Vermont Vows Magazine

This summer's very berry combinations give new meaning to pick-your-own. A striking combination of pinks and reds reminiscent of childhood trips to the strawberry farm. Celebrate with summer's bold and vivid colors for a cheerful, fun effect that will leave guests craving the season's sweet fruits. A Sweet Bunch - We traveled to Maine and met with some amazing wedding professionals to create our vibrant strawberry color palette.

Photographer Portrait J.P. Elario from Tweed River Video on Vimeo.

"I love cake, I really do," says Irene Maston, owner/founder of Irene's Cakes by Design. Her passion dates back to an Easy-Bake Oven and a neighbor who loved to bake. Later, Maston attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and went on to work with award-winning European pastry chefs before opening a restaurant and catering venture with her husband, Michael.

Did you know that the average American wedding produces 800 pounds of garbage?

Emily Anderson, author of Eco-Chic Weddings, encourage brides to think about "the repurposeful wedding;" seeing how many things from your wedding can be used again. If you're buying fabric for tables or other decor, think about colors and patterns you can use in your home later, refashioned as curtains or pillowcases, for example.

A candy apple bar brings a touch of old-fashioned charm to any reception. Think decadent caramel and delicious toppings like butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, and toasted coconut to top off the good times! If setting up a candy apple bar sounds a little too "labor intensive" - yet you want your guests to take home a "taste" of Fall - check out Hammond's Candies. Since 1920 they have been making tempting treats with true craftsman ship.

From dazzling white beaches and striking volcanoes to exotic jungles, Costa Rica has something for everybody. Spread across just 20,000 square miles, roughly the size of West Virginia, Costa Rica boasts a landscape of breathtaking variety for couples seeking a one-of-a-kind destination wedding.

Its strong central government, 266 days of sunshine per year, and ecological abundance make Costa Rica one of the most popular destinations for American visitors.

Deanna of d.d. Nickel ~ Makeup Artist is pleased to announce her exciting noteworthy news.

Two photo shoots featuring her work  in 2009 have become regional and national ad campaigns!

Congratulations Deanna!

To visit her website for more information, or to book an appointment for your big day, click HERE.

There's hardly a better time than the fall harvest season to bring local color and natural decorative elements into your overall wedding design scheme.

 Late-season local sunflowers lend a glow to autumnal bouquets, and fall produce such as pumpkins, squash, and apples make sculptural centerpieces. Add some straw bales, dried cornhusks, and perhaps a scarecrow or an antique milk can - and don't forget a splash of festive fall leaves from right outside the barn door! Harvest time in Vermont offers riches for the eye and the palate alike.

One of Vermont's most experienced and respected wedding pros - Tara Pollio, owner of Tara Pollio Floral-Event Design - offers a "backstage" glimpse into the planning, creative decision-making, and plain hard work that went into creating a "winter wonderland" reception for the wedding of Lindsay Barnes and Maxwell Wilcox last February at Magic Mountain Ski Area in Londonderry, Vermont.

Anyone who has studied the ever-shifting face of a "mood" ring can tell you that color reveals emotion. The following illustrate just a few of the ways that your cake, flowers, and decor can come together to make a creative color statement that speaks especially to you.

*BLACK & WHITE

Black-and-white may sound perfectly boring, but add a punch of color - any color - and this staid combo jumps to life, creating a look that is at once romantic and edgy.

*PINK, WHITE & SILVER

As your big day approaches and the weather warms up, refresh your palate - and recharge your romance - with a home-cooked feast for two. This provides the opportunity for the two of you to relax, reconnect and refuel.