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Lush Floral Vermont Wedding at Maquam Barn and Winery

Bride and groom kiss under arbor at outdoor summer wedding

Melanie and Max held their lush floral wedding at Maquam Barn & Winery in Vermont. A floral arch framed their outdoor ceremony and elegant florals adorned the reception. The wedding was full of beautiful moments beneath a cloudless summer sky, sweet moments with loved ones, and the gorgeous vistas.

Thoughtful Details to Personalize the Wedding Day

Melanie and Max thoughtfully wove the story of their relationship throughout the details of their event. “We did that in small ways like having our wedding planner, Lindsey Leichthammer, hand paint watercolor table numbers and place cards. We had a peach theme as a nod to Max’s Georgia roots.”

Another element of their story reflected in their close friend Ryan officiate the ceremony. After all, Max and Melanie first met at Ryan’s wedding afterparty! Likewise, Ryan was there to capture photos of Max’s surprise engagement at Red Rocks Park overlooking the lake. Having played such an important role, Ryan was the natural choice.

The couple recounts, “we made the decision early on to have both of our parents walk us down the aisle. That was a very special moment to all of us.” The takeaway is: don’t be afraid to break from tradition to incorporate elements you find meaningful.

A Private Vow Reading under a Lush Floral Arbor

A lush arbor of white hydrangea, blush pink chrysanthemum and champagne roses by Clayton Floral framed the ceremony. The backdrop to such an opulent floral arch was an ocean of green bound by distant mountains, making the scene truly picture-perfect. It is also the location for their private vow reading. “Hands down the best part of our wedding day was when we did a first look and a private vow reading. We both wanted to share our feelings on the deepest level and we knew that we wanted it to just be the two of us to experience that moment.” A private vow exchange offers the opportunity for the wedding couple to connect in whatever way they like best.  

“Throughout our relationship, near or far, we knew that we were meant to be together and the short term inconvenience of not living near each other would be worth it.” Now, Melanie and Max are back in Vermont where it all started late one night on Burlington’s Church Street. They share, “Funny enough, our first photo together is with 30 of our friends dressed up in Wild West clothes.”

You may recognize this wedding from Stowe Weddings & Green Mountain Weddings Magazine, Vermont Weddings and Max from his professional downhill bike career.

I’m so grateful to have been able to photograph Max and Melanie’s gorgeous wedding day. To have me capture your big day or any of the special moments along the way please get in touch!

Vendors:

Planning: Lindsey Leichthammer  .// Venue: Maquam Barn & Winery Food: Cloud 9 Caterers // Bar: Maquam Barn & Winery // Rentals: VT Tent // Chickadee Hill // Officiant: Ryan Bent // Music: Men in Black // Photography: Julia Luckett Photography .// Videography: Todd Stoilov Still & Motion // Floral: Clayton Floral // Makeup: Mirror Mirror // Hair: AshleyM Colorist // Transport: Mountain Transit // Cake and Dessert: Sweet Simones // Ben & Jerry’s 

Maquam Barn and Winery Milton Vermont in summertimeVineyard and mountains at Maquam Barn and Winery Milton VermontWedding invitations, rings, flowers and necklace on wood backgroundWedding rings, flowers, and hand painted place cards on wood backgroundClose up of wedding rings and chrysanthemumsBridal bouquet and shoes with bowsBridesmaid adjusting straps on shoes, bridal gown trainBride smiling as mother and bridesmaid adjust dressEmpty chairs and arbor overlooking the Adirondacks at Maquam Barn and WineryArbor adorned by Clayton Floral, hydrangea, chrysanthemum, roses, lilies, at Maquam barn and WineryAisle flower arrangements by Clayton Floral for summer outdoor weddingGroom waits under the arbor as bride approaches for first look under lush floral arborBride and groom hold hands underneath arbor during outdoor wedding ceremonyBride and groom private vow exchange under lush floral arborBride and groom with their dog underneath lush outdoor arbor by Clayton FloralHarley the dog on wedding day with a flower collarBride and groom kiss for first time greyscale, outdoors summer inspired in real wedding stevie gown by alexandra greccoSummer inspired table garland with roses, peaches and pearsLush summer table garland with fruit and candlesTable garland and place settings, summer wedding at Maquam BarnRustic chic seating at Maquam Barn and WineryCharcuterie spread and small sweets at Maquam wedding reception by cloud 9 caterersPlace setting with hand painted place card and menu at summer weddingClose up of summery place setting with hand painted cardClayton Floral lush hanging garland installation at summer wedding Maquam Barn and WineryClose up of hand painted table number by Lindsay Leichthammer event planner with georgia peachesOutdoor summer wedding ceremony in Milton VermontOfficiant weds couple in outdoor summer wedding ceremony with lush floral arch by clayton floralNewlyweds celebrate during recessional, outdoor wedding ceremonyClose up of seating chart for Melanie and Max summer weddingWedding guests chat animatedly outdoors at summer wedding at Maquam BarnFlowers and sound equipment for live wedding band by clayton floralMaquam Barn interior lounge and naked wedding cake sweet simonesNewlyweds Melanie and Max share first danceMother of the bride gives a speech Milton Vermont weddingBride and Groom hold hands surreptitiously at wedding receptionFloral filled head table at Melanie and Max's summer wedding with overhead floral installationPlated fresh tomato and basil salad at summer wedding reception by Cloud 9 CaterersMen in Black wedding musicians perform at Maquam Barn and Winery with floral arches by Clayton FloralWedding guests dine during floral filled reception at Maquam Barn summer weddingFamily and friends pose for photos on patio at summer weddingClose up of wine grapes in the Maquam VineyardFacade of Maquam Barn and Winery at sunset following summer weddingBride and groom hold hands during stroll through vineyard alexandra grecco stevie gownBride and groom embrace at sunset overlooking Adirondacks in Alexandra Grecco gownNewlyweds embracing at Maquam Barn and Winery in Milton, VT.Ben and Jerry's ice cream truck serves dessert outside

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