Raffles Boston · Back Bay
Raffles Boston Wedding Photography & Videography
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Raffles Boston is one of the city's newest luxury hotels, and it was made for wedding photographs. Move Mountains Co. photographed and filmed Kyle + Lacey's May wedding here, and we loved it so much we featured it twice on our blog, once for the photos and once for the film. We wrote that the hotel's "refined architecture, clean lines, expansive windows, and thoughtfully layered spaces" carried "a quiet luxury that framed the day without ever overpowering it."
A Sky Lobby above the city
Raffles describes a three-story Sky Lobby on the 17th to 19th floors, linked by a dramatic spiral Grand Staircase with curved oak stairs, copper balusters and "hanging gardens." The 19th-floor Raffles Ballroom has views from the Financial District to Cambridge, and the Emerald Salon offers floor-to-ceiling windows and a Czech glass chandelier. The hotel is at 40 Trinity Place in Back Bay, steps from Copley Square.
The Raffles team delivers the kind of service the name promises, and every space we photographed felt thoughtfully designed.
Move Mountains Co. has photographed and filmed weddings across Newport, Boston and beyond for 10 years. We're a preferred vendor at 100+ New England venues, a ten-time The Knot Best of Weddings winner and a member of The Knot Hall of Fame.
Best photo spots at Raffles Boston
The spiral Grand Staircase
Oak, copper and greenery spiraling through a three-story atrium make a show-stopping portrait spot.
The 19th-floor Raffles Ballroom
City views from the Financial District to Cambridge.
The Emerald Salon
Floor-to-ceiling windows and a striking chandelier for intimate moments.
Expansive windows
Soft, even city light for portraits throughout the Sky Lobby.
Back Bay streets
Copley Square and Trinity Church are steps away for classic Boston portraits.
Film moments
Kyle + Lacey's videography feature shows how the hotel's layers and light come alive on film.
Planning your Raffles Boston wedding timeline
- 1
Getting ready
Getting ready in a suite keeps the morning calm and close to the event floors.
- 2
First look
The Grand Staircase is a dramatic first-look spot.
- 3
Ceremony and reception
Raffles hosts rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions and after-parties under one roof.
- 4
Portraits
Use daylight by the Sky Lobby windows, then step outside for Back Bay portraits if you'd like.
- 5
Golden hour
The ballroom's high views are spectacular near sunset. Check sunset for your date.
- 6
Weather
Everything happens indoors, high above the city, so rain won't change the plan.
Real Raffles Boston weddings
Our blog features one Raffles Boston wedding so far, in two posts.
Kyle + Lacey on the blog
- How Videography Elevates a Luxury WeddingKyle + Lacey · film feature · June 2026
- Kyle + Lacey | Raffles Boston WeddingMay 2026
Thank you to the Raffles Boston team for such gracious service.
All photos by Move Mountains Co.Raffles Boston wedding FAQ
Has Move Mountains Co. photographed a wedding at Raffles Boston?
Yes. We photographed and filmed Kyle + Lacey's May wedding at Raffles Boston and featured it twice on our blog, once for the photos and once for the film.
Where are the best photo spots at Raffles Boston?
The best photo spots at Raffles Boston are the spiral Grand Staircase in the three-story Sky Lobby, the 19th-floor Raffles Ballroom with its city views, the Emerald Salon and the nearby streets of Back Bay.
Where is the Raffles Ballroom?
The Raffles Ballroom is on the hotel's 19th floor, with views from the Financial District to Cambridge, according to Raffles Boston.
Can we have the whole weekend at Raffles Boston?
Yes. Raffles Boston hosts rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions and after-parties, all under one roof. Check with the hotel for availability.
How much does a Raffles Boston wedding photographer cost?
Move Mountains Co. offers tiered photo, video and combined collections, so you can choose the coverage that fits your day. Reach out for current pricing. Travel within 120 round-trip miles of our Providence studio is included; beyond that, travel is $0.75 per mile.
Can Move Mountains Co. provide both photography and video at Raffles Boston?
Yes. Move Mountains Co. photographs and films weddings at Raffles Boston, and we also offer the Luxe Booth photo booth. Our photographers and filmmakers are all MMC team members who train together, so they work as one crew on your day. Wedding films are delivered 16–20 weeks after the wedding, and MMC offers tiered photo, video and combined collections; reach out for current pricing.
Can you fly a drone at Raffles Boston?
Raffles Boston is close enough to the airport that we can’t fly a drone on the wedding day. When we can’t fly, we use stock aerial footage we’ve filmed there, so your film can still include that view of the property.
Check your Raffles Boston date
We'd love to be part of your Raffles Boston wedding. MMC offers tiered photo, video and combined collections; reach out for current pricing.