Once I’d set up for Abby and Justin’s wedding at Tourterelle in New Haven, Vermont, this past Saturday, I decided to wander around the grounds and snap a few pictures. I also had a lovely talk with Dona Davis, the official photographer for the day, and am hoping to put up a more detailed entry about Justin and Abby’s beautiful wedding in a couple of weeks, with some professional photos! In the meantime, I have to share this beautiful location, and pre-wedding set-up, with my own far more humble photo options. I think you’ll agree, though, that with this amazing location, it’s hard to go wrong!
I love this little pond, right next to the wedding site!
And the view facing away from the pond isn’t bad either!
Here’s the view across the road.
Nothing but gorgeous views from all angles!
A family of ducks wandered by for a photo shoot.
Mr. and Mrs. Duck and family settling in for the festivities.
The wedding reception site. I love the “rose” napkins – they lend the final touch to a perfect location.
Final wedding cake decorations in progress!
And the wedding site! There’s the “barn” for the reception in the back.
Abby and Justin chose solo flute for their wedding and reception music. The Pachelbel “Canon in D” ushered the bridal party down the aisle. For her own processional, Abby went a less traditional route, with “The Lover’s Waltz” by Jay Ungar. For the recessional, also a less traditional choice: the “Gigue” from Bach’s Orchestral Suite in D. Abby and I exchanged lots of emails and YouTube videos for these decisions! I’m looking forward to sharing more detail once I receive the “real” pictures from Dona – then you can see Abby and Justin for yourself. Just had to share these gorgeous pictures of Tourterelle in the meantime!
The wedding arch.
