Vermont wedding: The reception

My lovelies, this week, we saw Gemma and Andy's lakefront rehearsal dinner and outdoor ceremony, and now here's their reception!
Bridesmaid Su Barber built long flower boxes for the tables, and Gemma's sister arranged the flowers, which were a mix of dahlias, wild blueberry stems, Queen Ann's lace and pink roses. The tables were set with muslin tablecloths and vintage brass candlesticks, and guests received keychain flashlights, so they could make their way around the lanterned grounds that night.
Vermont baker Lisa Bigelow made the lemon buttercream cake with fondant frosting and a raspberry filling. (Don't you love the leaves?) "We also served fresh blueberries that our wedding party had picked from the bushes outside," says Gemma, "and we had a five-pound block of Callebaut chocolate, broken up so guests could nibble."
A few brave souls camped in the woods that night. "It was really chilly for August!" Gemma says.
The coolest part? Andy created a whiskey bar in the woods! He wood-burned a sign and put out old china teacups and brown growlers full of various whiskeys. There was a rinsing station for the cups, and old blues music played from a little tape deck.
The girls also had a "ladies lounge" tent with a wingback couch, rugs, and a vanity area with rosewater and powder.
Congratulations again, Gemma and Andy!

(Photos by Anna Robin. Gemma and Andy will also be shooting weddings starting this summer)Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/vermont%20wedding
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Vermont wedding: The ceremony

Yesterday, I shared Gemma and Andy's rehearsal dinner, and now here's their beautiful wedding! They got married in Gemma's parents' backyard, under a giant pine tree with one trunk that splits into two as it reaches towards the sky. Isn't that romantic?
Yellow school buses brought guests to Gemma's childhood home in Marlboro, Vermont.
Gemma and her bridal party walked down the aisle, as their friend played "Harvest Moon" by Neil Young on his guitar. (Gemma's dress was by Zac Posen; Sara Glick did her makeup and Ramie Roth did her hair. Starr McCaleb designed the bridesmaid dresses.)
"I was so nervous walking down the aisle," Gemma remembers. "We came down a dark path in the woods, both parents by my side to give me away. All our friends and family were smiling in the bright sunlight, and Andy was standing under the huge pine tree, waiting for me. He thought something was wrong because I looked so serious, but really I was just concentrating, trying not to burst into tears!"
Their good friend got ordained and married them, and other friends did readings and sang songs.
Tomorrow I'll post the final part -- the reception! xo

(Wedding-kiss photo by Tom Schierlitz. All other photos by Anna Robin. Gemma and Andy will be shooting weddings starting this summer, as well)Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/vermont%20wedding
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Vermont wedding: Rehearsal dinner

My dear readers, this spring, I'm excited to feature few lovely, simple weddings of my friends. First up was Billy and Fanny's city hall wedding, and now I'd love to share Gemma and Andy's amazing Vermont wedding. Here's their rehearsal dinner...
The night before their wedding, the couple hosted a BBQ at South Pond in Vermont. "I grew up swimming there," Gemma says, "so I was excited that people swam!" Badminton was also set up in the field nearby.
After a refreshing dip, guests enjoyed chicken, ribs and sides from the local barbecue restaurant Top of the Hill Grill, followed by pies for dessert from Amy's Bakery. (Yum.)
The picnic tables were decorated with vintage floral tablecloths from the 1950's that Gemma had thrifted. And don't you love the wildflowers in Mason jars? Such a pretty touch!
Tomorrow, I'll post about their wedding day... (Congratulations, Gemma and Andy!) xoxo

(Photos by Anna Robin)Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/vermont%20wedding
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