Elle and Hector planned a New York wedding, then moved everything to Massachusetts as an intimate micro wedding, getting ready at the Archer Hotel in Burlington. Acromatico, a family-run South Florida and NYC photography studio, documented the day, where 500+ family and friends joined live by Zoom.
Elle and Hector originally planned a New York wedding. Like many couples that year, they had to change course, scaling down to a destination micro wedding and relocating their prepaid plans all the way to Massachusetts. They got ready at the Archer Hotel in Burlington, MA, whose industrial vibes and decor made for a true photography playground. To make the most of a short November day with sunset at 4:20pm, a first look was recommended to take advantage of the natural light while it lasted.
Though it was a micro wedding in person, over 500 family and friends attended live via Zoom, turning the day into one big virtual party complete with a virtual DJ. The floral arrangements by @juniperglenn_ were a show-stopper, bringing life and color to the room and brightening the whole celebration.
“Despite this being a micro wedding, over 500 of their family and friends attended live via Zoom.”
Good to know
The Archer Hotel Burlington sits in Burlington, Massachusetts, a town in Middlesex County just northwest of Boston near the junction of Interstate 95 (Route 128) and Route 3. It is roughly a 25-30 minute drive from downtown Boston and Logan International Airport, which makes it convenient for out-of-town and destination couples flying into the Boston area. The hotel anchors the Burlington Mall and 3rd Ave shopping and dining district, so guests have lodging, restaurants, and amenities within walking distance.
Late November in eastern Massachusetts brings very early sunsets; on Elle and Hector's day the sun set at 4:20pm. For any photographer or couple planning a fall or winter wedding in the Boston area, that compressed daylight is the single biggest scheduling factor. Building in a first look earlier in the afternoon, as was done here, lets you capture portraits in natural light before it disappears, rather than racing the clock after the ceremony.
