Oh these two! I have been looking forward to their wedding because Courtney + Rumel have such a great style about themselves and I couldn’t wait to see how they would meld her sweet, quiet nature and love of books with his charming, outgoing, old school hip-hop loving and rapper ways (yes yes, ya’ll!) – and I have to say, it was just as I expected and more!
The couple were joined by close family and friends on a roasty Labor Day weekend over at Stonehurst in Waltham, MA where they were able to marry on the front lawn and celebrate in the home’s great hall. Once again, the weather threatened to be a big jerk and storm all over the place, but it didn’t! YAY! And so their plans went off without a hitch.
We enjoyed a First Look out on the side yard away from arriving guests with the bridesmaids looking down at them and letting out a dreamy “awwww!” when Rumel first saw his bride to be; so cute! Doing the first look allowed for us to get a whole bunch of the family formal photos all tied up so that the cocktail hour and reception were enjoyed sooner!
Their ceremony had a few wonderful readings by family and friends as well as a ring warming ceremony where the couple’s wedding bands which were held together by a coral ribbon were passed through everyone at the ceremony to each pass their well wishes to the couple. I think that’s my favorite wedding tradition!
The reception tables were decorated with gorgeous flowers with brown feather accents and antique books all tied with coral ribbons, it was all perfectly put together. Courtney radiated in her bird cage veil and sweet blue flats and how awesome are the two brooches on her dress? Seriously, she planned out these details so well! And her bouquet?? AMAZING! And it was one of the largest arrangements I have seen in a while with soft corals and greens, so romantic and warm.
And Rumel’s “must play” songs for the night definitely had me dancing out there with them, I love my Jay-Z and KRS-One! I think of all my grooms, he and I were on another level with our shared music likes.
Courtney + Rumel, I am so pleased you two were able to have the day you hoped for, I’m just sad that it’s all over! I wish you all the best!
Location: Stonehurst – Robert Treat Paine Estate
Flowers: The Celebrated Flower
Catering: Vinwood Caterers
Hair: Pure Hair Design
DJ: Steve Carrigan
Photography: Sarah Vanessa Photography
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Beautiful Sarah! I’m so happy to see these – you captured the day exactly as it went down – with great light sense and artistry ;)
Thank you!!!
Courtney.
These are stunning! Thank you so much for capturing the beauty of the day. We were a bit of a handful and you were able to wrangle us and get really great shots! Thanks again.
Gorgeous pictures! I love the colors and how happy everyone looks. Congrats!
Beautiful photos! I especially love the black and white of the couple laughing! Congrats to Courtney and Rumel! Absolutely stunning scene!
Everything was so beautiful and the pictures are so gorgeous. Congratulations!
Congratulations, Courtney and Rumel! Beautiful!
Fantastic photos! You captured this great family perfectly! Kudos
Such beautiful pictures…it was a lovely ceremony and great party!
Beautiful photos Courtney!
Love the dancing photos!
Everything was so beautiful (especially the bride)! So glad I could be there. Great pics!
The pictures were awesome, they really captured your special day!
Beautiful pictures of a blessed day!!! XO Courtney and Rumel!
What wonderful pictures!! Congratulation!
Gorgeous photos! Love the one of the guys in silhouette looking out the window, and the one of Courtney’s devilish grin ;)
Stunning photos! Congratulations to the happy couple again!
Beautiful!!! These are wonderful and capture everything perfectly!
This was the most “Courtney” wedding I have ever seen! Awesome!
The photos look beautiful! Congrats Courtney and Rumel!
Muchisimas F E L I C I D A D E S!!Feliz de verlos felicess
What a lovely writeup and photos. They really capture the day.
Congrats!, Great pics, I want to see more!!
lovely. congrats!
What wonderful pictures! I am so glad to see the two of you happily married.
Beautiful, congrats guys!!
Soooo pretty. great photos of a great day! Congrats to the happy couple.
AHHH these are absolutely stunning!!!
A beautiful couple, on a fantastic venue on an spectacular day and with love all around= the perfect wedding…and great pics is the icing to the cake
Congratulations Rumel and Courtney!! Rumel you look so happy!
Congratulations to you both! Beautiful photos :)
These pictures are so beautiful (just like the bride) and really capture the essence of the event — congratulations Courtney and Rumel!
Beautiful pictures, beautiful location, beautiful day. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Congratulations!
The pictures are so beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Sarah, these pictures are just beautiful. They came out perfectly. And the captured each moment so perfectly. Amazing!
It’s official…Rumel is the mack daddy!
great photos! i hadn’t noticed rumel’s shoes until now. very sharp!
Thank you for capturing the magic of Courtney and Rumel’s wedding day. Beautiful memories we can treasure forever!
Love that the day was documented so well! I agree with capturing the essence – you really do get a feel for the event. Thanks for sharing!