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Chris & Abby

Cruiseport Gloucester · Gloucester, Massachusetts · July 3, 2026

A Gloucester Harbor wedding through and through, from getting ready at the Beauport Hotel to a ceremony at Our Lady of Good Voyage, a cocktail hour cruise past the schooners, and a Cruiseport celebration that danced straight into the Fourth of July weekend.

Date
Friday, July 3, 2026
Ceremony
Our Lady of Good Voyage · Gloucester, MA
Reception
Cruiseport Gloucester, after a cocktail hour cruise on Gloucester Harbor
Photographer
Michael Silvano
Bride and groom smile at each other at the altar of Our Lady of Good Voyage in Gloucester, Massachusetts, framed by blue and white florals
Groom in suspenders fastens his cuff while getting ready at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester
Groomsmen help each other with cufflinks before the Gloucester wedding
Groom laughs while buttoning his shirt sleeve at the Beauport Hotel
Groom gets a fresh trim in the mirror on the wedding morning
Groom in a black tuxedo and white boutonniere by the window light
Flat lay of the bride's perfume, rings, pearls, and blue-and-white invitation suite
Wedding invitation suite with rings, pearl necklace, and the bride's white heels
Bride has her makeup finished by The Bridal Suite at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester
Makeup artist applies the bride's final touches on the wedding morning
The bride's gown hangs above the bed in the Beauport Hotel suite
Bride smiles during getting ready at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester
Bride reaches for her hanging gown in the hotel suite
Detail of the bride's hand and engagement ring against her wedding gown
Bride lifts her gown from its hanger before the Gloucester ceremony
Bridesmaids in matching blue sets gathered on the couch at the Beauport Hotel
Bride and bridesmaids laugh together during getting ready
Groom and groomsmen in bow ties and suspenders at the Beauport Hotel
A bridesmaid buttons the back of the bride's off-the-shoulder gown
The bride's mother in navy helps her with her bracelet before the ceremony
Bridesmaids help the bride with her earrings and pearls
Bride in her off-the-shoulder gown and pearls smiles over her shoulder
Bride hugs her father before leaving for the church
Full-length portrait of the bride and her train in the Beauport Hotel suite
Bride and her father arrive at Our Lady of Good Voyage by white trolley
Groom and groomsmen wait inside Our Lady of Good Voyage in Gloucester
Groom smiles at the altar before the ceremony begins
Groom wipes away a tear as the bride enters the church
Bride and her father enter Our Lady of Good Voyage in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Bride walks the aisle on her father's arm at Our Lady of Good Voyage
Groom watches the processional from the altar with his groomsmen
The bride's father gives her away at the front of the church, her lace veil trailing
Bride in profile beneath the stained glass windows of Our Lady of Good Voyage
Wedding ceremony at Our Lady of Good Voyage, the bride's lace-edged veil spread down the aisle
Couple at the altar beneath the gold arch, cathedral veil trailing behind
Bride and groom kneel side by side during the Catholic ceremony
Bride and groom embrace at the altar of the Gloucester fishermen's church
The couple exchange rings as the wedding party looks on
Close detail of hands and veil during the ring exchange
Bridesmaids in light blue watch the vows with their bouquets
Chris and Abby exchange vows before the priest at Our Lady of Good Voyage
The first kiss at the altar, flanked by the wedding party
The wedding party celebrates at the altar after the first kiss
Guests look on as the newlyweds are announced in the church
Groom raises his arms in celebration at the altar
Newlyweds walk back down the aisle at Our Lady of Good Voyage
Bride and groom embrace mid-aisle during the recessional
The full wedding party at the altar of Our Lady of Good Voyage in Gloucester
Bride with her bridesmaids in light blue at the altar
Bride and groom with parents after the church ceremony
Family formal portrait at the altar of the Gloucester church
Groom with his groomsmen at the altar, the bride's veil sweeping the red carpet
Bride and groom portrait at the altar, her lace cathedral veil spread before them
Groomsmen portrait across the altar of Our Lady of Good Voyage
Bride portrait at the altar with her bouquet of white and blue blooms
Newlyweds wave from the back of the Just Married trolley in Gloucester
Bride beneath the chandelier in the lounge at Cruiseport Gloucester
Groom buttons his tuxedo jacket at Cruiseport Gloucester
Live musicians play the cocktail hour aboard the Gloucester Harbor cruise
The bride's bouquet of white roses, anemones, and blue delphinium
The wedding party gathers on deck during the cocktail hour cruise on Gloucester Harbor
Wedding party portrait on the upper deck of the harbor cruise
A schooner under sail on Gloucester Harbor during the cocktail cruise
Bride greets guests aboard the cocktail hour cruise
Groom shares a moment with family at the table aboard the cruise
Bride and groom nose to nose at the rail with Gloucester Harbor behind them
Sweetheart table with white florals in the Cruiseport Gloucester ballroom
White and blue floral arrangement in the ballroom at Cruiseport Gloucester
Three-tier white wedding cake with blue hydrangea at Cruiseport Gloucester
Chris and Abby take the floor for their first dance at Cruiseport Gloucester
The bride twirls during the first dance in the Cruiseport ballroom
The groom dips the bride on the dance floor as guests look on
Guests slow dance at the Cruiseport Gloucester wedding reception
Couples dance together during the Gloucester reception
Guests laugh together on the dance floor at Cruiseport Gloucester
Groomsmen share a laugh during the reception
The newlyweds share a kiss at the sweetheart table
A toast is raised to the couple at the sweetheart table
Chris and Abby laugh during the toasts at Cruiseport Gloucester
Guests react to the toasts at the Gloucester wedding reception
Signature cocktail sign and bouquet at the Cruiseport Gloucester bar
Bride and groom beneath the gold Cruiseport Gloucester sign
Cake cutting by the harbor-view windows at Cruiseport Gloucester
The bride laughs as the couple share a bite of wedding cake
Newlyweds kiss behind their wedding cake at Cruiseport Gloucester
The cut wedding cake revealing its confetti layers
The bride dances with her father in the Cruiseport ballroom
Bride and her father embrace during the father-daughter dance
Groom dances with his mother at Cruiseport Gloucester
Groom and his mother smile during the mother-son dance
Bride dances with guests at the Gloucester reception
Bride and groom in the middle of the packed dance floor
Guests fill the dance floor at Cruiseport Gloucester
Groomsmen in suspenders dance late into the night
The mothers of the couple dance together at the reception
The couple return to the dance floor, the bride in a short white party dress
Cowboy hats come out on the dance floor at Cruiseport Gloucester
Guests slow dance under the ballroom lights
Hands in the air on the dance floor at the Gloucester wedding reception
Guests take in the night air on the Cruiseport balcony
Guests let loose on the dance floor at Cruiseport Gloucester
The dance floor packed late into the Gloucester night
The guys throw their arms up for a group shot on the dance floor
The bride celebrates with guests as the night winds up
Bride and bridesmaids dance with hands raised to close out the night

Chris & Abby · A Gloucester Harbor Wedding

On Friday, July 3, 2026, Chris and Abby were married in Gloucester, Massachusetts, a harbor town wedding from start to finish. The morning began at the Beauport Hotel, where Abby and her bridesmaids got ready with hair and makeup by The Bridal Suite, a blue-and-white palette running through everything from the invitation suite and pearls to the bridesmaids' matching sets. After a first look with her father, Abby stepped onto a white trolley bound for the church.

The ceremony was held at Our Lady of Good Voyage, Gloucester's storied fishermen's church, beneath its gold altar arch and the Madonna cradling a schooner. A "Just Married" trolley ride later, the celebration moved to the water for a cocktail hour cruise on Gloucester Harbor, schooners under sail in the distance, before docking at Cruiseport Gloucester for dinner and dancing. Toasts, a hydrangea-topped cake, and parent dances gave way to cowboy hats, a short white party dress for Abby, and a dance floor that carried the night into the Fourth of July weekend.

The Wedding Team

Frequently asked

Who photographed Chris and Abby's Gloucester wedding?

Michael Silvano, a New England wedding photographer, photographed Chris and Abby's wedding at Our Lady of Good Voyage and Cruiseport Gloucester in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Where did Chris and Abby get married?

They were married on July 3, 2026 at Our Lady of Good Voyage in Gloucester, Massachusetts, after getting ready at the Beauport Hotel. A cocktail hour cruise on Gloucester Harbor followed the ceremony, then a reception at Cruiseport Gloucester.

What is Cruiseport Gloucester?

Cruiseport Gloucester is a waterfront wedding and event venue on Gloucester's inner harbor, with a grand ballroom, harbor views, and dockside access that lets couples pair their reception with a cocktail hour cruise on Gloucester Harbor.

Do you photograph weddings in Gloucester and on the North Shore?

Yes, Michael Silvano photographs weddings across Gloucester, Cape Ann, the North Shore, Boston, and all of New England, and is available to travel. Inquire at michaelsilvano.com.

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