You’re madly in love
You deserve photos that show it.
Connecticut Elopement and Wedding Photographer
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I’m Melanie, and that’s my husband beside me, Brian. Together we are MBM weddings- New England’s choice for timeless, luxurious elopement and intimate wedding photography.
We know choosing your elopement photographer isn’t easy. But if photography is the most important part of remembering your wedding day, you’re in the right place.
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At MBM weddings, we photograph couples who are passionate, deeply in love, and who want every moment - from elegant portraits to joyful, candid scenes - captured with care and artistry. Our style is timeless, classic, warm, and vivid. The kind of photography you’ll treasure forever.
With hundreds of weddings behind us, we guide you through every step for a stress-free, luxury experience - and images you'll be obsessed with for life.
Plus, Melanie is a licensed Justice of the Peace in Connecticut, so if you're eloping or planning something intimate, Melanie and Brian can legally officiate your ceremony and capture every moment - seamlessly.
“Melanie and Brian are awesome, enough said. I contacted Melanie about 3 months prior to our June wedding and she was so easy to work with and accommodating from start to finish. She and Brian are an amazing team and captured gorgeous pictures of our wedding that will forever remind us of our special day.”
-jackie & matt
Eloping doesn’t mean skipping the magic 💍✨
An engagement session captures this once-in-a-lifetime season of your love story, helps you feel confident in front of the camera, and gives you beautiful photos to treasure forever.
Thinking about eloping in Connecticut? Don’t miss this must-read!
Read the full blog post! Link is in the bio!
Some wedding days are quiet in the very best way 🤍
Sydni & Filip’s intimate Wickham Park wedding was filled with intention, presence, and so much love. Surrounded by blooming gardens and their closest people, they took their time, soaked it all in, and focused on what mattered most- getting married.
This day was heartfelt, meaningful, and beautifully true to who they are. So honored to be the ones to document it.
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After months of working behind the scenes on our blog, we’re so excited to continue sharing the beautiful love stories we’ve had the honor of documenting. This week, we’re featuring Jennifer and Mitchell, and their timeless Publick House Historic Inn wedding is one you won’t want to miss.
Jennifer and Mitchell’s wedding day at the Publick House in Sturbridge, Massachusetts was the perfect blend of historic elegance, heartfelt moments, and pure joy. From getting ready onsite surrounded by buzzing excitement, to a ceremony that felt deeply personal and meaningful, every part of the day unfolded so naturally and beautifully.
Just before the ceremony, a brief rain shower passed through- the kind they say brings good luck. Minutes later, the sun emerged, the grounds dried, and the sky transformed into something truly breathtaking. It felt cinematic in the best possible way. Add in a ceremony officiated by a close friend, the iconic Publick House bunnies making a surprise appearance, and portraits by the pond, barns, and manicured meadows, and the day was nothing short of magical.
The celebration continued with emotional and funny toasts, a choreographed first dance that had everyone smiling, and a joyful cake cutting that perfectly reflected Jennifer and Mitchell’s energy as a couple.
We’re so honored to have been their wedding photographers and to tell their story through these timeless and romantic images.
Click the link in the bio to view Jennifer & Mitchell’s Publick House wedding blog post and relive every beautiful moment.
Ever since our new blog site went live, I’ve been deep in blog catch-up mode. And, while working on Leah & Nick’s post, I completely lost track of time looking through the bridal prep images.
There is truly nothing like being in the bridal suite with the girls. As a total girlie girl, it’s one of my favorite part of the day, always full of laughter, excitement, and the kind of energy that makes you feel like you’ve just gained a whole new group of friends. Leah’s excitement was contagious, her bridesmaids had the best time getting ready, and every single one of them looked absolutely beautiful.
Make sure you’re subscribed to the blog (link in bio!) so you’ll be the first to know when Leah & Nick’s full wedding story goes live. 🤍
After months of working behind the scenes on our new blogsite, I’m so excited to finally start sharing again. Now that the site is live, we can once again blog and showcase the engagement sessions and weddings we’ve had the honor of photographing, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share them with you on our new blogsite! This week, we`re featuring Vashe and Justin!
Vashe and Justin’s wedding day felt like something straight out of a storybook.
From watching unpredictable weather all day, to choosing the perfect ceremony spot just in time, their Tunxis Country Club wedding unfolded with so much heart, joy, and meaning. Add glowing fairy lights, an emotional ceremony, and a portrait session tucked deep in the woods, and it was pure magic.
And then there was Oreo. 🐾Yes, that Oreo, the four-legged guest who may have stolen the entire show walking down the aisle.
Their day was filled with laughter, tears, deeply emotional dances, and quiet moments that reminded us why we love telling love stories the way we do.
Click the blog link in our bio to view Vashe & Justin’s intimate wedding blog post and relive every beautiful moment.
She said YES! Nicki and Drew’s holiday proposal was pure magic. The glow of the lights, the emotion, and the joy were everything. See the full story on the blog. Link in bio.
We are located in East Granby, CT and serve all of New England, including CT, MA, NH, VT, ME, RI and NY. We also service all of the PNW and destination weddings.
