THE ari marie photography BLOG

Smaller, more intimate weddings are rising in popularity, and it’s easy to see why—these types of gatherings come with plenty of perks! Aside from the more obvious perks (like lower costs, less pressure, etc), you also get more freedom and creativity in your choice of venue with less people to accommodate. There are lots of […]

If getting married in a harbor town rich with history, charm, and an almost enchanting aura sounds like a dream to you, you’ve gotta check out the House of the Seven Gables—a quaint Salem wedding venue that’s as moody and mystical as it is beautiful and elegant.  The architecture alone makes this venue totally unique, […]

By now, if you’re planning a New England wedding, you probably already know that this region is absolutely packed with beautiful, unique, creative & modern spaces to tie the knot. But you may not have guessed that there were so many awesome ones in the city of Cambridge alone! Whether you’re going for swanky and […]

How cool would it be to get married in a medieval castle with an epic ocean view?! If your answer is “extremely,” you need to check out the Hammond Castle Museum. (Yes, it’s both a museum and a wedding venue!) I can honestly say it’s one of the most unique and breathtaking places in which […]

“Laid-back luxury” is what you’re promised from Western Massachusetts wedding venue Valley View Farm – and seriously, I don’t think there could possibly be a more perfect description. This gorgeous farm setting is absolutely the place to host your big day if you want that perfect blend of classic, timeless elegance, and warm, cozy barn […]

For couples trying to plan a unique, memorable, and stress-free wedding day, wedding planners are godsends. (You can read more about why they’re so important here.) And there’s nothing better than finding one who’s full of genuine enthusiasm for your special day, your relationship, and the wedding industry itself. That’s exactly what you get when […]

If you want your wedding photos to be filled with gorgeous scenery, you can’t go wrong with a country club venue. And there’s a particularly unique & breathtaking one in Canton, MA that I highly recommend for a New England wedding in any season. Blue Hill Country Club offers the best of both indoor and […]

If you’ve always dreamed of getting married on the beach, and want your big day to have an elegant yet relaxed vibe, there’s one particular Rhode Island wedding venue you HAVE to check out. The Newport Beach House is, by far, one of the most beautiful places in the state to host a wedding right […]

If you grew up on the South Coast of Massachusetts, you probably associate cranberry bogs very strongly with the region. And if you’ve been here a long time, they’re probably something you appreciate about the region. So, why not get married at one?! You can do just that at Box Mill Hall in Wareham—a mill-turned-wedding-venue […]

The classroom at Franklin Park Zoo was transformed into a whimsical jungle on the evening of Danya & Chris’s wedding—mostly by the bride herself!  Danya & Chris had an intimate DIY wedding that suited their personalities perfectly. They are both huge animal lovers, so getting married at the zoo just made sense. So did featuring […]