KEITH AND ERIC'S BACKYARD WEDDING IN EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Imagine living in the biggest city in America.

Imagine trying to date in this city.

Imagine, now, making an appointment at the RMV in the sleepy town you grew up in, and while you’re waiting to be called, you start scrolling your dating app.

NOW imagine finding someone from this big city who catches your attention and immediately learning that this person also grew up in a sleepy town just 10 miles away from the sleepy town that you grew up in!

That is how this story starts. Isn’t the universe weird?

Keith and Eric are both from western Massachusetts but were living in New York City when they met through an online dating app.

They connected and had an amazing first date together. Keith knew that he’d found “the one” almost right away, and he did what any normal person in this situation would do.

He ran away and totally freaked out.

Keith said that he needed a moment to come to terms with his single life ending. Luckily, he was able to calm himself down and embark on this new adventure with his amazing new partner.

Keith and Eric were engaged on a trip to Mexico City and have been living together in New York. They love to go on long walks through the city, visit museums, and see musical performances. Today they left on their honeymoon, back to Mexico, which now holds a special place in their hearts.

For an entire year, these two DIYed this intimate wedding in Eric’s parents backyard.

I met with them in May while they were here on a visit to work on the outdoor space. It was clear that they did a ton of work to turn the backyard into the perfect location for their celebration.

As their wedding date neared, I kept an eye on the weather, and while rain was not in the forecast, a very intense heat wave was. Keith and Eric met me in downtown Easthampton before the ceremony where we took some portraits around the mill buildings and in front of some of the murals. It was so hot and humid to be wearing suits but it didn’t stop them from enjoying the quite time together.

The ceremony was officiated by Amherst based Justice of the Peace Robin Diamond. Keith and Eric said their vows under the chuppah and finished their ceremony with a kiss and a heavy stomp on two glasses as their family and friends yelled “Mazeltov”! The reception was catered by western massachusetts based Wheelhouse Catering, using all locally sourced ingredients.

I had so much fun working with them and I really couldn’t have asked for a more down to earth and sweet couple. Congratulations Keith and Eric. It was a pleasure to work with you and capture the love you have for one another. I wish you a lifetime of love, health, and happiness! (scroll for more from this day)

Vendors:

Food: Wheelhouse Catering

Flowers: Atkins Farms

Suits: Theory

Shirts: Paul Smith Designs