First up, Elizabeth and Vann, who got married at the gorgeous Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA.  I love this venue because it reminds me of Vermont.  Yes, totally cliche, but completely true.  The rolling fields, the traditional red barn, the stunning iron chandeliers hanging from the rafters.  Really, it's perfect.  A huge thank you as always to Molly for having me tag along!

Matt is a professor at Dean College in their Theatre department.  For those of you who aren't familiar with Dean College, you can check it out here.  While checking out the school, you may notice that it is located in my back yard...yes, in Franklin.  I can practically see the sign from my dinning room.  Matt has the joy of being able to walk to work every day.  He doesn't, and I don't blame him...it's cold out there!...but he could. ;)  Anyways, last Fall he taught an auditioning class.  It's a senior class that kick starts them right in to the real world.  And what does an actor need in the real world?  A headshot!  This is where I come in.  Matt, very kindly asked if I could be a guest speaker for his class and also take headshots of a few of his students to help them understand the process.  I was completely honored to be asked.  While headshots are not something I do on a regular basis, they are something I enjoy doing because it is completely different from weddings.  Completely! 

Here are a few shots from that day.  A huge thank you to Chelsea, Nick, Lexxie and Katie.  I had such a great time and I wish all of them so much success!

And just to round off this post...a HUGE congratulations to my hubby for getting in to grad school today ;)

Max is almost 5 months old (!).  He will start solids in another month and before you know it we will be eating at the giant dining table...with no food.  So, TODAY IS THE DAY!  I am going to learn to love cooking/learn how to cook ;)  I am starting with easy, one-pot/crock-pot meals...I have no time for dishes! 

First up: Texas Pulled Pork.  Pulled pork in the crock-pot is one of the easiest things to make in the world, and I've royally messed it up more than once.  But not last night!  I'm not much of a bun person, so I served the pork in a bowl with a side of roasted potatoes and a spinach salad.

Prep time: 15 minutes.  Cook time: 7 hours on low.  Verdict: DELICIOUS!  Click here for the recipe.

If you have one-pot/crock-pot ideas for me, please leave them in the comment section.  I'll make a new one every week.  If I pick yours, and it is a success, I'll cook YOU dinner!...JK!!  I can barely cook for my family.  You'll win a gift card to Sur La Table!  That's way better ;)

With that said... Max is almost 5 months old!  I just can't believe it.  Sometimes I forget how much he has grown and I still think I'm holding that little 7 pound 8 ounce baby.  But no, he is now a 16 pound baby and full of expression and love.  I think I am officially that mother who will always tell her baby that he is HER BABY ;)  Here are our monthly pictures - how time flies.  (PS - I'm buying the bear suit in every size...Max will wear it 'til he's 18! hehe)  And then a cute one from Thanksgiving, up in Vermont.

Jillian and Matt took me to Hopedale Pond, which I had never been to before.  When I showed up, I couldn't believe how gorgeous it was and I already knew that they were going to look fantastic.  They showed up in classic dress-casual and it was perfect for this spot.  You would also never guess that it was freezing!  I wish I had a picture of myself - I was wearing a big puffy hot pink coat, with gloves and earmuffs ;) 

Congratulations on your engagement, Jillian & Matt.  I can't wait to see you on the Cape!

All fitness routines aside...Melissa and Lenny had a gorgeous wedding and awesome party, yes party!  Did someone say confetti guns???  Because seriously, if you are going to have a New Years Eve wedding, you'd better make it awesome!

Melissa and Lenny got married at the Renaissance Golf Club up in Haverhill.  A fantastic venue for a cozy group of 200.  The Pool Room and the Blue Room were perfect for the classic black and red theme that they picked.  It offered me the perfect opportunity to do some traditional, period images, which completely fit with the style of their wedding. 

Congratulations Melissa and Lenny and Happy New Year!!

Happy Holidays from my family to yours!

And you know what else is special??  Chelsea and Mike.  I frequently mention Chelsea on the blog and on Facebook because she makes gorgeous jewelry (check out her blog here!).  She and Mike also used to be our neighbors back when we lived in the city.  Matt and I thought they were the sweetest people from the day we met and always wondered when they would get married.  Well, we are still wondering when they will get married, as are they haha, but at least they finally got engaged!  Oh...and check out her stunning ring!!  Chelsea e-mailed me recently asking if I could help get them in the mood for wedding planning. Getting engaged is the fun and easy part, but actually taking the big step to start planning can be overwhelming.  But an engagement shoot can be just the thing to get you excited about it all.  I met them in the Boston Gardens just before sunset and we could not have planned it any better.  The light was gorgeous and the crowds weren't too bad.  Chelsea and Mike did draw a bit of attention, but who doesn't want to look at this gorgeous couple???

I am so happy for you Chelsea and Mike - congratulations!  I hope these images get you in the mood ;)

I am also thankful for the amazing couples that I got to work with this year.  Dealing with a pregnant woman is no small feat and yet, they welcomed me with open arms into their lives, their families and their memories. 

And speaking of wonderful clients, Susana and Mark are just that.  It is exactly a year since they asked me to photograph their wedding and today I can honestly call them friends.  They are two of the kindest people I've come across and it was such an honor to be a part of their wedding day.  Susana and Mark had a beautiful Cape Cod wedding at The Brookside Club.  It was absolutely freezing that day, but Susana, in her stunning pocketed gown, didn't let it bother her one bit and looked gorgeous the whole day.  They had a beautiful tented ceremony, followed by a reception filled with do-it-yourself details.  The seating cards were my favorite! 

Congratulations friends!  I wish you so much happiness and can't wait to watch your family grow :)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

But not without showing a peek at the beautiful wedding of one of my favorite couples!   Check out Susana and Mark just after their first look...LOVE THEM! ;)

Last week I got to photograph the Ouellette family at Sweets Knoll State Park in Dighton.  At first glance, this park looks like it might just be someone's backyard.  When I pulled up I got a little nervous...haha!  So I started to explore and just beyond the tree line was this gorgeous little park situated next to a river.  It couldn't have been more perfect for this family shoot.  Not to mention the fantastic weather we had and the fact that there was still tons of color on the trees. 

Thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon Ouellette family!  You have beautiful children and it was a honor to photograph them ;)

Life with Maxwell couldn't be any better!  I want to spend every minute staring at his beautiful face.  So with that said, I am taking some time away from the blog.  Just a little bit ;) 

I am still meeting with clients and booking 2012 weddings, so please don't hesitate to pop me an e-mail at weddings@aubreybgreene.com.  

I can't wait to hear from you! 

Little Max is happy, healthy and all around what I would call perfect ;)

And so, with all that said, let's focus back on weddings.  Check out this stunning wedding I shot with Caitlin Maloney in Narragansett, Rhode Island at The Towers.

Courtney's family rented what is known in Narragansett as The Pottery Barn House as a place for the family to stay for the week as well as a beautiful location for her to get ready in.  This is a fantastic alternative to a crowded house or apartment or even a dark hotel room.  The room that Courtney got ready in had all the "getting ready" staples...a giant mirror, bright walls and tons of window light!  I also want to point out her amazing necklace!  Ummmm...GORGEOUS!  And while I'm at it, I'll point out her amazing flowers too, done by Weedweavers of Wakefield.  I put up quite a few pictures of the flowers because I just can't get enough of them.  After Courtney got ready, we met up with Jonathan to do a first look.  They chose this dock that was just up the street.  Perfect!  Their wedding was at South Ferry Church which is a one room, no bathroom, simple as can be church.  Again, perfect!  They only decoration they had at the alter was a tree that they were going to plant at their home after the wedding.  Isn't that such a great idea?  After the ceremony we headed over to The Towers where we took more pictures down on the beach.  Their reception was loaded with tons of fabulous details like a Polaroid photobooth, a cupcake tower, handmade seating flags and of course, more gorgeous flowers!  Oh, and I would also like to point out that the flounder that's on the menu...ya the groom caught it the day before especially for his wedding guests!  I just loved everything about this wedding!!!

Now let's hope Baby Greene shows up soon!!!

Jaime and Conor had a beautiful wedding down in Newport, Rhode Island.  The weather wasn't as beautiful, but at least the rain held off till later in the evening.  They had changed their plans and set up for an indoor ceremony at Belle Mer, but were able to switch it at the last minute and have it outside, overlooking the slightly foggy waters of Newport Harbor with the Pell Bridge swaying in the background.  Yes, it got a little exciting there for a while!  Jaime and Conor did a first look on the beach that made me tear up...just a little...and then we walked all over Newport snapping pics here and there.  My favorite stop was at the Jane Pickens movie theater.  Check out Jaime and Conor's videographer, David Bettencourt's video teaser from the theater here.  They had a stunning reception, highlighted by the appearance of friend and guest, Oscar the Grouch and the man who plays him on TV... I'm totally serious!  Oscar is just as cool in person as he is on the telly ;)  Sorry, no pics, but you can Google Caroll Spinney and see what Oscar's person looks like ;)  A huge thank you to Caitlin Maloney for having me shoot with you.

This is one of my favorite images from our wedding day, a day that involved everything we had ever dreamed of...family, friends and love.  Oh, and cake ;)

Happy Anniversary Matt!  I can't wait to eat breakfast with you for the rest of my life ;)

But before I head out, I've got a sneak peek for you!  I may be done shooting weddings for a few months, but I've got plenty to share with you on the blog!  So here is what I've got coming up for you...Jaime and Conor got married in Newport, Rhode Island at the always gorgeous Belle Mer.  Let me just say, the reception was super lux and filled to the brim with Cherry Blossoms!  But first, let's take a peek at them catching a smooch as we toured Newport before the big I DO!

So here is a very BIG Happy Birthday to my sweet little Stella Belle on her first birthday!

And to see the rest of Marie & Tobi's Engagement Shoot, click here and leave them some love!!!