Minglewood Harborside

Welcome Party

Beauport Hotel

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

Our Wedding

Mel and Thad first met through mutual friends many years ago. We spent time together on numerous occasions with our group of friends and even competed on the same team in an exhausting and almost victorious kickball tournament.Fast forward to a few years later at our friends' wedding, where Mel was a bridesmaid, and Thad was a groomsman. We sat next to each other at dinner and reminisced about that eventful kickball tournament. After relentless peer pressure from his friends, Thad worked up the nerve and asked for Mel’s number.On our first date, we met for dinner at On the Border, which is the same restaurant as the Border Cafe, according to Thad. Despite this minor hiccup, we had a wonderful first date full of laughter and great conversation that led to many more fabulous dates and adventures.After two and a half years of dating, we journeyed up to Nova Scotia for a family vacation with Mel's family, where we explored Halifax and walked along the beaches looking for eagles. Despite seeing so many eagles, the highlight of the trip was a family picture during sunset. The tripod was set up, the camera was counting down, and we all had our biggest smiles on. As the seconds ticked down, Thad got down on one knee and proposed as the camera flashed. Mel immediately said yes, of course, and the celebration began!

Our Story

Photos

Abby Carter

Laura Bauer

Jess Chiuve

Jenn Christo

Meg Francfort

Daylin Short

Tyler Adams

Joe Bauer

Andrew Christo

Steve Jenkinson

Dillon O'Toole

Wedding Party

Q + A

Facing the beachfront, Beauport Hotel Gloucester offers 4-star accommodations in Gloucester and features free bikes, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. With a shared lounge, the property also has a terrace, as well as a bar. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms have a coffee machine, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. At Beauport Hotel Gloucester you'll find a restaurant serving American and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation has a playground. Guests at Beauport Hotel Gloucester will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gloucester, like cycling. The hotel features amenities such as an on-site business center and hot tub. Pavilion Beach is a few steps from Beauport Hotel Gloucester, while Peabody Essex Museum is 17 miles away. Logan Airport is 30 miles from the property.

Beauport Hotel Gloucester

Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Business Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and printers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 0.3 km / 0.2 miPavilion Beach - 0.4 km / 0.3 miGloucester Unitarian Universalist Church - 0.7 km / 0.4 miStage Fort Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 miSargent House Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 miMassachusetts Bay - 1 km / 0.6 miHalf Moon Beach - 1 km / 0.6 miCape Ann Historical Museum - 1 km / 0.6 miMaritime Gloucester - 1.2 km / 0.7 miCapt Bill &amp; Sons Whale Watch - 1.2 km / 0.7 miCape Ann Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 miSchooner Adventure - 1.8 km / 1.1 miNortheast Hospital Corporation - Addison Gilbert Campus - 2.3 km / 1.4 miRavenswood Park - 3.2 km / 2 miHammond Castle - 3.7 km / 2.3 miThe nearest airports are:Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 25.4 km / 15.8 miLawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 51.4 km / 31.9 miLogan International Airport (BOS) - 49.3 km / 30.6 miBoston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 49.5 km / 30.8 miThe preferred airport for Harborview Inn is Logan International Airport (BOS). Location When you stay at Harborview Inn in Gloucester, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Cape Ann and Good Harbor Beach. This bed &amp; breakfast is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Wingaersheek Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Stage Fort Park. Headline Near Fishermen's Memorial Monument

Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks

Amenities Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Dining At The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Business Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Planning an event in Gloucester? This hotel has 680 square feet (63 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. 42-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Stage Fort Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi Half Moon Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Pavilion Beach - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Massachusetts Bay - 2 km / 1.3 mi Cape Ann Historical Museum - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Maritime Gloucester - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Cape Ann Museum - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Schooner Adventure - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Northeast Hospital Corporation - Addison Gilbert Campus - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Ravenswood Park - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Hammond Castle - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Good Harbor Beach - 4.8 km / 3 mi The nearest airports are: Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 23.7 km / 14.7 mi Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 49.7 km / 30.9 mi Logan International Airport (BOS) - 47.6 km / 29.6 mi Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 47.8 km / 29.7 mi Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 73.6 km / 45.7 mi Location Located in Gloucester, The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina is a 4-minute drive from Hammond Castle and 10 minutes from Wingaersheek Beach. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Good Harbor Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Long Beach. Headline Near Stage Fort Park

The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina

Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. Dining Enjoy a meal at The Cafe or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee. Renovations The following facilities will be closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April:<ul><li>Dining venue(s)</li><li>Swimming pool</li></ul> Business Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Good Harbor Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Massachusetts Bay - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi The Gorton Theatre - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi Schooner Adventure - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Rocky Neck Art Colony - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Niles Beach - 3 km / 1.9 mi Ten Pound Lighthouse - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Bryan Gallery - 3.2 km / 2 mi Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch - 3.3 km / 2 mi Cape Ann Museum - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi Maritime Gloucester - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Cape Ann Historical Museum - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi Sargent House Museum - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church - 3.9 km / 2.5 mi Pavilion Beach - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi The nearest airports are: Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 28.4 km / 17.6 mi Logan International Airport (BOS) - 52.3 km / 32.5 mi Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 54.4 km / 33.8 mi Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 52.5 km / 32.6 mi Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 78.4 km / 48.7 mi Location Located in Gloucester, Atlantis Oceanfront Inn is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Cape Ann and Motif No 1. This beach motel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Long Beach and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Hammond Castle. Headline Near Good Harbor Beach

Atlantis Oceanfront Inn

Just 2.6 mi from Good Harbor Beach and Captain Bill &amp; Sons Whale Watch, this hotel offers an indoor pool and tennis courts. It features a deluxe continental breakfast, a fitness room and a business center. Guest rooms include free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable TV is equipped in all classic rooms at Rockport Inn and Suites. The traditionally styled rooms are pet-friendly. The rooms include a microwave, mini-fridge and coffee maker. Inn and Suites Rockport is 6.5 mi from Hammond Castle. Bearskin Neck Shopping is 0.9 mi away, and Liberty Tree Mall is 21 mi away.

Rockport Inn And Suites

Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is included. Renovations The property is closed between November 1 and April 14. Business Amenities Featured amenities include luggage storage and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Good Harbor Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Schooner Adventure - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Massachusetts Bay - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Cape Ann Museum - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Maritime Gloucester - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi The Gorton Theatre - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Cape Ann Historical Museum - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Sargent House Museum - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Long Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Rocky Neck Art Colony - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church - 3.2 km / 2 mi Ten Pound Lighthouse - 3.3 km / 2 mi Pavilion Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Bryan Gallery - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi The nearest airports are: Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 52.9 km / 32.9 mi Logan International Airport (BOS) - 50.8 km / 31.6 mi Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 51.1 km / 31.7 mi The preferred airport for The Vista is Logan International Airport (BOS). Location When you stay at The Vista in Gloucester, you'll be by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Good Harbor Beach and 6 minutes from Cape Ann. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Wingaersheek Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Schooner Adventure. Headline Near Good Harbor Beach

The Vista

Amenities Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Business Amenities Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Stage Fort Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Half Moon Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Fishermen's Memorial Monument - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Pavilion Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Massachusetts Bay - 1.5 km / 1 mi Cape Ann Historical Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi Maritime Gloucester - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Cape Ann Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Schooner Adventure - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi Northeast Hospital Corporation - Addison Gilbert Campus - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi Ravenswood Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Hammond Castle - 3.2 km / 2 mi Good Harbor Beach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi The nearest airports are: Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 24.1 km / 15 mi Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 50.1 km / 31.2 mi Logan International Airport (BOS) - 48.1 km / 29.9 mi Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 48.3 km / 30 mi Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 74.3 km / 46.2 mi Location When you stay at The Hydrangea Inn in Gloucester, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Good Harbor Beach and Cape Ann. This bed & breakfast is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Wingaersheek Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stage Fort Park. Headline Near Stage Fort Park

Melanie & Thaddeus

Melanie & Thaddeus

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