VERMONT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY – WATERMAN

Name | Steve & Carrie
Date | 09.14.13
Wedding | The Wallingford Lodge
Vermont Wedding PhotographyVermont wedding photographers | Scott & Penny

Headed into the middle of wedding season we were fortunate enough to have captured Carrie and Steve’s wedding day. On Saturday, August 14th we woke up with a bit of a different feeling then most days when we have a wedding to photograph. The majority of the weddings we have photographed this wedding season have been over an hour way so we are up bright and early and getting all our gear together and heading out on a long drive to capture that days wedding. On this day Carrie and Steve’s wedding was only 20 minutes away, giving us time to relax for a bit in the morning.

Our first stop was at Carrie’s Aunt’s house where Carrie and her attendants were getting ready so we could get some photos of them before we headed to the ceremony sight.  As we walked up the driveway Scott noticed a really sweet Nova sitting in the garage and just had to take a peek. Though Penny could appreciate the beauty of the Nova, she was quick to remind Scott that we are there to photograph a wedding and not check out cars. Soon enough the girls gathered outside and we took some photographs before heading off to the location of the wedding.

The ceremony and reception took place at the Wallingford Lodge, also known as the boy’s camp.  The lodge is nestled along Elfin Lake and is surrounded by trees and beautiful scenery.  When we arrived we went inside and photographed some of the details of the reception while we waited for the bride to arrive.

As the clock struck 3:00 Carrie and her Father made that special walk down the aisle where Steve was waiting.  The ceremony was short and sweet and before you knew it the happy couple was joined in marriage.  After the ceremony the wedding party formed a receiving line to thank each guest for attending this special day.

With the guest socializing and enjoying hors d’oeuvres in the lodge we began photographing the bridal party and family members as requested.

While looking around Scott noticed the benches on the hill leading down to the lake and that they were tiered perfectly for a wedding party photo.

After the formals with the bridal party were finished we spent some time with Carrie and Steve strolling about the grounds, talking and capturing some special moments.

It was then time for the introduction of the wedding party, followed by the entrance of the newly married Mr. & Mrs. Waterman who went right into their first dance.  This was followed by Carrie and her Father’s dance and Steve dance with his Mother.  The celebration continued with recognition of Carrie’s parents as it was their 30^th Anniversary.  As they were dancing the rest of the guests were called to the dance floor to celebrate two families becoming one.

As the reception went on and food was served it was time for Carrie’s Matron of Honor and Steve’s Best Man to make their special toasts to the couple.  Steve’s Best Man spoke about how Steve was the first to leave their group and move to Vermont.  He continued to talk about how happy Steve was to find such a special woman, especially since she is as into the outdoors as he is. Carrie’s Matron of Honor spoke lovingly of Carrie, about how they met in college and explained that Carrie is the best friend anyone could have. No matter distance or time Carrie is always there.  Then Carrie’s Father took the microphone and gave a heartfelt speech about his daughter.  He asked Carrie to join him as he has a special gift to give her, something she had been wanting for a very long time.  Carried opened the gift and revealed a plastic hammer, her Father said it was to be used to start building her life with Steve.

As the reception went on there was the traditional bouquet and garter toss, the cake cutting, a lot of dancing and celebrating the newly married couple.

 

As the sun went down and the glow sticks came out it was time for us to take our leave.  We want to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Carrie and Steve on the marriage with them nothing but happiness for their future.

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