Elana and Michael’s early August wedding on the farm was bursting with color and joyful emotion. Their gorgeous ceremony took place in the meadow on a warm misty summer day surrounded by their closest friends and family. It was a fabulous weekend overall and you will LOVE the way they created the homespun vibe of the Stonewell Barn (photos at the end). Michael’s Mexican heritage was celebrated with the beautiful handmade ceiling decorations. And they chose long “kings” tables to encourage the family style dining. The floral design was beautiful… courtesy of Trish Hegewald at the Pittsfield Garden Center:) Occasions Catering as always did a fantastic job as well!
Here’s some pix of an ideal summer wedding…photos from Riverside Farm photographer 🙂 The ‘real’ professional photos will come out soon… enjoy!
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family wedding portrait inspired the bridal party as they got ready in the Bridal Suite |
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Amazing makeup layout by Vivian Infantino and Kara Stickney |
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chilling out behind the bridal suite… |
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fun lavender sachet favors |
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Setting up the ceremony in the meadow:) |
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August is a great time to get married in Vermont… so green and warm and lush. Can’t beat it |
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Adorable wedding party and flower girls…. |
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Loved this little guy too! |
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Check him out! So cute |
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Elana is LOVELY! |
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Liz Cotter and her new camera… wooohoo! |
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Event Planner to the Stars! |
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Mike rocked a bow tie |
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And some bold color! |
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Moments before the ceremony…. the bridal party gathered in the Red Barn |
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Long way to the big city |
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And the Groom and his parents are heading down the “aisle”, kicking off the ceremony |
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the beautiful bride |
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the procession… |
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flower girls |
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little red wagon for my buddy 🙂 |
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not too shabby |
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Red Barn in August |
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Love this one |
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this could be you:) |
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the guests are invited to the upper meadow for cocktails, music and good times:) |
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they stroll by the white barn |
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and they stroll through the parking area..they are drawn to the music coming from the upper meadow:) |
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Wonderful Rabbi.. hope to see them again! |
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Gorgeous |
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bright colorful flowers in bloom all over the Stonewell Barn and cocktail hour |
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cocktails |
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chalkboard menu |
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type writer for guests to leave messages:) |
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The periodic seating chart…very clever |
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fun fun fun…the barn felt very light and airy with these homemade Mexican decorations all over the beams… |
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Mismatched fun Vintage napkins and salt shakers (groom’s own collection) on the tables |
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who doesn’t love their own box of chocolates? |
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doves |
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amor |