Vermont Vows Magazine

With a bachelors degree in photography, a masters in fine art & an extensive experience in the graphic design industry, May Walton Mantell, of May Walton Photography, brings a keen eye & an inspired aesthetic to wedding day photography. Her images timelessly capture the day’s emotions with a fresh vision & beautiful appeal.

Let your creativity run as free as your spirit & imagination when planning your wedding. Break free from the mold of a strict color palette & matching decor & fashion a mix-&-match design that incorporates anything & everything that you love & draw inspiration from. In a wayfarer’s twist on traditional design, let your adventuresome self feel inspired by the wonder of an antique quilt, an heirloom keepsake, or the allure of the open road & whimsical woodlands.

In a celebration inspired by love & family, Maria & Ed hosted a wedding that was alive with glamour & panache while still entertaining guests in a familial & heartwearming way. With a weekend that featured a live Columbian band, zip-lining, sumo wrestling, canoeing & a softball game, they certainly threw a wedding to remember! Vintage touches, such as place cards held by logs & antique looking wedding itineraries, coupled with bold lighting & dramatic & elegant decor.

When considering what professionals you really need to make your day shine, don’t look past videography. Make sure you will be able to relive all of the special moments & evoke the same feelings, even decades later. The days of your parents wedding video are long gone! No longer filled with slow motion, white fades & cheesy soundtracks. Creating timeless films, filled with beautiful imagery & emotion, makes for a keepsake & it is the future of how you tell your story.

Late autumn’s playfulness comes through in Mina & Arman’s warmth & affection against the barren autumn backdrop of their engagement session. We love how the couple incorporated a variety of autumn-inspired themes & locales to truly embody the essence of the season. The couple’s love & personalities were beautifully captured by Rajan Chawala. 

The town of Killington is the perfect place to host your Vermont wedding. The idyllic Green Mountains will serve as the perfect backdrop to your vows no matter the season & your guests will be enveloped in the beauty of the natural landscape of Vermont. With a number of venues, hotels, bed & breakfasts, resorts & inns, you will be able to find the perfect location for you wedding day no matter the budget. Be sure to look into all that Killington has to offer when planning your Vermont wedding.

This Friday slip on your dancing shoes & enjoy the music of Burlington’s hottest wedding band – Shakedown! They will be playing at Frannio’s in South Burlington on March 1st – the show starts @ 9:00 pm! Whether you just want a night out with your husband or finace, or you want to check out what this fantastic band has to offer for your upcoming big day, you will be sure to enjoy your night alongside the sounds of the 70s, 80s, 90s, today’s hottest music, classics & more!

In the depths of winter's chill it's hard not to dream of sunny days & the allure of the seaside. Channel these warm memories as you start to plan summer nuptials. Vintage surf inspiration, such as beach-inspired signs, cute summery frocks & seashell & driftwood touches will have you seeing the sun in the sweetest of ways. 

We love Meagan & Dave’s romantic wedding celebration, set in shades of navy & pink. The day incorporated the couple’s young daughter, into every aspect of the day – she shared in their first dance, sat with them at the sweetheart table & decor included details like three forks that read “I do,” “me too,” “me three.” These sweet sentiments added an extra opportunity to bring family into their beautiful celebration of love.

Fiori Bridal Boutique has recently added some new arrivals to their stunning collection of inspired wedding gowns. Three new gowns from Wtoo Brides feature the perfect modern silhouettes. We especially love the stunning fit & flare silhouette of the Angelina gown, with an origami bow at the neckline, an asymmetrical flutter hem, shimmering taffeta & a dramatic row of buttons trailing down the back! Stop in today to try on the new looks for yourself!

We couldn't help but fall in love with the playful & laidback atmosphere of Sarah & Chris’ summer wedding. The day combined soft hues with a barefoot-in-the-meadow vibe & truly incorporated the couple’s personality & style. As a proud member of the Army Naitonal Guard, Chris even lined the inside of his tan suit, perfect for a warm weather celebration, with camouflage print.

Bringing an aesthetically pleasing blend of photojournalistic artistry to wedding day photography, Karen Pike, of Karen Pike Photography, highlights the unique personalities of her subjects through imagery brimming with emotion, spontaneity & a keen eye for capturing the perfect moments to create everlasting memories. Through her fly-on-the-wall approach, Karen will photograph your most special day in an organic & natural way.