Vermont Wedding by Orchard Cove
It’s been pretty girly on SMP today. Pink flowers, frilly details, totally pretty styles. And I’ve loved every bit of it. But don’t worry, the frilly fun is no where near done as we have one of the sweetest, most charming weddings I’ve seen in a long time. Photographed by the talented Amanda at Orchard Cove Photography, this wedding is complete loveliness. Click here to see TONS of additional photos.
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We both grew up around Middlebury, so having our wedding nearby was an easy decision. We chose Basin Harbor in particular because of the history that we both have with it. I have family ties there, so not only is it a beautiful place, but it holds a lot of sentimental value as well. With its proximity to our families and friends who remain local, it seemed like an obvious, albeit perfect choice.
As a textile designer, I saw the design aspect of the wedding second only to the act of getting married itself. So needless to say fabric played a big role in our wedding. Inspired by a trip to Paris, we chose pale pink and dove gray as our colors, something Ross did not know one did when planning a wedding (that is, picking colors and carrying them throughout).
I have a deep love (some might say obsession!) of striped designs, and spent many and arduous day researching and sourcing fabric for the tablecloths. Working with Occasions Catering, we poured over fabric samples, trying to find the right stripe and color way. We were able to have custom linens made and rent them, which cut down on the cost considerably. We also scoured flea markets and online shops for months, searching out the perfect vintage Liberty of London fabric to use for both the bridesmaids bouquets and the groomsmen’s boutonnières.
We really wanted to give our wedding a handmade feel by not to using mass-produced items, choosing instead to source as many products as possible from smaller vendors found on Etsy.com. Small plug to them, as they are such a great resource and a wonderful way to stay within a budget! We worked with vendors such as Paloma’s Nest (our ring bearer bowl and bridesmaid’s gifts) and Stickermesheik (our labels for our wedding favors), and Misspicklespress (adorable custom cocktail stirrers) that really added to the unique design aesthetic we were going for. We also did countless DIY projects, such as stamping paper bags with our monogram and filling them with bird seed and cutting more than 200 strips of fabric to be used as napkin ties for a colorful pop of pattern on the tables. Our bridesmaids were endlessly helpful in pulling everything together, especially in the last few days leading up to our wedding!
But, without question, seeing each other for the first time as I walked down the aisle was the best part. It is an emotion that no one can prepare you for, and completely overwhelmed us both. Plain and simple. Because the day is about more than just two people, we cannot go without mentioning the incredible feeling of having so many important people in our lives together in one place. It is a powerful feeling, and we couldn’t more thankful for the friends and family that we had there with us.
Venue: Basin Harbor Club / Florist: Clare Esperance from the Basin Harbor Club / Photography: Orchard Cove Photography / Annie’s Dress: Amy Kuschel via Deb at Sewly Yours / Invitations and Stationary: Katharine Navins of Tallow Studio / Band: The Pulse of Boston / Hair & Makeup: Indigo / Annie’s Veil: Jennifer Leigh / Gloves: Carolina Amato / Feather: Purchased at Sewly Yours / Annie’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bridesmaid’s Dresses & Shoes: J. Crew / Groomsmen’s Suits: J. Crew / Ross & Groomsmen’s Ties: Beau Ties LTD, of Vermont / Flower Girl and Ring Bearer outfits: J. Crew / Fabric for Bouquets & Tablecloths: Liberty of London
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Beautiful wedding...loved that they used Etsy for smaller wedding vendors and saved money :)
the tablescape is to die for! LOVE.
What lovely dresses and bouquets, I love the colors they used and how elegant the wedding looked as a whole. Beautiful, it's encouraging to see how brides incorporated diy projects and cost efficient sites to put together a lovely wedding.
This color palette just sings to me with the hint of blue... Such a lovely bride too!
so pretty! where did you get the blue earrings that you & your bridesmaid wore? LOVE them!
Love this weddding! It's so bright and cheerful! I really like the stickers you used for your favors! Could you share more about Stickermesheik where you got your stickers from? The name doesn't pull anything up on etsy under vendor or items. Thank you!
so fun and pretty - great palette too.
I'm borderline obsessed with the bridal bouquet. Can't figure out what the floral is, they look like peonies but I'm thinking they might be garden roses?
The bridesmaid's earrings were from Anthropologie.
Amanda (Photographer)
The bouquet is lovely. Would you mind sharing if you made the favors ( I think they are little whoopie pies)yourself or had to purchase them. They look so good!
More answers from Annie.....
Stickers: http://www.etsy.com/shop/stickermechic
Mustaches: http://www.etsy.com/shop/somethingshidinghere
Favors were French Macaroons from a Local Bakery
Flowers were garden roses and hydrangeas (peonies weren't in season!)
Thanks for your nice comments!
Amanda
Can anyone tell me where they got their mustaches? I'm in a desperate hunt for my wedding!
Erin - see my posting above - they are from http://www.etsy.com/shop/somethingshidinghere
Love the colors -- the pink and white tablecloths are so fresh and pretty!
Oh what an absolutely adorable wedding! The flowers are to die for, and that little ring bearer bowl from Paloma's Nest is so sweet!
I like those bridesmaids dresses. They're very pretty, but they don't scream "wedding," so they can be worn again no problem. Really thoughtful choice by the bride.
Beautiful post Amanda...love it and beautiful photography!
What beautiful images! Thank you for the amazing shot of the couple's Custom Ring Bearer Bowl. I love the reflection of the gold leaf edge in the window!
xo
Caroline
Where is the chandelier from? So pretty!
Gorgeous!!! Miss Amanda knocked these images out of the park!!! LOVE IT!
I love the giant white wooden letter! Where did you get it?
where is the little plate that says "grow old with me" from? love the gold rim around it.
I adore the pink and white stripe tablecloths - they're exactly what I'm looking for! However, I can't find the fabric on the Liberty of London site. Any idea what the name of the pattern is?
I'm sure you may be tired of answering questions, but where did the bride find her lovey, just stunning earrings? IM ON THE HUNT!!
We are happy that we were able to be a part of your special day and add to the celebration. We (The Pulse Of Boston) hope that you and your guests enjoyed what we had to offer. Congratulations