Eloping v4.0

It's been a while since I've posted. We've been so busy, with the bulk of wedding season out of the way and only a couple more events scattered throughout the winter; I can finally focus on getting some of the wonderful events we took part in up on the blog. Let's see if I can keep that promise.

I long for winter...the smell of snow in the air sometimes splashed with the smell of a wood stove make my heart beat a little faster. In the same breath, I miss the sun. It keeps spitting snow and I'm currently layered under a quilt on my couch. My cat is curled up in a box way to small for her and her fur is spilling out the sides. Its warm in here. In other news, I was warm this day too...the day a tiny group of friends stood around and watched some friends get married in the woods.

Christine & Stephen 6.23.12

Christine and Stephen were married on the very property where they both live and work. Beautiful Kimball Union Academy in Plainfield NH. Sweet personal details like library book check out cards were used as escort cards. (Christine, is a librarian...if you couldn't guess) Brightly patterned fabric lined the tables, and pinwheels spun in the early summer breeze. But the most important details, were the wonderful friends, family and laughter.
I used tiny perfect forget-me-nots picked from my very own front yard...in hopes for memories to last a life time.  STUDS. Beautiful Christine.  After working with 100s of brides over the last 10 years,  I always try and tell brides and grooms...that this photo should be what your wedding is about. The flowers, food, dress, cake, are all pretty ribbons on the little package that is love and friendship. (Hows that for cheese!?)

Alex & Teddy 8.11.12

With coffee in hand and an empty belly, Rebecca and I packed the van at the crack of dawn...summer fog hovered over the mountains as we drove down twisty back roads, past crumbling barns and cemeteries hidden by 100 year old maples. A breakfast wedding? I remember asking in our original consultation. Originally I thought it was totally bizarre....but once I saw the tent, with the most amazing view and the fogg hovering over the mountains, I finally understood what we were doing there at 8am. I was told that I should try and make everything look etherial...places where fairies would romp. Consider it done.
A bouquet for Alex, who wore the most beautifully etherial Vera Wang dress I ever did see.. ...come to find out morning sun is stellar for photos.  I collected these feathers while drinking at a friends house while trying to avoid having my toes bitten off by a gaggle of geese...and a few handsome ducks.  The bridesmaids carried pink and wore the softest shade of aqua with a tiny tinge of gray.  I like to leave notes. I get this from my mom... Fairly land complete. 

Elizabeth and Arjun 7.28.12

Elizabeth (aka Scotty) and Arjun's wedding was a huge education for us all. The joining of two families from two very different backgrounds. A blend of Scottish traditions such as kilts and bagpipes with traditional Hindu wedding elements. For me it was a wonderfully interesting lesson in cultural traditions I was so unaware of. The blending of two families ideas of what a wedding celebration meant brought us to a final product of a traditional hindu ceremony with elements of rustic Vermont. The colors were softer then the expected reds, oranges and pinks, moss covered the tables...and yet there was henna, a Vermont version of a mandap, rice, and lots and lots of gorgeous saris.
My ever trusty father and manfriend...building something. Making my visions become a reality....my silly silly visions.  For Arjun Because there was no bouquets, I was given the opportunity to make ropes of flowers for the bride and groom to wear. These were like making huge beaded necklaces, so much fun!  "Hey Rebecca...how do we show people how big this thing is!?" Oh wait...10' later... "Hey Rebecca! How do we show people how big this place is!?" Oh wait...5'5" later... Booze on every table...what a way to start the party.  Who knew the aftermath of a hindu ceremony included neon balls? I've come to the conclusion that  every wedding should end with neon balls.