I am so thrilled to be sharing with you a sneak peek of MaryPat and Patrick’s Hampshire College wedding.

Let’s hear about their Hampshire College wedding at the Red Barn from the newlyweds.

How did he pop the question?

On top of Mount Holyoke!

What was your favorite moment(s) from the wedding?

Dancing with our family and friends, and cutting our cake!

How long have you been together?

4 years

How would you describe your overall wedding experience?

Amazing! We had a lot of buildup to the day of our wedding due to rescheduling due to COVID , but it was absolutely worth the wait!

What advice would you offer to other couples planning a wedding

Keep a spreadsheet of vendors, dates, guests, everything. Writing everything down kept all of our details straight for us.

What photography-related advice would you offer to a couple?

Trust the photographer- they know what is best!

Tell me about your dress. Where did you find it, how did you choose it, how did you know it was the one?

I got my dress at VOWS in Watertown. Absolutely worth driving there, because they had an amazing selection! When I put on my dress the first time, I finally felt like a bride!! I knew it was the one.

How was your experience taking photos/working with me on your wedding day?

It was awesome working with Greg and Sage! They both had a calming but fun presence, whether that was singing along to some music with the bridesmaids while they were getting ready, or setting up gorgeous shots at our venue! They were around when we needed them, but definitely were not intrusive or pushy.

Did you see each other before the wedding? If not, did you like waiting or would you have rather done it differently? Tell me why or why not!

We did not see each other before the wedding. We were glad to have waited because the moment of walking down the aisle was much more special!

Any tips on how to prepare for the wedding photos?

Enjoy the time you have to yourselves as a couple when you are taking photos!

Any tips on what to bring?

Definitely bring backup shoes (for both brides and grooms!). Even if you think your shoes are comfortable, they are not after 4 hours of running around and dancing.

We love to hear about vendors you love. List any vendors here and feel free to share your experience.

Mary Ann Dennis of All Events Realized really helped bring the vision of our day together! From flowers to coordinating, she did it all!

The Red Barn was the best venue to work with. They were SO helpful from rescheduling to the amazing food for the reception.

What were you most anxious, nervous or fearful about regarding your wedding day and what was the outcome?

We were both nervous about saying our vows, but it turned out great and it was such a special touch to write our own. We also were worried about details falling together, but everything worked out. Even if it didn’t- no one noticed otherwise!

What’s one piece of advice you would give to other couples for planning their wedding?