On the table at the entrance to Faith and Danny’s wedding reception were framed photographs of loved ones who could not celebrate with them. This is commonplace at weddings. On this day, however, the conflict between life and death that resides in all of us was felt strongly. Danny’s father passed away earlier this year, Faith’s grandmother passed away the week before their wedding, and another friend of Danny’s, someone quite young, lost their battle to cancer two days beforehand. As a foundation, I have to believe that all people know the ache of this conundrum.

Yet still, and despite all this difficult news, their wedding also celebrated the new life that was growing within Faith. She was six-and-a-half months pregnant on her wedding day, and when her father gave his toast, he spoke of it all, and he did it with grace.

Faith and Danny met at a beach house owned by her grandmother on Peggotty Beach in Scituate, Massachusetts, when they were young. Faith visited every summer, and they remained friends for many years until theirs turned the corner, and things changed.

When Faith and I first met, Danny was away for work. He’s a commercial fisherman and works long and hard hours. If you don’t notice the twinkle in Faith’s eyes when she speaks of Danny, you’re not fully present. Her love for him is evident, and when I finally met Danny, I could see why. They’re building a life together, and even before little Harrison Hughes arrives, they’re already great parents as they await his birth this December.

Faith and Danny, thank you for trusting me to make these pictures for you, and thank you for sharing so much of yourselves.

Congratulations, and much love!

Rehearsal Dinner: Gracie’s
Location & Catering: Squantum Association
Floral: Farrissey Floral Design
Bride Hair + Makeup: Jeremy Stone Artistry
Entertainment: Take It To the Bridge Band