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Hammond Castle Wedding on a Sunny Day in Gloucester, MA | Jacquelyn + Mark

Hammond Castle wedding ceremony portrait showing the bride and groom gazing at each other and smiling as the officiant grins under the floral altar on the oceanside lawn.

A Unique, Romantic Wedding Venue on the Massachusetts Coast

Jacquelyn and Mark’s summer Hammond Castle wedding in late June was full of charm, emotion, and atmosphere. Located in Gloucester, this historic venue overlooks the Atlantic and offers an unforgettable backdrop for couples who love character and history. With ten hours of coverage, we documented every moment of J+M’s day, from getting ready in nearby Airbnbs to their final dance in the Great Hall.

A romantic shot of the groom dipping and kissing the bride on the Hammond Castle drawbridge, before their tented wedding reception on the castle's oceanside lawn
Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
A bride and a groom kiss by the stone arches during their Hammond Castle Museum wedding in Gloucester.
Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.

Getting Ready and the Ceremony

We began coverage at noon, each of us photographing one side of the wedding party, as the couple got ready separately with their loved ones.

By 4:30, we all arrived at the Castle, where Jacquelyn and Mark remained hidden from each other. During this time, we captured portraits with their wedding parties and families.

As sunlight began to soften, the ceremony took place on the lawn behind the castle, overlooking the blue vastness of Gloucester Harbor. It was a heartfelt, emotional exchange of vows that set the tone for the rest of the evening.

The groom smiles at the bride during their summer Hammond Castle wedding ceremony overlooking the ocean in Gloucester
Summer wedding at Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
The bride and groom share their first kiss at the altar overlooking the ocean at a Hammond Castle wedding ceremony
Summer wedding at Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
The bride and groom walk up the aisle at the end of their Hammond Castle wedding ceremony as guests blow bubbles
Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.

Portraits and Reception

Afterward, we explored the grounds with the couple for portraits—capturing the timeless textures and dramatic architecture that make a Hammond Castle wedding so photogenic.

Portrait of the couple framed by stone arches during their Hammond Castle wedding.
Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
The newlywed couple have a moment by the stone arches on their wedding day at Gloucester's Hammond Castle.
Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
The bride and groom kiss while toasting their champagne glasses by Hammond Castle's stone arches following their wedding ceremony
Summer Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
A black and white photo of the groom dipping and kissing the bride on the Hammond Castle drawbridge, before the wedding reception
Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacquelyn & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
The bride and groom kiss on the stone steps behind Hammond Castle, overlooking their wedding ceremony space.
Summer wedding at Hammond Castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.

Cocktail hour was held inside the Great Hall, a moody, textured space perfect for mingling. With its gothic architecture and low light, it created an intimate space for guests to connect.

Dinner followed in a tent outside, strung with lights and decorated with pink rose centerpieces, white linen, and gold candle holders. Then, the reception moved back into the Great Hall for the couple’s first dance and an energetic night of celebration.

White linen and beautiful greenery decorating the tent at a Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, MA
Summer Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
A romantic moment between the bride and groom during their first dance in the Great Hall of Hammond Castle during their wedding reception
Summer Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.
A dramatic black and white shot of the bride and groom during their first dance in the Great Hall at their summer Hammond Castle Museum wedding.
Summer Hammond Castle wedding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, captured by creative Boston wedding photographers Spagnolo Photography. Featuring Jacqueline & Mark celebrating their special day at the historic castle venue.

Why We Love Hammond Castle Wedding Photography

We’ve photographed many Hammond Castle Museum weddings, and each one feels different. The Castle—built by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. between 1926 and 1929—offers a cinematic backdrop full of rich textures and angles, without ever feeling like a set. It’s a real place with deep history, beauty, and a staff that always welcomes us back.

As a result, we’re always excited to return—and always inspired.

Following their wedding ceremony, a bride and a groom have a moment by the stone arches at Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester.

Love this setting as much as we do?
Get in touch—we’d be happy to talk about photographing your own Gloucester castle wedding. We’ve photographed dozens of weddings at this one-of-a-kind venue and would love to hear about your plans.

Vendor Team

Venue: Hammond Castle Museum
Photography: Spagnolo Photography
Coordinator: Kelly Carle, Forever in a Day
Catering: Creative Catering
Justice of the Peace: John Maihos
DJ: Sid Diaz, Fusion Function
Harpist: Ting Sung
Florals: Jen Moniz, Boston Event Divas
Hair & Makeup: Entyre Inc.
Transportation: Michael’s Limousine
Tent: PEAK Event Services


The Review

“We had Aaron and Nanore as our photographers for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with everything from start to finish!

The pictures are absolutely stunning. Both Aaron and Nanore are incredibly skilled when it comes to capturing the candid moments as well as staged shots and both have such an amazing eye for turning ordinary photos into artwork. They were also incredibly professional to work with throughout everything.

Couldn’t recommend them enough!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
—Jacquelyn
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An ethereal shot of the bride on the stairs at Hammond Castle on her wedding day

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