Priscilla & Jeff: An Eagle Mountain House Wedding

Earlier in the season I photographed Shanna and John's elopement at the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson, NH. I was excited to once again be at the Mountain House, except this time for Priscilla and Jeff's big day. And what a gorgeous Fall day it turned out to be!

To start the day, I met Priscilla at Debony Salon in Jackson where she and her bridesmaids were getting ready. Priscilla was not available just yet, so I took the opportunity to capture a few details, including her dress and shoes...


I then caught up with Priscilla as Tarmey was styling her hair. It's always exciting to photograph these goings on because so often there is a very light yet energetic atmosphere...



While shooting, the fabulous Carrie from Dutch Bloemen Winkle arrived with the flowers. And, as per usual, they were stunning. I snuck back outside to capture this image of Priscilla's bouquet, while back at the Eagle Mountain House my second shooter David captured Jeff's boutonniere.


Before the pinning, however, David caught this great image of Jeff being helped with his tie...


David also caught this fantastic image of the wedding bands held by Jeff's grandmother, who you will also see a little further down...


With all the primping and preparing done, I present the lovely couple, Jeff and Priscilla as they prepared to depart...


Priscilla and Jeff chose to see each other before the ceremony so that we could get all of the family portraits completed and out of the way, and we had lots and lots to do. I don't often blog group portraits, but we did so many I just feel I have to. And, I really like this colorful image of the wedding party at the waterfalls above Jackson...


Portraits done, now off to the ceremony at the Eagle Mountain House. Here the ladies make their way to site...


And quite a site it is, secluded above the golf courses third tee box, and overlooking the white mountains. Also below is a very serious Jeff, seen here as the justice of the peace begins the service...


But rest assured, Jeff is not all serious, as the image below shows just moments later...


And following the short ceremony, Priscilla poses and Jeff pumps is fist in celebration...


Although we captured the formals beforehand, we took a few minutes alone to make some portraits of the newlyweds. Here are a few of my favorites...



David hiked along the stream a little ways, and looked back to capture the great image below on the left, while I continued to shoot on the bridge and made the relaxed black and white portrait on the right.


And another great moment captured by David...


Then it was off to the reception in the Carriage House. Below are a few details captured while the guests all enjoyed cocktails on the hotels large veranda...




Details done, on to the festivities, which were kicked off with Priscilla and Jeff's first dance...



Their first dance was followed by toasts and then dinner, after which were parent dances. I love this image of Priscilla with her father...


Jeff and his mother surprised the crowd by kicking off with a brain rattling, head-banging dance...


But they quickly segued to a more traditional tune, seen below...


Following the dances, the party kicked off, but before getting to that, earlier I mentioned Jeff's grandmother and had to include this fun image of her decked out for the photo booth. Too much fun...


Now to the party... Can you tell Priscilla's maid of honor is excited?



Jeff getting down...


Priscilla with her mom and brother...



It was a great party. A great day. Thank you Priscilla and Jeff for including me in your day. You both were so much fun to work with. And thank you once again David for your great work.