The Lakehouse

1. What makes The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA a great place to get married?

From the ground up this venue was made specifically for weddings.  Literally.  It originally was a run down dump until Saphire Event Group purchased it and basically razed the whole building to create something truly magical.  Every inch of this property has intention to make your wedding perfect.  Think abou that.  That's a big statement for me to say about a wedding venue.  I mean it.

2. Where are the best places for wedding photos at The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA?

Ummm, anywhere?  Literally.  They have SO much to offer for pictures.  The lake.  Just to the right of the lake is a little wooded area with trees and greenery.  Up by the building are huge floral bushes.  Along the side of the building are cool fencing designs.  The entrance is grand but not over-stated.  Anywhere, everywhere.  It's all good at The Lakehouse.

3. What's the best time of day for portraits at The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA?

Family and wedding party pictures would typically occur either immedaitely following "First Look" or direclty after the ceremony during cocktail hour unless you built in a gap between a church ceremony and arriving on property.  

Regardless, at some point just before or near sunset I'll take just the two of you outside again for those soft-light intimate shots.  It should only take like 10 minutes but these are the shots you hire me for.  These are the jaw-dropping, tier enducing, OMG shots.  

4. Is a first look a good idea at The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA?

Absolutely!  The first look gives you a chance to truly see each other.  Express your thoughts.  BE together for a moment - away from everyone else.  Now you get to enjoy your own cocktail hour.  Now it's not such a whirlwind.  You're not as rushed, so less anxiety.  Totally worth considering.  

For the traditional "I want to see her coming down the aisle", let me give some perspective.  First, when she gets there you need to just shut up and get married.  You can't stop and talk.  At a first look you can.  Second, that heart-fluttering HOLY CRAP feeling when all your guests stand and you realize this is real, this is happening!  That feeling doesn't go away just because you already saw each other.  It actually may be enhanced.

5. What happens if it rains on your wedding day at The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA?

In all my years, I've only had maybe a handful of weddings that were 100% completely washed out.  It's so rare it's not worth discussing.  Yeah, maybe the ceremony gets moved indoors.  Maybe the family and wedding party pics are on the dance floor but there will almost certainly be an opportunity between drops to run outside for a few pics of the two of you.

This is a "you'd prefer outside obviously" kind of place.  Indoor is ok, but it's really all about the gardens, lake and landscaping.

6. How much time should we set aside for wedding photos?

I typically like an hour, but I'm SUPER efficient.  It really comes down to how large your group is.  How many in the wedding party?  How big is your family?  Are there divorces with step family?  Are there grandparents?  Do you want to include aunts, uncles, cousins?  The smaller the group the easier it is obviously.  

The Villa very strict on their timeline and it's often not up to me.  They run a tight ship and will direct things.

7. Can we stay on schedule without feeling rushed?

This is my super power.  You could be WAY behind schedule, then it comes time for the family and wedding party pics and poof, you're back on schedule.  I can be amazingly efficient to power through all those combinations so you can lower the anxiety and not lose any of your wedding.  

But, as I said before, the event staff guides the flow of timing and they will shut it down and pull you away if we take too long.  They're not very flexible with that part.  

8. What's your favorite photo location at The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA?

The lake.  It has a perfect sunset right over the lake and it's simply stunning.  

9. Have you photographed weddings at The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA?

Only one so far because it's still relatively new but OMG can you be the next?!  

10. What should couples know before getting married at The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA?

They're perfect.  That's it.  

11. How many guests does The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA work best for?

It's tight.  I personally wouldn't go over 125.  The more guests, the smaller the dance floor and the tighter everyone feels.  

12. Is The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA good for indoor and outdoor weddings?

The point here is the landscaping and lake.  Indoors is nice, but you're there for the property, not the inside.

13. Where do you usually take family photos?

By the dock overlooking the lake.  It's stunning.

14. Is sunset really worth stepping away from the reception?

OMG yes.  The sun setting over the lake is the reason most people choose this venue.  They know it, so often will build that into the timeline knowing exactly when sunset is.  

15. What makes photographing weddings at The Lakehouse by Saphire Event Group in Halifax MA unique?

It's easy.  Anywhere you turn is a great shot.  I don't have to think.  From the couples perspective it's convenient.  HUGE bridal suite easily accessible all night, delicious food, it's just kinda perfect honestly.