Married: Carol & Jacob: Mt. Philo & Middlebury, Vermont

After a few very hot days in which the whole of Vermont was melting like a popsicle, a reprieve was granted and just in time for Carol and Jacob's wedding. A good thing since they, along with their closest family and friends, had travelled to Vermont to celebrate their wedding in the hopes that is would be cooler in July than their home state of Texas! Thank you cool front.

As guests walked down the wooded path that led to the open overlook on top of Mt Philo, greeting and hugging one another as they met, family and friends bustled about finishing setting up chairs and getting the music ready. This was the perfect family affair!

And as the bride walked down the aisle to meet her soon-to-be husband, the sun shone bright, the breeze blew lightly and everyone watched with a smile one their face. She was radiant. He was handsome. And they were meant to be together.

Thank you Carol and Jacob for letting us be a part of your day and for welcoming us into your family. We had a great time getting to know everyone as we captured the details and moments that made your wedding perfect! Have a fabulous time traveling around Europe. :) Have a cannoli or two for me if you make it to Italy ;) xo Kaht

As I mentioned, Mt Philo has a beautiful overlook! It would be a perfect spot for a sunset :)

Many sweet faces were at the wedding!





Devin captured this one and I am in *love*. It is just such a sweet image of childhood. :)

The handsome groom, headed to...

...his hiding spot! Jacob hung out behind the bushes until the start of the ceremony.







Time for a wedding!

A radiant bride :)

The way to Carol's heart? Jacob reading in Italian. Beautiful.



With this ring...



Mr. & Mrs.!!

A few photos at the overlook.



Time to send the newlyweds off!

As people headed to The Swift House Inn, Carol, Jacob and I stopped on the side of the road by this really cool old piano. It made an awesome prop. Just look how fabulous Jacob looks!

And Carol, well she makes an old piano look ahhh-mazing.

*love*

Carol and Jacob are cat foster parents. That fact won me over instantly! Over the years, they have had many wonderful kitty's in their lives. This one in particular really lives on in their hearts. Carol worn a locket with a photo of Spooky on her wrist.



Carol's beautiful bouquet was done by Claussen's Florist. It had an antique beauty to it.

The dinner reception was at The Swift House Inn in Middlebury, VT. It is a really sweet inn on a beautiful property!

Otter Creek Bakery made the amazing cake.









Yay!

And a beautiful sunset to finish a wonderful day!

To see a few more images, check out Carol and Jacob's slideshow!

Engaged: Carol & Jacob: Charlotte, VT

Carol and Jacob decided to have their wedding in Vermont because they thought it would be a lot cooler in July than their home state of Texas. Unfortunately the East Coast has been experiencing a heat wave of sorts with temperatures reaching 90+ degrees daily for the past week. Some areas reached over 100 degrees! Lucky for everyone it looks like things might cool off for their wedding this afternoon. We'll just hope the rain stays at bay as the ceremony is to take place outdoors on the top of Mt. Philo. ::fingers crossed::

We met earlier this week to finalize details and have a look at the ceremony spot. Carol and Jacob worked really hard to squeeze this visit into their already busy schedule and for that I am very appreciative. Engagement sessions are really important in my book! It is a chance for me to meet the couple, learn about them and have a chance to photograph them before the actual wedding date. Weddings can be nutty as you may know! It's always nice to know who is behind the camera that is sneaking around following you all day :)

After our session Carol and Jacob said that they felt much more relaxed now and ready for the wedding and being photographed. Even if this was just a portrait session and not something for the Save-the-Dates or a newspaper announcement, it is a great relief to anyone who is not photographed daily to learn that they will survive in front of the camera and have fun doing so! Has anyone had such an experience before? Good or bad. What are your thoughts on having photos done before the wedding day?

Enjoy a few of my favorites from Carol and Jacob's recent session. xo Kaht

Aside from hoping for cooler weather in Vermont, Carol knew that Vermont was beautiful and would provide a wonderful backdrop for their wedding! The wildflowers are in bloom now, so the fields are just perfect!

Carol has these stunning eyes that she claimed were due to a good make-up artist. I think it is all you Carol.

So in love!







*love*















The spot where they will be married today! Lake Champlain is in the background. :)