Why did you choose Vermont for your wedding? Bevin’s parents have a house in Dorset, which is the only place where Bevin can really relax. We were living in Boston at the time, and we wanted to get away somewhere that we wouldn’t have to worry about work or other real-life stress interfering with things and distracting us from enjoying the weekend. At first we were worried about making our friends and family travel, too, but in the end, they all appreciated the chance to get away for a relaxing weekend.
How did you choose your venue? As soon as we saw the stunning ponds in the backyard of the Seven Springs House, we knew we had to have the ceremony there. It also helped that we could have our siblings and the maid & man of honor stay at the house with us.
What was your theme/color palette? Navy, Fuchsia, Orange, and Red.
What was your favorite detail from your wedding? Bevin’s necklace was old, new, borrowed, and blue all in one piece!
Thom liked how we incorporated our late friends. Also, the guitar-as-guestbook was dope as hell (plus now he has a Telecaster).
What were some of your favorite moments? The mother-son dance was a mashup of fad line dance songs (“Macarena,” “Chicken Dance,” etc.), and the DJ wisely followed it up with “The Time Warp” — the only other line dance we allowed on our playlist, which really got the party going.
Bevin enjoyed the realization that they couldn’t fit her dress on over her hair, and her bridesmaids had to help lift it onto her.
What advice would you give other couples planning their wedding? Invite all the people that you want you to invite. Yes, it can add up costs, but you’ll be sad when they weren’t there. Don’t play any songs by Journey.
featured professionals | VENUE, CATERING, RENTALS, & ACCOMMODATIONS: Barrows House // PHOTOGRAPHER: Bethany & Dan Cox // WEDDING OFFICIANT: Joey Riddle // CEREMONY MUSICIANS: Jake WM (guitar), Susan Eaccarino and Brooke Haney (vocals) // VIDEOGRAPHER: Wedit // FLORIST: Tara Pollio Floral Design // FAVORS: Homebrewed Cider and Stout //INVITATIONS: Mooseberry Design & Co // DJ: Peak Entertainment // CAKE: Mother Myrick’s // WEDDING GOWN DESIGNER: Rosa Clara // WEDDING GOWN STORE: Lovely Bridal // ALTERATIONS: Penny Pinnette // GROOM’S FORMAL WEAR: Milton’s // GROOMSMEN’S FORMAL WEAR: Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger, Sierra Metal Design, & JRocks Jewelry // JEWELRY: Sandra Dee Owens // HAIR STYLIST: Green Door Day Spa // MAKEUP ARTIST: Flawless Cosmetic Design // WEDDING REGISTRY & GIFTS: Simon Pearce // REHEARSAL DINNER: Dorset Inn
