THE VIVID INSTINCTS BLOG

Hiring a wedding planner is, without a doubt, one of the best decisions you can make for your big day. It’s so nice to have an enthusiastic expert on your side—someone to hold your hand and make the process fun and exciting, and someone who’s just as dedicated as you are to making your wedding […]

Boston’s North Shore is home to some seriously beautiful wedding venues. In fact, the tiny town of Topsfield alone has seven—each with its own unique character, charm, and stunning features! Many New Englanders—even those who’ve been living here for years—aren’t aware of how much more this town has to offer than the Topsfield Fair. If […]

Everyone wants their wedding day to be special, personal, and unique to separate them from everyone else’s love story. That means finding a place that fits your style and theme to show your beautiful connection, so why settle for a run-of-the-mill location for your wedding day? If you’re looking for the ideal Unique Wedding Venue […]

Classy and elegant, yet casual, laid-back, and fun at the same time–it can be tough to find a wedding venue that checks all those boxes! Luckily, there’s a hidden gem in Massachusetts that delivers that exact vibe, plus so much more! Lake Pearl Wrentham is a full-service venue with spectacular views and a well-earned reputation […]

Having been born & raised in Rhode Island, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for this beautiful little state. And it also just happens to be home to some of New England’s most unique wedding venues! The beach is probably the first setting you’d think of when you hear “Rhode Island […]

Smaller, more intimate weddings are rising in popularity, and it’s easy to see why—these types of gatherings come with plenty of perks! Aside from the more obvious perks (like lower costs, less pressure, etc), you also get more freedom and creativity in your choice of venue with less people to accommodate. There are lots of […]

Okay, now that I’ve booked my boudoir session, what should I do to get ready for it? That’s a totally normal question that the majority of my clients have! There can be a lot of nerves and emotions leading up to a boudoir shoot, and that’s okay! I am here to help! These guidelines and […]

If getting married in a harbor town rich with history, charm, and an almost enchanting aura sounds like a dream to you, you’ve gotta check out the House of the Seven Gables—a quaint Salem wedding venue that’s as moody and mystical as it is beautiful and elegant.  The architecture alone makes this venue totally unique, […]

By now, if you’re planning a New England wedding, you probably already know that this region is absolutely packed with beautiful, unique, creative & modern spaces to tie the knot. But you may not have guessed that there were so many awesome ones in the city of Cambridge alone! Whether you’re going for swanky and […]

How cool would it be to get married in a medieval castle with an epic ocean view?! If your answer is “extremely,” you need to check out the Hammond Castle Museum. (Yes, it’s both a museum and a wedding venue!) I can honestly say it’s one of the most unique and breathtaking places in which […]