When several unexpected events threatened the beautiful outdoor wedding that Jen & Matt had dreamed of, their back up plan seemed inevitable.  But when they woke up to a beautiful New England summer day, without a cloud in the sky, they would not be denied.  

The day began at the Hyatt House in Waltham, where the bride & groom  prepared for their day ....

Landry Park would provide the beautiful outdoor setting the couple had dreamed of and the weather did not disappoint.  With the sun glistening through the tree shaded park and music provided by violinist Emma Galloway, the couple exchanged heart felt vows under a hand made trellis, by the groom's father, using beautiful white birch branches and flowers from their Connecticut home.

New England born Jen & Matt would bring their East Coast families together with their West Coast friends to share in their day.  The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation would provide a history that brought both families together while Dinner and Company, Yum Bunnies Cakery and Premier Bartending & Beverage Service combined East Coast and West Coast cuisine, desserts and drinks to make all feel at home.

Home was the theme of the wedding.  While Matt's career led him to Los Angeles, where Jen would follow and start a new career, the couple's hearts and families remain in New England.  This feeling of family and home was evident in the decor from Country Girl Collections, Waltham's Florist and the personal memorabilia from family members attending in spirit.

With angels looking down on them, the day was perfection and the they would celebrate the perfection!  The bride slipped into her sneakers and with music provided by DJ Peter Hallisey of Sound Choice Events- Boston area DJ, A\V, Photography, videography service, joined her groom to lead the dancing.  The dance floor was full and the seats were empty for the rest of the evening!!  
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Congratulations to Jen & Matt!!  We wish you a lifetime of love, happiness and laughter and thank you for allowing us to share in a most memorable day!!

and a special thank you to The Spragues for capturing the day in fantastic photo!!

Welcome to Gala Occasions!

We hope you enjoy our site and consider us to help plan and/or coordinate your next event.  While our company is new, we offer years of experience.  Gala Occasions was founded on the idea that planning an event should be a fun, exciting time that doesn't create added stress to our busy lives.  Whether a small milestone celebration or a large wedding or corporate event, you are planning a celebration!!  Enjoy your moment!!  It will be a lifelong memory for you, your family, friends and guests.  

We can help make your memory last a lifetime.  We are all about you!!  Our unique approach to personalizing your event will have you and your quests talking.  They'll be talking about you and celebrating your life!!