Destination Wedding: Sandy and Craig, Woodstock, Vermont

September 25, 2013

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Sandy and Craig’s Snowy Celebration

Stacey Hedman

Sandy headed out to a happy hour fundraiser at a bar in Hoboken, New Jersey, back in 2010 with the intent on bringing home enough money so her running team could compete in an upcoming race. Little did she know, she’d also meet her future husband, Craig.

Three year’s later, Sandy and Craig celebrated their love during a joyously white wedding weekend in Vermont that even Winter Storm Nemo couldn’t dampen.

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Ski-Themed Stationery

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Swiss Cottage Designs created a rustic stationery suite for the weekend that suggested there would be plenty of time on the slopes.

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Dreamy Winter Destination

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Sandy and Craig both grew up skiing in Vermont and the bride’s family is deeply rooted in the snowy state. "Woodstock, in particular, embodied that quintessential 'Vermont feel' that Craig and I love," said Sandy. It also captured their love of the outdoors and offered lots of activities for their adventurous guests to enjoy all weekend.

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Memorable Keepsakes for the 'Maids

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Sandy gave each of her best ladies a personalized tote bag filled with a few heartfelt gifts: a mug with their initial, warm spa socks, a piece of jewelry that was unique to each of them, and a mini cosmetics bag filled with "must haves" for the wedding weekend.

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Gift for the Guys

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Craig gave monogrammed cigar boxes to each of his groomsmen.

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Wedding-Day Baubles

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The bride accessorized for her big day with heirloom earrings borrowed from her sister-in-law, a vintage bracelet, and her engagement ring—which was designed by her uncle who owns MJ Harrington & Co. in Newport, New Hampshire.

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Bucolic Blooms

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Florist Tara Pollio went with natural tones for the bride’s bouquet sticking with whites, greens, browns, and a few warm touches of navy and grey.

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Fashionable Duo

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Sandy wore a wedding gown designed by Suzanne Neville from Wedding Atelier in New York City. To keep the February chill at bay during portraits, she added a lace capelet by Marisol Aparicio.

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Bridesmaids in Blue

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A blanket for the bride and white pashminas for her 'maids, dressed in Amsale, were the perfect winter add-ons.

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Snowy Scenery

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The couple took portraits at an historic covered bridge in Woodstock prior to the ceremony so they could enjoy the cocktail reception. "To say it was cold out is an understatement!" said Sandy. "But props go to the photographers and videographers who stood out there for hours on end—never complaining!"

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Rustic Ring Pillow

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The bride's 5-year-old nephew carried a ring pillow from Etsy down the aisle.

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Big-Day Blizzard

Historic Winter Storm Nemo came raging through Vermont just before the wedding weekend, but that didn’t stop loyal friends and family from trekking to Woodstock for the welcome dinner the night before the big day. The stormy night, however, made way for blue skies for Saturday's cozy ceremony with loads of snow on the ground. Wisely, the duo planned to say 'I do' indoors at St. James Episcopal Church.

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A Wacky Welcome

Cocktail hour was held immediately following the ceremony at The Woodstock Inn. For a fun and different sign-in experience, Sandy and Craig supplied custom-made Madlib cards for guests to fill out.

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Classic Seating Set-Up

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The escort card display was kept simple yet unique with logs and twigs spread among the table and a stunning floral arrangement taking center stage.

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Framed Family Photos

As a nod to their marital role models, wedding photos of the couple's grandparents and parents were displayed on a vintage sled with a wooden sign that read, "Where it All Began."

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Dinner Menu Banner

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Julie Song helped create a menu display that fit the rustic-chic reception theme: The evening's offerings were listed on a large linen fabric that hung from a golden branch.

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Woodsy Numerals

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Wood slices propped up elegant table numbers so guests could find their seats.

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Luminous Centerpieces

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Keeping with the rustic theme, but making each table slightly unique, centerpieces were a mix of tall pillar candles with flowers while others had smaller candles and short vases.

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Married Dance Moves

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Sandy and Craig spun to "Free Fallin" by Tom Petty for their first dance as Mr. and Mrs.

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His-and-Her Pies

Not big "cake people," the couple decided on their favorite wintery pies for dessert—apple for the bride and pumpkin for the groom.

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Sources

Stacey Hedman

Photographer: Stacey Hedman

Venue: Suicide Six Ski Lodge (Welcome Dinner), St. James Episcopal Church (ceremony), The Woodstock Inn (reception and Sunday brunch)

Wedding planner: Devon Harrison at The Woodstock Inn

Catering and dessert: The Woodstock Inn

Florist: Tara Pollio

Officiant: Reverand Norman MacLeod

Stationery: Swiss Cottage Designs

Entertainment: Beantown, Tim Wilson Productions

Hair: Wedding Tresses

Makeup: Katrina Hess

Videographer: Long Haul Films

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