Lynn & Adam: A Castle in the Clouds Wedding

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

I just shot my first 2012 wedding this past weekend, but am resolved to getting all of my 2011 weddings up on the blog. To that end, I am excited to share Lynn and Adam's Castle in the Clouds wedding from this past September.

Castle in the Clouds is a pretty magical place. Accessible only by way of trolley or foot path, and towering over Lake Winnipesakee, one feels like they've stepped into a storybook wedding. The property is gorgeous, even before you get to the "castle"...



Lynn was getting ready in the Carriage House. Upon arriving, I took a few moments for details...


I found Lynn (left) and her mom (right) getting ready upstairs...



Makeup and hair done, it was time to get dressed. There wasn't enough space in the room where Lynn was getting ready, so she and her bridesmaids moved out to the hall. Her Maggie Sottero ball gown though perfect for a fairytale castle wedding, was large...


Laced up and time to catch the trolley up to the castle for the ceremony...


The Castle in the Clouds, formerly known as the Lucknow Mansion, was built in 1913/14 to blend naturally into the 5,500 acres upon which it sits. At one time a private residence, the mansion is now primarily a tourist destination... and fabulous wedding venue!


Here is Adam and his groomsmen waiting for the ladies...


Not a bad view, eh?


A few captures from the evening ceremony...



Seal the deal, and as always, one of my favorite moments coming back down the isle as husband and wife...


While guests took the trolleys back down to the Carriage House for the reception, we lingered a bit for portraits. I love these stone walls and stairs...





Always keeping an eye out for a sunset, here's one just as the setting sun was about to slip below the horizon...


A final dip in front of the mansion and then it was time to head down the road for us too... we just had the treat of basking in the warm light of the setting sun on our ride...


Introductions and first dance...



A cordial cake cutting...



And then time to party! I love Lynn's mom's expression in this one...



A final image of Lynn and Adam outside the Carriage House...


Thank you Adam and Lynn for inviting me to participate in your fairytale celebration. Also to all the staff at the Castle in the Clouds for making the day run so smoothly.

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