Last winter I took the boys down to Loon Mountain to check out the ice castle I had heard rumors about…when I arrived, I think I was more blown away by it’s beauty then the boys {an no, I still haven’t seen Frozen, but maybe someday}. Instantly, I had this urge to have an inspiration shoot here with a bride in a blush pink gown…I immediately called Emily {www.ehfloral} while I was still at the ice castle and couldn’t contain my excitement. After much planning, emails, phone calls & the dedication of so many other wonderful vendors we pulled it off…AND it’s now gracing the cover of the WellWed Maine & NH magazine, as well as being featured in Vermont Vows…..to say we are ecstatic is a complete understatement! {BTW- my mom scored the brown fur for $2 a few years back at a yard sale and knew I’d need it someday for a shoot!}
{Emily’s rough sketch…that is worthy of being put in a frame and on the wall!}
A big smooshy thank you to the following vendors {in no particular order}
Chang Thai Cafe– food styling and sushi & cupcakes
Vermont Cake: Caketopia Cakes
Maine & NH Cake: Wild Orchid Baking Company
Hair & Makeup: Fresh Salon & Day Spa
Gown: Vera Wang
Ice Cream: Jeni’s
Jewelry: Ari Handmade
Invitation Suite: Grapevine Paperie
Ice Castle: Loon Mountain & IceCastles.com
And a special thanks to my neighbor & friend, Cecily…for graciously modeling for us for in the chilly temps & having so much fun! And to Amy Donahue for lending a hand & keeping us all warm {and my cameras too!} To the crew at the Ice Castle- these guys were the BEST! and the FIND Lab for perfect film processing! xo
