We know Wednesdays can be a bit tough but we are going to help get you over this hump day with the loveliest of weddings by Judy Pak Photography. The pops of peach and coral and the whimsical details are sure to brighten up your day but the sweet, joyful love is going to keep you grinning from ear to ear throughout the week. Click here to see it all in the full gallery!
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From the bride… When my amazing husband and I started thinking about wedding venues, we wanted something that would reflect our personalities: a place where our guests would feel comfortable, welcomed and grounded, a place that would be just as memorable as the event itself. A barn wedding seemed to be the perfect union of everything we hoped for. Finding a site within our budget (that didn’t require cows being moved out) was a daunting task, until we found Gedney Farm in New Marlborough, Massachusetts. Gedney was once a dairy farm but has been renovated into a quaint B&B and reception hall. It embodied the simple elegance and earthiness that we’d been searching for.
Steve and I, selfishly, chose not to share our “first look” with our wedding guests. We wanted that moment be ours alone. Gedney set us up at Mepal Manor, which is just down the road from the farm. The unparalleled brilliance of our photographer, Judy Pak, captured the enchanted spirit of the moment. We feel so lucky to have found Judy! Besides being fun to work with, she effortlessly finds beauty and life in what most people see as just ordinary.
Our ceremony was outdoors under a beautiful tree surrounded by family and friends. I chose a peachy-coral palette, which was perfect for August. Each of the bridesmaids were encouraged to choose their own dress style and color within the theme. Their choices highlighted the whimsical atmosphere, which was echoed by the playful flower arrangements and bunches of sunflowers we purchased from a farm near the wedding venue and a local farm near our home in Connecticut. Andrea Wadsworth of AW Confections infused the ambiance of our wedding into her cakes. Yes, cakes! Andrea made an individual cake for each of our tables; each was as beautiful and delicious as the next. Repeating the countryside theme, each cake was placed on blocks of wood, a DIY undertaking by the groom himself. To add a personal touch, our guests used their own wedding cake knives as a tribute to the relationships that have influenced us. Everyone involved, especially our family and friends, helped us pull off a truly amazing day full of love.
Wedding Photography: Judy Pak of Judy Pak Photography / Second Photographer: Nilda V. Negron of Violet fotos / Wedding Venue: Gedney Farm in New Marlborough, Massachusetts / DJ: Scott Merkel of Mr. DJ / Makeup + Hair: Mepal Spa / Bride’s Bouquet: Bob Palmer of Wildflowers Florist / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Various / Bridemaids’ Bouquets: DIY / Centerpieces: DIY / Wedding Cakes: Andrew Wadsworth of A.W. Confections
Tim Correira Photography, I could just kiss you for sending this Martha’s Vineyard wedding our way! This bride was already beyond stunning but her whimsical halo and chic little booties from BHLDN made my accessory-loving heart jump for joy. Her effortless beauty sets the tone for the rest of the wildly romantic celebration. The wildflowers, vintage goodies and jewel-toned details have filled me with pure, wedding-induced joy! See them all in the full gallery!
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From the bride… Keith’s Farm, with its rolling green fields, grazing cows and views of the big blue ocean beyond, set the mood for the whole wedding. It’s a a stunningly beautiful place, but also has a rustic-country vibe — the Vineyard at its most Vineyard-y. For colors, I picked my two favorites: green and purple. My friends picked their own bridesmaids dresses in different shades of purple. For flowers, I told Krishana the bouquets could be really wild, full of texture, with lots of deep purples and greens. She has her own flower fields on the island, and in September, I was able to walk through them and pick out what I liked. We wanted the wedding to highlight what we love about Martha’s Vineyard, from the Sweet Neck oysters to the music of Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. On our invitations, we used a print from island artist Daniel Waters. To put a little personal touch and add some whimsy to the elegant tables, we bought a whole bunch of novelty and vintage salt and pepper shakers. We found most of them at Granddaddy’s, a giant antique shop in David’s home state of North Carolina.
I bought my dress at The Bridal Garden in New York City, a non-profit bridal boutique that sells discounted dresses, donated by designers, to raise money for New York City public schools. The boots and wreath I found on the BHLDN website. When I close my eyes, I can still see the sunset casting a golden glow in the tent, the faces of my friends and family, the tables set for dinner, and Johnny Hoy tuning up. I just knew it was going to be an amazing night.
Wedding Photography: Tim Correira Photography / Wedding Venue: Keith’s Farm in Martha’s Vineyard, A Private Residence / Wedding Coordination: Doris Clark of Event Day Coordination & Group Reservations of Martha’s Vineyard / Flowers: Krishana Collins of Bluebird Farm (774-563-8274) / Catering: Jan Buhrman of Kitchen Porch / Wedding Cake: Kim Garrison of Something Sweet / Band: Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish / Ceremony + Cocktail Music: Gregg Harcourt and Mary Wolverton + Evil City String Band / Tent: Big Sky Tent and Party Rentals / Wedding Gown: The Bridal Garden / Boots + Wreath: BHLDN / Hair: Sea Spa Salon / Salt + Pepper Shakers: Granddaddy’s Antiques and Collectors Mall / Wedding Invitations + Programs: The Written Word
Prepare yourselves, SMPers. This lovely Saturday morning we are having is about to take one giant leap up in the fabulous department… and we have our brand new, seriously amazing advertiser Stonelea Barn to thank. Yep, we are so VERY excited to be welcoming Stonelea Barn into our SMP family… and with its breathtaking surroundings and stunning New Hampshire views, trust me, you’ll be just as excited, too! And since this drop-dead gorgeous barn is perfect for ANY style event (from glamorous to rustic fabulous), you’ll want to head right.on.over to their website to and give them a big SMP hello!
From Stonelea Barn… If you are looking for a venue that is beyond the typical wedding mill experience, then Stonelea Barn located in Dublin, New Hampshire is the place for you. Stonelea Barn is an authentic state-of-the-art renovated New England barn that serves as a unique, sophisticated, event space. If your dream wedding is an intimate one of a kind event, we have the capability to honor your vision and create the picture perfect experience.
Stonelea Barn stands out from other venues with its capacity to be both outstandingly sophisticated, as well as rustic-chic. The surrounding landscape of an award winning garden will leave you breathless. The property overlooks the majestic Dublin lake and Mount Monadnock and the serene beauty of the location is the ideal for your wedding ceremony and reception.
Welcome to the family, Stonelea Barn! We are so very happy to have you! xoxo
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