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This stunning Vermont wedding captured by the talented Matt Miller is quite a treat for anyone who has a fondness for nature, pretty things, and incredible details. Emily & Ali left no stone unturned while gathering things for their charmingly woodsy outdoor wedding, but friends are really where the magic came together. Everyone pitched in to make this day perfect, by sawing tree stumps & collecting hay bales, hanging lights & even handpicking flowers for the centerpieces.

Plus – the entire thing was planned long distance, which is mega impressive. Let’s get to the good stuff!

Cute cute cute first look. Love her turquoise sneaks!

Hay bales draped with beautiful quilts is always a terrifically adorable seating choice.

Emily & Ali got super creative with their decor – wine bottle corks, pine cones, wildflowers, nature-ish clippings… such a cute idea and yes, cost-effective!

Those paper bags filled with s’mores goodies for favors are perfect – bring on the fire pit. Speaking of, local residents even provided campers for guests to stay in overnight.  So fun!

Congratulations, Emily & Ali, everything looked amazing.

Ceremony & Reception Location: Private Home in Georgia, VT / Rentals, Linens & Tent: Vermont Tent Company
Photography: Matt Miller at Our Labor of Love / Music: Aaron Topfer / Caterer: Let’s Pretend Catering / Cake: BakeAria / Dress & Accessories: Monaco (Designer: Amy Michelson) Birdcage Veil: Etsy, Vanrobmac / Floral Décor & Design: Handpicked by our friends and family / Decorations: DIY / Hair & Makeup: Emily’s mother and friends / Ali’s Attire and Wedding Party Attire: Express / S’mores Kits: DIY

This is the stuff dreams are made of, girls…a fairy-princess-gets-married-to-prince-charming-in-the-magical-forest type wedding. Nature-loving couple Carrie and Eric chose an enchanting riverside cabin nestled in Forks, Washington (yes, the same place from the Twilight books!) for their amazing ceremony that was eco-friendly, gorgeous, and completely whimsical – all that’s missing are the birds and deer singing and dancing, but with all the wonderful details, we don’t think you’ll miss ‘em.

The entire event was done with as little impact to the planet as possible – using compostable material, live herb centerpieces, even guests camping out along the river. These two obviously have a very high appreciation for nature, not to mention a fantastic sense of style.

Carrie, who works for organic gardening non-profit Seattle Tilth, opted for using twine-tied bunches of lavender as bouquets – a quixotic and aesthetically pleasing alternative.  And, they served lavender lemonade (with vodka!) at the reception – how delicious does that sound?  We’ll take two.

Is there anything more magical than tying the knot smack in the middle of nature?  That sunlight coming through the trees is so, so gorgeous.

Each of the tables were named after herbs and spices and featured live herb centerpieces, which made for a very fragrant reception. Guests were able to take their centerpieces home with them, along with the perfectly paired hand-painted river rocks – so cute and different!

IN LOVE with this masculine sunset shot of Eric holding Carrie in the river – so romantic and dreamy! Beautifully done you guys!

Photography: Aubrey Joy Photography / Catering: In Season Catering / Event Planning: Sweet Pea Events / Reception Venue: Private Residence / Dresses:La Belle Elaines Bridal, J.Crew, Anthropologie / Jewelry: Sholdt Design

Aside from being completely beautiful, one of the reasons we fell in love with Lola & Adam’s Osterville Cape Cod wedding was the fact that it was about as environmentally sustainable as you can get. Nearly every element in the totally creative planning and design was green, using recycled materials and local goods when available – right down to flowers, which were grown locally and displayed in seriously stunning apothecary bottles.

Plus – get a load of how amazing their style is. The bride & groom’s outfits were fashioned with a modern twist on 50s style, keeping their super colorful personalities in mind. So classy – love them!

During the ceremony, the couple invited friends and family to get up and share a song, a speech, or contribute in their own unique way. It made for a more non-traditional but very meaningful celebration.

Oh yes, this seating chart is extremely cute. Lola rescued this vintage game from a Brooklyn flea market and used it as an inventive and fun way for guests to find their tables.  It could not match more perfectly!

The aforementioned flowers in apothecary jars. It took them a year to collect those jars, but we’d say it was definitely worth it!

Locally grown and sustainable cuisine was a must – Lola & Adam gave their guests info about which farms menu items came from and even traveled to the farms to personally pick up the steaks they’d be serving.

Super-crafty Lola also assembled paper cones from vintage paper (sheet music, book pages, postcards, etc.) to hang on the back of each guests’ chair, then filled them with birdseed for an animal- and eco-friendly way to send the couple off.  Adorbs!

You can’t help but feel happy after looking at these photos. Gorgeous, Lola & Adam! We think you did an incredible job of expressing your personal (and classy) style while making it completely timeless. Best wishes to you both!

Photography: Dave Robbins / Caterer: The Catered Affair / Grass-fed beef: Grazin’ Angus Acres / Cake: Creative Baking / Dress: Mary Adams NYC / Bespoke suit: Lord Willy’s NYC / Hats: Ellen Christine Millinery NYC / Tent: Sperry Tents