Category Archives: Willowdale Estate

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andrea and paul || willowdale estate || topsfield, massachusetts

Hello blog stalkers!!! I heard through the grapevine that Andrea has been checking everyday to see her pictures…so here they are!

**quick public service announcement – I’ll be doing mini-portrait sessions on 10/2 and 10/10 at hopkinton state park – $75 for 15-20 minutes. email me at nancy@nancygould.com or call me at 617.283.3882 to get on the schedule**

Andrea and Paul had their ceremony and reception at the Willowdale Estate….I shot Ali and Sean’s wedding here last August and I just love it there. The grounds are gorgeous, but I think if I had to take every picture inside I would be just as happy!

They have a very handy hook for hanging the dress, and this awesome bed with wrought iron headboard.

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Also, the bride & groom "getting ready" rooms are on the same floor around a couple corners from one another, so it's easy to shoot a little of everything!

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Love this set:

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One VERY enthusiastic ring bearer!!

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As you know, I love a good series. This one of Andrea starting down the aisle makes me tear up....

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I really enjoy a patterned bridesmaid dress......these were so fun and totally jive with the whole aesthetic at Willowdale.

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The toasts were almost a roast, but hysterical!!!

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Dual tossing.

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The bridesmaids took over the floor to dance to "I'm So Excited" by the Pointer Sisters....I'm not sure if still photos do it justice, but it was totally awesome.

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Bring on the craziness on the dance floor......(although the fact that it is stone makes me NERVOUS for some people!)

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Like this guy, for example.

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And grandma out on the dance floor, no big deal, right? Except that she was dancing to Apple Bottom Jeans by T Pain. Ha!

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Last dance was to a song that Paul wrote for Andrea. Doesn't really get much more romantic than that, people.

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details, details, details....

dress - Maggie Sottero
hair –
Salon Charisma – Southborough
make-up – Ligia Centeno
dj- Luke’s DJ
florist – Stop and Shop
cake – Konditor Meister
reception – Willowdale Estate
officiant – Sue Green

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fabulous/not-so-fabulous….ali and sean || willowdale estate

Next up is an entry from Ali, whose wedding will be featured in the next issue of the knot!

“I was so proud and happy with the ceremony Sean and I created – it was original and it was “us”.  We were able to incorporate all my high school friends (aka ”Flower Goddesses”) and all our friends and family during our ring passing ceremony.”

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 ”I loved the acoustic guitar and we got one of the only sunny evenings in August 2009!  We got our dream outdoor wedding ceremony.  A hummingbird even decided to take part :)”

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“I was very happy I decided to wear Clarks shoes – so comfortable all night!”

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“Overall I wouldn’t have wanted to get married anywhere besides the Willowdale Estate — everything worked out so wonderfully.  The only thing I would change would be reducing my pre-wedding jitters (which had nothing to do with the man I was marrying!).  I had no need to worry about things going smoothly — the ladies at Willowdale and my family wedding helpers made it all come together perfectly! ”

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Thanks Ali!!