New CRI Boathouse hosting weddings photographed by Heather Parker

Feb. 4, 2009 - PRLog -- As the preferred photographer for the CRI Boathouse, I had the opportunity to photograph one of the very first weddings at Boston's best new piece of architecture. Community Rowing Inc.'s newly designed Harry Parker Boathouse is a fresh addition to the boathouses that dot the Charles River. The structure is innovative and bold. Banks of windows provide an amazing panorama of the river and offer exceptional natural light. The boathouse is a fresh, raw space serving as a suitable blank canvas for even the pickiest brides searching for unique venues. This "green building" is one of the few raw, loft-like event spaces available in the Boston area. For weddings, the facility employs Leigh Terry to facilitate space rental. William Meehan and Marie McMahon held their wedding reception at the CRI Boathuse, and chose me, Heather Parker, for their wedding photographer, and Amy Turell as their wedding planner.

The maximum capacity for rentals is 180 persons. The rental area is limited to the 3,040 square foot Community Room on the second floor, kitchen, balconies, and portions of the weight room. The Harry Parker Boathouse is fully accessible for all, with elevators to the second floor as well as handicapped accessible men’s and women’s restrooms. Special permission may be granted for excursion boats to land on the docks to drop off or pick up passengers. Floor plans are available on-line at the CRI website. Community Rowing, Inc. does not have a preferred caterer though requires that any caterer be licensed in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Health regulations.

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Heather Parker is a nationally recognized photographer redefining the art of wedding photography. She uses a non-traditional approach, focusing on creating images in an editorial, story-telling fashion.