Amy & Jeremy’s Uber-Intimate 1940s Elopement at The House of the Seven Gables in Salem

Bride and groom get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

From the first time I spoke with Amy on the phone, I loved her sweet Southern accent and her clear wedding vision. She and her fiancé decided to elope 1300 miles from their Alabama home in Salem. She knew she wanted something intimate, unique, and simple, yet classic, so she turned to Google. (Where else?) She came upon the House of the Seven Gables, a seaside home built in the 1600s. The day before her wedding, she and Jeremy drove for 26 straight hours to reach their historic wedding venue on the North Shore in Massachusetts.

Amy looked gorgeous, with her vintage curls and red satin heels. She wore her grandmother’s ring as her “something old” and “something blue.” Her grandfather’s pin was pinned into the folds of her dress as her “something borrowed.” Jeremy’s fedora, suspenders, and red bow tie completed the classic look.

It was a sunny, cool, 40 degree day, but Amy and Jeremy didn’t seem to notice the cold. She beamed down the garden walkway that served as her aisle and they basked in each other’s warmth. The ceremony was perfect. It was just Amy & Jeremy, the officiant, the coordinator from the house, and me with my cameras. There were also a few uninvited guests – a handful of tourists who clapped and cheered when the bride and groom sealed their marriage with a kiss.

Now that they’re married (!!!), Amy & Jeremy are headed on a week long road trip of the Northeast through Boston, New York, and another destination that’s yet to be determined.

I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite pictures from this beautiful day. And to Amy & Jeremy, thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. I wish you the best of luck in your travels through this coming week and in the journey that is the rest of your lives together.

Bride looks into a mirror while getting ready in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride unclasps her pearls while getting ready in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Waterfront view at the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, MA on a cold fall afternoon while photographing an elopement.

Bride and groom get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom kiss as the get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom pose for pictures after they get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. After her elopement, the bride dons a vintage red dress and gorgeous curls in her hair. She has a classic pin up style with red and black accents. Her groom dons a bow tie and a fedora. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom pose for pictures after they get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. After her elopement, the bride dons a vintage red dress and gorgeous curls in her hair. She has a classic pin up style with red and black accents. Her groom dons a bow tie and a fedora. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom pose for pictures after they get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. After her elopement, the bride dons a vintage red dress and gorgeous curls in her hair. She has a classic pin up style with red and black accents. Her groom dons a bow tie and a fedora. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom pose for pictures after they get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. After her elopement, the bride dons a vintage red dress and gorgeous curls in her hair. She has a classic pin up style with red and black accents. Her groom dons a bow tie and a fedora. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Bride and groom kiss after they get married in the historic house of the seven gables in salem massachusetts. This elopement has a classic pin up style with a tea length dress, red and black accents, a bow tie, a fedora, and gorgeous curls in her hair. This North Shore elopement was an intimate wedding and it was an honor to be the photographer for this couple.

Venue: The House of the Seven Gables // Dress: David’s Bridal // Hair: Alex & Co // Officiant: Anne Boris // Rings: Reeds Jewelers

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