Jackie & Jessica

Union Station Northampton, MA

I first got the honor to work with Jackie and Jessica in Boston on a very hot, sweltering summer day at JFK Library. Being the near the beautiful ocean helped with the heat and working with these two lovebirds was completely fun and easy. I felt like we became fast friends and immediately sent them a famous cats mug including such famous cats as Katy Purry, David Meowie, Hairy Potter and Catalie Portman.

Their wedding day was nothing short of pure perfection as well as hot summer heat as well. Mimi, Axel and I LOVED getting to capture Jessica and Jackie’s love as well as all of the Irish family members that flew in…I could listen to them talk every day for the rest of my life. Everyone was so nice, so sweet and so fun. Jackie’s brother also had a very sweet moment when he teared up when he first saw Jackie in her wedding dress. His beautiful, touching speech during toasts also didn’t disappoint. Speaking of beautiful moments, Jackie and Jessica’s first look with each other as well as Jessica’s with her dads was so heartfelt and full of beautiful emotions (there wasn’t a dry eye in the house).

Their ceremony was by far the funniest, best ceremony I’ve ever had the privilege to capture. I personally would love to hire their brother-in-law for all wedding ceremonies. I will keep him on my radar if I ever get the honor to be married someday!

Jessica also surprised me with a handmade gift of a cat holding a knife which is absolute perfection and totally me. Also it’s totally Wisco (Jace’s cat). The other side is Halloween print. Do these two know me or what?

I love these two soooooo much, and I’m beyond honored I could capture their perfect day. I cannot wait to see them again in Boston for drinks and cat pictures.

Congratulations again to Jackie and Jessica!

All my love!

Xoxoxoxo,

Rayleen, Meraki Photo, Inc.

Videography by Axel Del Cid

Second photographer Mimi of Zmimi Photography

Jessica's dress by Maggie Sottero Designs from Miosa Bride

Jackie's dress by Jenny Yoo Collection from Flair Boston

Gifts for bridal party from Misc. stores & Etsy

DJ Manu of MARX entertainment for the party

Jessica's dress shoes by Kelly & Katie jumpsuit shoes by Betsey Johnson (woohoo my favorite!)

Jackie's dress shoes by Anne Klein suit shoes by PUMA

Jeweler for rings Jessica's by Aide Mémoire Jackie's by MiaDonna

Guest favors handmade keychains made by Jessica and Jackie (J&J Crafts -check them out ASAP…they’re simply the best!)

chocolate spread from Costco

officiant Stephen Jochem, Brother-in-Law

Flowers by Durocher Florist (West Springfield)

Hair and makeup by Ever After Bridal Beauty

Venue coordinator Neil Gadbois of Union Station Northampton

Cake by La Fiorentina Pastry Shop

Hotel The Old Mill Inn


Jackie and Jessica Engagement

John F. Kennedy Museum Boston, Massachusetts

Their Engagement

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