Vermont Wedding by Two Chicks Photography
I feel like there are so many brides out there that are totally and completely overwhelmed when it comes to planning their wedding. Even though I was IN the wedding industry when I planned my own, I was definitely one of those girls. I wish someone had given me permission to embrace my jeans and a t-shirt personality when it came to the design…to craft a wedding that was laid back and yet beautiful, casual and yet really special. Well, that is EXACTLY what this gorgeous bride did and the result is just effortlessly beautiful. Photographed perfectly by Two Chicks Photography, I love, love, love everything about this wedding. Click here to see even more of the goodness.
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From the bride…When planning our wedding we knew that we didn’t want a long engagement and we knew that it had to be at the beginning of my wedding photography season or I would drive us both crazy in planning this. I think I ended up driving us both a little crazy anyhow, but it was worth it.
We chose Vermont because that’s were I grew up and most of our family is still on the east coast. We looked around a little but quickly decided on the Alerin Barn in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. I am close friends with the family that owns it and had grown up enjoyed their little piece of heaven. We wanted to do something very simple while keeping it “country chic”.
We decided on wildflowers for our bouquet and boutonniere. We chose one type of wildflower for each table and actually called the tables by that flower name (ie: table sunflower, table lily). We purchased our flowers in bulk from Stray Cat Farm in Burlington, VT and my friend Holly arranged them in mason jars tied with twine bows on all of the tables. We also decided to do a wildflower ceremony just before our vows symbolizing the unity of friends and family in support of our marriage. Each guest was handed a flower as they arrived to the ceremony. Just before we exchanged rings our sisters walked around collecting the flowers in 2 large vases. Mark and I added the last 2 flowers completing the unity of the final vase. Mark’s brother Lu played classical guitar during the ceremony and my sister Shannon officiated the ceremony.
All in all, it was the most amazing weekend we’ve ever had! We loved that it rained — the first thought that popped into my head that morning when it was pouring was “mudboots and just roll with it!” 
Photography: Two Chicks Photography, Lindsey Turner & Dawn Gioia / Couple: Jenni Maroney & Mark Gately / Location: Alerin Barn, St. Johnsbury, VT / Florist: Stray Cat Flower Farm / Dress: by Mon Cheri from a bridal shop in Atlanta, GA / Band: Grippofunk Band / Hair & Makeup: Inspiration Salon – Chelsea Brown St. Johnsbury VT / Caterer: Nomadic Chef / Rings: Cronin Rings in Boulder, CO (family owned) / Brides Shoes: Nine West / Place cards: Moo Mini Cards / Brides Earrings: custom made by Cowboys Sweetheart Jewelry, Boulder, CO / Earrings for Sister/Officiant, sister/flower collectors: Custom designed and made by jeweler Caroline Keens, Falls Church, VA / Boutonnierres: home-made dried flowers by bride and her sister / Table Runners: custom made by Special Occasions / Bartenders: friends of bride, Emily Comstock & her husband Nelson / Wine: Charlotte Vermont Winery / Beer: Long Trail Brewery, Vermont Microbrew, Switchback Brewery, Vermont Microbrew / Groom’s Suit: Banana Republic / Groom’s Shoes: Naot Shoes
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I really like the simple floral arrangements on the tables, simple and pretty :) I am not a fan of a huge arrangement on the table, blocks the persons view and can make it difficult to hold a conversation with someone across the table
I love how simple and beautiful it is. I especially love the lit up trees, beautiful in that space!
I would like to have beer from Great Lakes and Heavy Seas at my wedding. Did you buy directly from the breweries? Were you able to get any kind of deal?
Beautiful wedding!
How lovely. Everything looks so perfect in this wedding x
bogs boots on the bride! hysterical.
BOG boots on a bride! What a smart woman! She sure was comfortable that day.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! I absolutely adore barn weddings. love the details with just touches of loose blooms. pretty and perfect!
gorgeous! i love the shot of the bride & groom under the umbrella : ) this barn rocks!
What a great way to celebrate your union by having all the guests participate with the flowers. And I like how you were creative with naming the tables after flowers.
thanks everyone! we had such a great wedding! in regards to the beer question, we ordered the kegs through a local liquor store.
Love that the groom wore a vest!! And the rain has totally added beauty to their photos!
wow this has the word "charming" written all over it-- love the look of this wedding, right down to the bride's adorable wellies!
Naming the table after the flowers in the centerpiece, very cool.
Jenni - your wedding was absolutely stunning! I love seeing all the details and your beautiful self!
Thanks everyone for your kind words! Lindsey and I are blessed to do what we love and Jenni was a dream come true. She went with the flow and did an amazing job making her wedding a one of a kind event When Lindsey and I walked into the barn, we just froze. What she did was so simple, but breathtaking!
I agree the rain added to the day! I think Jenni should be an inspiration to all brides out there. If it rains on your wedding, just put on your mudboots and roll with it =)
Just my kind of wedding absolutely chick
Meant chique
Cool. the bride's footwear was so nice.
Nice work Dawn - beautiful!
Lovely wedding. This couple look good together. A perfect barn wedding.
Where did you find those great caulk boards?
Super cute wedding and I love the location.
I like the brides boots...very unique..
Where did you get those earrings?! I've been searching for some like that for months now!
That is some inspirational stuff. Couldn't know that opinions could possibly be this varied.
I love the setting of this wedding, the flower centerpieces are so simple, the use of some reclaimed furniture is fantastic. The wedding looks really intimate, I love it.
Wow, the shots of this lovely couple are pretty stunning. The people behind this special day did a great job. The setting is very intimate, I love it.