House of Seven Gables Wedding || Carey and Kelsey

After shooting weddings all over the North shore for years, I’m so surprised this was my first wedding at House of Seven Gables! But what a perfect day it was. I knew it was going to be a super fun day after Kelsey and Carey’s engagement session in downtown Boston on the waterfront.

And I think I’ve mentioned this before, but Salem weddings always have a special place in my heart! My husband and I had our wedding in Salem almost fifteen years ago. And Carey and Kelsey had an awesome day, combining the historic and modern sides of Salem. They got ready at and had their reception at Hotel Salem, which is right in the heart of the cobblestone walkways downtown. And their wedding ceremony was at the gorgeous House of Seven Gables, just a short trolley ride away!

Keep scrolling for so much more from this gorgeous wedding at House of Seven Gables!

colorful wedding details with black dress

I love these shoes that they both wore!

bride getting into her beautiful black ballgown
first look wedding photos at the top of hotel salem

An amazing view at the top of Hotel Salem for their first look and a few photos before we headed to the lobby.

wedding photos on the stairs at the hotel salem

I couldn’t get enough of this modern striped mural in the lobby at Hotel Salem. And then Kelsey and Carey in their white and black dresses! Iconic.

wedding photos in front of modern mural with stripes
wedding photos of bride and bride in derby square salem in front of town hall

If we’re in Salem, I absolutely have to do some photos in historic Derby Square. I love the look of the old town hall in the background, along with the brick walkways.

downtown salem wedding photos with historic buildings and cobblestone streets
derby square salem massachusetts wedding photos brides looking at each other
brides in front of the hotel salem

And beautifully modern Hotel Salem right in the middle of everything! Love it.

gardens and architecture of the house of seven gables

We had some time while guests arrived in shifts on the trolley, so I enjoyed taking some photos around the grounds of the House of Seven Gables before the wedding ceremony began. The gardens were amazing too!

guests arriving and mingling before wedding ceremony at house of seven gables
bride being walked down the aisle by her parents with some laughs

Oh the emotions (and the laughs) while Kelsey had her parents walk her down the aisle.

wedding ceremony in front of salem harbor at the house of seven gables
brides looking at each other and their reactions during wedding ceremony
brides laughing during wedding ceremony with harbor behind them
beautiful view of salem harbor and boats at house of seven gables wedding

An accidental panorama of the harbor!

wide angle view of wedding ceremony with brides and their wedding party in front of salem harbor
emotional moments during wedding ceremony
bridesmaids and groomsmen look on as kelsey and carey get married
photos of guests during wedding ceremony
bride and bride first kiss at wedding ceremony
kelsey and carey walking back down the aisle as a married couple
two brides waving pride flags at their wedding

Carey and Kelsey incorporated a big pride flag at their engagement session, so I love that we were able to include these little ones here.

wedding photos in the gardens at the house of seven gables in salem massachusetts
house of seven gables in the background and flowers in the foreground with wedding couple in the middle of the garden

And of course we had to take advantage of the beautiful gardens at the House of Seven Gables for some photos!

wedding photos outside the house of seven gables
pink and orange wedding bouquets
first dance for kelsey and carey at their wedding reception at hotel salem
carey dances with her dad at wedding reception
wedding toasts with lots of laughing
kelsey's father daughter dance
brides and guests dancing with glow sticks at wedding
fun dance party wedding photos at the hotel salem
wedding reception at the hotel salem dancing and having fun

An awesome party with lots of help from DJ Wyatt and of course the incredible friends and family who were ready to dance all night!

two brides waving goodbye at the end of the wedding night

The vendors who helped make this incredible wedding at the House of the Seven Gables happen!

DJ: DJ Wyatt

Kelsey’s Hair: Cindy G. Beauty

Both Makeup: The Blend Boutique

Reception Venue: The Hotel Salem

Ceremony Venue: The House of Seven Gables

Transportation: Salem Trolley  

Flowers: Floral Notes Acton

WeddingsBrett Steiner