Amanda + Jeff's Lake View Wedding!

Amanda and Jeff a.k.a. "Jeffanda" were married on the most perfect day in July on a hillside overlooking Lake Champlain. I was extra excited for this wedding because over the last year and a half since I met Amanda, she has become a special friend and blossomed into a very talented photographer. I adore her and her family and friends and have loved watching her take flight with her photography business. She is simply wonderful and she and Jeff are made for each other!
I am delighted to finally share a (big) handful of my favorites from their day...

a little spritz of perfume...
Amanda's dress was custom made in Burlington, so the fittings gave her the perfect excuse to visit her beloved Vermont many times before the wedding.
Jeff prepares for the day...
details, details...
and more charming details...

the finishing touches...
The cutest ring shot of all times!!
Amanda and Jeff opted for a "first look" before the ceremony. I love this moment that Andy captured as Jeff waits for his bride-to-be.



We had a little time for some relaxed portraits before meeting up with the wedding party. I love these...


A little sun flare magic...
polka dots and seersucker and other things blue...
The ceremony begins with Amanda and her dad and a little teardrop...Jeff awaits her arrival...
oops...a little veil snafu!
The tree canopy was so beautiful!
Strider, the dog of honor, rests his eyes because ceremonies are very long in dog time.
sweet.


Notice the paparazzi during the ceremony! More about them later. :-D



Amanda's dad blesses the rings as they are passed in a circle of loved ones.

The kiss!
Mr. and Mrs. Herzberger!!
Strider congratulates his mom!
family time
just stunning!
so dapper!
The paparazzi and my fun and fab new pals: Justin + Mary Marantz, Carla Ten Eyck and Mike Romano
The first dance
Amanda and her dad
Fun with "Granny"!
The perfect ending to a perfect day!


I love you A+J+S!! xox

Patty + Pete's Fabulous Wedding Festivities!

To wrap up our wonderful wedding season, Andy and I photographed the wedding of one of the most fun couples of all times...Patty and Pete! They were happily married at Christ the King church in Rutland and celebrated their union at the Mountain Top Inn in nearby Chittenden.

It was a destination wedding for the newlyweds and most of their friends and family had never been to Vermont. Unfortunately, our fine state greeted them one of the darkest, rainiest weekends I can remember. Fortunately, these people make their own sunshine with their joie de vivre--their cheerful enjoyment of life!

I think Andy and I giggled through their entire reception. I thought the highlight of the night was the collection of mullet wigs and assorted hats that were so fashionably seen on guests young and old. However, when the Mountain Top staff dragged out a giant ladder, I knew the best was yet to come. Pete's family has a unique tradition of cracking an egg from atop a ladder with the target being the mouth of the person below. Even Patty came out of hiding to play along. It was hilarious!

Enjoy some of my favorite moments from their amazing day!














The gorgeous flower arrangements were created by Nancy from A Schoolhouse Garden.

Kim + Jeff's Wedding!

Kim and Jeff are one of my favorite couples of all times. They always seem to be happy and smiling and they are so crazy about each other. I photographed their fun fall engagement session last year and was really excited to finally photograph their big day!

Kim is the queen of details and has an great eye for color. She had so many great things planned for their wedding reception at The Ponds at Bolton Valley. What kid, young or old, wouldn't love to scoop their own goodies from a candy shop, and how cute is it to have a cross-word puzzle of Kim and Jeff trivia at each place setting.

Photographs were one of Kim's big priorities for the day, so it was wonderful that they planned lots of time for fun photos! I am so happy to share some of my favorites from their beautiful day!




















The super sweet Randi Nonni of Silver Toad Floral Design was the creative force behind the flowers...

Bena + Christopher's Beautiful Barnard Wedding!

Bena and Christopher were married on a beautiful, crisp autumn day in the darling town of Barnard, Vermont. They chose Barnard for their wedding and festivities because it's the very place Christopher popped the big question.
Bena and Christopher decided they wanted a stress free day, so they saw each other before the ceremony. I must say it was a luxury cruising around town taking fun and relaxed portraits with little concern for time. We returned with plenty of time for their ceremony at one of the cutest little churches I've seen. Following the group photos we headed for The Barnard Inn for their big celebration.
Bena and Christopher and their friends and family were wonderful, fun-loving people to be around and we felt like family by the end of the day.
Here are a handful of my favs...

Robyn + Keith's Wedding Day!

Robyn and Keith were blissfully married in a cute, little white church in Waitsfield in September. After a champagne toast, the newlyweds drove off in a vintage black Chevy for their grand celebration at the beautiful Round Barn Farm It was a perfect day in every way and Andy and I were so honored to be a part of it!
Enjoy some of my favorites!

The beautiful bride-to-be!
part of "team bride"...
Fun with the boys!!

the rings
the handsome groom

Robyn's eyes are AMAZING!!
preparing for departure...
Andy captures the action of Robyn arriving at the church.
The newlyweds!!
Chevy love
some romantic photos...



Introducing Robyn and Keith!
the beautiful cake!
some quiet time...

Alyssa + Jayson Tie the Knot!

I was so excited to finally photograph Alyssa and Jayson's wedding at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in September. It was a year ago that we were running around at Shelburne Farms for their e-session. These two are so cute and playful and I knew their wedding day would be fun to photograph.
The morning of their wedding it rained off and on and, fortunately, nature cooperated just in time for a perfectly, beautiful day. Both Jayson and Alyssa are so full of emotion and adore each other so much, it was a pleasure to photograph their ceremony. Even though it wasn't raining out, for some reason I had to dry my eyes several times. ;-)
Alyssa and Jayson were game for a bit of driving around in Stowe to find some fun backdrops and we had a total blast with them.
While scrolling through my favorites from the day, see if you notice anything new and exciting about the blog...

let's start with the lovely dress...
...and fancy shoes!
Andy was here...
how cute are these!
Noogies...the pièce de résistance for the hairdo!
a great getting dressed scene!
Alyssa and her mom share a sweet moment.
After watching the rain come down all morning, the sunshine was beautiful! And so was Alyssa!!

How fab is Jayson's boutonniere!
Alyssa and her proud papa!

Husband and Wife!!
Dana at Fresh Studio was responsible for all of the gorgeous flowers!
The most classic Stowe backdrop.
Apparently, there was a British car show in Stowe through the weekend, so of course, we had find the snazziest one to snap some photos in! The owners were so accomodating. It was awesome!

This is one of my favorite of all favorite wedding moments!


Love this!!
A fun wedding party shot! Don't tell Dana that we messed with her flower arrangements! :-D

Presenting Mr. + Mrs. Onion!

If I could hand out an award for the most enthusiastic bride of all times it would be presented to Lindsey! Lindsey is a blogger on a very cool website for brides called weddingbee.com. She has helped countless brides with decisions on every aspect of their weddings from invitations, to picking out dresses, to boudoir sessions. She is the best resource imaginable, and she does it in her honest and thoughtful style.
Anyway, we were so fortunate to be her photographers because she has been the biggest cheerleader since their engagement session. It has been a complete blast working with her and ultimately photographing all of the fantastic people and details that made her wedding so special.
And it was amazing! She had dreamed of having an Italian-style dinner party and chose the perfect spot for it at Adrianas on the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington. While photographing her reception I couldn't help but feel overjoyed when the sounds of laughter and conversation filled the room and I realized that her dream was fulfilled.
It was an honor to be a part of Lindsey and Nate's amazing celebration! They are the perfect pair! :-)

Lindsey and Nate prepare for their big day...







Dana at Fresh Studio did another amazing job with the flowers!! I love the colors of the bridesmaid's bouquets...
how darling is this flowergirl!
We had fun running around at University of Vermont to do their photos. I adored Lindsey's dress, it's so fabulous and retro!



I wish I could remember what was so funny!
I love the way Nate is looking at Lindsey here...
Husband and wife!
Lindsey and Nate led their guests from the church to Adrianas for the cocktail hour and reception. It was awesome!
Just a few of the fabulous details...



Nate and Lindsey took a quick break from the cocktail hour to watch this crazy clown on Church Street.
I wonder if you find this as amusing as I do.
so pretty!
As the evening was winding down, the happy couple strolled over to Ben & Jerry's for some ice cream. So fun!

don't you just love happy endings?

Jessica + Josh!

Jessica + Josh were blissfully married at the Stoweflake Resort on Labor Day weekend. The day couldn't have been more beautiful!

Jessica and Josh are a perfect example of why I love to photograph engagement sessions. I had met up with them during the summer at University of Vermont and we had a great time together. I felt like we were great pals the minute I entered the room where Jess was getting ready. Those connections are priceless!

There were two more things that happened during the day that I will remember for a long time...the toasts during the reception were so packed full of emotion, I don't think there was a dry eye in the room. And the singer from the band actually came out on the dance floor, called out all the gals and sang "I will survive!" It was awesome!!

This couple is so loved by everyone and it was such an honor being a part of their special day!!

almost ready to go...
love the bows...
Jessica was gorgeous!
Josh was so handsome!
the rings...
this might be my favorite walking down the aisle moment ever...
we photographed Nicole + Luke's wedding last summer.
a beautiful moment...
cute cake!
more adorable bows...
so elegant...

I love the next few candid moments...
oops!

hot!
p.s. I was walking past the spa and spied this magazine cover with my name on it! I didn't realize I was fashion's new "it girl"! ;-)

King and Queen of the Castle

John + Erica were happily married at the Castle Hill Resort in Ludlow, Vermont, last month. It was an exceptional day and every detail of this wedding was absolutely perfect...from the flowers by Dana at Fresh Studio to the stylish martinis during the reception. Erica even had crisp apple and yummy chocolate scents piped into the tent to entice guests to drink their signature drinks. Amazing!
I had the privilege of photographing their rehearsal dinner the night before, so I met the cast of characters. John + Erica are so charming and wonderful and their friends and family made us feel so welcome.
I selected just a few of my favorites from their day.
Enjoy!

The tables looked fantastic!
These darling little favors were filled with vanilla.
the gorgeous bride!
how fun is this bouquet?!
John and his boys looked so handsome in their bow ties! Are you thinking Rat Pack?
John prepares to sign the Ketubah.
I love this moment of Erica and her mom.
Husband and wife!
John, Erica and Erica's sister, Alexis, getting sassy!
love this!
and this!

so cool!
first dance.
the celebration!
John was quite the rockstar! He played along with their awesome 9-piece band, Manhattan Touch.
a fairytale ending...


P.S.
sorry, I couldn't resist...here is a photo from the rehearsal dinner that was too cute. Apparently, John is quite the karaoke singer, as well as part-time rock star.

Seashal + Jeremy's Wedding Extravaganza!

I adored Seashal from the moment I met her on the morning of her wedding. She was one of the happiest brides ever and was bubbling with excitement to marry Jeremy. Her family and friends were equally as enthusiastic.

I loved the way the day was set up: the wedding was in the morning and there were a few hours before the cocktail hour, so that the newlyweds could chill out after a relaxed photo session. The guests could have a little lunch, play croquet, take a swim, or just enjoy the Vermont scenery at the beautiful Wildflower Inn in Lyndonville, Vermont!

Seashal has fabulous taste and every detail of the day was so well thought out. She even planned a secret surprise ending for the day, which you will see at the end of the post.

Enjoy some of my very favorite photos from Seashal and Jeremy's magical day!

the rings...
Jeremy prepares for the big day...
a little kiss from mom...
look at Seashal's amazing eyelashes!
Andy composed this uber-cool photo from the organ's mirror...
how cute is this moment?
the newlyweds!
arriving in style...
some fun portraits...


the gorgeous bride...
I love this one...
so creative...
fun with friends!
dancing with dad...
the band was amazing...


Jim the innkeeper and his son put on the surprise fireworks show.

WPJA Award!

This photograph of my 7-7-07 bride, Jessica, recently won 16th place in the international Wedding Photojournalist Association's quarterly contest's "Good Light" category.



Entering photo contests and competitions with organizations to which I belong, such as the Professional Photographers of America, WPJA, and Vermont Professional Photographers provides great experience because--although they are subjective--they help keep me fresh, inspired, and push me to create and capture award-winning moments.

A big congratulations to Jessica and Peter for having such a lovely wedding to photograph!!

Jennifer + Adolfo's Wedding

Jennifer & Adolfo married on a spectacular August day at Jen's parents' house in central Vermont. Jennifer is an amazing artist and has had her work displayed in exhibitions all around the world. Jen & Adolpho met in Peru via mutual friends, while many of their friends are also accomplished artists, with one of them even custom-making the huppa out of recycled cassette tape!

It was a great honor and privilege to share in the joy of such a beautiful union and celebration!

Enjoy some of my favorite moments from the day...


Jen prepares for the day...

Adolfo had the most amazing smile!


mom's first look at the gorgeous bride-to-be...

a sweet moment with dad...

so pretty...

The ceremony was so unique...the guests formed a cozy circle around the couple and the Rabbi.

The music was awesome all day...
the kiss...
Andy grabbed this cool cake shot...
We drove up to the top of a hill for the next few photos...


can't forget the rings...

The end of a perfect day...

Ave and Heidi's wedding at the farm!

This isn't your typical Vermont farm with cows, tractors and a big red barn. This is the majestic Shelburne Farms . It's one of my favorite places on earth.

I have dreamed of photographing a wedding at the farm, so it was fitting that Andy and I had the special honor of documenting the dream wedding of Ave and Heidi. This couple and their friends and family are simply wonderful!

I had such a hard time narrowing down photos for the blog; which is certainly a good problem to have.

So without further ado...here are a handful of my favorites from the day...

The day begins...
Ave helps Heidi's brother with his tie...
the magic of lens flair...
Heidi sparkles!
The very handsome Ave!
Heidi is escorted by her father and step-father down the aisle.
the flowers were gorgeous!
The perfect setting!
Here's Heidi's fabulous cousin, Amanda. We'll be photographing her wedding by the lake next summer. Check out her beautiful images from the day on her blog, HERE! (scroll way down!)
a beautiful moment...
A magical day!
just married!
heading to the coach barn...
Mr. and Mrs. Cook!


Some reception fun!
Heidi's brother gave an incredible toast!

Barb and the folks at Let's Pretend Catering did an awesome job with the food and this yummy cobbler!
Heidi & Ave (aka Fred & Ginger) during their first dance...
the party starts hopping...



xo!

Leah + Peter's Burlington Wedding

Leah & Peter's fabulous wedding has the distinct honor of being my 100th post! :-D

There were SO many things I loved about this wedding! Leah and Peter's wedding day was totally fun, fresh and unique. They tied the knot at the Unitarian Church at the top of Church Street and following the ceremony we had such a blast walking down to the reception near the waterfront at the beautiful new Waterfront Theatre.
Words can't describe how wonderful the day was, it will far easier to just show you...

Leah was absolutely stunning...Leah and her favorite friends began their day at the spanking new Marriot overlooking the lake.
what a view...
Yet another beautiful bouquet by Alison Bucholz-Ellis Floral Artistry...
a detail of the dress...
Have you seen a happier bride?
Andy snapped up this beautiful moment after the ceremony...
magic light...
Shoppers and diners applauded for the happy couple and their wedding party paraded down Church Street and a street musician played "here comes the bride" on a pan flute. It was unforgettable!

cool reflection!


Peter was such a dashing groom!
Leah and her girlfriends danced up a storm to Grease Lightning...
Crazy in love...
Some romance at twilight...


Thanks for letting us share in the joy of your wedding day. I adore you both!!

xo

Josh + Kelly's Wedding Lovefest!

Kelly & Josh recently married at The Round Barn, a beautiful Inn and barn in Waitsfield. We had a fantastic time with them and all their family and friends as everyone celebrated their marriage on one of the hottest days of the summer.

They not only planned a super wedding, but they made an entire weekend of the festivities as they put together Lovefest 2007 , an incredible outdoor party at a park in Waitsfield, where they featured The Samples! Check out the last pic, which was their invitation! These two really know how enjoy life!!

Andy found this on a car windshield...
Some pre-wedding fun with Kelly and her very best friends...
Andy is so creative with the ring shots. I love it!
Kelly was gorgeous!

One of their family frie