Nov 19 2012

Johanna & Greg’s Wedding: The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls

Johanna & Greg fell in love with the Beacon area and they took a risk when they booked their wedding at The Roundhouse, which was still in construction at the time– but it paid off beautifully! They saw the amazing potential of this new wedding venue and the drawings of what the space would be like were enticing. The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls opened this September, so Johanna & Greg were one of the very first couples to be married here! I arrived early and began shooting Johanna’s preparation and bridal details– Jeff went with the fellas to shoot Greg getting ready and then we brought these two together outside for a first look. After a quick round of portraits in some pretty spots we found we headed back to the Roundhouse to do family groups indoors followed by a Ketubah signing and Bedekken prior to the guests entrance into the ceremony space. The vows Johanna and Greg wrote said it all and the smiles they shared on their wedding day were so full of joy. I was so honored to be a part of their wedding– after the craziness of the weeks prior (Hurricane Sandy and the ensuing difficulties in the area) it felt like everyone present was really ready to let loose and celebrate something for a change! There was a wonderful release of sorts going on at this wedding, and it was exciting to be there. One thing I loved about shooting here was that you could get some really great angles from various points on the staircase that leads down into the main room. This came in especially handy during the Hora dance, which I usually stand on my little ladder for, but being able to get up even higher was fantastic! Everyone involved did a fantastic job– the flowers, the catering, the band, it all went very smoothly and I must complement the Roundhouse team on their amazing venue, it is beautiful and unique and I certainly hope to shoot there again! Congratulations, Johanna & Greg!