Alex and Kevin's Mountain Top Inn Wedding

This past week has been a slow week that has consisted of me sitting hunched over at Devin's computer entering numbers and notes so that I will be prepared for my friendly tax guy. Today I decided I needed a break. Actually, my back and neck needed a break! And I decided you deserved a treat. How about some wedding photos?

I have a few weddings from this past season that still have not be put up on the blog. Hey! I was a busy girl....getting married and such :) I also thought it might be nice to have some pretty weddings from the warm summer months to look at during the cold days of winter.

Alex and Kevin's wedding took place on a very warm August day at one of my favorite locations: The Mountain Top Inn & Resort. Future brides, check this location out! Everything from the staff to the scenery is simply wonderful. I always love returning here :) And this time I returned as a second shooter for my friend and fellow photographer Amanda of Orchard Cove Photography. We always have a great time together at weddings!

And without further ado, enjoy some of my favorites! xo Kaht

I love love LOVED Alex's gown from JCrew. It was simply elegant (and it had pockets!!). The lockets were a gift from Alex to her girls. Very sweet :)

Alex's cousin and Matron of Honor, Christina, is a professional design artist and had a big hand in the design and details for the wedding. The invitation and totes are just a few examples!



I love the reactions to Alex's debut in her gown. Perfect!



Lined up and ready to go!

I love how Alex is peaking around the bushes to see everyone who is seated for the ceremony :)

I always tear up when a father gives his daughter one last kiss before she is a married woman. Such a beautiful moment.











Husband and wife!!



Alex was simply lovely.

Caught this during the receiving line: 'We're married!'

I am constantly asked by people, "You go to a lot of weddings...do you have a favorite part?" And my typical drop kick answer is "The cake!" Really though, it is the people. The love, the families, the happiness, the joy and that all comes about because of the people. Weddings always have so many happy faces that afterwards, I cannot help to be glowing myself! Even if i do not get to have cake ;)

Kevin and Alex had a lot of happy faces at their wedding :)

What was I saying about cake? A cake bar! And what a great idea too. The cutouts in front of the wedding cake were from Alex and Kevin's yesteryears: a surprise by their moms!






What a beautiful day.

To Love, Honor, and Protect the Earth: Julia and Nick

I think that I could potentially learn a lot from Julia and Nick. Not only about how to love someone unconditionally with all of your heart, mind, and soul, but how to use that love and commitment to help the Earth. Julia and Nick are a wonderful couple that I had the pleasure of meeting the day of their wedding. I was Second Shooter for my friend and fellow photographer, Justin Cash, and was very excited for my first time at The Mountain Top Inn. Beautiful! Truly one of the many perfect locations for a Vermont wedding.

The ceremony took place on the hilltop by the Inn with a grand view of the mountains and lake beyond. Both Julia and Nick walked in, escorted by their parents. The ceremony was laced with traditions from various religions as well as a focus on natural elements. In their vows to one another, written as letters on beautiful greeting cards, they promised to love and cherish and help each other create a life in which they live in harmony with mother nature and not against her. My favorite promise was when Julia promised to help Nick chop the wood for the fireplace. :)

After their lovely ceremony, everyone processed down to the Inn for a beautiful evening of laughter, memories, and great food. A special thank you to Chelsea who was a great coordinator the whole evening and to the kitchen who provided us with the fabulous meals!

And without further ado, the photos!




A sweet hug between Nick and his mom.





The tassels on the book represented the elements of Earth, water, wind, fire. (I might have the exact elements wrong, but they were Earth elements!)

One of my favorite "Just Married" shots ever!!

The moment between the fathers after the ceremony was touching. :)





The gorgeous valley. The kids had a great time playing in the dandelions.

The first dance had fun moments and...

sweet, touching moments.

Nick's dad gave the first speech and walked up with a box of tissues. He kept threatening to use them throughout his humorous speech.



Now the dancing....what a blast! The band was rocking and the guests were grooving.

This little man (Julia's nephew) definitely stole the heart of every lady.

Nick's mom cuttin' the rug!

Thank you Nick and Julia for letting Justin and I be a part of the party! We truly had a wonderful time and wish you both the best of luck with everything; life, family, and chopping wood :) xo K