Real Elopements

Boston City Hall Wedding Photographer | Dog in a Tux Elopement

Celebrating Love, Laughter, and Walnut—the Cutest Wedding Witness Who Met Mayor Michelle Wu

On a crisp March day, Sanella and Frelix arrived from New York to elope in Boston—with their beloved sidekick Walnut, who came dressed for the occasion in a doggie tux and bow tie. As Boston City Hall wedding photographers who love dogs, we couldn’t have imagined a better start.

Boston City Hall wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography capturing a bride and a groom kissing under the "Married in Boston" sign following their Boston City Hall elopement. — Boston City Hall wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography capturing the newlyweds kissing under the “Married in Boston” sign at Boston City Hall.

The bride watches the groom walking toward her with their dog, on their way to Boston City Hall to get married — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

This stylish elopement even caught the attention of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who posed with the couple for some unforgettable Boston City Hall wedding photos.

The bride and groom pose for a shot with their dog on their walk to Boston City Hall for their wedding — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Getting Ready at The Godfrey & Walking to City Hall

The day began at The Godfrey Hotel, where the couple got ready in the heart of downtown Boston. Little Walnut, too, got dressed in a tiny tux with a helpful hand from Sanella. There was a quiet excitement in the air.

Bride getting ready at The Godfrey Hotel in Boston for her Boston City Hall wedding — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride putting on her white wedding shoes at The Godfrey Hotel in Boston — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride and groom toasting at the Godfrey Hotel before heading to Boston City Hall to elope — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Afterward, they set off on foot toward Boston City Hall. Along the way, they turned heads and drew smiles from everyone who saw them.

Bride and groom walking through Boston on their way to get married at Boston City Hall — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride and groom pose by a sculpture on their way to elope at Boston City Hall — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

A black and white photo of the bride and groom posing for a shot with their dog on their walk to Boston City Hall for their wedding — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Before reaching City Hall, they made a quick stop at Cuffs & Collars by Antoine Rubini. There, Frelix picked out a new bow tie—a sharp finishing touch that added even more flair to their Boston City Hall wedding.

Groom getting fitted for a bow tie at Cuffs & Collars by Antoine Rubini in Boston on their way to City Hall to get married — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Intimate Vows & a Mayoral Surprise at Boston City Hall

At City Hall, Walnut quickly stole the show. Heads popped around corners. Staff paused to admire him.

Bride and groom walking down a hallway at Boston City Hall where they will get married — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride and groom waiting to get married at City Hall in Boston — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Sanella and Frelix exchanged vows in a quiet, heartfelt ceremony on March 11. Walnut stood nearby, proudly serving as witness.

Bride and groom getting married at Boston City Hall — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

The officiant at City Hall — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

A scene from the ceremony — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Walnut the dog serving as a witness at a Boston City Hall elopement, here pictured sitting on the floor while his humans are married behind him — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

The groom looking at the bride lovingly as she reads her vows at Boston City Hall wedding — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

The bride looking at the groom lovingly as she reads her vows at Boston City Hall wedding — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride and groom kiss as they are pronounced married at Boston City Hall — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride and groom hug at Boston City Hall wedding ceremony — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride and groom hold up their marriage license at Boston City Hall wedding — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

The bride and groom and their dog posing by the Boston seal at Boston City Hall on their wedding day — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

The bride and groom kiss their dog by the Boston seal at Boston City Hall on their wedding day — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Meanwhile, the buzz of “the world’s cutest dog” spread through the building. Word even reached Mayor Michelle Wu, who came out of her office to meet the couple and their charming companion.

Boston City Hall staff greeting the newlyweds and their dog — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

The bride and groom introduce their dog to Mayor Michelle Wu at Boston City Hall during their wedding — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

"Just married" sign at Boston City Hall — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Boston City Hall wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography capturing a bride, a groom, and their dog under the "Married in Boston" sign following their Boston City Hall elopement. — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

The day felt intimate, joyful, and full of the kind of small surprises that make Boston City Hall ceremonies so special. In other words, it was everything a Boston City Hall elopement should be.

Bride and groom leaving Boston City Hall after their wedding there — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride and groom walking through Boston after getting married at Boston City Hall — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

Bride and groom posing against the glass wall of a building in Boston after getting married at Boston City Hall — Boston City Hall elopement featuring Sanella and Frelix, joined by their dog Walnut in a tuxedo. Photographed at The Godfrey Hotel, downtown Boston, Cuffs & Collars, and Boston City Hall, with a surprise appearance by Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston City Hall wedding photography by Spagnolo Photography.

A Boston City Hall Wedding Photographer’s Favorite Moments

Boston City Hall wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography capturing a black and white image of a bride and a groom kissing under the "Married in Boston" sign following their Boston City Hall elopement.

Sanella and Frelix chose our “City & Soul” Elopement Photography Package. Whether it’s a spontaneous stroll, a new bow tie, or a surprise visit from the Mayor, days like this remind us why we love being Boston City Hall wedding photographers. The best love stories don’t need a big stage—just two people, a good dog, and a little adventure.