Boston Wedding at the Veronique

Sarah & Harold
April 13, 2010
www.beantownbride.com
Author: Andrea E. McHugh

Photography by: Grazier Photography

If anyone can tell you absence makes the heart grow fonder, it's Sarah Bookbinder, a 31-year-old attorney, and her 32-year-old professor husband Harold Park. "Harold and I were living across the country from one another throughout our entire engagement, with him in Colorado and me in Washington (D.C.)," says Sarah. The cross-country courtship culminated in an engagement in the nation's capital, where Sarah was working. Though planning the Beantown nuptials from afar was a challenge, Sarah says it made the celebration all the more fun, and credits wedding planner Bernadette Smith of It's About Time Events with ensuring a flawless fête. 

As guests would descend on Boston from around the country, the couple sought a ceremony and reception locale that was convenient, beautiful, and with a wonderful reputation for food quality and service. On May 24th, 2009, Brookline's Veronique Ballroom became the hub of Sarah and Harold's wedding day bash. At 6:00 p.m., Sarah waltzed down the aisle in an unconventional tea-length dress with a satin v-neck top and French lace skirt by Stephanie James Couture. "I wanted a dress that would be good for dancing and not too formal," says Sarah. "This dress was so comfortable, but also such a fun and different style; it reminded me of the dresses onMad Men, which I love." Inspired by a funky palette of apricot , green and purple hues, the florals were bright and cheerful with lots of texture. "They incorporated all of our wedding colors and the centerpieces were in vintage vases of different sizes," Sarah says. As Sarah and Harold made their debut as man and wife, the two were surrounded by loved ones as they swayed to Otis Redding's sultry I've Been Loving You So Long. Gazing around, the two shared their favorite moment of the day: "having all of our friends and family, from all over the country, together in one room," says Sarah. And as for that dress? Gushes Sarah, "I danced the entire night!"

Wedding Day Details:
Invitations: DIY
Gown: Stephanie James Couture
Florist: Spruce
Venue: Veronique Ballroom
Videographer: Generations Cinemastories

Music: Beantown

*Want to see more? View Sarah & Harold's wedding video by Generations Cinemastories CLICK HERE.