Renee & Colin; A Mt. Washington Hotel Wedding

At the end of August -- yup, I am that far behind in my blogging! -- I had the great pleasure of spending the afternoon with Renee and Colin at their small Mt. Washington Hotel wedding. We had a beautiful weather in the White Mountains, but on this day, a little further to the south, hurricane Irene was battering the coast and heading north and inland. Although we did not experience any major weather on this day, overnight and into Sunday the north country would get battered and bruised.


The storm was the buzz all around the hotel. But at this gorgeous mountain venue you'd never know what was brewing.





I just love the main foyer at the Mount Washington Hotel. It was here that I met Renee and Colin. Their small wedding was super laid back. When I walked in Renee and Colin met me at the front door ready to go. Our plan was to spend a little time taking portraits prior to the ceremony.




These two were so sweet and cute prior to their ceremony. They were so relaxed, and truly enjoying their day and time together...


Following portraits, I wandered over to the south lawn where the ceremony was set to take place. Loved the simple, yet beautifully decorated arbor overlooking Crawford Notch...



Flower arrangements were by Sara Severance the Hotel florist. Sara always does an amazing job! Here comes the bride...


Wedding ceremony vistas don't get much more picturesque than this...



These two were full of wry smiles and stolen glances all afternoon...



Congratulations!


Moving from one gorgeous view to another, we went up to the Jewel Terrace for group and family portraits. Here's Renee and Colin's families and guests...


With Maid of Honor and Best Man...



Following group shots we took a few more minutes for now-married portraits...





Following portraits, I spent a little time hanging out with Renee and Colin and their guests while they waited for their planned dinner in the Hotel dining room. After a short wait they moved off to enjoy the rest of their evening and I said goodbye and headed south. But, not before stopping to capture some images of the AMAZING sunset. The Mount Washington Hotel often has stunning sunsets, but this one was incredible. The sky was on fire...


And one more looking back at the hotel post sunset...


And one last image of the newlyweds just before I took off...


Congratulations, Renee and Colin. Your wedding was a wonderfully intimate celebration, and I am so grateful to have shared a piece of it with you.