Vermont Vows Magazine

"Love Draws You Together"

As graduates of Middlebury College, it was natural for Camden & Robert to return to the state where they first fell in love to say their "I dos." Their wedding celebrated Vermont's beauty & bounty of activities, as well the couple's love. The day started with the groom & his guys playing a round of golf at The Golf Club at Equinox while the bride & her ladies prepared in an Equinox Resort suite. Floral archways & organic touches gave a down-home & natural feel to their black-tie affair.

Remarkable hospitality, delicious food & outstanding service sets Burlington Country Club apart as a distinguished venue for stunning celebrations. Whether hosting an indoor or outdoor affair, revel in the area's natural beauty & enjoy panoramic views of the idyllic Green Mountains. Built in 1924 & renovated in 2010, the Burlington Country Club offers a taste of Vermont's history, with all of the modern amenities needed to make your day shine!

Love birds will agree that our feathered friends provide chic springtime inspiration. As the weather warms & the ground thaws, pay homage to the northbound flocks with touches of bird-inspired decor. Set hearts aflutter with an abundance of feathery touches, or a unique cake topper, or give a subtle nod to love doves with bird cages-turned-card holders & nested details. Proof that birds of a feather flock together—guests will be chirping about spring-inspired accents.

Hailing from North Carolina, Haley & Tim whisked away for a destination wedding in Lake Tahoe, California with family & friends to say their "I dos" at the same chuch where Haley's parents wed 30 years ago. With an early March wedding date, the weather was an uncertain factor, but they were graced with unseasonably warm temperatures & a crisp, clear day. The week leading up to the celebration included ski outings & explorations of Lake Tahoe while Haley's father showed everyone his home & the mountain where he used to be a ski instructor.

With Easter weekend well on its way - we are excited to offer up our very own basket of sweet treats (for your nails not your waistline) for one lucky bride-to-be - Essie's new 2013 Bridal Collection. {Essie 833: Using My Maiden Name, Essie 834: Meet Me At The Altar, Essie 835: My Better Half & Essie 836: No Baggage Please} Creamy candy hues (pale pinks, lavender & a soft fuchsia) will add the perfect pop of pastel to any bridal look. Love is in the air…so save the date for Essie's latest Bridal Collection in stores next month!

Choosing Stowe as the locale for their wintry engagement session was an easy choice for Michelle & Patrick. As the place where Patrick asked Michelle to marry him, the are held special memories for the couple. With Stowe Mountain Lodge providing the perfect backdrop for intimate indoor photos, Michelle & Patrick braved the frosty January air in -13 degree weather to ensure that they captured everything about the town that they loved so dearly.

From a full bar to a champagne bar, a hosted bar to a cash bar, your wedding day drinks should match the size & style of your celebration. Wunder Bar & Company offers 30 years of experience providing licensed & insured bar catering services. The skilled staff will work with you to customize a bar to meet your needs, budget, size & theme, whether you want wine & beer, or elaborate signature drinks. Whether you're hosting a simple brunch or a sparkling cocktail soiree, you'll feel content savoring the day's sips.

Channel the days of speakeasies & bedeck your wedding decor with all of the elegance & panache of the Roaring 20s. From pearls & lustrous jewels to classy cocktails & dimly-lit & dramatic ambience, the day will exude an air of intimacy & allure when vintage inspiration abounds. Soft blooms & an abundance of candlelight add to the warmth, yet delicate details. Create an aesthetic for both yourself & your decor that offers timeless elegance that will never go out of style.

We love the offbeat & outdoorsy feel of Danielle & Brian's classicly rustic Connecticut wedding! With Danielle working as a nurse in the Navy, stationed in North Carolina & Brian living in Connecticut, the couple spent much of their time in a long-distance relationship. Danielle & Brian purchased a Volkswagen Mini Bus during the course of their long-distance romance so that they could spend more time together as they traveled between states. It only seemed fitting that they incorporated this symbol of their commitment into their wedding celebration.

Happy Friday Brides to Be! To celebrate the change of seasons we'd like to share with you a way to refresh & rejuvenate, mirroring spring's new beginnings. Products from Skindinavia, including Bridal Makeup Finish & 10-Years-Younger Makeup Finish, will keep you looking picture perfect all day long! Match your nails to the pretty pastels of springtime blooms with shades that shine. "My Pointe Exactly" & "Care to Danse?" from O.P.I. ofter the season's softest shades for your fingertips.

Sharing a love of autumn in Vermont, an October Wedding in the idyllic town of Richmond was the perfect fit for Kelli & Michael’s nuptials. The couple infused their day with classic harvest style—an abundance of pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, haybales, lanterns & foliage touches set the scene with fall flair, while their palette of sage green, shades of orange, rich browns & deep red accents mirrored the changing shades of the season.