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Featured In The Knot Boston Fall/Winter 2012 Magazine!!

7.02.2012

We have some very exciting news to share today. The incredible wedding of our January 2012 same-sex couple, Russell and Joel has been featured in The Knot Boston Magazine, Fall/Winter 2012 Edition!!! For Russell and Joel's wedding, Lemon Drop Team provided the Day-of Coordination and we also created a custom Old Fashion Themed candy station which acted as guest favors. Being published in The Knot Magazine is such an honor and I still can't believe it. This will be our very first magazine feature and we hope to share many more wedding features with all of you in the future!


Photo by Shang Chen Photography
A BIG thank you to all the local vendors who were so wonderful and professional to work with at Russell and Joel's wedding, especially Shang of Shang Chen Photography for providing the gorgeous imagery!

The Knot Fall/Winter Edition hits newsstands NOW so don't forget to pick up a copy or two!!

Happy Planning!
Linda

Russell & Joel's Turner Hill Mansion Wedding

3.05.2012

On Saturday, January 14th, I was the Day-of Coordinator for Russell and Joel’s perfect winter wedding held at the Turner Hill Mansion in Ipswich, MA. I was excited to coordinate this wedding for several reasons; it was my first wedding of 2012, the weather was absolute perfection and Russell and Joel were Lemon Drop Team’s first same-sex clients

The day started with Russell and Joel getting ready at the Chamber Room and the super talented, Shang of Shang Chen Photography was there to capture the moments. I love working with Shang because she’s so gifted and just a genuine human being. Shang took R+J around the mansion for some one on one photos and the bridal party and families joined afterward. Turner Hill is one of my favorite venues to coordinate because the mansion has so much character. Also, Carol the Director of Sales & Event at Turner Hill and the staff are just superb to work with. 

The ceremony took place in the Alabaster Room and the entire room was filled with love for these two people. Musician, Thomas Wible and his team provided the ceremony and cocktail hour music. My favorite part of the ceremony was when Russell’s sister, Katherine did a reading from the book,  The Velveteen Rabbit . Joel and Russell chose this reading because it was one Russell’s father’s favorite book and sadly he's no longer with us.
After the ceremony, Russell and Joel were left alone for a private moment in the Chamber Room with just the two of them. No photographers, no family just R+J. Meanwhile, guests were invited to the library for cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres catered by Vinwood Caters. A photo booth provided by Shutter Booth was also available for guests to enjoy.
When it came time for the reception, guests were escorted into the Grand Ballroom. Flowers by Darlene provided the gorgeous winter red and white centerpieces and Jenny’s Wedding Cakes created the four layer wedding cake that was to die for. Customized bobble heads of Russell and Joel were used as the cake topper and I loved the idea. After dinner, guests danced the night away with music played by DJ Mike of MCO Productions.
For the guest favors, Russell and Joel hired me to create a custom candy station with some of their favorite childhood candies. Russell’s favorite candy was the Giant Lemon Heads while Joel preferred the Gummy Worms Yuling Designs created the tags for the sweet table and they turned out perfect! Yuling really captured the  old fashion candy  vision I had for R + J.
Russell and Joel, it was such a pleasure to have met the both of you. I wish you nothing but happiness and you guys are truly amazing together. Also, a big thanks to my assistant, Allie.
Sweet Planning!
Linda

{Engaged} Russell & Joel

12.12.2011

Russell and Joel will be Lemon Drop Team's first same-sex couple and we couldn't be more excited to work with this incredible pair. When I met Russell and Joel for our consultation at a local Au Bon Pain in Boston, I can instantly feel the love and respect they have for one another and it just melts my little heart! R & J will be tying the knot in January 2012 at the Turner Hill Mansion located in Ipswitch, MA.

Here's a few gorgeous engagement photos of Russell and Joel taken by Shang of Shang Chen Photography.


Sweet Planning!
Linda