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Whether you envision a Vermont wedding reception site that’s traditional, formal, intimate or grand scale, the historic Middlebury Inn has set the stage for your memorable Vermont wedding, rehearsal dinner, morning after brunch, or special event since 1827.
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World Class Spa with Spa Bridal Parties and 120 Treatments Rehearsals, Bridal Luncheons and Family Events Outdoor and Indoor Wedding Receptions with Ballroom for 400 Guests Luxury Guestrooms and One, Two, or Three Bedroom Townhouses
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a country gem offering a special touch of rustic elegance to your ama zing celebration ! raphy photos by Lucas DeSousa Photog
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Iconic Vermont Scenery
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classic vermont landscapes make for a unique and memorable backdrop.
the forests
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the mountains
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White Wedding Bouquets
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timeless and elegant, white flowers blend seemlessly with any wedding theme
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Justin Alexander 8686 The delicate beading on the shoulders of this dress creates a frosted look, perfect for a winter wedding.
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Justin Alexander 8687 This regal satin gown is exquisite. The beaded side detail only adds to this warm and regal gown.
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Justin Alexander 8694 The high neck on this satin organza gown offers an elegant look while the waist detail echoes the ice of the winter season.
Justin Alexander 8695 The lace sleeves and full skirt give this ball gown a wintery feel complete with pockets!
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Kendall Simple elegance, this rich Soft Shimmer Satin in relaxed mermaid silhouette features a ruched bodice with sweetheart neckline, bubble hem and Swarovski crystal motifs. Finished with zipper over inner corset closure with bow and crystal button detail.
Delanie Sleek and sexy, this slim silhouette of Paris Chiffon shows off a high slit and spectacular, Swarovski crystal encrusted, racer-back shoulder straps and hip embellishment. Finished with zipper back closure.
Divina Opal Organza is captivating in color for the blushing bride, or timeless in white or ivory for a more traditional look. An asymmetrically ruched bodice hugs tight to the figure, providing an exaggerated mermaid fit through the hips releasing into a breathtaking, layered skirt. Finished with sweetheart neckline and corset closure. Available with stunning beaded belt or detachable ribbon belt with beaded motif, both featuring Swarovski crystals.
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Reese One-piece, slim line gown with zipper closure. Scintillating! Smashing! Striking! Gossamer Chiffon is ruched toward an extraordinarily beaded, deep V-neckline. The high-glamor encrusted halter straps transform into a sensational bar back treatment.
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Pretty in Pink
Rilke ďż˝ Jeff real wedding
August 18, 2012 Private Residence, Elmore, Vermont Photos by Ampersand Photography
pink doesn’t have to be overly girly mixed with the rustic backdrop of an old barn and horses pulling a gloss black, antique carriage lend a masculine edge to an otherwise feminine color palette
let the ceremony reflect your relationship as a couple with intimate touches and meaningful memories
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birch bark escort cards and birch branch centerpieces bring nature inside the reception keeping the theme organic and home-grown
Featured Professionals Photography: Ampersand Wedding Photography, andweddingphoto.com Photo Booth: Green Mountain PhotoBooth, greenmtphotobooth.com DJ: Peak Entertainment, peakdj.com Venue: Private Residence in Elmore, VT Rentals: Northern Vermont Tent Rental, northernvermonttentrental.com Catering: Le Petit Grourmet, lepetitgourmetcatering.com Floral: Regina Wdoviak (Friend of the Bride) Dress: A Trace of Lace Boutique, atraceoflacebridal.com Horse Drawn Carriage: Trapp Family Lodge, trappfamily.com
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Your Destination Wedding Estate Stay, Celebrate and Enjoy.
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Twenty private acres above the valley with breathtaking mountain views. Perfect for elegant weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and goodbye brunches. 800.648.4944
Manchester, VT
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Karen Pike Photography
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catering weddings since 1983 theabbeyrestaurant.net
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Ben Hudson
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Bohemian Bliss Ashley ďż˝ Mike real wedding
june 1, 2013 Chantecleer Resturant East dorset, Vermont Photos by celia kelly photography
ashley and mike used a 1975 VW bus for a fun transportation alternative — a perfect fit for the greatful dead loving couple
homemade details created by the bride and groom made for a warm and sentimental feel to the day mike built the arbor and ashley designed all of her jewelry
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Featured Professionals Photographer: Celia Kelly Photography, celiakellyphotography.com Event Rentals: Celebration Rentals, Inc., celebrateinvermont.com Jewelry and Knits: Made by the Bride, lulabea.com Flowers:VermontFlowers. vermontflowers.com Catering and Venue: The Chantecleer Restaurant, chantecleerrestaurant.com Cupcakes: My Little Cupcake; mylittlecupcakevt.com Beverages: Otter Creek Brewing Company, ottercreekbrewing.com Entertainment: The Grift, thegrift.com, Blues for Breakfast, bluesforbreakfast.com 58 | Vermont Bride LOOKBOOK Summer 2013
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Your Event Is Our Specialty
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BurLington Country CLuB At Burlington Country Club we begin with an experienced staff, add your creativity and vision to our expertise, and then deliver an event that will make you the toast of your guests. Let us do the work and you enjoy your guests.
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*Modern Bride Magazine: one of the “150 Hottest Bands and DJs in the U.S.”
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Rentals for Weddings and Special Events Tents and Accessories Call today for your free consultation.
Celebration Rentals. Inc. 86 Park Street, Brandon, Vermont
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Sweet Summer
SoirĂŠe
Jenny ďż˝ Dustin real wedding
june 30, 2012 white rocks inn wallingford, Vermont Photos by letter10 creative
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thoughtful touches: parasols for shade, flip flops for dancing the night away and a display of photos documenting the bride and groom’s childhood
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Featured Professionals Photographer: Letter10 Creative, letter10creative.com Ceremony/Reception Location: White Rocks Inn, whiterocksinn.com Event Rentals: Celebration Rentals, Inc., celebrateinvermont.com Food: East Creek Catering, eastcreekcatering.com Cake/Cupcakes: Cuisine Lucette, cuisinelucette.com Music: The Green Brothers Band, greenbrothersband.com
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20-acre Farm Estate with 15,000 sq ft Gothic Wedding Barn Can accommodate up to 220 guests in the main barn and unlimited with frame or pole tents Panoramic views of the Green Mountains and the Otter Creek Valley Full-service wedding and events planning including food and beverage service 1774 Us7 soUth, wallingford, Vermont 05773 802.446.2077 | info@whiterocksinn.com
Whatever Your Style
Love...
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Sarah’s Weddings by betty’s flower basket
9 bank street, saint albans, vt 802.524.5703
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Timeless Romance
Kristi ďż˝ Aaron real wedding
August 26, 2012 the stables at pigeon hill farm east berkshire, Vermont Photos by ayer photography
equal parts victorian inn, english garden and traditional henna set the stage for this timeless fairytale to unfold
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Featured Professionals Photographers - Ayer Photography of Vermont, ayerphoto.com Flowers, Catering and Venue - The Stables at Pigeon Hill Farm, pigeonhillfarm.com Cake - Caketopia Cakes, caketopiacakes.com DJ / Announcer - Peak Entertainment, peakdj.com Officiant - Linda Carpenter, JP Bride’s Henna - Rebecca Freedner of Heartfire Henna, heartfirehenna.com Bride’s Hair & Makeup - Christina Williams of Orbit Hair Design, orbitvt.com
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Jenny ďż˝ Steven real wedding
july 22, 2012 the ponds at bolton valley bolton, Vermont Photos by kim martin photography
Once Upon a Wonderland
the fairytale day begins with a horse drawn carriage arrival of the bride followed by whimsical details every step along the way, from mad hatter style hats for the men and a wooden treasure box holding the rings
the whimsy continued into the fun, eye-catching centerpieces and elaborate cake featuring iconic images from the alice in wonderland story
Featured Professionals Photographer - Kim Martin Photography, kimmartinphoto.com Event Planner - VT Enchanted Events, vtenchantedevents.com Catering and Venue - The Ponds at Bolton Valley, thepondsvt.com DJ - Super Sounds DJ Co., supersounds.com Flowers - A Schoolhouse Garden, schoolhousegardenfloral.com Cake - The Cakery, thecakeryvt.com
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Bridal services, luxurious hotel and condominium lodging and multiple restaurants & dining options help provide the perfect atmosphere for your wedding weekend.
Featuring: Championship Golf • World Class Skiing & Riding • Indoor Skating Arena The Only Indoor Waterpark in Vermont • Vermont’s Only Aerial Tram • Spa TO INQUIRE: weddings@jaypeakresort.com 802.988.2765 / jaypeakresort.com
For Your Kitchen, Home and Life Dorset, Vermont | 802.362.4422
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Matrimony
Mountains in the
Allison ďż˝ Jared real wedding
june 9, 2012 the equinox resort & spa manchester, Vermont Photos by polis photography
the ma jestic green mountains make a stunning backdrop for an outdoor ceremony — complete with a green aisle of grass and flower petals
an all white color palette creates a fresh and elegant setting for the serene and spiritual wedding ceremony
the elegant details continued into the reception with a stunning white cake, sheer floral chair covers and dramatic purple uplighting
Featured Professionals Photographer - Polis Photography, polisfoto.com Venue & Catering - The Equinox Resort & Spa, equinoxresort.com Flowers - Flowers Flowers, vermontflowers.com Band - The Phil Abair Band, philabairband.com Lighting & Chairs- Rain or Shine Tent Co., rainorshinevt.com Hair & Make-Up- Green Door Day Spa, greendoordayspa.com Bride Make-Up- Amy Elizabeth Make Up, amyelizabethmakeup.com Cake- Cuisine Lucette / Marie-France, cuisinelucette.com
polisfoto.com
salon and makeup boutique at well heeled hair
makeup
owned by Jamie dragon miss Vermont usa 2012
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pedis
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creativemusevt.com 855-200-MUSE
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HaveYourCakeCatering.com
music
photobooth
lighting
video
Rockin’ Weddings Since 1978 Voted Vermont’s #1 DJ Service Call us today to receive a free DVD demo & wedding package.
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photo by Polis Photography
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Innkeeping since 1786
A favorite venue for wedding ceremonies and beautiful receptions in all four seasons. The Brandon Inn has spacious, comfortable public areas including inter-connecting dining rooms with a capacity for 200+ guests and a celebrated Chef/Innkeeper to provide the delicious food. Listed on the National Historic Register
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cat@catcutillo.com • 802.870.7228 wedding packages
off-peak discounts
20 Park St., Brandon, VT | 800.639.8685 | BrandonInn.com
accommodates up to 300 guests
The Sunset Ballroom “The only thing we overlook is the lake!”
1712 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT | 802-658-3663 |
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Loveaffair
vintage
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the gardens at the essex resort & spa create the perfect backdrop for a colorful & fanciful wedding day
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have fun with pops of color with flowers from new leaf organics and pastel balloons
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evoke a sense of childhood magic with a pinwheel studded stunner of a cake from snaffle sweets and a sweetly vintage display of candy from vt vintage rentals
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it’s all in the details such as elegant invitations from laura macchia and a custom chalkboard seating chart in a vintage gold picture frame
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grown-up fair food will satisfy any guest with mouth-watering presentation prepared by the expert culinary staff at the essex
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featured professionals: photos Ampersand Wedding Photography, andweddingphoto.com design concept VT Enchanted Events, vtenchantedevents.com venue, food, hair & makeup The Essex Resort & Spa, essexresortspa.com vintage furniture and decÓr Vermont Vintage Weddings & Rentals vermontvintageweddings.com bouquet and centerpiece New Leaf Organics, newleaforganics.org pinwheel cake Snaffle Sweets, snafflesweets.com cake pops Caketopia Cakes, caketopiacakes.com invitation Laura Macchia, lauramacchia.com bridal gown Eugenia Couture 3734, eugeniacouture.com Models: Katherine Tucker and Jonathan Couture
Vermont Vintage Weddings & Rentals
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laura macchia
BEAUTIFUL & AFFORDABLE SAVE THE DATES INVITATIONS DAY OF STATIONERY
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Specialty cut flowers, fresh from our gardens, for your special day!
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Classy Potty’s
affordable luxury sanitation
specializing in outdoor weddings available for all occasions flushable units hand wash sinks and more luxurious amenities
1847 Village Estate
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Vermont’s finist classical musicians Duos, Trios & Quartets Information on availability & fees:
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Vermont Mountain Syrup Give your guests the taste of Vermont, with golden, sweet, pure maple syrup. Boiled in small batches the old-fashioned way. Packaged in a variety of bottles and sizes. Custom labeling available.
802.888.5811 snowhavenmaple@gmail.com
1830 morey hill road, north wolcott, vermont
Garden Glamour
design by ellen ross and kerry armstrong photos by ampersand wedding photography
featured professionals: photos Ampersand Wedding Photography andweddingphoto.com hair stylist Kerry Armstrong kerryarmstrongvt.com makeup Bianca Riley of Orbit Hair Design orbitvt.com flowers Village Green Florist vgfloristvt.com venue Shelburne Farms shelburnefarms.org bridal gowns Claire Pettibone, Eloquence clairepettibone.com Lea Ann Belter, Sasha lea-annbelter.com Models: Kelsey Sageman, Claire Sammut
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Kerry Armstrong formal hair design
formal styling for any event available to travel kerryarmstrongvt.com
photo by Stacie Maddox
The INN at Willow Pond
maNchesTer, VT
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800-533-3533
photo by Ampersand Wedding Photography
We’ll keep your party rockin’!
Limousines, Stretch SUVs, Cadillac Sedas, Executive Vans, and Mini-Coach Offering customized comprehensive wedding packages!
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For Your Wedding reception • • • • • • • •
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DANCE MUSIC at it’s best! all the latest hits and oldies too! Variety-Danceable Rock, Latest Hits, Tunes from the 40’s to the present! Music played professionally by a professional DJ. Excellent Quality Sound Lighting Affordable!
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The Beauty of Simplicity in the Vermont Countryside
G)))4)))g events for up to 150 guests intimate barn setting rehearsal dinners french inspired cuisine off-site catering G)))4)))g New Haven, VT | 802.453.6309
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Your Love StorY Now aNd Forever
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An Affair by the Lake
Ayer Photography
6449 VT Rte. 17 W, Addison, VT 05491 anaffairbythelake.com
Colchester, VT | 802-338-9193 ayerphoto.com
Gorgeous lake views with on-site gazebo for your ceremony and reception tent that can accommodate up to 200 guests. Packages, including house rental, available.
Telling your story in heart warming imagery, we blend modern and traditional modes of expression to create unique works of art that will be treasured for generations to come.
The Blossom Basket
Middlebury, VT | 802.388.3900 blossombasketvt.com Casual or formal, exotic or classic, let us help create your vision with style! Our signature is a passionate attention to detail, listening and working with you from the first consultation to your big day.
Sleepy Hollow Inn
Love That Duo
lovethatduo.com | charlotte@lovethatduo.com Shane and Charlotte Brodie, have been providing a harmonious backdrop for weddings for over ten years. They perform classical, jazz, blues, folk music, and fiddle tunes on guitar, violin and mandolin.
Blue Sky Weddings & Events
427 Ski Lodge Dr., Huntington, VT | 866.254.1524 skisleepyhollow.com
802-434-4483 | blueskyvtweddings@gmail.com blueskyweddingsandevents.com
The perfect place for your dream barn wedding! Beautiful round barn with mountain view accomodates up to 165 guests, tables and chairs included. Rent the entire eight room inn for the ultimate experience!
With over 25 years of experience in wedding and special event planning, I have a passion for what I do and will make your special day everything you have dreamed it would be.
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Wedding DJ Vermont
Vermont Wedding Violinist
802-338-2726 | evan@weddingdjvt.com weddingdjvt.com
802-238-9112 | carolyn@vermontweddingviolinist.com vermontweddingviolinist.com
From the ceremony to reception to the after-party, WDJVT is the music specialist for you! Whatever your taste in music, we will work with you to achieve the best possible playlist at an affordable rate.
Offering Classical, Romantic, Baroque and Fiddle music for your ceremony, reception, or cocktail hour. Make your wedding day truly memorable with the sound of one, two, or three violins or violin and piano.
Video Memory
Creatively Cakes
802-899-2823 | vtvideographer@gmail.com videomemory.biz
Fairfax, VT | 802.582.9174 creativelycake.com
Video Memory has been capturing those special wedding moments in living color since 1982. All taping is done digitally for the utmost in quality. Baby photo flashbacks are also included.
Specializing in gourmet wedding cakes, cupcakes and other dessert treats. Hand-made with 40 cake flavors and multiple filling and frosting options to choose from.
Cultural Crossroads
The Crimson Poppy Flower Shoppe
carrie@culturalcrossroads.com | 877-479-7040 culturalcrossroads.com
54 Bridge St., Richmond, VT 802-434-5143 | crimsonpoppy@myfairpoint.net
Cultural Crossroads offers enriching cultural journeys and custom tours for couples. Trips target historical and cultural destinations, connecting travelers to the local people and places.
The Crimson Poppy Flower Shoppe creates beautiful, fun and innovative bouquets and centerpieces. Blending antique garden beauty with modern inspired elegance to create artful arrangements.
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VT Enchanted Events
The Bakery at Junior’s
802-324-1433 | vtenchantedevents@gmail.com vtenchantedevents.com
85 South Park Dr., Colchester, VT | 802-655-5282 juniorsvt.com/bakery
We are a full-service wedding and event planning team working throughout New England and beyond. Let us help create your dream wedding, keeping the experience stress-free, fun, and within your budget.
Why not have a cake as beautiful as your wedding day? At Junior’s each cake is a work of art. Using only the freshest ingredients, our master baker will work with you to design the cake of your dreams.
Signature Properties of Vermont
Letter10 Creative
Your getting married? Dreaming about buying your first home? Contact Megan Terry, Newlywed Home Buyer Specialist!
We’re Jamie & Jaime, an award-winning husband & wife team. Our documentary-style of photography ensures you will get amazing candid moments. Our creative nature guarantees you won’t have cookie-cutter images. We offer custom-designed albums.
802.872.8881 x 302 signaturepropertiesvt.com
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vermont bride a dv ertisi n g d i rec to ry alterations The Sewing Basket | sewingbasketvt.com
c akes Bakery at Junior’s | juniorsvt.com Caketopia Cakes | caketopiacakes.com Creatively Cakes | creativelycake.com Delicate Decadence Cake Boutique | delicate-decadence.com
c aterers The Abbey | abbeygroup.net delicate decadence cake boutique
Have Your Cake Catering | skinnypancake.com/catering/ Tasty Persuasions Catering | tastypersuasions.com
Entertainment Classic Consort | classicconsort.com Green Mountain Sound and Entertainment | greenmtnsound.com Gerry Lawrence | vermontbridemagazine.com Love That Duo | lovethatduo.com Peak Entertainment, Inc. | peakdj.com Supersounds DJ, Co. | supersounds.com Vermont Wedding Violinist | vtweddingviolinist.com the kitchen store at j.k. adams
Wedding DJ VT | weddingdjvt.com
Favors & Gifts Danforth Pewter | danforthpewter.com The Kitchen Store At J.K. Adams | thekitchenstoreonline.com Vermont Mountain Syrup | vermontbridemagazine.com
florists The Blossom Basket | blossombasketvt.com Creative Muse Floral Design | creativemusevt.com Crimson Poppy Flower Shoppe | vermontbridemagazine.com the crimson poppy flower shoppe 128 | Vermont Bride LOOKBOOK Summer 2013
Hawley’s Florist | hawleysweddingflorist.com vermontbridemagazine.com
vermont bride a dv ertisi n g d i rec to ry florists contd. New Leaf Organics | newleaforganics.org Peck’s Flower Shop | pecksflowershop.com Sarah’s Weddings by Betty’s Flower Basket | sarahsweddings.com
Gowns & Tuxes Fiori Bridal Boutique | fioribridal.com Needlemen’s Bridal & Formal | needlemansbridal.com
Hair & Makeup Kerry Armstrong Formal Hair Design | kerryarmstrongvt.com fiori bridal boutique
Lush Salon & Makeup Boutique | lushstowe.com PierVana Hair, Spa, Jewels | piervanahair.com
Honeymoon & Travel Cultural Crossroads | culturalcrossroads.com
Jewelry Eaton’s Fine Jewelry | eatonsjewelry.com PierVana Hair, Spa, Jewels | piervanahair.com
invitations Laura Macchia - Paper Goods & Custom Design lauramacchia.com cultural crossroads
Life Pl anning Northern Builders, Inc. | northernbuildersvt.com Signature Properties of Vermont| signaturepropertiesvt.com
Photobooths Green Mountain Photobooth | greenmtphotobooth.com
Photographers Ampersand Wedding Photography | andweddingphoto.com Larry Asam Photography | lasamphoto.com Ayer Photography of Vermont | ayerphoto.com laura macchia vermontbridemagazine.com
Cat Cutillo Photography & Video | catcutillo.com Vermont Bride LOOKBOOK Summer 2013 | 129
vermont bride a dv ertisi n g d i rec to ry Photographers contd. Paul Gamba Photography | gambaphoto.com Ben Hudson Photography | benhudsonphotography.com Letter10 Creative | letter10creative.com Kim Martin Photography | kimmartinphoto.com Polis Photography | polisfoto.com RaidenShine Photography | raidenshine.com Jeff Schneiderman Photography | jeffschneiderman.com
Rentals paul gamba photography
Celebration Rentals, Inc. | celebrateinvermont.com Classy Potty’s - Portable Restroom Services | classypotty.vpweb.com Vermont Vintage Weddings & Rentals | vermontvintageweddings.com
Transportation Burlington Limo & Car Service burlingtonvtlimo.com
venues The Abbey | theabbeyrestaurant.net An Affair By The Lake | anaffairbythelake.com Arlington Inn | arlingtoninn.com Barn at Boyden Farm | boydenfarm.com vermont vintage weddings & rentals
Brandon Inn | brandoninn.com Burlington Country Club | burlingtoncountryclub.org Capitorl Plaza Hotel & Conference Center | capitolplaza.com ECHO at Leahy Center | echovermont.org Edson Hill Manor | edsonhillmanor.com Essex Resort & Spa | vtculinaryresort.com Hampton Inn | burlington.hamptoninn.com The INN at Willow Pond | innatwillowpond.com Jay Peak Resort | jaypeakresort.com Middlebury Inn | middleburyinn.com The Mountain Top Inn & Resort | mountaintopinn.com
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vermont bride a dv ertisi n g d i rec to ry venues contd. The Ponds at Bolton Valley Resort | thepondsvt.com Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center | sheraton.com/burlington Sleepy Hollow Inn | skisleepyhollow.com Spirit of Ethan Allen | soea.com Stables & Inn at Pigeon Hill Farm | pigeonhillfarm.com Stowe Mountain Resort | stowe.com Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa | stoweflake.com The Sunset Ballroom | vermontspecialoccasions.com Tourterelle Inn, Dining & Events | tourterellevt.com the ponds at bolton valley
White Rocks Inn | whiterocksinn.com Wilburton Inn | wilburton.com
Videographers Cat Cutillo Photography & Video | catcutillo.com Video Memory | videomemory.biz
Wedding & Event Pl anners Blue Sky Weddings & Events | blueskyweddingsandevents.com VT Enchanted Events | vtenchantedevents.com
Wedding Story Services the stables at pigeon hill
Backroads & Blacktops Video | backroadsandblacktopsvideo.com
blue sky weddings and events vermontbridemagazine.com
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