Vibrant Barn Party Wedding in the VT Mountains

Casey & Levon's wedding felt inspired by the same things that bind them and their loved ones together: art, creativity, and fierce love. Casey is a singer, her sister a photographer (who has shot many of her incredible music videos!), and their father is in a band referred to as "a sonic and visual assault on the senses:" Bentmen.

Every beautiful bit of this celebration was produced by this sweet, talented couple and their insanely lovely group of friends and family. Casey made her own dress (scroll for detailed photos) and she and Levon designed a hybrid deer and fox skull to 3D-print in bright pink and blue and place along the tables. Levon did his own event lighting and wore a suit and tie that echoed the brilliant shapes and colors of the party.

In lieu of spoken vows, Casey performed an original song (accompanied by their officiant on guitar). Later into the evening, Bentmen and André Obin put on a concert in the barn. All of this took place in the beautiful mountains of Corinth on Casey's family farm, where many of the guests camped out in tents overnight.

Many thanks to Lesley Arak for spending the weekend with us in Vermont to run our photobooth and play with our drone, to Dave for bringing a smoke bomb and hanging out with us while we took video, and to Casey's sister Mary Lee for connecting us.

Congrats to Casey & Levon, and thanks for sharing your day with us!

Live music:
Michael Oakland
Steve Sidhly
Bentmen
André Obin

Venue: Private residence / Gown: Handmade / Succulent bouquet, hair piece, and boutonniere: Succulently Urban / Catering: Solenne Thompson / Officiant: Steve Sidhly / Vegan Geode Cake: Brianna from Cafe Evolution / PHOTOBOOTH: Us!

To view the rest of the photos online or to order prints, visit the full gallery here.

Lush Summer Wedding at the BARN at Liberty Farms

Emily and Dave grew up together, started dating at the end of high school, and even went to prom together! Their wedding day was as sweet and surreal as their love story with the view at The BARN at Liberty Farms, an old horse stable converted into a venue all decorated with magical florals by their friend Ren. When we took a golf cart to the top of the hill to catch the view at sunset, they made sure to take a few moments to pet the sheep, pick the berries, and enjoy the gorgeous view. The rest of the night was filled with dancing, a bonfire with s'mores, and a crowd full of fabulous people celebrating the love of this insanely sweet and wickedly fun couple. 

Venue: The BARN at Liberty Farms / Gown: I do I do / Hair & Makeup: Kyle Colangelo-Garcia / Suit: Brooklyn Tailors / Flowers: Renko Florals / Catering: Jeff Loshinsky / Live music: Adam Lomeo / DJ: Neil O'Brien  

Ring story: The center diamond on Emily's engagement ring came from her great, great grandfather's cocktail ring, which had been passed down to her great grandmother as an engagement ring and then to her mom. The side stones and actual ring are from David's grandmother- David combined it all together. The wedding bands were handmade by David's aunt, and Emily also wore her grandmother's ring (shown on the bottom).

To view the rest of the photos online or to order prints, visit the full gallery here.

1970's Pagan Viking Wedding

As lovers of nature, fans of "Game of Thrones," and with Jessica's employment history at Medieval Manor, she and Dave went for an intimate and magical winter wedding they knew their friends and family would never forget.

Renting a secluded space that would house their closest family members in the mountains of Vermont, they shoveled out a path to an area for a bonfire in the woods. The inside was decorated with lots of rich texture and woodsy accents. Dave and his groomsmen wore ruffled tuxedos in jewel tones, the bridesmaids wore fur wraps, and Jessica stayed warm in a white cape over her timeless jewel-studded gown. The vibe was a combination of moody mysticism and groovy funk that kept us happy and inspired all night long!

Starting with a first look in the front yard (don't miss Dave's AMAZING reaction), everyone gathered for portraits and final preparations and then proceeded into the woods for the ceremony. Here, Jessica & Dave included their closest loved ones in Pagan rituals including the calling of the four corners, handfasting, and a "wish spell" in which everyone threw a pinecone into the fire, the coating creating flames in green and blue.

We stayed out just after dark to capture some alone time by the fire, then headed inside to warm up with some mulled wine, dinner, trivia, and of course lots of dancing. We were so honored to document everything that made this day so incredibly special and to be welcomed by so many good people. Many congrats to Dave, Jess, and their families!

Venue: Karin's Place / Gown: David's Bridal / Cape: Cape and Crown / Tuxes: The Black Tux / Cowboy boots: Lucchese / Officiant: Rev. Leigh Dupre, Pagan Alliance Church of Bennington / Flowers: Bloominous / Ouroboros eternity rings: Butch and Miggs / Invitations: Stamping Styles (Jessica's mom!) / Catering: Pangaea / Tree sapling favors: Plant a Memory / Dessert cookies and pastries: Bakkerij Krijnen

To view the entire wedding gallery, or order prints, visit: tinyurl.com/HouseJameson

Best Dance Moments of 2017

We're celebrating the New Year with some of our favorite dance moments from 2017. We're so grateful for all of these party animals that made our year great. Turn your speakers up and dance with us into 2018!

DUMBO Brooklyn Engagement Session

Kate and Olivia are getting married next year on the coast of Maine, so we met up with them in their Brooklyn neighborhood and wandered the city near Brooklyn Bridge for their engagement session. Kate dressed in the perfect sparkly tone for Jane's Carousel. I told them to hold really still, experimenting with my shutter speed, and BOOM! This shot just happened. I have to give Kate props for her posing skills, which probably come from the fact that she is a badass photographer too! Can't wait to capture their day next fall.

New England Fall Wedding at the Harvard Fruitlands Museum

Hello, fall! The combination of rustic tones, elegant design, stunning views and straight up ROMANCE made Susie and Brian's wedding day feel like a real-life fairytale. Susie's creative vision started with the historic and natural atmosphere of the Fruitlands Museum, with a ceremony overlooking acres of fall foliage at sunset. Warm light echoed from one metallic detail to the next, complimented by rich florals and natural accents throughout. Even the DIY parts felt unreal: they hand-poured maple syrup from a family farm as favors for their guests, and Susie did all of the handwritten signage and calligraphy on the escort cards. 

The New England autumn goodness began when guests were offered cider and donuts before being seated on the hill for the ceremony. Just as they said "I do," the sun started dipping into the horizon, and we went right into a photo walk as as the light shifted from warm hues into the soft purple twilight. Dinner and toasts followed under a tent, where the enchanting theme continued. They added personal touches, too: a "world map" for guests to sign (a nod to Brian's proposal in Europe) and a photo garland of old family wedding photos (obviously a favorite detail of ours!) The newlyweds danced into the night with their families and friends, sharing tons of sweet and lively moments. Congrats to this very happy couple!

Venue: Harvard Fruitlands Museum / Florals: Nancy Roberts / Dress: Flair Boston / Suit: J. Crew The Ludlow Shop / Gold-plated leaf crown: Etsy / Wedding bands, earrings, & custom designed engagement ring: Hannah Blount / Hair & Makeup: Zena Rose / Invitations: Minted / Cake: The Bean Counter / Guest book & vintage shawl: Etsy / Catering: Fireside / Justice of the Peace: Stoddard Melhado / DJ: Lights at Night Entertainment

To view the entire wedding gallery, or order prints, visit: tinyurl.com/BrianLovesSusie