http://happygatherings.wordpress.com Infinite Possibilities - Memories of a Lifetime Start Here Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:30:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://happygatherings.wordpress.com http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/boston-harbor-hotel-wedding-album/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/boston-harbor-hotel-wedding-album/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:10:16 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3567 ]]> We sent Sarah and Noah their beautiful finished wedding album last month – one of my all time favorite wedding layouts – largely designed by Sarah herself!!!  Since the bride and groom love the clean simplicity of black and white, many of the pages feature that elegant look. 

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/boston-harbor-hotel-wedding-album/feed/ 1 happygatherings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 30 28 31 33 34 35 36 38 41 42 43 44 45 http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/weddings-and-fun-stuff-favorites-from-2011/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/weddings-and-fun-stuff-favorites-from-2011/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:20:47 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3529 ]]> Where did 2011 go?  So many fun and interesting weddings last year that we sat down and pulled some of our favorite Happy Gatherings images to share with you!

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/weddings-and-fun-stuff-favorites-from-2011/feed/ 0 happygatherings 12 DSC_1649 Copy of DSC_1135a DSC_1817 DSC_5487 DSC_4670 DSC_1291 DSC_4712 DSC_6425 dscf0037 dscf0074a dscf0303 DSC_1181 DSC_1773 DSC_4636 DSC_0754a DSC_0780aa DSC_6262 DSC_6288a DSC_1590 DSC_6256a DSC_6352 DSC_6532cc Untitled-5 dscf0492 dscf0306 dscf0169 dscf0410 Blue THE_SHOW_OFF dscf0194 Christina's Bridal dscf0199 Round Barn Farm http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/izzy-makes-christmas-cookies-3/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/izzy-makes-christmas-cookies-3/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:48:53 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3525 ]]> Our granddaughter, Isabella, had fun today decorating a big batch of sugar cookies to serve on Christmas Eve . . . . delicious!

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/izzy-makes-christmas-cookies-3/feed/ 0 happygatherings blogg post http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/pink-and-blue-show-offs/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/pink-and-blue-show-offs/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:53:42 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3481 ]]> This “Show Off” stretch canvas is a great way to display favorite Happy Gatherings wedding images. . . . the pink one already attracts a lot of attention in my Saxonville studio – the blue version will be finished and on the wall by Christmas!

 

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/12/09/pink-and-blue-show-offs/feed/ 0 happygatherings Pink THE_SHOW_OFF Blue THE_SHOW_OFF http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/11/26/festival-of-the-trees-at-elm-bank/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/11/26/festival-of-the-trees-at-elm-bank/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:36:08 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3439 ]]> Massachusetts Horticulture Society sponsors a beautiful holiday tradition again this year at Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley, MA.  Happy Gatherings joined 75 other local businesses in donating fully decorated holiday trees and gift certificates (to be raffled off!) to The Festival of Trees – on display to visitors in the Hunnewell Building from now until December 10.  Happy Gatherings’  Tree is called “Marry Me?” – check it out!!  Come see a huge gingerbread house, a Lego ferris wheel, a Christmas canoe, 75 amazing holiday trees as well as train rides, too! http://www.masshortfestivaloftrees.org/

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/11/26/festival-of-the-trees-at-elm-bank/feed/ 0 happygatherings DSC_2198 DSC_2156 DSC_2162 DSC_2208 DSC_2137 DSC_2164 DSC_2145 DSC_2159 DSC_2199 DSC_2185 DSC_2187 DSC_2211 DSC_2186 DSC_2206 DSC_2202 DSC_2216 DSC_2219 DSC_2226 DSC_2173 http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/sweet-deal-at-saxonville-studios/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/sweet-deal-at-saxonville-studios/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:18:30 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3425 ]]> Happy Gatherings http://www.happygatherings.com  is celebrating a brand new location at Saxonville Studios, 1602-B Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01701.  The Annual Saxonville Open Studios will be held on November 12 and 13 from noon to 5:00 pm.  Come visit 15 local artists (including Happy Gatherings in Studio #7) and see us working in our creative environments!  See many pieces of quality artwork for sale in a wide range of prices.  You’ll find refreshments, music, holiday gift ideas and great conversations in every studio - and stop into Studio #7 and say Hello!!   See the special offer from Happy Gatherings below.

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/sweet-deal-at-saxonville-studios/feed/ 0 happygatherings Sweet Deal Front Sweet Deal Back http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/christinas-bridal-opening-in-andover-ma/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/christinas-bridal-opening-in-andover-ma/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:07:40 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3361 ]]> Last month, Linda Jennings of Photography by Linda, invited me to join her in  a “styled” wedding gown photo session for Christina’s Bridal , One Main Street, Andover MA.  Our beautiful models rocked Christina’s  magnificent gowns, jewelry and shoes . . . what a delicious time we had!!  Here are some of my favorite Happy Gatherings images.

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/christinas-bridal-opening-in-andover-ma/feed/ 0 happygatherings DSC_0627aa DSC_0668aa DSC_0721 DSC_0705 DSC_0641 DSC_0611 DSC_0737a DSC_0754a Chromaluxe Metalic Tri-fold Panel DSC_0768a DSC_0780a DSC_0821 DSC_0815 DSC_0811 DSC_0879 DSC_0880 DSC_0885a DSC_0937a DSC_0951 DSC_4021 DSC_4032 DSC_4034 DSC_4039a DSC_4042 DSC_4051 DSC_4052 DSC_403311x14 http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/07/31/wednesday-night-lights/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/07/31/wednesday-night-lights/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:29:38 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3328 ]]> So glad I attended Steve Sherman’s  studio lighting and “street photography” workshops this month!   Our wonderful models were from Maggie Inc of Boston – here’s a sample of some favorites I captured! 

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/07/31/wednesday-night-lights/feed/ 0 happygatherings DSC_3595 DSC_3558 DSC_3604 DSC_4238 DSC_4236 DSC_4272 DSC_4284a DSC_5086 DSC_5138crop DSC_5338 DSC_5137 DSC_5239a DSC_5246 DSC_5230aa http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/saphire-estate-summer-wedding/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/saphire-estate-summer-wedding/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:41:33 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3301 ]]> Suta and Rich married at beautiful Saphire Estate, Sharon, MA last weekend.  The ceremony was outside in the newly renovated courtyard and then the reception moved inside to the sparkling new ballroom.  Florals were designed by Derby Farm Flowers and Gardens and Elly Jackson of Boston Ceremonies officiated.  Congratulations to Suta and Rich!!

]]> http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/saphire-estate-summer-wedding/feed/ 0 happygatherings dscf0130 dscf0019 dscf0056 dscf0039 dscf0063 dscf0110 dscf0128 dscf0167 dscf0169 dscf0173 dscf0188 Untitled-1cmposite dscf0231 dscf0007 dscf0254 dscf0303 dscf0330 dscf0377 dscf0390 dscf0403 dscf0422 dscf0433 dscf0426 dscf0450 http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/class-of-2012-seniors/ http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/class-of-2012-seniors/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:24:33 +0000 happygatherings http://happygatherings.wordpress.com/?p=3273 ]]> Happy Gatherings is gearing up for a very busy summer of Senior Photo Sessions and we want YOU to be part of it!!  To celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Saxonville Portrait Studio, Happy Gatherings is offering special pricing and upgrades during July and August.  Your choice of settings:  a funky industrial mill setting, or at beautiful Elm Bank Reservation.  Call or e-mail Carol MacGregor (info below) to be added to our summer schedule.   You’ll have a great time AND you will love your pictures!!! 

 

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