December 2021 | Mariel Monthly
December 29, 2021
Well December here we are! The end of the year definitely came out of nowhere like it tends to do! We are all still in the Covid pandemic and really hoping we can live a new normal very soon.
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Mariel Monthly | November 2021
November 30, 2021
My favorite month of all was spent eating a good amount of food, spending time with a lot of friends and waiting not so patiently for our daughter to arrive!
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End of the Year Review | 2021
January 13, 2022
This year has been one wild ride for every business owner. In addition to the last year reschedules I had a pregnancy to handle while giving my couples the best experience! I think I managed pretty well and have some beautiful moments to share with you all during my End of Year Review. There was so many kind families and deserving couples and thrilled everyone got their dream days!
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Our Maternity Shoot
November 10, 2021
Literally can't get over these images from my vendor friend Keeley Abigail Photography. I knew I wanted her not only for her great work but because of the full circle moment! She was the second photographer from our wedding 7 years ago!
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Mariel Monthly | October 2021
Work and baby prep has kept me occupied this month but I managed to get out and about to enjoy the autumn colors!
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Jillian & Tim | Wadsworth Mansion
October 20, 2021
Closed out 2021 wedding season with a classic autumn wedding at the stunning Wadsworth Mansion. There was dancing under the stars, an emotional first look and a magical evening with the best couple!
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Mariel Monthly | September 2021
September 30, 2021
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Christa & Ryan | Hawks Landing Country Club
October 13, 2021
Autumn weddings in New England is what we live for in this industry. It's the busiest time of the year because everyone wants those colors to make their images pop! Christa and Ryan had that great day with sun, some clouds and a bit of heat!
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Day Trip | Niantic
September 23, 2021
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Molly & Dylan | Two Roads Brewery
September 14, 2021
My couples choose the best places to get married! Two Roads Brewing in Stratford was intimate and the weather couldn't have been better.
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Aspen & Mike | Family
September 6, 2021
Can you stand this perfect family?! I know you have seen Aspen and Michael in my Instagram feed and all over my portfolio! It's because they are my very first #MOPcouple and I really only do family photos for them.
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August Mariel Monthly
August 31, 2021
August slipped away into a moment in time'Cause it was never mine
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July Mariel Monthly
August 1, 2021
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Arianna & Stephen | A Heritage Hotel Wedding
August 4, 2021
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Jamilee & Rich | Great Neck Country Club
July 29, 2021
This love story took 20 years to make in final, but it was one big celebration! All the family and friends showered this couple and the dance floor was hopping.
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Megan & Cole | A Stormy Backyard Wedding
July 21, 2021
Arriving to Meghan and Cole's home the weather was sunny day a bit beyond humid but it is July. Thunderstorms were in the forecast but there was a tent all set up and the altar was underneath so we were prepared!
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Mariel Monthly: June 2021
July 1, 2021
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IVF Been Keeping a Secret
June 13, 2021
We're PREGNANT! This journey has been so very long and we are thrilled to announce this news. It comes after years of ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages and one failed IVF round in the fall of 2020. Of course nothing worth having comes easy and so far as been the most special experience of my life. I just can't wait until she comes and I can hold her in my arms. I will just literally lose my mind with excitement!
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Christa & Ryan | Henry Park
June 30, 2021
Henry Park in Vernon was the perfect choice for this shoot because what it means to the couple. I always encourage picking a place that means something to your relationship.
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Kathryn & Timmy | A Downtown Wedding
June 9, 2021
The weather had threats of thunderstorms right during portrait time but on my drive up to Union Station in Northampton, Massachusetts it stormed for 5 minutes at the boarder and cleared right up. The sun came full force and brought the humidity too!
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