It’s been a busy summer and I’ve gotten a little behind on updating the News section of my website. So I’m going to make a point to catch up, even if I have to keep the posts short! I received a nice email from Natalie and Ryan this past week that I wanted to share below. Their wedding photos can be viewed in the online gallery and here is a cool moment on the way back to the Mount Washington Hotel from Stickney’s Chapel.

Hi Brian,

Best wishes,
Natalie and Ryan

Ceremony | Stickney’s Chapel | Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
Reception | Mount Washington Hotel and Resort | Bretton Woods, NH

Considering the deluge of rain in the Northeast lately, I’d say Havilah and Scott were fairly lucky weather wise on their wedding day. The ceremony was moved to a local church, but we had some dry spells and nice light for family photographs. Running around in the rain, grass, and mud is also kind of fun. Havilah getting ready with some help from her grandmother.

This is the United Church of Craftsbury. Funny story: I decided to walk from the Inn on the Common over to the church because it would be quicker than waiting for the shuttles. I cut across a sports/town field near the church that looked dry, but was actually submerged in a few inches of water at the end. Decision time: hop the fence with a lot of expensive camera gear or ford the water? I chose water and completely soaked my shoes and feet, it wasn’t that bad.

Scott going over the ceremony.

Scott and Havilah enjoying the humorous and emotional readings by a few married couples in their circle of family and friends.

Quick portrait at dusk.

Making their escape in the rain.

Saying goodbye from the antique car.

Ceremony | United Church of Craftsbury, Vermont
Reception | Inn on the Common | Craftsbury Common, VT
Officiant | Mitzi Speere
Wedding Planner | Carrie MacMillan Lane - Storied Events
Florist | Blomma Flicka
Cake | Baylow Pforzheimer
Band | Soul Kitchen
Catering | Dish Catering
Dress | Adrienne’s Bridal

I feel a bit self conscious writing this post, but it was a good experience to be on the other side of the camera for a change. I asked my friend and fellow photographer, Anne Skidmore, to take a few portraits that I could use on my website.

Starting off at “The Camp” at Crystal Lake, where we would be later in the day as well.

Peter getting ready at the Mary Keane Chapel.

Sara and her father entering, I envisioned this photo when I arrived at the chapel and thought it would make a dramatic ceremony entrance photo.

Here is the son of Sara and Peter, Benjamin, being escorted back to his seat by the best man after making a ceremony appearance. You can also see Loki, their 14 year old German Shepard, in the background.

Sara and Peter met kayaking in New York City.

Great fireworks display at the end of the night.

Ceremony | Mary Keane Chapel | Enfield, NH
Lunch Reception | Stone Mill Building | Enfield, NH
Party Reception | Private Residence | Enfield, NH
Wedding Planner | Julie Ackley - Simple Elegance Weddings
Band | Celia Sings Sinatra
Lunch Catering | Bloods Seafood

Ceremony | Methodist Meeting House in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire
Reception | Private Residence in Sandwich, NH
Florist | Mountain Laurel Florist
Dessert | Love Bites Pastry Shop
Band | Soul Kitchen