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Elopement at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, VT

May 29, 2019 | By: Sally Carpenter Photography

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Wendy + Joel

This was another romantic Vermont elopement we had at the beautiful Boorn Brook Farm in Manchester, Vermont. Wendy and Joel are an extremely busy couple and they were so pleased we could handle their entire elopement from flowers to venue. There is also a rustic, delightful barn at Boorn Brook with a charming master bedroom for the wedding couple should they wish to spend the night there as well. 

Annie Alexander-Kramer officiated and Wendy Hybl Fannin was the florist. Boorn Brook Farm was perfect for this weekday elopement and once again the rains held off and it was an absolutely gorgeous day.

 

To find out more about Boorn Brook Farm as a full wedding and elopement venue, please view my blog on our stylized bridal photography session there last summer: Boorn Brook Bridal Session  and visit their site: Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, Vermont

With small family weddings and elopements, there is a relaxed and easy feel to the days events and with the perfect venue, time and enchanting locations, we were able to get some amazing photos during the ceremony and the wedding romance photo session that followed.

Boorn Brook has a magnificent mountain back drop for any wedding ceremony, large or small, but since this was just Wendy and Joel, we decided to place the arbor under the maple tree and I do believe that was the perfect spot.

The couple had written vows to read to each other and also decided on a "hand-fasting", the wrapping of their hands with a braided cord. Hand-fasting was, in the simplest of terms, the official wedding of the ancient Celts. Dating back far beyond 7000 B.C. in ancient Ireland, two people who chose to be married were brought together, often on a feast day such as Beltane, and faced each other. With arms extended, they clasped hands and a braided chord or ribbon was wrapped and tied around their hands.

Wendy and Joel also requested a special reading by Annie and then there was the exchange of wedding rings.

Then came the traditional kiss, or in their case "kisses" as Wendy and Joel began their new life together as man and wife!

After the ceremony we walked over to a farm shed to take a few "studio style" wedding photographs. With outbuildings, barns and even garages, it is easy to duplicate this classical style, usually with just the available natural light.

Then we went back to the ceremony site and I continued to photograph Wendy and Joel while they had some fun dancing, walking and enjoying the Vermont sunshine.

Elopement Photo of The Bride

Photo of the bride taken at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, Vermont by Vermont wedding photographer Sally Carpenter

Elope In Vermont

Photo of the bride and groom laughing in the field taken at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, Vermont by Vermont wedding photographer Sally Carpenter

Vermont Elopements

Photo of the bride and groom about to kiss taken at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, Vermont by Vermont wedding photographer Sally Carpenter

Manchester, Vermont Elopement

Photo of the bride and groom dancing taken at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, Vermont by Vermont wedding photographer Sally Carpenter

We Eloped In Vermont

Photo of the wedding couple taken at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, Vermont by Vermont wedding photographer Sally Carpenter

Your Vermont Elopement

Photo of the wedding couple walking in the field, taken at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, Vermont by Vermont wedding photographer Sally Carpenter

From there we took some more wedding photos along the amazing stone wall. Boorn Brook has several such walls as well as a charming walled courtyard for smaller receptions or cocktail hours.

Here are some photos I took of the wedding couple at the pond, which is fully stocked by the way and Jeff, the owner of Boorn Brook gave Wendy and Joel some fish food and let them have a go at feeding the fish.

After that, Wendy and Joel headed out into the woods and made their way to the rushing stream. There are literally miles and miles of trails for exploring, but since we were on the clock we stoped at the stream for some more elopement photos before heading back through the woods.

Elopement Photo By The River

Photo of the bride and groom taken near the river at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester by Vermont wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

Enchanting Elopement in Vermont

Photo of the wedding couple taken on the river at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester by Vermont wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

We Eloped In Manchester, VT

Photo of the elopement couple taken near the river at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester by Woodstock, Vermont wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

Wedding Couple Having Some Fun

Photo of the bride and groom having some fun taken near the river at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester by Vermont wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

Love in Vermont

Photo of the groom kissing the bride during their elopement at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester by Woodstock, Vermont wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

Tender Moments

Loving photo of the bride and groom at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester by Vermont wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

After some fun down by the stream we took advantage of the setting sun through the woods for a few more wedding photos.

The elopement, romance photo session lasted about an hour and by then we were ready to head back to the barn where Jeff presented Wendy and Joel with a huge bottle of Born Brook farm honey! There is an aviary on the estate and not only do they make delicious honey, there is also Mead which brings back so many memories of winters in England with friends around the Inglenook. The couple then had cake and bubbly in the barn.

Honey and Flowers

Elopement photo of bride holding honey from Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, Vermont taken by top Woodstock, VT wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

Elopement Toast

Detail photo of the champagne glasses taken during an elopement at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, VT by top Woodstock, VT wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

Elopement Cake

Detail photo of the wedding cake taken during an elopement at Boorn Brook Farm, Manchester, VT by top Woodstock, VT wedding and portrait photographer Sally Carpenter

Then it was time for a little "alone time" while Wendy and Joel made a toast to their new life together before heading out for their intimate wedding dinner at The Taconic.

vendor list

 

ceremony and photography venue: Boorn Brook Farm

wedding elopement photographer: Sally Carpenter

wedding officiant: The Parsonne, Annie Alexander-Kramer

flowers: Hybl Fannin Design

 

 

 

 

 

 


Taking all the stress out of your small wedding or elopement is what "A Wedding Awaits" is here for and we have collections including, officiant, photographer and flowers from $1200. Please view my elopement blog  to find out more.


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