

Samantha and McCallum kissing in a field of fall foliage Peak foliage, peak happiness

Samantha and McCallum laughing together These two laugh a lot

Samantha and McCallum kissing with autumn hills at sunset Sunset over the hills

Samantha and McCallum embracing at sunset That orange sky

Samantha and McCallum dancing at sunset A dance in the last light

Bridesmaids toasting champagne with Samantha Champagne with the girls

Groomsmen in navy suits with red bow ties Sharp in navy and red

Details

Rust linens, coral dahlias in bud vases, gold chargers, and a sweet nod to the two dogs who could not be there in person.

Reception table with rust linens and bud vases Rust, coral, and gold

Coral dahlias in bud vases Fall florals

Samantha's lace wedding dress on a wooden hanger The dress

Polaroids of Samantha and McCallum's two dogs The pups, in spirit

The Reception

Cocktail hour on the terrace, dinner under the tent, and a dance floor that stayed full. McCallum's mother-son dance under the string lights was one of those moments you feel in your chest.

Samantha with her bridesmaid at cocktail hour Cocktail hour glow

McCallum dancing with his mother The mother-son dance

McCallum hugging his mother at the reception A moment with mom

Samantha and McCallum's first dance under the tent First dance under the lights

Samantha and McCallum, thank you for trusting me with both your engagement session and your wedding day. Two years later, these photos still make me smile. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!

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