North Shore Wedding Photographers - Iris & Chris

We had the best time at Iris and Chris’ coastal summer wedding at the Crane Estate. As north shore wedding photographers, we have documented countless weddings in the area, but the Crane Estate is one of the most majestic. With rolling green hills that lead to the ocean and gardens that feel like you are stepping back in time, this venue has it all.

Iris and Chris had their ceremony at the St. Mary-Annunciation Church in Danvers. One of my favorite photos from the entire day was the look on Chris’ face as he watched Iris walk down the aisle. After the ceremony, Chris’ brother opened a bottle of champagne for the newlyweds. Which brings me to my second favorite photo of the day. The champagne cork went flying, and champagne sprayed everyone! The looks on people’s faces as bubbly droplets of champagne went in every direction was priceless.

Scroll down to see all of our favorites from this north shore wedding at the Crane Estate…

Bride and groom kiss in front of grand estate, captured by north shore wedding photographers.

North shore wedding photographers capture invitations and rose gold shoes.

Bridesmaids see bride at 211 Argilla Road House with north shore wedding photographers documenting the day.

Guests gather in front of St. Mary's Church in Danvers for a wedding.

Bride and her father enter St. Mary's for wedding.

The groom sees the bride walk down aisle at St. Mary's in Danvers, MA.

Bride and groom smile at each other at St. Mary's in Danvers, MA.

Inside of St. Mary's Church in Danvers, MA during wedding.

Bride and groom look out at guests at church ceremony near Boston.

Candid wedding photographer Danvers, MA church.

Bride and groom say vows at St. Mary's Church in Danvers, MA.

Documentary wedding photography Danvers, MA.

Bride and groom kiss at end of ceremony at St. Mary's.

Bride and groom exit ceremony at St. Mary's in Danvers, MA.

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Bride and groom exit ceremony at St. Mary's with flower petals.

Flower girl gathers petals at St. Mary's in Danvers, MA.

Groomsman hugs groom after ceremony in Danvers, MA.

Wedding popping champagne outside of St. Mary's Church in Danvers, MA.

Funny photo of the bride and groom sprayed in champagne after wedding ceremony in Danvers, MA.

Bride and groom kiss in back of 1948 Rolls Royce in Ipswich, MA.

Romantic bride and groom with Rolls Royce at the Crane Estate.

Bride and groom stand in front of Ipswich MA wedding estate venue.

Bride walks into the Italian Garden at the Crane Estate.

Bride and bridesmaids in the Italian Garden at Crane Estate.

The groomsmen in tuxedos with tilt shift lens at the Crane Estate.

Wedding party in the Italian Garden at the Crane Estate.

Romantic bride and groom photos at Crane Estate.

Bride and groom kiss in front of antique car in Ipswich, MA.

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Bride laughing at ocean wedding on the North Shore of MA.

Bride and groom kiss on lawn at Crane Estate for Ipswich MA wedding.

Luxury estate wedding reception near Boston, MA.

Kids coloring books at Ipswich MA wedding reception.

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Rustic wedding decor by Fireside Catering at Ipswich MA wedding.

Guests mingle behind the Great House during the cocktail hour at Ipswich MA wedding.

Estate wedding cocktail hour in Ipswich, MA.

Kids playing on great lawn at Crane Estate wedding.

Fancy cocktails at mansion wedding venue in Ipswich, MA.

Guests enjoying coastal wedding in Ipswich MA.

Couple dips with ocean background Crane Estate.

Bride walks down staircase at Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA.

Bridesmaids cheer at first dance at Ipswich MA wedding.

Dad gives toast on patio at Crane Estate Great House wedding.

Bride and groom listen to speeches at Crane Estate.

Bride hugs dad after his toast at Crane Estate.

Artistic wedding ring photo on spiral sculpture at Crane Estate.

Wedding ring on a purple succulent at this Ipswich MA wedding.

Bride and groom embrace with sunset behind them over the ocean at the Crane Estate.

Bride and groom silhouette against sunset at Ipswich MA wedding.

Creative wedding photography of bride dancing with dad in Ipswich, MA.

Guests wait for groom to sing at Crane Estate

Groom sings the Gambler at his wedding at Crane Estate.

Artistic wedding photo of groom singing the Gambler at Crane Estate.

Bearfight band performs at Crane Estate wedding.

Bearfight sings with audience at Crane Estate wedding.

Guests dance at Great House wedding in Ipswich MA.

Bride and groom dance at Crane Estate with Bearfight band.

Groom dips bride on dance floor at Crane Estate.

North shore wedding photographers share more about Iris and Chris’ wedding:

When I first met with Iris and Chris, we instantly bonded over birds. Seriously. Chris is an avid bird watcher, and I have an undergraduate degree focusing on ornithology. It didn’t take us much time to launch into recent sightings and rare bird alerts! Getting married amidst the salt pond marshes with tons of shorebirds overhead seemed like the perfect place for this happy couple to celebrate.

After their church ceremony in Danvers, guests were invited back to the Crane Estate for cocktails, dinner and dancing. Guests were blown away (almost literally, as a shortly-lived wild storm came over the shore!) by the stunning mansion and ocean views. When the storm passed, everyone ventured out to the great lawn. A giant “Connect Four” game kept kids entertained while guests enjoyed custom cocktails and one of the best sunsets we’ve ever seen at this venue. We were so happy that Iris and Chris were up for doing a few more portraits under such a magnificent sky!

To kick off the dancing, Chris stood up and sang Kenny Rogers’ song, “The Gambler”. To say he was a complete natural up on stage would be an understatement. He was incredible. Everyone sang the chorus along with him and it was such an incredible way to bring everyone in the room together in song. The band Bearfight took over to start the dance party.

This wedding was amazing from start to finish, and I really didn’t want to have to leave (especially when the band launched into James’ “Laid” song). Congrats to Iris and Chris… we wish you all of the best in your adventures and hope you had a great time in Hawaii!