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Contentsp. 38

contributors 14

staff notes 18

Vt bride LoVes | pink 20

Vt bride LoVes | barns 23

Vt bride photo aLbum 25

remoVing the {stress} from 29your wedding pLans by kim dixon

honeymoon dress tips 32by claudia Gonzalez

wedding music: 34behind the scenes as a Vt wedding Vendorby lisa carlson

rings: Lasting imagery 38by linda & Joe crosby

designer spotLight: 42Justin aLexander by Josee telfer

LoVe story 50ruby (meraLi) & brian souhan

coVer LoVe story 54aLi (wasserstein) & Jon schippers

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LoVe story 60rebecca (seVy) & bryan chicoine

inspiration | Vintage country 66

inspiration | Lake & Lodge 72

wedding theme success 79by pat esden

the informed traVeLer 82nigeriaby carrie mcdougall

winning the weight war 86by karen sturtevant

northern buiLders 90your neighborhood contractor

your wedding, your way 91monogamy, not monotony

by rev. dr. michael caldwell

Vermont bride marketpLace 94

Vendor index 98

put your best foot forward 102

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michael caldwell

Lisa carlson

Linda & Joe crosby

kim dixon

pat esden

nancy carlson fisher, md

claudia gonzalez

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carrie mcdougall

karen sturtevant

Josee telfer

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Rev. Dr. Michael Caldwell

Rev. Dr. Michael Caldwell (whose parishioners call “Rev Michael”) runs the Partnership Center of Vermont (www.coach-ingcenterofvt.com) from his home in North Wolcott, VT. Along with his ministry in New England’s Congregational tradition, he coaches couples preparing for marriage, and officiates ceremonies all over Vermont, indoors or outside. Contact Michael for a free consultation at 802-888-5811. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.coachingcenterofvt.com.

Lisa Carlson

Lisa Carlson performs at weddings throughout Vermont in col-laboration with numerous instrumentalists, offering duos of flute with harp, violin, piano, oboe, or cello, a trio of flute with violin and cello, as well as solo flute and other combinations. She also teaches private and group flute lessons at her private studio at 18 Langdon Street in Montpelier, and maintains a web site at www.lisaflute.com and a wedding music blog at www.lisaflute.com/weddingblog. Lisa lives in Middlesex with her husband, daughters and two cats, and can be reached at 802-229-9901 or [email protected].

Joe & Linda Crosby

The RaidenShine Photography team consists of two dedicated pho-tographers that have a passion about wedding photography, quality and customer service. Joe and Linda Crosby are both award-winning photographers in their own right and combine to make a great team. Active members of Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), they meet annually with other WPPI photographers from all over the world to exchange ideas, new products, and new technologies so that they can bring those ideas and technologies to their Vermont Brides. www.raidenshine.com.

Kim Dixon

Kim Dixon owns Insights LLC, a Waterbury-based company special-izing in marketing solutions for small Vermont business. She is also the marketing director at Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa.

Pat Esden

Pat has worked in the wedding industry for over twenty-five years. As a master floral designer and owner of Esden Florist in Fairfield, Vermont, she sees the yearly changes in wedding styles and is familiar with the time-honored traditions and in tune with the new conventions. www.esdenflorist.net and vermontbridemagazine.com/esden-florist.php.

Nancy Carlson Fisher, MD

Dr. Nancy Fisher offers comprehensive gynecologic services including menopause counseling, contraceptive management, infertility evalua-tions, pelvic pain evaluation and treatment, management and treatment of abnormal paps including colposcopy and LEEP, and annual exams with preventive health/cancer screening for women of all ages. Dr. Fisher also offers the latest technology for laser hair and vein removal and laser skin rejuvenation. Knowing that only Dr. Fisher will see her patients on every visit provides the continuity of care women need and deserve. www.nancyfishermd.com, 802-861-0200.

Claudia Gonzalez

Claudia Gonzalez is a UVM graduate and freelance fashion writer. She has contributed on fashion photo shoots in NYC and Montreal.She lives in Burlington, VT with daughters Zoe and Mackenzie and boyfriend Dave.

Colleen Kuerth

Colleen Kuerth is the owner of Truly Noted Invitations and Stationery and has over six years of experience designing invitations. Contact her for more information on creating the perfect invitation for your wedding. www.trulynoted.net, [email protected].

Stacie Maddox

Stacie Maddox is the photographer/owner of Stacie Maddox Photogra-phy located in South Burlington, Vermont. Stacie studied at University of Southern Maine and Maine Media. Photography packages include weddings, engagements, bachelorette parties, and trash the dress ses-sions. Stacie strives to bring out the uniqueness of every session and person. Contact her for more information at www.staciemaddoxblog.com or [email protected]

Carrie McDougall

Carrie McDougall is the owner of Cultural Crossroads, offering custom-ized tours for individuals, family and friends as well as educational and nonprofit organizations. Trips provide cultural opportunities and private unique experiences worldwide. Their tours have been honored by Conde Nast Traveler and have been featured in National Geographic Traveler’s sec-tion Tours of a Lifetime. Contact Carrie at (toll-free) 877-479-7040, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.CulturalCrossroads.com.

Karen Sturtevant

Karen Sturtevant is a freelance writer, editor of Vermont Bride, and will have her first children’s book published in 2012. She lives in Williston, VT with her longtime partner, Mike, and looks forward to visits from her out-of-state college daughter, Kayla.

Josee Telfer

Josee Telfer works at Fiori Bridal Boutique located at Five Corners in Essex Junction. Along with assisting brides in choosing their wedding gown, she manages the Fiori blog. Josee also enjoys doing calligraphy for weddings and special events. She lives in Fairfax with her husband Eric and two sons, Michel and Andrew. [email protected]. www.fioribridal.com. 802-872-966

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Let’s start with real Vermont love stories, articles to help remove wedding stress, succeed with wed-ding themes and win the weight war for today as a bride and all tomorrows.

inspiration comes in Lake & Lodge and Vintage country––incredible imagery and clever details to make your own. Leave your creature comforts at home to add the jigsaw pieces of nambia’s beau-ty to your honeymoon puzzle. go behind the scenes as a Vermont wedding vendor, take note of honeymoon dress tips and read your wedding, your way with monogamy, not monotony.

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Everything in your life is going in the right direction. There are so many exciting things to plan and choices to make — from choosing your dream dress, an ideal reception setting, a master-piece cake and beautiful flowers! Then why is all of this planning that you have dreamed about all of your life suddenly becoming stressful? Perhaps interrupting your sleep, making you irritable, causing weight gain or weight loss? If you are asking yourself these questions, then read on. You are not alone. The American Psychological Association has found that most adults (without even plan-ning a wedding), report that their stress is increas-ing, rather than decreasing. Thirty-nine percent said their stress had increased over the past year, and even more — 44 percent — said their stress had increased over the past five years. 1

Furthermore, when stress does occur, only 29 percent of adults say they do a good job of managing or reducing it, leaving the rest of us feeling a continued sense of urgency. 2

So what are the main contributors to this feeling of being out of control during all your busy wedding planning? “Starvation diets, lack of sleep, excessive exercise (or not enough), shal-low breathing, and eating foods contrary to the

season are the main causes,” says Surinda Oberai Cavanagh, an Ayurvedic spa consultant and Director of Marketing at Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa in Stowe. 3

“Even when you think you are making good health choices, they may not align with the natural rhythm of your body,” she says. “Your di-gestion is never quite right, you can’t lose weight, can’t sleep and are often irritable. Combined with added emotional stress, you can create a situation in your body that is interpreted as ‘survival mode’ or an ‘emergency.’ Eventually you can end up with high blood pressure and low immune response.” To help people find better balance, Cavanagh practices the ancient Indian healing art of Ayurveda, a word from the early Indian language Sanskrit. Ayurveda literally means “Knowledge of Life.” It is a form of care that sheds light on the body’s connection to nature and the rhythms of the day and season, both of which can greatly af-fect an individual. The tradition of Ayurveda seeks to help people

make educated choices, so they can minimize the stress affecting their lives. Cavanagh has some recommendations for people looking to live in a balanced state, instead of survival mode: Don’t kill yourself working out hard. You may think you need to so that the dress fits per-fectly on the big day. However the added stress may be causing your body to hold on to stored fat, instead of burning it! Instead, exercise at be-low 60 percent of maximum heart rate every day. Exercise should be enjoyable and relaxing, not added stress. If you enjoy it, you will do it more. Eat the largest meal of the day between

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10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when your digestion is the strongest. This will let your body know there is no emergency; it is getting a nourishing meal when it’s needed most. This alleviates afternoon cravings from blood sugar drops. Get enough sleep. Avoid too much alcohol and caffeine, turn off your TV and phone in the bedroom, take a warm bath before bed, and read by a soft light. Take time to connect with your breath each day. When breathing through your nose, feel the rise of your abdomen when inhaling and the fall when exhaling. Your breath is the gateway to allowing your body and mind to connect. Spend time in nature. A walk or hike or

sitting by a flowing river has a powerful, calming effect on your nervous system This would be a great time to reconnect with your future partner to de-stress together during this busy time. Relax your mind by ending your days with journaling and making a list of things to do the next day. Then let it go! Remind yourself why you chose your wedding party. Spend sometime retreat time with them at a spa or yoga center in a relaxing, restorative class or a soothing treatment. A little time giggling and unwinding can make a huge difference, and restore your precious friendships. Finally, perhaps the most important com-ponent of the Ayurveda science is to eat seasonal

foods. Here are some guidelines that Catherine Stack in a recent Natural Health article shares to achieve optimal nutrition in every season. Spring: Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard, spinach, romaine, parsley and asparagus. These leafy greens help to flush the body, especially the liver, of winter “sludge” that accumulates. Greens also help to alkalize the body. 4

Summer: Light, cooling foods benefit the body during the hot summer months. Raw fruits and vegetables provide the body with living enzymes, oxygen, potent vitamins and fiber. Cucumbers, tomato, berries, cherries, summer squash, basil, mint and more are in abundance.


Fall: Autumn brings a bountiful harvest of heavier warming foods. Carrots, apples, sweet potato, onions, cabbage and winter squash are soothing to the soul when there is a chill in the air. Peppercorn, ginger and mustard seed are warming spices that the body appreciates this time of the year. Winter: The body tends to crave warm foods in the winter. Foods that take longer to grow are generally more warming foods. All the animal foods (poultry, beef, lamb and fish) fall into this category, as do root vegetables and nuts. “Our bodies are miraculously intelligent. They are constantly adapting and performing under incredibly stressful circumstances,” Cavanagh said. “The good news is that there are simple changes in diet and lifestyle choices that can easily put you back in harmony with nature’s rhythms. Finding this calm can be the link to preventing and eliminating imbalances.”

1 Stress in America: Our Health at Risk. American Psychological Association. Jan. 11, 20122 www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2011/final-2011.pdf.3 stoweflake.com/spa_treatments_ayurvedic.aspx.

4 niagara-gazette.com/features/x1243790455/natural-health-benefits-of-eating-by-the-season.

optimal nutrition in every seasonSpringgreen leafy vegetables such as swiss chard, spinach, romaine, parsley and asparagus. These leafy greens help to flush the body, especially the liver, of winter “sludge” that accumulates. greens also help to alkalize the body.

SummerLight, cooling foods benefit the body during the hot summer months. raw fruits and vegetables provide the body with living enzymes, oxygen, potent vitamins and fiber. cucumbers, tomato, berries, cherries, summer squash, basil, mint and more are in abundance.

Fallautumn brings a bountiful harvest of heavier warming foods. carrots, apples, sweet potato, onions, cabbage and winter squash are soothing to the soul when there is a chill in the air. peppercorn, ginger and mustard seed are warming spices that the body appreciates this time

of the year.

WinterThe body tends to crave warm foods in the winter. foods that take longer to grow are generally more warming foods. all the animal foods (poultry, beef, lamb and fish) fall into this category, as do root vegetables and nuts.

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All the emphasis of the wedding is typically placed on the preparation for the big day, the ceremony, the wedding reception, etc. But once you exchange your vows, if you are lucky you will have the opportunity enjoy your honeymoon. While the main idea of the honeymoon is to relax and enjoy your new union, it will help to plan in advance and ready everything needed for the honeymoon, in par-ticular what you’ll be wearing. For most couples tropical des-tination spots are the #1 picks. In that case make sure you bring two or more swimming suits, more than likely you’ll be spending a lot of time in the water. This way you can create fun fashion statements with bold colors, patterns and prints. It is a fun way to stay fashionable without having to go that extra mile. Pack the appropriate clothing for sightsee-ing and physical activity. Most couples choose to challenge their adventurous side and will go on activities such as zip lining, bungee jumping and much more. Make sure you bring the right clothes to engage in any sports of this nature. These don’t have to be as fashionable, as long as they are safe and comfortable. Go light on the jewelry, chances are you will be doing a lot of ex-ploring. It is best to bring the essentials and only wear them when not performing any physical activities. Honeymoons also mean romantic dinners, don’t forget to pack and even splurge on some new outfits for the occasion. Here you can enjoy wearing fun, flirty dresses for the occasion. Try your local boutiques for some unique dress ideas and don’t forget to shop for sales in advance. If

you plan your shopping months before the wed-ding, you can to find the best deals available! Also, count in the nightlife. If you know you will be enjoying dancing and going out, bring choices for nightclub with more daring dresses, high heels, again here you can have fun with your imagination. Pack a good variety of shoes to mix and match for all those going out nights. I say you bring enough shoes to cover comfortable, elegant and sexy. You are on vacation, so why not dress up to the nines? But if the heat isn’t cutting it for you and you prefer some snow and ice on your hon-eymoon, then prepare by bringing the right amounts of winter gear. Buy new winter outfits, coat, or accessories for the occasion. In Vermont you can get some great deals on winter gear and sports equipment towards the end of the winter season. Again, you can shop in advance to pre-pare for the honeymoon. That way you can cross this off your to-do checklist as the weeks ap-proach. Vermont has some great local ski shops where you will find durable and even fashionable winter accessories. Of course the most important part of the

honeymoon will be the nighttime attire. Wear sexy, fun outfits. Look around stores for some flirtatious outfits for the honeymoon nights. The standard white and black lingerie is sexy and classic, but try some fun colors such as reds and purples to keep things fun. Details can help ac-centuate a sexy outfit and shoes and hairstyle can complete any sexy lingerie outfit. Most importantly variety is key. Bring a good assortment of selections to accommodate all kinds of weather and occasions. You don’t need to bring five suitcases, but keep an open mind about the outfits and accessories you might need. Keep in consideration your trip location. Will you be traveling to Europe? Spice it up a notch. Many areas of Europe are known for their good fashion taste. Dress up for the location! If going to the Caribbean, then keep a more relaxed attitude about your outfits since the atmosphere there will be more about relaxing and taking in the view. Remember, plenty of pictures will be taken, so make sure you always wear an outfit that you can look back on 50 years from now and still be proud of. The memories are forever and so are the pictures!

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A Vermont wedding is generally far greater than the sum of the individual parts. Vermont is unique not only for its scenery, but for the underlying relationships, integrity, and talent that Vermonters bring to their work. In recent months, each wedding I’ve played, each event I’ve attended with other Vermont wedding vendors, and each conversation I’ve had with wedding vendors — particularly those who have recently moved to Vermont from other locations, fills me with immense grati-tude to be so surrounded by dedication, cooperation, capability, and inspiration from every corner.


A Vermont wedding is generally far greater than the sum of the individual parts. Vermont is unique not only for its scenery, but for the underlying relationships, integrity, and talent that Vermonters bring to their work. In recent months, each wedding I’ve played, each event I’ve attended with other Vermont wedding vendors, and each conversation I’ve had with wedding vendors — particularly those who have recently moved to Vermont from other locations, fills me with immense grati-tude to be so surrounded by dedication, cooperation, capability, and inspiration from every corner.

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As a wedding musician, I typically arrive an hour prior to the beginning of the prelude, to check in with the wedding planner, officiant, and sometimes family members as well as to set up. While wedding vendors don’t often have time to chat on the wedding day itself, I always love to see familiar faces of the florists and the bakers delivering their own works of art, and the pho-tographers in the process of creating their own. Despite the efficiency and concentration of their work, there’s always time for a smile, a wave and a quick hello. I’ve often thought about how the warmth and connection of that brief ex-change from someone I see in other contexts as well, and who’s work I have become familiar with enough to see the connection of their own talent with their personality, leaves me with a feeling of warmth and connection that truly intensifies my own ability to express the love inherent in the day through my own music. Sometimes I can tell a

little more about the couple themselves through the choices of officiant and other vendors they’ve made, which sometimes gives me a little more perspective on how I might play a particular piece — drawing one musical phrase out a little more than I might, or maybe playing a particular piece a little faster or a little slower. It’s sometimes more intuition than science, but I often find that it strikes a chord a little more intensely in the lis-teners, and does a better job of truly reaching the hearts of the particular group of people gathered that particular day. I often play wedding music with my own

daughter, and other times with longtime friends, and always love to see sisters working together on planning a wedding, or a husband and wife team doing the photography or the catering. Some-times the wedding business in Vermont strikes me as one big family, all working together as a team from all of their different angles, to provide a true devotion to the love and the unions we all support and celebrate. I’ve often spoken with wedding vendors who move to Vermont after working in the wed-ding business in other states, or with longtime Vermont wedding vendors who sometimes

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"...the wedding business in Vermont strikes me as one big family, all working together as a team...to provide a true devotion to the love and the unions we all support and celebrate."


attend conferences out of state. These people have often expressed a very intense sense of relief, surprise, and delight at identifying themselves among the Vermont wedding vendor crowd. In other locations, they find that the emphasis is on competition, and intense focus to the exclusion of friendli-ness. Other vendors, even in different areas of specialty, are viewed either with suspicion and anxiety or simply complete disinterest. In this small state of Vermont, with a relatively large number of weddings, the same vendors often travel throughout the state for weddings, attend the same conferences, exhibits and other professional events, and there’s always time for a quick

exchange, and occasional in-depth discussions about challenges, joys, means of improving our work from all angles, and developing camaraderie. It’s clear that we all recognize this as both a boon to our own enjoyment of our careers, and as a means of accentuating the beauty of the wedding couple’s and family’s experiences of this most irreplaceable day in their lives. From my own little corner of the world, I see Vermont as a place where we celebrate the love reflected in the events of the day with a web of connec-tion that can hold and support that love from every angle. Bravo Vermont wedding vendors! -Ö-Ö-Ö-Ö--Ö-Ö- vermont Bride is proud to recommend the following featured wedding professionals

for all your live musical entertainment needs:

For topnotch classical music, consider:

classic consort | classicconsort.comduo, trio and quartet options of strings or woodwinds or a combination.

lisa carlson | lisaflute.coma variety of combinations that include flute, choose classical or celtic, pop, broadway and more – solo, duos, trios or quar-tet, with harp, piano, strings, winds or a combination.

vermont wedding violinist | vtweddingviolinist.comsolo or duet violinist, with optional piano accompaniment.

For folk, jazz, and/or blues combined with classical options, consider:

love That duo | lovethatduo.comGuitar with violin or mandolin.

dayve huckett | dayvehuckett.netGuitar, solo or duos with voila or flute in repertoire to suit your interests.

For a polished and purist celtic approach, including profes-sional storytelling, consider:

sheefra | sheefra.netceltic harp with concertina.

if you’d like a full band, consider:

Green mountain swing | greenmountainswing.comfor the big band sound.

hp entertainment | hpbands.coma variety of options of high quality bands in a wide range of music styles.

Queen city hot club | Facebook.com/Queencityhotclub vermontBridemagazine.com/Queen-city-hot-club.phpGypsy Jazz, hot swing, Jazz manouche

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Rings: l a sti n G i m aGery

By linda & joe crosBy

Photos By raidenshine PhotograPhy


Your rings are unique and special to you; and there are times throughout the wedding photography process, where the rings and their deeper meaning take center stage. Most important is the giving and receiving of rings in the ceremony. You should discuss with your photog-rapher if the venue allows photography during the ring ceremony. Working quietly and discreetly, with the right vantage point, these images are possible for a skilled photographer. Ask for advice and practice how to hold your hands to get the best camera angles that will actu-ally show your rings — perhaps at the rehearsal or even a week or so before the wedding. It is best to practice, as you will surely not remember at the moment of the ring exchange — your minds will be on each other and your lives ahead of you (as they should be). This article, however, is more about the “other ring shots” — the ones taken outside of the actual ring exchange that you may want included in your pictures. Think about and discuss with each other what type of ring shots, if any, are of inter-

est to you — ask your photographers for advice and examples of their work. We have included several images to help you with this process. Starting with the engagement ring and the promise of a new life together, the ring is an important symbol of your love. Sometimes an image of just the rings done artistically can be used for either the save-the-date cards or incorporated into the invitation. Before your engagement shoot, look through magazines and go on-line to find the types of images that you like. Let your photographer know if the ring is a family heirloom and talk about where he proposed. Sometimes it is possible to work little details into a shot that helps tell your story — favorite flowers, special surroundings, etc. Then, on your wedding day, if you have decided upon inclusion of rings in the imagery, your photographers should have ring shots as part of their list. How those images are taken can be influenced by your wishes and personalities. Once again, go over some images that you have seen that fit your tastes and personality, and don’t be afraid to convey those to


your photographers. There are as many ideas as there are couples. Whatever can be imagined can be created. Traditional is to have the rings shot with hands intertwined over the bouquet, but more recently photographers and couples will break from tradi-tion and have come up with unique images that are not only keepsakes, but story tellers. Some couples wish to have the image of the rings taken on a background that has particular meaning –

3 Rings placed upon an old barn board inside a horseshoe for the equestrian couple

3 Rings positioned on a piece of driftwood that the couple found on their first beach walk

3 Rings intertwined with the bridal bouquet

3 Groom looking through the ring at the camera

3 Rings on the windowsill kissed by the light of the wedding day

3 Rings attached to the ring pillow that was used at the parents’ wedding

3 Rings in the officiant’s hand, ready to be placed on the couple

Your options are limitless, so take some time and have some fun investigating the options with your fiancé, and then discuss them with your photographers. Remember, these are your images, so work with your photographer to help them tell YOUR story for years to come.

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With so many bridal designers flooding an already saturated market, it's hard to stand apart from the crowd. That's why when we were introduced to Justin Alexander Bridal, we did a double-take. These gowns are gorgeous. The designers are inspired by 1950s and 1960s fashion updated with modern twists making them perfect for contemporary brides. Justin Alexander offers creative designs that are executed in the highest quality materials at a value that is unsurpassed by any other design house. The designs, corsetry and details featured in and on their gowns are generally only found in gown collections costing anywhere from 50 percent to 300 percent more. It's rare to find a designer that makes beautiful gowns with high-end materials at great price points which is why Justin Alexander is an amazing value. What also makes them a standout is their wide variety of designs with everything from delicate lace, vintage-inspired dresses to tulle and organza ball gowns. They truly have something for every bride. Known for affordable couture gowns with accents of glamour, drama and luxury, it's plain to see why Justin Alexander is a leading brand in bridal fashion. For the first time ever, Fiori Bridal Boutique is proud to introduce Justin Alexander to Vermont. All of the gowns featured here can be found at Fiori along with several others from the Justin Alexander line. They also carry gowns by Casablanca Bridal, Ella, Essense of Australia, Martina Liana, Watters and Wtoo. As beautiful as these photos are, they pale in comparison to the softness and beauty of beholding a Justin Alexander in person!

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ruBy (merali) & Brian souhanP. 48

ali (wasserstein) & jon schiPPersP. 52

reBecca (sevy) & Bryan chicoineP. 58

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lake & lodgeP. 70


Our Story…”FATE”…“Two shall be born, the whole wide world apart, And speak in different tongues and have no thought, Each of the other's being, and no heed. And these, o'er unknown seas, to unknown lands, Shall cross, escaping wreck, defying death; And all unconsciously shape every act, And bend each wandering step to this one end — That, one day, out of darkness they shall meet, And read life's meaning in each other's eyes” (S. Spalding)….and it was indeed FATE with a little bit of compatibility magic from eHarmony that brought together a major in the U.S. Army and a nurse practitioner.

The ProposalA year after we met, Brian was amidst his break, studiously preparing for the doctoral qualifying exam at Columbia. It had been a busy day for me at work, and we had planned a quiet evening after prepping a halal (kosher) turkey for Christmas. Having immense respect for our religious diversity, we attended Christmas Eve mass and intriguingly the pastor had chosen to speak about marriage. As the service began, Brian reached over, strongly seized my hand, and sat with a “military posture.” I remember thinking “Mmmm” at both Brian’s reaction and at the choice of sermon given it was Christmas, but didn’t think more of it. Afterwards, Brian gave me an album of our year together filled with reminiscences of our first date, memorable pictures of

love story

Ruby (Merali) & Brian Souhanmarch 17, 2012

the stowe inn | stowe, vermontphotography: omarie speer, brian souhan & nadia meraLi


trips we had taken, and on the last page was a fortune cookie strip: “Love is on its way”…by the time I looked up, wondering when was this? Brian was on one knee holding a box with a sparkle….of course I said YES! Brian explained moments after ordering my engagement ring on the phone he happened to pick up a left over fortune cookie and opened it….surely FATE brought us together!

Memorable DetailsWe had dined at the spectacular River House Restaurant at The Stowe Inn sampling their scrumptious menu for the reception luncheon. We both agreed it was the absolute perfect location for our intimate wedding! Chef Friese graciously allowed me access to his kitchen to decorate our wedding cake (my most nerve-racking but cherished bridal moment!) and proficiently attended to our finest details. Marie Speer and Brian had meticulously picked spots for perfect pictures and Brian captured some

priceless moments while I adorned final touches on our wedding cake.Brass Lantern Inn was an ideal quaint Vermont bed and breakfast to experience a getaway with our families. Profoundly impressed by Patrick Lewis, a young creative man with cerebral palsy, we absolutely had to have his Purely Patrick gifts as wedding favors! Much like a bridal shower the henna party is celebrated with food, merriment, laughter, and sharing that evening with our friends and families meant the world to me! Signifying the strength of love in a marriage, it is believed that the darker the bride’s henna is, the stronger the love. St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2012, embraced us with a fog gradually clearing with warm radiant sunshine and 70 degrees for a March wedding in Stowe! Com-mencing with both

an Irish and Islamic blessing the ceremony was officiated by a J.P. “When I saw her for the first time walking towards me, I knew that no matter life's struggles Ruby was going to be by my side, and that I was going to hold on tight and never let her go, for she was a part of me.” “The moment Brian held my hand…..I knew without a doubt in my mind….I will love him more 'till the end of time.” Our day was everything we hoped for and a beautiful start to our lives together as husband and wife, blessed with abundant duas (blessings) and Irish luck!

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reception & ceremony: The stowe inn800-253-4031 | stoweinn.com

wedding cake: The stowe inn 800-253-4031 | stoweinn.com

Additional Wedding ProfessionalsBridal Gown: Utsav, India Favors: Purely Patrick Flowers: Maplehurst Florist Hair/Make-up: Salon Salon Henna: Rupali Agrawal J.P.: Kermit SpauldingLodging : Brass Lantern Inn Music: Jaffer MeraliPhotography: Marie Speer, Wedding Rings: Von Bargen'sBrian Souhan, & Nadia Merali

Advice to CouplesBe creative and innovative! Brian and I have wonderful memories of planning details, music, creating our wedding cards, menu selection, and we worked not only within a budget but also a short time to pull off an intimate and elegant wedding. Remember to cherish every moment of planning TOGETHER, as that makes your wedding day more meaningful as you pledge the beginning of your new life!

TestimonialsVermont Bride (magazine and website) was a quintessential resource with countless ideas for planning our special day! The Stowe Inn was the perfect venue for our ceremony. Stefan Friese was phenomenal in planning our menu, and the mouthwatering chocolate cake with buttercream icing, was an even more decadent treat as I had personally finished decorating it the night before

the reception. The River House staff was attentive and courteous from preparation to execution of the reception making our wedding day a truly magical experience! Boutonnieres were by Maplehurst Florist, Essex Junction, VT, wedding favors by Purely Patrick, music was compiled by Jaffer Merali, and Kermit Spaulding was our J.P. Wedding pictures were captured by Marie Speer, Brian Souhan, and Nadia Merali. Utsav, India, custom tailored my wedding gown and Phillip Bosen at Von Bargen’s Burlington, VT was a true gem! Thanks to Rupali Agrawal and her henna skills, the henna party was a memorable evening and yes, my bridal henna was very dark reflecting the rich love in my life! Jennifer Sautter at Salon Salon made me feel like a princess and did an incredible job with my hair and make-up — the expression on Brian’s face when he first saw me was priceless! Above all, we are so very thankful to our incredible friends and families for making our special day truly memorable by sharing it with us!


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Ali (Wasserstein) & Jon Schippersseptember 3, 2011

stowe mountain resort | stowe, Vtphotography: orchard coVe photography (amanda herzberger)

How We MetJon and I met our junior year of college. We had a class together, and he was a friend of a friend. My girlfriend Lauren knew I was interested in Jon, so every day she'd come in to class and sit one seat away from him, always leaving the seat next to him open. A few months later, towards the end of the school year (and after a few drinks), I saw Jon out at a party and let him know how I felt. He genuinely offered up a "maybe next year," as it was the last day of school before the summer break. I quickly made my way out of the party. The fol-lowing school year, Jon and I crossed paths once again, and he quickly asked me out. I accepted and almost ten years later we are happily married.

ProposalThe story of our engagement is long and detailed, so I'll do us all a favor and just say that after nine years together Jon asked me to marry him on a beach in the North Fork of Long Island and I said yes.

The PlanningI am a producer by trade, so I took on the planning as I would any other job, organized a binder and got to work. We got engaged late April 2011 and de-cided we wanted to get married in the fall of the same year. Jon and I took our first vacation together to Stowe in the middle of winter. He likes to joke that he first fell in love with me after seeing me snowboard. When we first started talking about marriage, we always joked about it being in Stowe. When the time came to decide where we were getting married, it wasn’t much of a discussion. We planned a trip over Memorial Day weekend to check out venues. We always knew we wanted to get married on the mountain at Stowe Mountain Resort and it was just a matter of my persistence and Jon’s confidence to help make that happen. We met with Lacy Walsh, of SMR, and with her help we picked a date in an already very busy wedding season and got to work. We can’t say enough good things about Lacy Walsh and SMR. When we arrived Lacy armed us with lots of information, including a Vermont Bride Magazine, which proved very helpful sourcing vendors and


providing inspiration. As I mentioned to SMR, from our very first interaction (and through our very last), Lacy Walsh was a pleasure to work with. In addi-tion to being incredibly accommodating, Lacy was thoughtful, intuitive and always solutions oriented. Jon and I had some pretty tricky requests along the way, and wherever possible, Lacy worked with us to make our vision possible. It's truly a testament to the staff at SMR that on my wedding day the only thing I was worried about was the weather!

The WeddingWe spent a lot of time discussing what was important to each of us and really wanted our decor and style to be representative of where we were and who we are, so most of our decorations were natural, simple and where possible, sourced locally. Our guests were greeted upon their arrival in Vermont with welcome bags that included Cabot cheese, maple syrup, and other Vermont-made treats. There are so many things we love about Vermont and we wanted our

guests to get a taste of as many as possible! We held our ceremony and cocktail hour at the top of the mountain on the deck of The Cliff House Restaurant. All of our guests had to take a gondola up to the top of the mountain, where we were married at 3,625 feet. The backdrop of the mountain and valley below allowed us to keep our decorations to a minimum. The reception was held at Spruce Base Camp — a 80 foot octagon shaped room at the base of Spruce Mountain (another short gondola ride away). The space was breathtaking, but grand, and could accommodate parties twice our size. So Jon suggested we bring in some local trees to help fill the space and make the setting more intimate. Our goal was to make the space feel like an extension of the outdoors, which was easy to do with the floor to ceiling windows, lots of greenery and wooden details. In the spirit of Vermont, we had Ben and Jerry's create a three tiered ice cream cake as our wedding cake featuring our favorite flavors (including What a Cluster and Mint Chocolate Chunk). It was definitely an endeavor getting the cake from Burlington to Stowe.

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Favorite MemoryThere were so many great moments. Aside from the obvious, marrying Jon, here are a few that stick out: Jon sent me a text midday with a screen grab of the forecast — 70 degrees and sunny for the rest of the day. Since the weather was the one thing I couldn't control, it was driving me crazy that the forecast was changing every 20 minutes. It was such a simple, understated moment that reminded me how well my soon-to-be husband knows me. The gondola ride down the mountain to the reception, after the sun had set. We never even considered the eight minutes we'd have alone to-gether riding down the mountain in complete darkness, with only the lights of the valley twinkling below. It sounds cheesy, but it was so nice to have a few minutes to ourselves to take in everything that had just happened.

Our first lookWe were unconvinced at first whether to do this, but it truly was the most relaxing and intimate part of our wedding day. We spent about an hour taking

pictures and goofing around on one of the most beautiful golf courses I've ever experienced.

The speechesThe wedding speeches were so original and so us! From an ancient Hawaiian chant to an interpretive dance, our friends and family know us well!

AdviceAt the end of the day, it's just a wedding, and you will argue. A good friend gave me the following advice, and it really made my life easier: pick three things that you really care about, fight for those three and let everything else go. At the end of the day all that matters is that you are marrying the person you love.

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cake: ben & Jerry’schittenden county 802-222-1665central Vermont 802-882-1240 ext. 2287www.benjerry.com

caterer: stowe mountain resort802-253-3666 | www.stowe.com

ceremony venue: The cliff house, stowe mountain resort 802-253-3666 | www.stowe.com

reception venue: spruce camp base Lodge, stowe mountain resort802-253-3666 | www.stowe.com

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Additional wedding professionals:Bride's Dress: Christos, Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J. Crew, Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo, DJ: Terry Urban, Hair & Makeup: Kacie Corbelle, Florist: A Schoolhouse Garden, Getting Ready: Topnotch Resort and Spa, Invitations: Collaboration between bride and groom, and friend Kristen Johnson (painter), Photographers: Orchard Cove Photography (Amanda Herzberger)

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Rebecca (Sevy) & Bryan ChicoineJune 23, 2012

sLeepy hoLLow inn | huntington, Vtphotography: ayer photography of Vermont

How we metThe first time I laid eyes on Bryan he was walking into the UVM CREAM dairy barn and it was like everything stopped. He was the older, wiser herdsman and I had a SUPER crush on him, but we both were in relationships. There was always a very real chemistry between us but we went on with our separate lives. We’d cross paths every once in a while and I think we both started to realize that we were more than just friends. My path took me off to Cali-fornia for vet school, but we managed to stay in touch through the years. We were miles apart from each other so I let time pass and thought things through. He was my ‘one who got away’ until it finally dawned on me that I should stop thinking and start acting. I reached out to him hopeful that we hadn’t gotten the timing with relationships wrong again. To my luck he was single and due to visit California in a few weeks! We made plans to meet at the Santa Monica Pier. The butterflies turned into elephants in my stomach. I spilled my girlie guts to him. I talked about my career, how hectic my fourth year would be, my hesitancy but desire to complete an internship, my nagging biological clock… all sorts of things one should not talk about on ‘the first date.’ I must have baffled him but he listened and took it all in.


The engagementAfter a year of long-distance dating we found ourselves in California again for my gradua-tion. Bryan suggested we visit Santa Monica Pier again while we were in town. We strolled along, where the sand meets the water because Bryan was hunting for a place to take pictures of our hands in the sand. He made his imprints and coached me on how to make mine. Then he wrote the date underneath our hands and took a picture. As I was wiping the sand from my hands he took me close and asked 'which finger would an engagement ring go on?' I looked at him excitedly, then pointed to the hand on the left and said, ‘umm, that one!' He got down on one

knee, while he was reaching for the ring a tide came up and soaked his sneakers! He pulled out a BEAUTIFUL ring and asked if I would marry him and I said yes!

The planningWe set out to find a Vermont barn setting and when we found Sleepy Hollow we knew we’d found our spot. We loved it so much we had to compromise on the date and set the big day for the weekend after finishing my internship. Planning a wedding and working ‘intern hours’ was difficult but it helped me stay organized. I really relied on my friends and family as well. My

sister was an amazing MOH and helped make a lot of the DIY touches (the sign post, the flags, and the mirror). I asked my grandma to do the flowers and my aunt was the justice of the peace. I was lucky enough to meet the Ayers through my internship. Bryan’s close family friend offered to make our wedding cake. It was great that we could make it the whole day a ‘Family Affair.’

The weddingAlthough it was one of the longest days of the year, the wedding day seemed to fly by. The weather was gorgeous for the outdoor cer-emony. It felt like I was floating from the covered


footbridge to the wedding gazebo. We were sur-rounded by the people we loved and it was such a special ceremony having helped inspire my aunt as she wrote our vows. As we turned for the re-cessional someone from the crowd shouted, ‘ hey what are you wearing on your feet?’ I flashed a glimpse of my yellow wellies and the whole place erupted with laughs. It kicked off the mood for a laid-back and fun reception. The guests enjoyed appetizers as we took some amazing photos with the Ayers. I changed into more wedding appropriate footwear for our introduction and first dance. The dinner was amazing; Janice did a great job putting together our favorite dishes with a little flair. I think my favorite detail was

the birch-bark wedding cake Jen made especially for us. The celebration continued into the evening with drinks by Occasions and music by DJ, David Wright. The toasts given by my father, Bryan’s brother and my sister got everyone a little teary-eyed. And Bryan’s sister shared a beautiful photo slide show of our childhood memories and the evolution of our love story. The evening culminated when Bryan’s groomsmen donned the bridesmaids’ Wellingtons for some hilarious dance moves. We were smiling from start to fin-ish, the day wonderful in every way.

AdviceI think what made the day feel like ‘mine’ was all the little DIY projects I had worked on through the year all come together. From the escort cards to the burlap and milk bottle table toppers, it was exciting to see all the things that made the venue uniquely ours.

TestimonialI flipped through as many wedding magazines as possible the year leading up to the wedding looking for inspiration and information. Vermont Bride was definitely a resource for clever ideas and Vermont vendors.

Photography: ayer photography802-338-9193 | ayerphoto.comrentals: celebration rentals, inc.802-247-0002 | celebrateinvermont.com

Additional Wedding Professionals:Bar Catering : The Village PorchBridal Gown: David’s BridalBrides Hair: Reflections Salon & SpaCake: Jen Roberts of Daily ChocolateCatering : Janice Munson CateringCeremony & Reception: Sleepy Hollow InnDJ: David WrightJewelry: Etsy.comRehearsal Dinner: SugerSnap cateringTuxedos: Needleman’s Bridal



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Photography: venue: design & coordination:ampersand wedding photography The barn at boyden farm Vt enchanted eventsandweddingphoto.com boydenfarm.com 802-324-1433 | vtenchantedevents.com

Flowers: cake & cupcakes: Bride & groom / ceremony signs: creative muse caketopia cakes truly noted802-933-4403 | creativemusevt.com caketopiacakes.com trulynoted.net

other featured Vendors:bridal gown and groom's outfit: tara Lyn bridal, taralynnbridal.com | place cards, menu & cupcake Liners: Lasso'd moon, lassodmoon.comrings: starfire Jewelry, inc, jewelryvermont.com | rentals: Vermont tent company, vermonttent.com | officient: katherine blume, vermontweddingofficiant.com


models: victoria bruner and robert willey | hair: kim edwards | makeup: emily smithison

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Photography: venue: cake & Food: Bridal gown:stacie maddox photography The ponds at bolton Valley The essex resort & spa fiori bridal boutiquestaciemaddoxblog.com thepondsvt.com vtculinaryresort.com fioribridal.com

Flowers: calligraphy: decór items: *The crimson poppy flower shoppe Lydia batten at home america802-434-5143 lydiabatten.com athome.com/jmcgovern*mini oil Lamp, mason Jar Lantern, wire basket, candle holder w/pine cones, rustic frame and Lighted tree

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Themed weddings are growing more popular than ever. Not only do they make a wedding memorable, they can also simplify the plan-ning if treated as a foundation rather than an afterthought. For the best results the wedding theme should be chosen alongside the wedding’s date. For example: a vineyard wedding works best in late summer or autumn when grapes are ripening and the short days are perfect for a candlelit reception--but if the bride dreams of a wedding with sparkles and snowflakes, then a winter wed-ding date is best. These suggestions may seem obvious, but often brides pick a date and then try to make their favorite theme fit, even though its out-of-season. All weddings are beautiful, but the right theme combined with the right season make a wedding spectacular. Picture a country sunflower themed wedding in May. Pretty, yes. But present that same wedding in midsummer, in a barn surrounded by fields filled with golden hay

bales and wildflowers, and the sunflower theme will come to life. The theme should fit both the bride and groom’s tastes and vision of the perfect wedding. Choosing may, at first, feel overwhelming. It will take brainstorming and compromise. But the time invested at this stage will simplify all the decisions which come after by supplying focus and unity. Once the theme and the date are chosen, the next step is to select two or three colors which will be used throughout the wedding. One color usually matches the bride’s gown. The others should reflect the theme and compliment the attendants’ complexions and hair colors. In fact, the colors themselves can be a simple easy to manage wedding theme--such as a watercolor wedding where everything from the invitations and dresses to the centerpieces and cake are done in swirls of pastel colors. Or, a traditional favorite, the black and white wedding with splashes of red. The key to using color as a theme is to make sure

no other colors slip into the wedding, like having bright yellow emergency umbrellas for a pastel wedding. One thing brides tend to overlook is the color of the carpeting and walls at the ceremony and reception sites. If the bride has her heart set on a certain location, she’s better off to plan the wedding theme and color scheme so they blend in well with this location. If the bride doesn’t have a favorite location, then--once the theme is chosen--the bride will be able to quickly rule out not only locations which are beyond her budget but also those which won’t work with her theme and colors. This is a great way to simplify a major decision. For example, a wedding with a beach theme would be fantastic in a pavilion or lakeside tent, but it’s not going to work as well in a hotel ballroom with chandeliers and Victorian style wallpaper. Save-the-date announcements and invita-tions are one of the most important parts of bringing your wedding’s theme to life. This is

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when your guests get their first glimpse at what is to come. They also are one of the easiest places to incorporate the wedding theme. If the theme is something like the mountains of Vermont, then the announcements could be traditional with an embossed outline of a mountain in the background. For a less formal wedding, photos of mountains would be perfect. Fun email announcements with links to the wedding website or Pinterest are fast becoming common and are a great way to highlight your theme. Pinterest not only is a great way to share with friends and family, it’s also one of the best tools for working with wedding professionals and organizing a themed wedding. Choosing a bridal gown and attendants' dresses that work with a wedding’s theme, goes back to the color choices, style and the formality of the wedding. Besides using colors which match the rest of the wedding, little touches can strengthen the theme, like shell shaped earring for a beach themed wedding or sparkly flip-flops to wear at the reception. Or the clothing can directly relate to the theme, like skiwear for an outdoor winter wedding or black dresses for a formal New Year's Eve affair. Likewise the most important elements in choosing what the groom and groomsmen will wear are the wedding colors and the formality of the theme. Music is an element whose power to accent a theme should not be neglected. Live music, even if it’s just for the ceremony, can have a particularly profound effect. Some ideas are no-brainers, like bagpipes at a Scottish themed wedding. Other themes call for more creative thinking. How about having a choir of children dressed as angels for a winter magic themed wedding? Or folksingers for a harvest theme? Of course, at the reception it’s a good idea to blend in a variety of music so all the guest can enjoy listening and dancing. A wedding theme shouldn’t overpower anyone’s enjoyment of the day. At the reception the color choices once again come into play when picking linens and chair covers. Be sure to see samples of the linens to make sure their color meets your expectations. Dark colored linens sometime appear less rich in person. The solution is to use all white or ivory linens and accent by tying colored ribbons around the napkins, renting colored glassware or by putting the color into centerpieces. Colorful mats or trays can also be placed under the centerpieces. The addition of gifts for the guests, as well as anything else which will be placed on the tables needs to be well thought out, so every detail fits into the theme. In the spring, seed packets of wedding colored flowers tucked into the napkins not only are nice take-homes for the guests, but they match nicely with a garden themed wedding. Add a gathering of small blooming plants in the center of the table to complete the look. A bride should make it a priority to tell all the professionals working on the wedding that there is a theme. Professionals are experienced in this area and are the best source of ideas. Florists are particularly in tune with using themes. Bouquets, boutonnières, centerpieces…every floral element can be designed to reflect the overall look a bride is aiming for. This won’t necessarily cost more, but it will have a profound effect on the wedding’s overall appear-ance. An informal strawberry themed wedding could have arrange-ments done in old fashion pint berry baskets. The same theme done with a modern flare might have terrariums with strawberry plants in them or tall clear vases filled with real berries and topped off with a froth of baby’s breath and gerbera.


Cake makers are equally as creative when it comes to working with themes. Nowadays a cake is likely to be accented or replaced with cupcakes or other deserts which are perfect for showing off a theme, such as chocolate frosted cupcakes with sprinkles of red-hot hearts for a Valentines wedding. In Vermont, ice-cream distributors sometimes have small carts or coolers which can be used to add a fun touch to a wedding with a less formal summertime theme. A bride shouldn’t neglect to tell her photographer what the theme is as well. And she shouldn’t put off hiring the photographer until late in the planning stage. Contacting them before the wedding date is announced can open up some options for invitations and an-nouncements that otherwise might have been overlooked. From the food and beverages, to the limousine and hairstyles, there are a million ways to use a theme to tie a wedding together. The theme doesn’t have to be an over-the-top circus complete with pop-corn and elephants to be successful. Subtle themes often work the best. A bride and groom simply need to think about when they want to hold their wedding, the colors that fit their taste and what they are both passionate about. This will lead to a theme and create a wedding which is both unique and fitting at the same time.

A Few Theme Ideas and Elements to Get You Started!

Vineyard Elegance: Grapevine draped arbors, personalized wine bottles, silver candelabras with deep colored tapers, burgundy and pale green, grapes, county barn, strolling violinist, open roses, herbs, bowls of crisp crackers with choice of dips, Vermont organic meats, cheesecake with fresh berries, cake frosted with cream cheese or fondant. Back to the 1940s : Retro evening dresses, high style restaurant, black tails for the guys, specialty cocktails with fun names, finger food, sunset cruise, antique cars, black and white photos, photo booth, sleek arm bouquets of white calla lilies, simple, stylish clear vase with red rose to give a spot of dramatic color against black and white.

Winter Sparkle: Snowflakes, all white dresses or white and red, fireplaces, fur, lit birch trees, cracked ice, crystals and pearls, sleigh rides, ski area and condos, candlelit church, silver bells, ballroom with view of the mountains.

Golf Crazy: Small wedding, country club, funky shoes, shorter dresses, informal suits, bride and groom golfers on top of cake, grass-like centerpieces, antique limo or sports car, save-the-dates announce-ment with bride and groom teeing off .

Autumn in the Country: Bright fall colors, fiddler or live county band, pumpkins, bushel baskets overflowing with mums and asters, pheasant feathers, wooden crates, tables covered with pies and cakes, Vermont fresh turkey, tent or reception hall, invitations tied with raffia.

Maple Country Wedding: Springtime, maple candy, sap buckets filled with branches or bright spring colored flowers, maple glazed ham or deserts with maple touches, antiqued linens, terrariums or tin containers filled with ferns, sprouting tulips and daffodils, country church and a horse and wagon instead of a buggy.


Irecently returned from a trip to Namibia, the country northwest of South Africa. Several of my clients have asked me about it, so I wanted to see firsthand what the interest was all about, and whether it would be also a romantic honey-moon destination. It is a vast country of breathtaking scenery, but slightly over two million people live in an area about the size of Britain and France together and over 60 percent of the population lives in the top third of the country. While English is the official language of Namibia, it is the first language of less than 10 percent of the population. The most common language is Afrikaans. While beautiful beaches, colorful waters and nightlife are not what you’ll find here, the wide open spaces, deserts and the bush, incredible starry skies, romantic sunsets, wild coastlines, adventure sports and quiet, private relaxed time is hard to find anywhere else. The stunning landscapes show the diversity of the country, from the world’s tallest dunes rising over 3,000 square feet, to the coastal areas, to flat empty lands and areas such as Etosha National Park which covers more than 8,500 square miles. Animals here include lions, elephants (the tallest in Africa), zebras, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos (including the endangered black rhinos), giraffes, ostrich, oryz, wildebeest, kudu, springbok and over 100 species of mammals and over 300 species of birds.

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The old German colonial town of Swakopmund of 20,000 inhabitants, lies on the coast and has a nice variety of restaurants and delicious seafood.

The Namibian capital of Windhoek has a popu-lation of 250,000 people and is the largest and only city in Namibia.

The red dunes of Sossusvlei (or the Namib Desert) are the oldest in the world, and a haven for photographers.

There are a number of conservation areas includ-ing the 105 square mile Waterberg Plateau.

The wetlands of Walvis Bay are home to thou-sands of migratory birds.

The Skeleton Coast is a remote, desolate and adventurous area with its wild weather that has provided many shipwrecks and whale skeletons still seen along the Atlantic coast, and where you find desert elephants, birds and many sea animals.

The second largest canyon in the world is found in Namibia. Fish River Canyon, a natural gorge and hikers’ paradise, is thought to have formed about 500 million years ago.

The Petrified Forest has fossilized logs that are 250 million years old.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Twyfel-fontein has more than 2,500 prehistoric rock engravings, likely by the San people, and more of their rock paintings are also found in the Brand-berg Nature Reserve.

Namibia is home to various indigenous tribes. These include the San or the Bushman, who were originally from the Kalahari Desert. The San, along with the Damara, are the oldest inhabitants of Namibia. Other tribes include the Himba, the Herero and the Nama. Few places in the world provide opportunities to spend time and interact with the local indigenous tribe, but here they are very welcoming. If it’s activities you are looking for there is windsurfing, sand boarding, four-wheel motorcycling (quad bike) on the sand dunes and in the desert, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, hot air ballooning, paragliding, scenic air flights, and micro-lights over the desert skydiving and of course sunrise and sunset game drives. Accommodations vary from luxury hotels and tented camps, honeymoon suites and spas to campsites, for those who prefer to rough it and enjoy the outdoors. Many lodges are surround-ed by the nature parks and conservation areas.

The best time to go:

The desert climate of Namibia means it is hot and dry. Rainfall between October and April can make the dry areas turn lush and green and cooler. December to March are hottest months. In the desert areas, temperatures can go over 100 degrees fahrenheit during the day and drop below freezing at night. In southern Namibia, the best time to visit is between May and September when it is dry and cool. October to March is the best time to go to the Namib coast (Swakop-mund and Walvis Bay), May to September are cooler inland. The weather remains the same year-round at the Skeleton Coast, but fishing is best November to March. Animal viewing in Etosha is best from April to October. For the adventurous couple, or those who just want to find a quiet hideaway, this is a great honeymoon spot. It is a popular destination for self-drive tours, and privacy is easy to find.


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“Can’t you just write me a prescription for a magic pill, one that will melt away all my unwanted fat and make me lose 10 pounds (or 20 pounds) in 10 days?” How many times have physicians been asked that question? How many of us have wanted to ask? To win the war against weight, magic has no place, common sense does. To get lasting results, the answer doesn’t come packed in capsule, the answer is simply a healthy portion of diet and exercise. Most of us have ridden the yo-yo diet: up seven pounds, down five, up three, down four only to end at an even higher weight and body fat percentage then when we first started. Dieting alone can be frustrating enough and not seeing results can be maddening. The battle of the muffin top needs to be managed to be successful; success begins with a healthy diet and continues with a dose of daily exercise. Physical activity and proper diet will help you maintain your weight over the long haul. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34 percent of U.S. adults age 20 years and older are overweight; the num-ber of adults who are obese is 36 percent. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that 35 percent of U.S. adults exercise regularly (that’s good news), leaving more than six out of 10 that do not exercise at all (not so good news).

Diet and ExerciseWe can’t have one without the other. Can the battle of the Buddha belly be won by using only one of these means? Statistics report only five percent of dieters are successful in keeping the lost weight off by diet alone. Approximately

one-third of lost weight is regained within one year and almost all is regained within three to five years. Facts like that make me want to sign up for Tuesday and Thursday Zumba classes! What’s a busy, modern day woman to do? With hundreds of diet and nutrition books on the shelves, the information we are bombarded with can be puz-zling and conflicting.

Winning the War Against WeightCalories in, calories out. We all know the math: If more calories are consumed than burned, weight is gained. To lose a pounds of fat, a decrease of 3,500 calories is needed (either through diet, exercise or both). Five hundred fewer calories a day (either by sweat or deficiency) for seven days will show as a pound of fat lost. As scores of professional dieters will tell, a change in diet only, with no added exercise will result in long-term frustration. The marriage of diet and exercise is the most practical way to lose weight, keep it off and improve overall health. The research is clear: the combination of diet and exercise is more effective than diet alone.

One Step at a TimeFinding the right combination of diet and exer-cise is not an exact science when cutting calories is involved. Dropping calories too low can send the body into survival mode and reek havoc with metabolism. Consuming too many calories slides the scale to the ‘oh no, here we go again’ side. Experts suggest a weight loss goal of one to two pounds a week. We need to remember that time was needed to put the weight on; time will be needed to take the weight off. The I want to lose five pounds by Saturday mentality is a surefire thought process to failure.

Winning the Weight WarBy karen sturtevant


Plan, plan, plan! Have a strategy for the upcoming week and when temptation strikes, you’ll be ready. Know what dinner will be on Tuesday night, pack your lunch Wednesday before you leave in the morning, have low-fat, nutrient dense snacks ready to eat on Saturday and have your food list in hand (and stick to it) when grocery shopping. Having a game plan to deal with the allure of the cookie or pizza will increase your odds of success. Be aware of calorie counts and total fat content, which we tend to underestimate, to make better food choices. When you realize that only 16 peanuts have a calorie count of 170—120 of which are fat—you soon realize that maybe you’ll think twice before your hand reaches in the overfilled bowl. That Boston Kreme, as tasty as it is, sneaks in 310 calories—144 of which are fat. A serving of chicken Alfredo is not only creamy, it’s loaded with unhealthy fat and has a whooping 1,310 calories per serving. Get in the habit of reading nutritional labels and ask yourself, “Do I really want that in my body? Is this a healthy choice?”

LunchtimeA local fast food restaurant offers a quarter pound hamburger with cheese packing a gut busting 750 calories with 42 grams of fat. Add a large order of fries (500 calories with 25 grams of fat), wash it down with a large cola (310 empty calories), and you’ve almost exceeded your entire caloric budget for the day with 1,560 calories, not to mention the amount of saturated fat clogging through your arteries. Brown bag a sliced chicken panini with ham

and Swiss cheese with lettuce on a wheat wrap and half a cup of marinara sauce and enjoy only 292 guilt-free calories and 6 grams of fat with the added punch of 27 grams of protein. Add a crunchy apple and the entire lunch totals a healthy 392 calories. You’ve just saved 1,168 calories! For an added bonus, you’ll feel alert, satisfied and won’t suffer the carb crash an hour later.

Choices & ModerationWithout overwhelming yourself with bizarre foods and food labels, try simply reducing your food portions by10 to 15 percent. Try to be consistent across the week, instead of being more conscious on certain days of the week and splurging on the weekend. A well-balanced diet should include low-fat choices and a reduction in total calories. Every day is an opportunity to practice portion control. We tend to underestimate the number of calories due to large serving sizes. Since 1960 the surface of dinner plates has increased 36 percent, allowing us much space for super-sized servings. Realize that serving size and portion size are different. Take a snack bag of potato chips: the calories may be listed as 120 (not bad, you think) until you realize there are three servings in each bag and you’ve just eaten the whole thing! An appropriate portion for protein (meat, yogurt, eggs) is the size of a palm of one hand. The portion guideline for starchy complex carbohydrates (whole grains, legumes, peas, potatoes) is the amount that can fit into one cupped hand. Pile fruits and vegetables into the

size of two cupped hands to enjoy proper por-tion size. Imagine how healthy, fit and in control you would feel if your diet decisions were correct in choice and size.

Drink water!Author and physician Donald Robertson says the body will not function properly without enough water and discusses the importance of drinking plenty of water for permanent weight loss: "Drinking enough water is the best treat-ment for fluid retention; the overweight person needs more water than the thin one; water helps to maintain proper muscle tone; water can help relieve constipation; drinking water is essential to weight loss." Visit vermontbridemagazine.com for The Importance of Water from the summer 2011 issue for more essential water information.

Let’s MoveThe American College of Sports Medicine, along with several other organizations, recom-mends adults take part of 150 minutes of moderate to intense exercise each week—that’s only 30 minutes five days a week. Increments of 10 or 15 minutes at a time can be worked into any schedule. If we think about how we spend our downtime, fitness can be incorporated in our busy lives. Autumn’s cool air and impressive scenery is a great time for getting outside—en-joy a walk at lunchtime, stroll the neighborhood after dinner. Jump roping, biking, jogging or taking a group fitness class will strengthen your heart, decrease stress levels and lower risk of disease, to name only a few benefits.

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Strength or resistance training two to three times a week will keep the ‘burn’ going long after the last hand weight has been put away. Maintain muscle mass and rev up your metabolism by working all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, chest, shoulders, arms). Crunches, sit-ups and push-ups will strengthen and tone. The principle behind strength training is to add resistance to the body’s natural movements. As muscles are challenged they get stronger. Time is well spent with fitness—your health and attitude will soar, and seeing your muscle tone take shape will keep you motivated and thinking twice about the second serving of chocolate cheesecake. Consistency will show results. You may surprise yourself and actually enjoy your sweat sessions! Everyone has their Achilles’ heel: mine is sugar. I can sniff out a chocolate chip cookie two streets over. Bring me to a family reunion, and I’ll be the one wrapping brownies and fudge balls for the

ride home. Recognizing this weakness, I’m mindful that when I satisfy my sweet tooth (and I do) I need to counter the indulgence with a session at the gym for one or two (or three) of intense cardio workouts, some nautilus action and strength training.

Choose healthAlways consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting on a new diet or fitness program. A healthy lifestyle involves many options, two of which being what to choose for a balanced diet plan and an exercise pro-gram. Being consistent in choosing what to put in your body each day will lead to better eating habits and an eventual win in the weight war. By making healthy eating choices and adding exercise as a regular regiment, we give our bodies and minds the best gift: a lifetime of health, energy, and balanced state of well being.

The Benefits of Regular Exercise:Helps the body’s system function more efficiently.

Improves your chances of living longer and healthier.

Helps prevent Type 2 diabetes, heart disease

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Relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Promotes healthy weight, improves muscle mass, and

boosts metabolism.

Improves sleep, heart, lung, and muscle function.

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There’s truth in the joke about the child in the religious education class who answered “monotony” when her teacher asked the word for getting married for life. Couples today have higher expectations for the romantic aspect of marriage than did their forbears even two generations ago. Then, marriage wasn’t quite “arranged” by families, as in some cultures, but it required the consent if not approval of parents. Marriage might have had a romantic side, but that was almost secondary to more practical considerations about children, financial stability, and living into the American dream of prosperity and posterity. That sex could become monotonous if not nonexistent was almost stereotypical. Faithful-ness was expected regardless. Today, when one or both partners tire of intimacy – emotional and sexual – the longevity of their marriage is threatened. Lack of intimacy (and its wider, often concurrent, issue – unfaithfulness) are grounds for separation and possibly divorce, in the minds of most couples in today’s culture. On the other hand, the reality of marital preparation today is that very little attention is given to the development of what could be called “sustainable intimacy.” Couples some-times naively expect that the attraction which sparked their initial connection will always be

there. They don’t imagine the inconsistency of desire and connection during various trial times in long term relationships, how it is to be expected and addressed, especially, for example, when children come along. Paul and Lydia were each getting married for the second time, so when the wedding coach offered a one page instrument on com-munication skills — “Diagnose Your Relation-ship” — they curiously filled it out, talked about it, and surfaced some intimacy issues. Since the coach offered to discuss it as an option in the coaching process leading to their wedding day, Lydia brought it up at their next session. “There’s something I want to try to talk about with Paul with your help,” she said. “We do pretty well with intimacy. Our appetites are pretty similar. And Paul is a man who can be emotionally present, unlike my last husband… But sometimes when we haven’t made love for a while, he’ll rent a racy movie to watch. Some-times that feels okay to me, but sometimes, if the film is real graphic, I’m not quite comfort-able.” “Love,” Paul responded, “everybody does it today. It’s a good thing. It means I care about our intimacy. I love you! I love our loving! Hop-ing to keep it fresh.” “Lydia, is there a request in what you’re bringing up?” asked the coach. “Yeah, there is… I love our loving too, Love… and most of the time I’m okay with watching

a film and then making love. But I’d like there to be a boundary around how graphic the film is. Subtle passion is just as much a turn-on for me. In fact, I get turned off by the graphic stuff. I guess I’m asking if you could adjust your taste in the movies we watch.” “You mean, like that Milan Kundera film we saw — steamy sex, implied rather than pic-tured? Is that what you mean?" “Exactly.” “Then we can be on the same page, Love. Maybe my taste is a little different. But I think I can be adjustable about it.” The coach didn’t get many requests to discuss intimacy. But after this give and take in the last session, she was glad she offered it as an optional part of the premarital process. At least it enhanced communication even if couples weren’t exactly on the same page, or even if they didn’t discuss it with the coach. On some level, sustainability was all about communicating — talking about issues — rather than not talking. Monogamy didn’t have to imply monotony.

Rev. Dr. Michael Caldwell (whose parishioners call “Rev Michael”) runs the Partnership Center of Vermont (www.coachingcenterofvt.com) from his home in North Wolcott, VT. Along with his ministry in New England’s Congre-gational tradition, he coaches couples preparing for mar-riage, and officiates ceremonies all over Vermont, indoors or outside. Contact Michael for a free consultation at 802-888-5811. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.coachingcenterofvt.com.

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Lisa carlson - ensembles with flute lisaflute.com 91

classic consort classicconsort.com 10

dayve huckett - guitar dayvehuckett.net 92

Love That duo lovethatduo.com 92

Vermont wedding Violinist vtweddingviolinist.com 90

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vendor index

vendor services website PagePhotoBoothsgreen mountain photobooth greenmtphotobooth.com 19

Favors

bakearia LLc bakearia.com 76

delicate decadence cake boutique delicate-decadence.com 11

shelburne country store shelburnecountrystore.com 93

snaffle sweets snafflesweets.com 91

Vt mountain syrup see our ad 92

Florist - Floral designs

creative muse creativemusevt.com 20

crimson poppy flower shoppe vermontbridemagazine.com 93

esden florist vermontbridemagazine.com 31

hawley's florist hawleysweddingflorist.com 35

howards The flower shop howardstheflowershop.com 91

peck's flower shop pecksflowershop.com 91

sarah's weddings by betty's flower basket bettysflowerbasket.com 26

giFts & Bridal registries

at home america - Jennifer mcgovern athome.com/jmcgovern 92

danforth pewter danforthpewter.com 90

fabulous fascinators by betty's flower basket bettysflowerbasket.com n/a

The kitchen store at J.k. adams thekitchenstoreonline.com 26


hair accessories

fabulous fascinators by betty's flower basket bettysflowerbasket.com n/a

honeymoons

cultural crossroads culturalcrossroads.com 91

invitations

Lydia batten caLLigraphy lydiabatten.com 90

Laura macchia - paper goods & custom design lauramacchia.com 20

That's inviting thats-inviting.com 10

truly noted trulynoted.net 15

jewelry

eaton's fine Jewelry eatonsjewelry.com 13

precious Things Jewelers preciousthingsjewelers.com 17


liFe Planning inFo- home Builders

northern builders inc. vermontbridemagazine.com 57

liFe Planning inFo- realtors

signature properties of Vermont signaturepropertiesvt.com 92

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vendor services website Pagelodging

arlington inn arlingtoninn.com 57

brandon inn historicbrandoninn.com 20

capitol plaza hotel & conference center capitolplaza.com 63

edson hill manor edsonhillmanor.com 100


golden eagle resort goldeneagleresort.com 90

middlebury inn middleburyinn.com 15

mountain top inn & resort mountaintopinn.com 19

ponds at bolton Valley resort thepondsvt.com 5

sheraton burlington hotel & conference ctr sheraton.com/burlington 99

stowe mountain resort stowe.com 26

stables & inn at pigeon hill farm pigeonhillfarm.com 13

stowe inn stoweinn.com 6

stoweflake mountain resort & spa stoweflake.com 3

sunset ballroom vermontspecialoccasions.com 14

tourterelle inn - dining & events tourterellevt.com 32

white rocks inn whiterocksinn.com 14

wilburton inn wilburton.com 17

oFFiciants

rev. dr. michael caldwell coachingcenterofvt.com 89

PhotograPhers

ampersand wedding photography andweddingphoto.com 92

Larry asam photography lasamphoto.com 17

ayer photography of Vermont ayerphoto.com 63

green mountain photobooth greenmtphotobooth.com 19

ben hudson photography benhudsonphotography.com 76

Lamoureux photography lamoureuxphotographystudio.com 87

Letter10 creative letter10creative.com 92

vendor services website PagePhotograPhers contd.

stacie maddox photography staciemaddoxphotography.com 83

kim martin photography kimmartinphoto.com n/a

polis photography polisfoto.com 46

raidenshine photography raidenshine.com 39

saint phalle photography saintphallephoto.com 93

Jeff schneiderman photography jeffschneiderman.com 57

recePtion sites

The abbey theabbeyrestaurant.net 76

an affair by The Lake anaffairbythelake.com 76


barn at boyden farm boydenfarm.com 4

brandon inn brandoninn.com 20

burlington country club burlingtoncountryclub.org 7

burlington elks Lodge burlingtoncountryclub.org 35

capitol plaza hotel & conference ctr capitolplaza.com 63

catamount country club catamountcountryclub.com 39

echo at Leahy center echovermont.org 31




hampton inn burlingtonvt.hamptoninn.com 2

Junior's italian juniorsvt.com 93



old Lantern oldlantern.com 87



spirit of ethan allen iii soea.com 32


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rehearsal dinners

The abbey theabbeyrestaurant.net 76


barn at boyden farm boydenfarm.com 4

brandon inn brandoninn.com 20

burlington country club burlingtoncountryclub.org 7

burlington elks Lodge burlingtoncountryclub.org 35

capitol plaza hotel & conference ctr capitolplaza.com 63

catamount country club catamountcountryclub.com 39

echo at Leahy center echovermont.org 31




hampton inn burlingtonvt.hamptoninn.com 2

Junior's italian juniorsvt.com 91



old Lantern oldlantern.com 87



spirit of ethan allen iii soea.com 32


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sunset ballroom - waterfront catering group vermontspecialoccasions.com 14




tents & rentals

celebration rentals celebrateinvermont.com 13

classy potty's - portable restroom services classypotty.vpweb.com 83

transPortation

burlington Limousine & car service burlingtonvtlimo.com 63

middlebury transit middleburytransit.com 63

Vermont chauffeured transportation limovermont.com 63

videograPhers

backroads & blacktops Video backroadsandblacktopsvideo.com 90

ks Videography ksvideovermont.com 17

Video memory supersounds.com/videomemory.htm 93

wedding story services

backroads & blacktops Video backroadsandblacktopsvideo.com 90

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