Peek: Renee & Colin's Mt. Washington Hotel Wedding

Just a few images from Renee and Colin's Mt. Washington Hotel wedding last night. The news media was invoking fear of certain Armageddon due to Hurricane Irene, but we were treated to a beautifully cool and fairly clear evening. A perfect day for a wedding! Congratulations Renee and Colin, and look for more images in a bit.


The gorgeous flowers were by Sara Severance of The Mt. Washington Hotel.

Caitlin & Aaron: A Mt. Washington Hotel Wedding

As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, I'm a mountain boy. On almost any free day -- which seem to be getting fewer lately -- you'll find me up north. So, I always enjoy traveling to the mountains for a wedding too, and there are few venues that I can think of that feel quite as "in the mountains" as the Mt. Washington Resort. Nestled deep in Crawford Notch and at the base of Mt. Washington, it's, well, spectacular! I've found that the weddings I have photographed there have all been for people with a deep appreciation and passion for the outdoors. Hikers, climbers, skiers, people who love being outside, and Caitlin and Aaron are just those kind of people. Not only was I fortunate enough to be spending the day in the mountains, but also at the marriage celebration of a couple of kindred spirits. So, I am very excited to share a peek at Caitlin and Aaron's big day...



I met Caitlin early as she was finishing up at the Spa, so I took the chance to photograph a few details before she arrived back at the room. Flowers for the day were by Carrie at Dutch Bloemen Winkle...



Caitlin's mom helping her get ready...


Everyone's focused on the dress, and getting Caitlin into it...




While I was with the ladies, my friend Lindsay Flanagan was with Aaron and the guys. Here are several great captures...


Aaron's best man Scott making sure he was looking good...


He succeeded...


All ready to go, and still feeling relaxed...


A great shot of all the guys by Lindsay just before heading down the mountain to the hotel...


Back at the hotel, Caitlin was putting the finishing touches on and then it was off to the ceremony herself...


Another great shot by Lindsay of the guys waiting for Caitlin. Crawford Notch is in the background...



The Jewell Terrace at the Mt. Washington is one of the most spectacular ceremony settings. If you like being outside and in the mountains, few ceremony views are more majestic!


A couple of more images from the ceremony...



And the happy newlyweds...


Following the service we took care of all of the formal portraits, and a few of Caitlin and Aaron too, but we planned on sneaking out later for their portraits so that they could enjoy some time with their guests before the reception...


At the Mt. Washington, the view is grand, but so is the Ball Room. It's always decked out to the nines, and especially with Carrie's gorgeous centerpieces...




Caitlin and Aaron's first dance was fantastic! These two can dance...


And finishing with a great dip...


Everyone enjoyed the show!



In between toasts and the meal we snuck back out for portraits. We were treated to fantastic alpenglow on the Hotel from the setting sun out on the front lawn, and then back out on the Jewell Terrace...


I love the color pop from the alpine garden that surrounds the Jewell Terrace, with the last bit of daylight silhouetting the White Mountains...


Back inside and post dinner, it was time for parent dances. Here's Caitlin and her father...


And a moving embrace between Aaron and his mother...


Then it was time to party! The Big City Band rocked the house. I LOVE live bands. Nothing keeps a crowd engaged like a band...




As the night drew to a close, the band really let loose and it packed the dance floor. During the last song just about everyone in the room was on the floor and surrounded the newlyweds. The energy was awesome...


I'll end with my favorite image from earlier in the evening. I mentioned that gorgeous sunset, right? Here it is...


Thank you Caitlin and Aaron for allowing me to share your grand day in the mountains. It truly was a remarkable and memorable day. And special thanks to Lindsay for traveling north with me and for your excellent images.

Peek: Laura & Justin's Alexandria, NH Farm Wedding

I had the great pleasure of spending the morning and afternoon with Laura, Justin and their families at their wonderful wedding celebration. The wedding took place at Laura's grandparent's farm, and came furnished with all of the required rustic accoutrements! Here are a few images from the day. The first is now one of my favorite images from what's been a wonderful season... and it's only half way over! More to come in a bit...

Lauren & Matt: An Ocean View Inn Wedding

It's always fun to go to a wedding right on the water. Being from Delaware, being on the ocean meant fine sand beaches backed by sand dunes. It also meant Grotto's pizza, the boardwalk and Dogfish Head brewery, but that's a whole other story. So anyway, I am still enamored by the rocky New England coastline, and better yet photographing on it. Combine that with a couple of climbers getting married, and Lauren and Matt's July wedding at the Ocean View Inn was a day that I was really looking forward to.

I started the day at the Inn with Lauren as she and her bridesmaids were getting ready for the ceremony. Here are a few details from the ladies...



Lauren getting helped into her gown...



And sharing a moment with her father...



A final toast with the ladies before heading downstairs...


While I was hanging out with the ladies, Doug Levy was spending some time with the guys. Well, guys and lady. Here's Matt sharing a laugh with his sister, while the best man puts the finishing touches on his speech...


Lauren's brother helps Matt with his jacket...



Back at the Inn it was go time. Matt and his "groom-people" all lined up, eagerly awaiting Lauren...



This is why love weddings on the ocean. Blue water; wide open sky; so gorgeous!



Doug snuck around the garden in front of the Inn and got this great scene-setting shot...




Following the service we spent time with both families for portraits, and then moved on to one of my favorite parts of the day -- spending a little time with just the couple away from everyone else. It just so happened to coincide with some really beautiful light...


Doug spotted this great shot on the left unbeknownst to me at the time, framing Lauren and Matt in order to also capture their likeness in the reflection pool. It's always fun going through my second shooter's images!



Then it was back inside for the reception. Here are a few details before the guests made their way into the dining room...



Welcome Mr. and Mrs...


And their first dance as husband and wife...


A few toasts...


With the sun now down it was time to party...





And I'll end with one of my favorite images of the day. Here's Lauren and Matt with the rising full moon reflecting in the Atlantic behind them...


Thank you Lauren and Matt for inviting me to your celebration, and for hosting such a fun and memorable day. Also, special thanks to my friend Doug for joining me for the day