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Taylor + Andrew’s Lareau Farm Bohemian Dream Wedding

Taylor and Andrew’s wedding at Lareau Farm Inn was a spectacular bohemian dream bursting with such sultry chic style. Every detail inspired me from their exotic umbrella cabana lawn lounge complete with floor pillows to their handwoven summer of love sign, their giant feather plumes with flowers decorating their wedding arch, their handmade wooden cutting board centerpieces made by the groom himself to their boho flags flying high on rafters interwoven with twinkle lights. From white birdcage decor to southwestern cow skull to bowls of colorful paper folding fans, I found color and handmade details everywhere. I loved taking photos of Taylor twirling in the golden light. She was such a free-spirited bride and the entire day was such a dream for this free-spirited photojournalist. We played around with the hay bails and Andrew even launched himself off of one. It was so sweet watching the father-daughter first look between Taylor and her dad. What an awesome, dream-escape it was! I was so captivated and inspired by all that you created and the incredible love surrounding you both. Taylor and Andrew, thank you so much for choosing me to capture it for you!

Wedding Photographer: Cat Cutillo Photography & Video
Officiant: Groom’s Uncle David Black
Wedding Venue and Catering: Lareau Farm Inn
DJ: D Jay Baron
Rings – Bride’s dad, Russell Mello! (he’s a goldsmith)
Flowers – Painted Tulip
Cake – Birchgrove Baking
Bridesmaids dresses— Free People
Wedding Dress— BHLDN
Groom’s/ Groomsmen attire— Groom – Blank Label; Groomsmen – Express & Brooks Brothers
Umbrellas – World Market; Folding Fans – Oriental Trading; most everything else was homemade by the bride’s talented mother!

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Amanda + Brian’s Lareau Farm Inn Wedding, Vermont

Amanda and Brian’s outdoor wedding at Lareau Farm Inn in Waitsfield, Vermont, was the perfect setting on Sept. 29th. The day was full of blue skies and puffy, white clouds. The foliage was turning and it was a dream day for a fall wedding. I had the pleasure of working alongside Shawn Cimonetti, who was an amazing second photographer for the day. Shawn captured Brian and the groomsmen getting ready upstairs as I stayed with the ladies downstairs. I loved how the bridesmaids each wore a different dress within the same color palette. Amanda and Brian had their first look out on the porch and we walked around the property taking photos with the wedding party before the ceremony. The outdoor ceremony location at Lareau Farm can’t be beat and is both rustic chic and secluded with surrounding nature. During the reception, their friends surprised this adventure couple with a two bicycles mounted with handmade “Just Married” signs on the front and beer cans tied to the back. They had an epic party and dancing like no other wedding and finished the night with a ShotSki nightcap. What an amazing couple and celebration! Thank you so much, Amanda and Brian, for having us capture your day!

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Julie + Dave’s Backyard Vermont Wedding

Julie and Dave’s backyard wedding in East Dorset, VT, was the stuff that dreams are made of. Their wedding was such a pure reminder for me of why I became a wedding photographer and what a life-changing experience it is every time I get lucky enough to witness and document a couple’s journey. Julie and Dave are naturally unforgettable people and their wedding was a reflection of that. It was full of glowing light, rustic orchards, hand-made hearts, a rope swing, yellow fields and views, views, views expanding in every direction. There was magic and inspiration everywhere. I was struck by how beautiful and authentic Julie and Dave were throughout their day and how much love surrounded them.

Everything about their wedding had so much depth, history and meaning and at the same time was full of regrowth, rebirth and excitement for an unchartered future. Julie’s dress was a recreation of her grandmother’s original wedding dress that her friend (a professional seamstress) worked with her to reimagine. Their rings were passed down from their families, the metal melted, and recreated and given new life for their futures. Friends came forward during the end of their ceremony to sing Julie and Dave down the aisle. And each table went up to the microphone before dinner to say a poem, sing a song or choreograph a dance performance. It was unlike any other wedding I’ve ever photographed. The entire concept of what it means to have a wedding was reimagined and new life was breathed into that. In fact, this day was Act II of a three-act wedding. Act I had already taken place near Sacramento, where Julie hails from, and Act III was planned for Boulder, where Dave grew up.

When we met last spring, they told me how they wanted their wedding day to be about their friends, their family, their community, and that is exactly what their day was, a beautiful moment in time that brought me back to my own photojournalism roots and reminded me how fleeting and gorgeous one moment can really be. Thank you so much, Julie and Dave, for picking me as your photographer. I will never forget how authentic and beautiful your day was and how much of an impression it has left me with.

 

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Destinie & Mike’s Backyard Fall Wedding at the Killington Big House VT

Destinie and Michael’s wedding at the Killington Big House was intimate, romantic and inspiring. There was so much love and emotion surrounding their ceremony, which took place in the backyard. It was a true fall day. The leaves flew off the tall trees over their ceremony spot in occasional gusts like confetti. Destinie and her father both spilled over with emotion as he walked her down the aisle. Every single guest was tearing up. After the ceremony, Micahel pushed Destinie on a rustic swing in the backyard and her gown and veil streamed through the air. Then we drove around Killington to capture portraits at the mountain and by the pond. The lighting and colors were incredible. Destinie looked absolutely stunning in her gown which was totally different than anything I’ve ever seen and Michael was so dapper in his dark blue tux. I’m so inspired to have captured your wedding, Destinie and Michael! It really was a perfect day, congratulations you two!

Wedding Photography by Cat Cutillo Photography & Video
Makeup by Dominique Badger, Drop Dead Gorgeous Makeup Artistry
Hair Stylist Shear Heaven
Venue at Killington Big House
Officiant Gary Shapiro
Floral Design by Mayuri Floral Design
Cake by Irene’s Cakes by Design

 

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Backyard Wedding Photography in Vermont

Abby King and Sam Beck had a gorgeous backyard wedding at their family home in Norwich, VT, on July 27th. It was such a beautiful, relaxed celebration with truly unique vintage details like wedding photos of their relatives, an old red Volvo and wooden skis that everyone signed. The home was stunning with a big red barn and amazing gardens. There was an enormous bonfire for late-night festivities and fireworks. Incredibly, Abby’s sister and maid-of-honor, had delivered twins just one week before the wedding and still made it for the day. Congratulations Abby and Sam! I loved documenting your big day!