The Bradley Estate

The Wedding

Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Canton

The After-Party

Our Wedding

Sam and Caroline met, as many of our contemporaries do, online. There was an immediate connection, and the only reason they didn’t see each other right away was because Caroline had COVID, a very February 2021 thing to do. As soon as she was better, they made their way to Castle Island, a family favorite for Caroline. Sam’s a Chicago guy who loves a good hot dog, and Caroline loves showing off all New England has to offer to anyone new. Caroline’s sister, Laura, warned her to be safe meeting a stranger online to be sure he wouldn’t kidnap her. Caroline responded, “He’s coming on a bike. If anyone’s getting kidnapped, it’s him.” She did end up giving him a ride back in her car later that day. As they started their first date, it was nonstop talking. Not a single silence was had. As you all know Sam and Caroline, you know how much they can talk. Caroline hopped over a fence to take Sam down to the beach to show him the green crabs and tell him about some aquatic drones she used while working in the harbor. Sam told her about how although Dunkin might’ve started in Massachusetts, the best donut, the long john, doesn’t make an appearance here. Caroline did finally have a long john years later at Mall of America, a detour on their way to Sam’s brother’s wedding. This went on for nearly 8 hours. It was obvious from that day, that they were going to spend as much time together as they could.

First Date

Brimfield is a small town in western Massachusetts. Each year, three times a year, they host one of the largest flea markets in the nation. Nine square miles of antiques and oddities. Sam and Caroline’s favorite weekend activity are to run to their local Savers, Goodwill, or independent antique store to explore whatever odd and interesting items they can find. This made Brimfield the ultimate stop for them. They go out at least once a year. Sam will make some sandwiches and wrap up some pickles. Caroline stocks the cooler with water, and sunscreen. Then, they head out at the crack of dawn. They’ve spent hours in Caroline’s Subaru Outback, just talking or listening to the playlists they’ve made each other. Often, they’ll turn to each other, just to make the same comment about something they’ve just passed. Exploring the antiques and pointing out every little thing they like or don’t like, something they like but don’t actually want or maybe but just not at that price. They’ve found treasures like Caroline’s 1903 The Ladies World print or their 1970’s Aurora Derby toy horse racing game, soon to be a staple of their annual Kentucky Derby parties. Every piece tells Sam a bit more about Caroline and tells Caroline a bit more about Sam. They get to see how their tastes and styles overlap and explore the differences, however few they may be, that they do find. They are by no means a case of opposites attracting, or as Sam’s sister, Charlotte, said after meeting Caroline, “Oh God, there’s two of them.”

Brimfield

Caroline’s love for all things old comes in part from how closely she’s worked with her dad, Jono, in his woodshop. There, they take items, mostly dressers, tables, chairs, etc. pulled from the trash, and restore them into beautiful timeless pieces. Just months after meeting, Caroline gave Sam a drafting table her father and her fixed up. This was a loan of course, but it now sits prominently in the living room playing host to some of their favorite artwork. Caroline has taught Sam the ropes, so he can be more than just the muscle when moving these pieces around. She’s taken him into the shop to refinish pieces like her favorite low-boy dresser and dining room chairs. He is very meticulous but slow, often thinking of a plan as long as it’ll take him to execute it. Caroline, like her father, is confident and direct when tackling projects. They’d measure, cut, sand, and stain before Sam would’ve looked up from his notepad. Restoring and building furniture together has not only helped Sam and Caroline learn how they can work as a team together, but it has helped Sam learn to over plan less and Caroline to plan ahead a bit more.

In the shop

Sam bought the ring in July of 2023. After he had bought the ring, he took a day off of work to bike down from Boston to Weymouth to ask Michele and Jono for their daughter’s hand. The question came as no surprise of course. This was not just because why else would he have come so far so secretively, but because it had been apparent to them, him, and her that they were ready to be wed. After being granted their blessing, Jono, Sam, and Michele went into the basement to prepare a ring box, something physical to carry their blessing to the couple. With the blessing acquired and the ring in hand, Sam was ready to propose. The day before the planned proposal. Caroline and Sam decided to have a nicer dinner than normal. Sam prepared some steaks and Caroline opened a bottle of wine. At this point, he had the ring, all the plans set, and was terribly nervous about everything going well. As they sat across from each other in the chairs they’d built together, he knew then that this was the perfect time to propose. He was never good at planning surprises, and she was never patient enough to wait for them. So, he proposed that night. All the planned activities still occurred, donuts were still eaten, but with a fiancé instead of a girlfriend.

Engagement

As all who’ve planned a wedding know, there are many ups and downs that go on in the background. We want to thank all of you who’ve supported us during this process and all who will be kind enough to attend. We are beyond excited to celebrate with everyone this July!

Our Story

Photos

Robert Lapp

Laura Murphy

Danielle Erkoboni Wilbur

Margaret Lapp

Charlotte Jernick

Katie Lashmet

Bridget Buckley

Anna Pontarelli

Christopher Wilbur

Joe Hancuch

John Jernick

Kieran McKinney

Grayson Rosenfeld

Andy Kozicz

Owen Kane

Jack Morris

June Rose

Temple Seigler

Jonathan Wilbur

Michele Wilbur

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Hilton Garden Inn Boston Canton

If you are flying into Logan Airport, there is a bus that will take you directly from the airport to a drop point that is 0.5 miles from the hotel. It is the Blue Apple Bus to Mansfield. The stop is the Canton Park &amp; Ride at Route 128. &nbsp;The bus continues to Mansfield but that should be without you on it. The same bus can bring you back to the airport departing from the Park &amp; Ride at Route 128 going to Logan Airport. Unfortunately, the bus does not come frequently, so please plan ahead.&nbsp;The bus schedule can be viewed here:https://www.blueapplebus.com/schedules/msf-lgn-webschedule/ Round trip and individual tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.blueapplebus.com/buy-bus-tickets/#/buy-bus-tickets-ml

Transportation

Travel

Visit the Mass Audubon Society at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum to experience a family-friendly museum set on a 121-acre wildlife sanctuary (with 2 miles of trails). See rescued animals and learn more about the rehabilitation process of wildlife in Massachusetts. Visit on Thursday afternoon after 5:00 for free ice cream!

Blue Hills Trailside Museum

Award-winning high ropes + obstacle course. The perfect way to challenge and excite beginners—experts. 10 Trails and 27 Zip-lines.

TreeTop Adventures

Covering over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham, Milton to Randolph, the Blue Hills Reservation offers year-round enjoyment for the outdoor enthusiast. From the summit of the 635-foot Great Blue Hill, visitors can see over the entire metropolitan Boston area and enjoy varied terrain and 125 miles of trails.

Blue Hills Reservation

If hiking isn't for you, enjoy a beer while taking in the beauty of the Blue Hills from the outdoor patio at Trillium Brewery, less than a five-minute walk away from the hotel.

Trillium - Canton

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Caroline & Samuel

Caroline & Samuel

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