Leslie Horn and Ted Wallus were married on June 27 at Saint Stephen Church despite the pandemic but their venue reception was canceled. However, they did social distancing cheers in the Paul Revere Mall (Prado). It rained, but they had fun anyway. “Who else can say they had their first dance in the Prado?” Leslie Read More…
Tag: Weddings
Baraat, Groom’s Wedding Procession, Held in Columbus Park
The promenade in Columbus Park was the scene of a festive Baraat, which is a groom’s wedding procession that is traditional in North India, West India and Pakistan. The bridegroom, Michael O’Donnell, traveled to the wedding venue on a mare, accompanied by his family members. The baraat procession was accompanied by the rhythm of the dho (Indian drum). The wedding guests stopped along Read More…
Just Married: Aaron Michlewitz & Maria Puopolo
Wedding bells rang this weekend for the North End’s own Aaron Michlewitz and Maria Puopolo who were married on Saturday, August 12th. The ceremony took place where the couple was engaged in Bryant Park, New York City. State Rep. Michlewitz, born and raised in the North End, started representing the neighborhood in the State House Read More…
Life on the Corner: Weddings and Wise Guys
The two most important events in the lives of early Italian immigrants were weddings and wakes. These were occasions for families and friends to gather, celebrate a happy occasion, console one another over a loss, share gossip and introduce young people to others from the same paese in the hope of engendering a wedding, a Read More…
North Ender and Newlywed Laurie Strazzullo Wins New Car on ‘The Price is Right’
Right after getting married last Fall, North Ender Laurie Strazzullo went on the TV game show, The Price is Right and won a brand new car! The big news was confidential until the show aired on January 5th. Joined in the audience by husband and lifelong North End resident, Louis Strazzullo, the couple wore t-shirts saying “To Read More…
Fleet Street Photo: Just Married
You never know what you are going to run into on the streets of Boston’s North End. On Sunday night, heads were turning as this stunning “just married” couple, Rachel & John, came walking down Fleet Street. After posting this photo, we heard from Christian Pleva Images, also of Fleet Street. It turns out that Christian actually photographed Rachel Read More…
Huge Blooms at Rose Kennedy Rose Garden Attracting Wedding Couples
“Despite what was termed one of our worst Winter’s, the roses are riotous in this first blooming in Christopher Columbus Park’s rose garden,” said Meredith Piscitelli who works on the horticulture group with the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. She also shares the photo of an 11 inch rose named Veteran’s Honor, adding “We’re hoping Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: It’s Wedding Season!
“It’s that time of the year! Trellis in CC Park remains popular site for wedding day activities!,” says Richard Chalfen who captured this photo at the park. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Horse-drawn Carriage Wedding at Prado
The Prado, Paul Revere Mall, has become a hot spot for wedding couples to take photos. This group came by horse-drawn carriage one night. 35 pieces, enjoy! [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. However, you may visit the related page.] Photo by Matt Conti.
Neighborhood Photo: Wedding Party in Rachel Revere Park
Everyone loves wedding photos and this party was posing in Rachel Revere Park at North Square on Saturday afternoon. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a Read More…
Video: 2013 North End Columbus Day Parade
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTZR3CwEx8o] Between taking photos, I caught some video snippets from the 2013 Columbus Day Parade in the North End. Be sure to catch the wedding ceremony for Kelly and Dom D’Ambrosio at the 4:30 mark in the video.
Wedding Announcement: Katherine Carangelo & Anthony D’Amore
Congratulations to North End resident Kathy Carangelo and Anthony D’Amore on their wedding this week! Officiating the marriage ceremony at Piers Park in East Boston was City Councilor Sal LaMattina. (Photo courtesy of Janet Knott)