REAL WEDDINGS: Danielle & Jonathan

AUGUST 4, 2018 | THE ALERIN BARN | ST. JOHNSBURY, VT | PHOTOS BY RODEO & CO PHOTOGRAPHY

The Romance... Jonathan and I met through a mutual friend, Jared. He introduced us one night while out with friends on Church Street in Burlington. After meeting Jonathan that night, he insisted on taking me on out on a date. Jon arrived at my college apartment with a bottle of wine and a bouquet of flowers in his loud, blue Subaru. We became best friends that summer. After meeting my family Jonathan asked me to be his girlfriend. I was so excited! Since then, we have cheered together at the US World Cup game, caught fish in Salem Lake, downhill skied with our families, dressed up as gnomes for Halloween, traveled to Florida with friends, spent summer weeks on the coast of Maine and created many fun-filled memories.

The Proposal... When I arrived home from work on a random Thursday afternoon in September, I found pretty potted plants scattered throughout our home! Sunflowers were on the table too, which are my favorite flowers. Jonathan said he hadn’t been home long, but I was confused because all of the laundry was done and dishes put away! He cooked us a salmon dinner, but didn’t eat one bite of it. I was instructed to get dressed for an “outside activity”. Jonathan drove me to a local reservoir, where we have many memories with family and friends. He pulled out a picnic basket filled with chocolate and Vermont wine. We took the walking path around the water and set up a picnic to watch the sunset. After finishing his glass of wine, he pulled me up to my feet. At that moment I started to realize what was happening, and couldn’t believe it! He got down on one knee and asked the question I’ve been dreaming of since we met. I can’t remember exactly what my initial reaction was, but it involved a big “YES!”, crying, laughing, hopping in circles, kissing and giggling with excitement. He had driven 2 hours that day to ask my father’s permission for my hand in marriage.

Why Vermont... Jonathan and I are both native Vermonters, and Danielle grew up in the Northeast Kingdom. It only seemed fitting to return there for our wedding day! Theme / Color Palette... Romantic, garden-inspired, natural, soft color palette with sage green, blush, ivory and light blues.

Fav Details... The earrings I wore were made from diamonds from my parents original wedding bands! The handkerchief I used was from Jonathan’s baptism as a baby.

Fav Moments... Some of our favorite moments were walking down the aisle after being pronounced husband and wife showered with white rose petals, our first dance, and a group hug at the end of the night from all of our guests.

TESTIMONIAL: "Vermont Bride is a wonderful resource for anyone planning a Vermont wedding! We loved looking through the “Real Wedding’s” section to get inspiration and find vendors. Being able to see a vendor’s work displayed in a magazine is extremely helpful when selecting someone who will help create your own wedding vision!" ~ Danielle & Jonathan

FEATURED PROFESSIONALS

PHOTOGRAPHER: Rodeo & Co Photography VENUE, RECEPTION, & CEREMONY: The Alerin Barn CATERER: Willy’s Catering ACCOMMODATIONS: Comfort Inn & Suites VIDEOGRAPHER: The Wedding Dudes WEDDING OFFICIANT: Pastor David Lisner DJ: New England Sound Innovations WEDDING REGISTRY & GIFTS: Zola CAKE: Cinta’s Bake Shop JEWELRY: After Midnight Jewelers HAIR STYLIST: Shear Sensations MAKEUP ARTIST: Mirror Mirror FLORAL DESIGNER: All About Flowers INVITATIONS: Cards & Pockets, (design & calligraphy by bride) BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Vera Wang from David’s Bridal GROOM’S, & GROOMSMEN’S FORMAL WEAR: Men’s Warehouse WEDDING GOWN DESIGNER: Morilee by Madeline Gardner WEDDING GOWN STORE: Needleman’s RING BOX: The Mrs. Box VOW BOOKS: Etsy