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.

 

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Jillian and Joshua are married!

The day began with big rain. Lots of it. I know Jillian was set on an outdoor ceremony so my heart sank for her a little. But — as it’s been all summer, the rain stopped in the nick of time! It was wet, but it didn’t stop these guys!

The Bridal prep room at the Mansion is so elegant, and showed off Jillian’s Alfred Angelo gown perfectly. Look at those cobalt blue shoes!

As Jillian was getting laced up, I flashed back to Gone with the Wind and Scarlett being tied into her dress. The curtains of the Mansion brought evil thoughts into my head.

This is why (imho) every bride should have a veil. Jill’s beauty is not hidden, but enhanced — and her husband will be the first to see it on their wedding day.

All the guests have gone down to the gardens, and it’s almost show time. The girls so beautiful — and so much fun to be around all night.

And the guys.  Sometimes their nerves are right on the edge (but not Joshua’s) and I really really like to have a little fun with them before hand. I’ve never been disappointed. Boys will be boys!

 

The rain held for the most part with only a bit of mist — but look how beautifully lush the grounds are. The Mansion is such a special place.

And the circle will be unbroken.

The walk around time. Quiet Time, and a time for reflection, laughter, and quiet jubilation.

 

And what a great party! Under the tent, with buffet dinner, great (singing and) dancing music.

The food is ALWAYS! delicious. Fresh baked bread, whipped butter, steak tips, fresh stuffed sole, turnips and carrots with a sweet glaze, turkey. Something for everyone.

And all the details Jillian worked on. The flowers — by Glimpse of Gaia — always stunning in freshness and color and design.  As Norm said “it should be required that every wedding have their flowers from Glimpse”.

Each bouquet had it’s own little tag.

and I LOVE this cake!

 

LOVE THIS!

I always ask — are you gonna smash?? No, no. Hmm, I think someone was hiding something from me, too funny. Who is going to admit to being the instigator, Jill?

This represents to me a great day. The dress is dirty (but can be cleaned). Jillian had no qualms about walking thru the wet grass, the mossy steps, to have the day of her dreams. Bravo, girl!

 

And at the end of the night,  some quiet time for reflection.

 

THANK YOU!

To Janet. As always, so helpful to making sure the day goes smoothly. You are a true professional.

To Norm. For seeing the light, and if it’s not there, for making it.

And to Jillian and Joshua!  A lifetime of blessings are ahead of you. Thank you for letting us share at the beginning.

 

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