Daniel & Carolyn, The Captain Linnell House, Orleans, MA

The week had been intermittently rainy, but the sun appeared just in time for Daniel and Carolyn's wedding ceremony at the handsome grounds of the Captain Linnell House in Orleans, MA. While the birds chirped in the woods behind us, violins serenaded Carolyn and her dad down the manicured, wooded path that wound among the stately trees to the the flower framed gazebo where Daniel and I stood with the bridal party. It was a beautiful venue for this handsome couple. The flowers seemed to sing, and the garden environment transported us to the past in this gorgeous mansion; Captain Ebeneezer Linnell built this beautiful mansion by the sea for his bride in 1840 and its interior walls whispered of family, adventure, celebration and abundance with its beautiful portraits and paintings of a bygone era of sea stories and elaborate parties.

And this party had its traditional touches, too, mixed with contemporary traditions such as the intimate sand ceremony whereby Carolyn and Daniel pour sand from each of their cylinders into one vase, signifying the combining of their rich, separate histories into their new life together as one.

Weddings are always fun, festive events, and this service was no exception. After the service, this couple planned to make the most of nearby Skaket Beach. The Cape Cod Trolley waited nearby for their quick escort to the beach for sunset photos, after which they were to enjoy their dinner and dancing with their family and friends back at the mansion.

Congratulations to Carolyn and Daniel!