While we love shooting in little Rhody, when we get a chance to travel and explore a new venue we get giddy. And when that venue happens to be on Martha Stewart’s list of 11 best rustic wedding venues well then we are down right blown away! Kelly was a bridesmaid in Abby and Andy’s wedding so when she reached out to us we were very flattered. Abby, in turn, was a bridesmaid for Kelly and she was mere weeks away from welcoming her first baby into the world, it was a very sweet reunion. We arrived up in the White Mountains to an unseasonably warm and sunny day. Kelly was relaxed and so very happy. As we started poking around the venue it was hard to miss all of Kelly and Brian’s details. They had decorated the main house as if it were their own. Personal photographs and momentos from their relationship thus far dotted each wall, desk, and table. Declarations of love could be read around every corner. But nothing stood out as much as our beautiful bride! Her gorgeous up-do highlighted the beautiful neckline on her sparkly gown. This dress was made for a garden ceremony. Our couple saw each other for the first time in The Barn at Hardy Farm. Bryan’s smile could not have been bigger when he saw Kelly for the first time. We brought in the wedding party for some gorgeous formal portraits then drove down the street for some more shots with the mountains as our backdrop. The Whites never disappoint! Back at Hardy Farm, Bryan and Kelly exchanged their vows during the ceremony, which was lovingly officiated by the groom’s Aunt and Uncle. The sunlight danced upon Kelly as the two became one surrounded by wildflowers and butterflies. Cocktail hour immediately followed on the patio where guests were gifted a mason jar mug with their name on it. This would serve as their drinking vessel for the night where they could get anything from the signature cocktails, to lemonade, iced tea, and water. Such a clever idea! The dinner tent was styled with farm tables, lace runners, peonies in vintage vases & vintage plates, each with a different design. It was perfection. The venue, the love, the family & friends all made this day unforgettable. Guests were invited into the barn for dancing and dessert after dinner and the party got going and went on into the night. We loved every minute of this day and it’s fair to say that Martha would approve!
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Gown: Berkachi Bridal
Suits: Calvin Klein
Make up & Hair: Debony Salon
Bridesmaids Dresses: Nordstrom & Macy’s
Florals: Dutch Bloemen Winkel
Cake & Cupcakes: White Mountain Cupcakery
Catering: Blue Elephant Events and Catering
