1. Indulgence: Sweet Cupcakes (225 Newbury St)

• Stop by this cute little cupcake shop for a small taste of heaven! Our personal favorite flavors are red velvet and lemon with raspberry!

2. Brunch spot on Newbury : Stephanie’s on Newbury (190 Newbury St)

• You’ll want to make a reservation for this busy brunch spot! As one of our favorite meals on the weekend, the brunch menu has quite the selection, from tradition or crab cake eggs benedict, arepa con chorizo, and pulled pork scramble. (Don’t forget, it’s not brunch without a Bloody Mary or Mimosas!)

3. Place to stroll and smell the roses: The Boston Public Garden (69 Beacon St)

• In the heart of Boston, this free botanical garden is quite a unique experience. We suggest grabbing a cup of coffee and park bench to sit, relax, and enjoy the view of swan boats as they pass under the lagoon bridge against a backdrop of flowers and the city sky line. You may recognize that this served as the backdrop for many of our engagement photos.

4. Street for window shopping: Charles Street (between Beacon and Cambridge)

• Charles Street is the local shopping district for the wealthy Beacon Hill neighborhood and is distinguished by its architecture, and by the mixed use of its buildings, including a fine chocolatier, numerous boutiques, multiple antique stores, Julia Child's butcher, and countless unique restaurants. 

5. Engagement spot: Acorn Street (located in Beacon Hill)

• Acorn Street is often mentioned as the "most frequently photographed street in the United States." It is a narrow lane paved with cobblestones in one of the oldest parts of the city that once was home to coachmen employed by families in Mt. Vernon and Chestnut Street mansions. But perhaps more famously, it's the sight where Erhan got down on one knee and proposed! 

6. Bar to have a cold Sam Adams: Beantown Pub (100 Tremont Street)

• This is the only place in the world where you can have a cold Sam Adams Boston Larger while actually staring at a cold Sam Adams (his grave is right across the road in the Granary Burying Ground!)

7. Neighborhood to live in: Bay Village Neighborhood

•  With only 6 square blocks and about 700 residents, historic Bay Village is the smallest of all Boston neighborhoods. Without a doubt, it qualifies as one of the city’s best-kept secrets. In fact, many locals have never heard of this special Boston community and most travel guides don’t mention it. 

Stroll through this neighborhood and you'll be sure to understand why we are happy to call this place home! Stop by the famous Mike & Patty's before enjoying the numerous small "pocket" gardens scattered throughout the area. If you're exploring the neighborhood, sit on a bench for a few minutes to enjoy the atmosphere.