Kelly and Ian were my last wedding of the season in Vermont, a few weeks before I moved back to NYC. (Side note: Vermont couples, I’m still willing and happy to head back north! ) I could not have asked for a better send off. Kelly and Ian were wonderful: super fun and laid back, and happy to tromp all over the farm to make loads of gorgeous photos!
These two came up to the mountains from North Carolina and had a beautiful wedding at one of my new favorite venues, the West Monitor Barn in Richmond, VT. As giving back to the community has always been a part of my business, working with venues that promote the same ideals is always a treat.
From their website: “All proceeds from renting the West Monitor Barn go towards funding Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) programs, which employ over 300 young people to work on high-priority conservation and education projects across the state of Vermont each year.” How great is that?
Kelly’s beautiful fresh flowers!
We started off with a first look, one of my favorite ways to kick off photo taking. Then we were off to wander the farm on this lovely sunny day!
Big red barns and lovely couples = a happy photographer.
As I’m writing this post having already moved back to the city, seeing these lovely mountain views again makes me already ancy to get back in the fresh air!
Why yes, we did play in the tomato plants. 
Then it was time for the ceremony, on the back lawn with the mountains as a back drop. Kelly and Ian wrote their own vows and were married by their brothers, you can’t ask for more then that. Beautiful.
So happy!
After the ceremony, it was time for lawn games for all before the reception in the barn.
In lieu of a traditional wedding cake, they had Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cake! Yep, it was the BEST!
Right at sunset, Kelly and Ian let me steal them for a few more quick photos, some of my favorite images of the night. Golden hour with a moon rise? Yes, please.
Kelly and Ian, thank you so very much for having me, you guys were fantastic.
Best wishes to you both! Congratulations!