Category Archives: Weddings
and it will be a day talked about for 50 years.
We should have known. Their Stag and Shower happened to fall on the same day Hurricane Irene landed. The area was left without power for 7+ days. But the party went on, and it was a blast.
When the weather man called for 12″ of snow, I said no way. All hype and scare tactics. Sensational sells. People are planning for Halloween. It isn’t gonna happen. Interestingly, I said the same thing about Irene.
Ok, so it was snowing pretty hard about 1pm when we arrived at Pete’s family home for the girl’s preps. Within the hour it was evident Candis wasn’t the only one who was going to be wearing white, today.
Makeup scattered. I’m so glad she could help with the primping.
Some of the boys:
Pete, the father of the groom, and Carl, the grandfather of the groom:
The images by candlelight are stunning, but when necessary we used available light. We had flashes and studio lights with heavy duty portable batteries available and we used them to capture clear moments as well as the family formals at the alter after the ceremony. The best of both worlds.
Due to an accident that closed the road from the church to the KOC, we were all late back to the reception, and so did some quick fun bridal party images in the lounge.
Really didn’t know if Pete was going to resist smearing the red velvet cake!
a requested shot that cripples me for the next day
What happens when the mother of the groom’s best friend shows up in an outfit remarkably similar to her own? They dance til their shoes fall off. That’s what best friends do.
And the kids danced the night away.
Sweetest kisses to the both of you!
by Karen Leaf
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Nancy and Tammy are Married!
All the festivities were at the Inn at Woodstock Hill with every detail supervised by Lara and her gracious and wonderfully helpful staff.
I just love looking at all the details that go into making the day their couples own.
Tammy was having a time with her shoe laces. I think this was the only time all day she looked even mildly perturbed
And the dress details always fascinate me. Each is so different and lovingly crafted.
OW!! the veil is pulling at my hair! Well worth the pain, as Nancy was radiant.
Garden Gate Florist supplied the girl’s flowers as well as the centerpieces. I do believe fall colors are my favorite. And these blended so well with the girls’ chosen colors: purple and brown.
A moment with Mom before heading down the aisle.
These kids were great all day! As flower boys they performed their jobs with great intensity, heaving and throwing their petals with great abandon
Tammy’s smile says it all.
Just cleanin’ up Mom.
Claire, the minister, was inspirational in her homily to the girls and their guests. I’ll always remember her analogy of the Vermont ‘stone fences’ that have lasted for hundreds of years by building on a solid foundation, and without mortar or cement.
Smiles to match the sunshine of the day.
A bee for David.
The Purples and the Browns. Made me laugh all day.
I would be remiss without mentioning the food. Absolutely delicious. Cleaned my plate delicious. Fresh really ripe tomatoes with mozzarella; fresh, moist swordfish that rivals my folks recipe, a steamship round that melted in my mouth (the red in the image is from an overhead heater, but the meat was done perfectly rare–just right!) and of course fresh warm rolls. I cleaned my plate, but I think I mentioned that
I love the Unity Candle and what it stands for.
Love!
Dancing shoes were on! Great music and dancing on the veranda!
Nancy’s Mom. Everyone becomes a kid again when the bubbles come out.
Thank you both! For your hospitality, warmth, and good nature!
Your foundations are as rock solid as a Vermont Stone Wall, and may your love last for hundreds of years.
by Karen Leaf
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by Karen Leaf
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