REAL WEDDINGS: Katie & Zachary

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 | THE SKINNER BARN | WAITSFIELD, VT | PHOTOS BY PHOTOGRAPHY’S PHINEST

Why Vermont... I grew up in Montpelier, and love Vermont more than anyplace else. While Zach is from South Carolina, six years of visiting my family in Vermont led Zach to love it as well, and it seemed like the perfect place to get married. Our wedding was the first trip to Vermont for many of our guests, and we wanted to choose somewhere that would showcase how beautiful and unique Vermont is. Waitsfield was perfect, with its small town feel and beautiful surrounding mountains.

The Venue... We were looking for somewhere that was both rustic and elegant - somewhere that would give our guests a true Vermont experience. I always loved the idea of a barn wedding, and the Skinner Barn was absolutely perfect. With a ceremony site overlooking mountains and ski slopes, beautiful ready-rooms, and an interior with so much thought to detail, we couldn’t have chosen a better venue.

Theme / Color Palette... Blush, Dusty Rose, and Burgundy.

Fav Detail... The flowers! Yana from Regal Flower Design did an amazing job understanding what styles and colors I liked, and turning them into incredibly beautiful bouquets.

How did your wedding reflect your relationship as a couple? Our wedding was particularly special for us because it was the first time our families had the chance to meet. Zach and I grew up on opposite ends of the country, so there wasn’t an opportunity for them to meet until the day before the wedding. One of my favorite moments of the whole weekend was at the rehearsal dinner, when I paused to look around the room and saw our families and friends mingling, talking, laughing, and eating. The Country Club of Vermont helped us create an amazing menu with a Vermont-Southern fusion theme, and it was the perfect way to welcome new family to Vermont.

Fav Moments... While not a particular moment, I loved how easily the entire day flowed. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were all at the Skinner Barn, and it made the whole day easy and relaxed. Family and the wedding party could go between taking photos and the cocktail hour easily, and there was never any “waiting around” time for guests. It allowed us to make the most of every second of the day!

Wedding Advice... Keep it small! We only had 75 guests, and it allowed us to spend time with each and every one of them. It took so much stress away, and it was so special to be able to share the happiness of the day with every person there.

FEATURED PROFESSIONALS:

PHOTOGRAPHER: Photography’s Phinest VENUE, CEREMONY: The Skinner Barn WEDDING GOWN STORE: Fiori Bridal Boutique, www.fioribridal.com WEDDING GOWN DESIGNER: Sweetheart CATERER: Catering by Dale BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Azazie GROOM, & GROOMSMEN’S FORMAL WEAR: Men’s Wearhouse ALTERATIONS: KZ Couture WEDDING OFFICIANT: Elissa Johnk CEREMONY MUSICIANS: Sterling String Quartet FLORAL DESIGN: Regal Flower Design BAR SERVICES & SPIRITS: Hyde Away Inn EVENT RENTALS: Vermont Tent Company FAVORS: Butternut Mountain Farm INVITATIONS: Minted | STATIONERY: Etsy DJ: New England Event DJ | JEWELRY: Etsy CAKE, & CUPCAKES: North Country Cakes HAIR STYLIST, & MAKEUP ARTIST: Simplicity Salon WEDDING REGISTRY & GIFTS: Blueprint Registry REHEARSAL DINNER: Country Club of Vermont ACCOMMODATIONS: Homeaway, Yellow Farmhouse Inn