Vermont Vows Magazine

No bride should have to choose between bold and sweet on her wedding day--have the best of both worlds with a beautifully contrasting palette of russet and blush. The soft femininity of pale pink flatters every skin tone, and lots of texture on gowns and accessories give the classic shade a sense of fun. For dramatic style your bridesmaids will love, columns of saturated color make sure the whole wedding party stand out of the crowd; and rich, rusty tones add needed depth to decorations.

With winter on its way, dreams of gorgeous snow-topped mountains set the perfect backdrop for a winter-wonderland wedding. What better way to make that dream come true than to say "I Do" among the majestic peaks of the Green Mountains? At the Sugarbush Vermont Ski Resort and Golf Club in the Mad River Valley, you have the chance to do just that. Indoor venues provide warmth as well as breathtaking mountain vistas, and the resort's multiple amenities--not to mention miles of quality ski trails--will keep as many guests as you desire happy and decidedly un-bored for a weekend away.

Make your cake stand out with a few vintage-inspired decorations against a clean, chic, white fondant backdrop. Using found or homemade rosettes or bows can be a great way to subtly incorporate your color palette into your cake. Or get even more creative by using delicate lace, or crocheted doilies for a soft, feminine touch, or fun doorknobs and monogrammed napkins for a more retro feel.

For Jackie and Stacey, it was all about love and comfort on their late August wedding day. Set at the gorgeous Alerin Barn in St.

Producing natural care body products from a 200 year-old farmhouse, Elmore Mountain Farm represents homespun creation with a twist of comfort. Present at the Vermont Wedding Affair, Elmore Mountain Farm provided scented lip balms in Vermont Vows’ bridal gift bags, a decadent treat for of the brides in attendance. Using their own goat’s milk, the farm creates other products as well, including bubble bath, body oil, shampoo and face cream!

When it came to a theme for their wedding, Samira and Brian knew just what they wanted.

"We really wanted a combination of elements. It had to be by the sea, jazzy and colorful with a relaxed vibe, and include the charms of early Americana," said the bride and groom.

From there, they set their eyes on Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey and let the venue set the tone for the rest of the way. From vintage Cape May postcards to the overall vintage vibe, the day took on "an almost Gatsby feel," said Samira, "but with our stamp on it."

Every bride deserves to make an impact on her wedding day. To keep all eyes on you from head to toe, step into a glamorously distinct pair of heels to complete your bridal look. Light-catching sparklers can act as jewelry for your feet, peeking out beneath your hemline with each step you take; and brightly colored pumps add a touch of fun to an all-white ensemble. For the avant-garde bride who plans to wear a shorter gown down the aisle, architectural footwear shows off a couture sensibility. And let's not forget the groom: a funky pair of socks add personal flair to the standard tuxedo.

Happy Friday! Hopefully, you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

We're in a citrus moond, post-Thanksgiving - we're giving away some delicious Lavender Lemonade marmelade from the Cape Cod Lavender Farm and a scrumptious bar of Bergamot Grapefruit Shea Butter Soap from Vermont's own Mountain Country Soap! Channel the freshness of the marmelade for whipping up yummy leftover concotions (it goes great with cranberry flavors, and is perfect for artisan breads) and keep the feeling going as you wash up with tangy grapefruit scents!

As you flip through the pages of your calendar and begin to plan how to start your new year off right, be sure to pencil in The Wedding Gala on January 6th! This Boston-area wedding event is sure to delight, as well as help you get a fabulous start on your wedding planning for 2012! The Wedding Gala - to be housed at the Boston Public Library - promises to bring you the best in Boston's wedding professionals, plus a fabulous bridal fashion show & amazing wedding giveaways (think $1,000 in free jewelry)!

When a mutual friend of Sylvia Limm and Eric Brown expressed interest in setting them up, both declined. Neither was going to be in Boston much longer: Eric was about to move to Los Angeles, and Sylvia was headed to New York. However, the pair couldn’t halt fate – soon after, they met for the first time despite their resistance and knew right away they were meant for each other. Two weeks later, they were living on opposite coasts. However, they couldn’t stay away for long. After nine months living apart, Sylvia joined Eric in California.