Vibrant LGBTQ Mt Auburn Cemetery Wedding, Cambridge MA

The way it’s been over a month and I am still thinking about this wedding? That’s saying a LOT for a New England wedding photographer in October. Charlie (they/them) and Isaac (he/him) we wed on a jaw-droppingly gorgeous autumn day in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA at the Bigelow Chapel. And BOY am I thrilled it was their celebration to set the tone for a busy wedding season.

The weather? Perfect.
The clothing? THE DRIP? Outstanding (as is per usual for a queer wedding; we know how to turn OUT)
The autumnal colors throughout the iconic New England cemetery? Stunning.
The guests? Over-the-moon for their friends and family (and also dripped out)
The food? The drinks? Actually, genuinely unforgettable.

Why do I even know the last one? Because Charlie and Isaac freakin’ adopted me during the reception and insisted I partake in the most scrumptious offerings of their venue, Forage in Cambridge. I am not exaggerating, really, when I say this was perhaps some of the top 3 restaurants I’ve experienced in my life…and I’m an Italian foodie, so. That’s saying a lot. I will be back. I am still thinking about it. Like, I can actually still taste it when I look at the photos.

It really does just tell you how generous and welcoming they are; no wonder they have some great people surrounding them.

During their consultation, Charlie and Isaac told me how much Forage has meant to them over the years. They did not stop gushing about its menu, the ingredients, the creativity and innovation of their rotating seasonal selections. They were not kidding!

But what felt most special of all during this reception — and basically what told me “these are MY kind of clients” — was the genius idea of an oyster-feeding/oyster “toast” instead of a traditional cake cutting. (I literally have an oyster tattoo…so there was no question we were meant to be). When they told me this during the call, I was thrilled with the idea.

It actually tied into what Charlie said during their vows to Isaac. I’m paraphrasing here, but essentially, over the years they’d been together, Charlie always got oysters when they went out. Isaac never protested, and never let his tepid, almost cautious opinion of them sway Charlie’s joy. And then one day, he asked to try one, and the rest was history. The acceptance Isaac had for something he couldn’t understand did not diminish his ability to experience happiness over Charlie’s love for them; eventually it opened into curiosity and then a shared joy, and I think that overall approach really sets the tone for an amazing relationship. No notes…truly.

Charlie and Isaac’s community is just as loving, and I felt that as the photographer, watching their joy and connection with one another through my lens. I was pleasantly surprised, in fact, to roll up to the wedding and see some of my oldest friends in attendance! But hey, my friends have always had excellent taste ;) Surrounding Charlie and Isaac was a community of artisans, creatives, storytellers, musicians, writers, and passionate TTRPG nerds. Truly the queer dream.

CONGRATULATIONS, Charlie and Isaac! (ALSO, I have to give flowers (pun intended) to Charlie, who designed ALL THE FLORALS for their wedding. Y’all, I’ve seen a lot of florals since starting my wedding photographer career in Boston, and these made the top of the list. TALENT! )

I am booking weddings, elopements, and engagements for 2027 + 2028 in Boston and New York City. I am also booking sessions for holiday portraits now.