Best Boston Public Library Wedding Photo Locations
I have an intimate relationship with planning weddings at the Boston Public Library. Not only was I a senior event producer for over 9 years at this gem of a Boston wedding venue, but prior to that, while I was working as an Event Producer for Rafanelli Events, I even planned my favorite wedding of all time at the BPL….my own! This wedding venue is so beautiful- there are gorgeous photo ops around every corner, so you can’t really go wrong. For that very reason, however, I’ve seen photographers get overwhelmed during portrait photos because there are SO MANY spots they want to capture, usually during a time when the couple is getting antsy to rejoin their guests for cocktail hour. The solution? Go in with a plan with your photographer for what spots you want to capture….here are some of my favorites from some of my previous weddings for ideas and inspiration….enjoy!
The Grand Lobby Landing
Photo by Snap! Photography. I love this vantage with the lobby behind the couple (hint: the photographer has to stand outside on the Juliet Balcony, looking in to get this awesome shot)
Photo by Zev Fisher Phtotography. Shot from the Chavannes Gallery….just loving the light coming in from the Juliet Balcony!
Outside the Front Gate
Photo by Jill Person Photography. I love the drama of this dress!
Photo by Henry & Mac Photography.
The Grand Staircase
Whether walking up, walking down, shot from below in the lobby or above from Chavannes Gallery, this dramatic staircase shot is a MUST.
K&D’s Wedding, shot by Kate McElwee Photography
Henry & Mac Photography
Photo by Janelle Carmela Photography
Guastavino Room Balcony
In case you somehow forgot you were in the library, a shot in front of the book cases on the balcony of the Guastavino Room will remind you exactly where you are! Photo by Corinna Raznikov.
Chavannes Gallery
Photo by Zev Fisher. The art…the lions…what’s not to love?
Photo by Jill Person Photography
Bates Hall
Even if you aren’t holding your dinner in this Harry Potter-esque room, it is quintessential BPL and photos in the original reading room of the library can’t be missed
Photo by Ashley O’Dell
Photo by Zev Fisher Photography
The Courtyard
Janelle Carmela Photography
Picture Perfect even in the winter! Photo by Lisa Rigby.
Who wants to see a first dance in front of the fountain? I DO! Photo by Kate McElwee
The Juliet Balcony
Photo by Kate McElwee
Henry & Mac Photography
Photo by Zev Fisher
With proper planning, you can capture all of the magic the Boston Public Library has to offer for wedding day portrait photos AND still enjoy your cocktail hour with your loved ones. Need some additional help? Just shoot me a note: erin@erindavies.com! xoxo
