Vermont Vows Magazine

Tips from Tara Polio: 

*Be realistic. Many times I am given a photo from a book or magazine of a bride's vision. It may be your dream - but does it work with your location or venue? If you want a formal, "fluffy" wedding, don't pick a barn. Work with your environment and surroundings. Your professionals are sure to have advice for you - make sure to keep an open mind.

There's nothing subtle about this vivid palette, and that's what makes it so much fun. Mix up vivid rainbow brights, add punchy accents and a little bit of insouciant wit, and you'll get a wedding celebration that's all about having a good time.

Summer's sun-kissed color combinations mix bright hues with the bold beauty of a summertime garden.

Rainbows of playful pastels are sweet, especially clustered with vivid summer colors.

Embrace the playfulness that the sorbet palette allows - from your menu to your favors, there are so many options to run wild with!

 Those in the Burlington, Vermont area were treated with a photo of one of our favorite cake decorators, Perrin Williams, today in the Burlington Free Press. The photo accompanied an extensive article which gives a little insight of the world of Perrin and Vermont Cake Studio. Even better, the article contains a link to a video, allowing readers to see a glimpse behind the scenes of the tasty workshop and its activities. 

 A few weeks ago, we blogged about how Randi Nonni, owner of Silver Toad Floral Design in Essex, Vermont, was teaming up with other wedding vendors to provide an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a deserving couple to receive complimentary services for a wedding on June 12, 2011 in Burlington, Vermont.

Skip the nautical navies and reds and drift toward a magical shore-inspired palette of dreamy sea and sand shades that evoke the relaxed beauty of the ocean. It's a palette that soothes and refreshes, welcoming guests to their port of call with open arms and an inviting smile.

Embrace the romance of the sea in your bouquet with unusual details that will delight your guests.

Enchanting visions of a nighttime beach and the romance of moonlight on the ocean are recalled in this seaworthy palette.

Because no bride can do all the legwork for an international wedding-moon herself, we've been scouring the globe for you, seeking out picture-perfect retreats around the world. In the end, one destination really stood out: Argentina.

Located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Las Balsas Hotel and Resort offers opulent accommodations and luxury amenities and has been recognized by the World Travel Awards program as the best spa resort in South America.

For couples considering a destination wedding that will exceed all your wildest expectations, we've found a perfect plot of paradise for you.

Tucked away in the corner of Puerto Rico's northwest coast lies the town of Rincón, an exclusive oasis unmarred by the plague of overdevelopment that has effaced the beauty of other Caribbean locales. With tropical temperatures averaging 82 degrees, breathtaking views of jewel-toned sunsets, and secluded beaches laden with cobalt and cornflower-blue sea glass (rare hues that are highly prized among collectors), Rincón is a true treasure.

Even though WellWed is focused on 4 main markets: Vermont, Cape Cod & The Islands, New York, and The Hamptons, we still like to maintain a finger on the pulse of the wedding industry everywhere. There's one place where weddings are HUGE--NYC--and where many of the talented vendors who call home actually work in our different markets on a regular basis.

If any of you are in the city on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, stop by Locally Grown, a bridal show dedicated to unique, independent New York City vendors.

Michael Riddell's career as a photographer has him working with wedding couples as well as magazine and commercial clients, going out on a limb to get a great shot.

When photographing weddings, Michael enjoys connecting with the people and sharing his artistic vision. His style is characterized by a painterly feel for light and composition, combined with a photojournalist's desire to tell a story. To get natural-feeling photos, Michael works as unobtrusively as possible, allowing the energy of the celebration to drive his shooting agenda. And he takes a lot of pictures.

With 2.5 million weddings in the U.S. each year, if each bride made just one green choice, it would make a big difference. "Flowers are the most pesticide-laden crop that comes into the country," says Kate Harrison, Author of The Green Bride Guide.

Café Provence will host a first annual Sunshine Run to benefit local high school students who cannot otherwise afford to travel on school trips. Honoring Sarah Leary, a local high school student who was involved in a fatal car accident last year, the run will aim to inspire, educate, entertain, and raise money for a great cause. The event will take place in Brandon, VT on May 8th, you can find more information here.

The featured healer is Andrea Calotta, daughter of Crisanver House owners Michael and Carol Calotta.