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L O O K B O O Ksummer 2013

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Magazine does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publishers. Every effort is made for accuracy for all material printed herein, however the publishers of Vermont Bride disclaim all responsibility of liability for omissions and errors.

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ContRIBUtIng PHotogRaPHERSampersand wedding photography, Larry asam photography, ayer photography of vermont

Ben hudson photography, cat cutillo photography, celia Kelly photography, Barrie Fisher photographers, paul gamba photography, Letter10 creative, Kim martin photography, polis photography,

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CoPy EdItoRSKaren sturtevant, colleen Kuerth, vickie Karnes, steven Karnes

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The lace sleeves and full skirt give this ball gown a wintery feel complete with pockets!

Congratulations on your engagement!

We know that this is one of the most special and exciting times of your life, and we

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delanieSleek and sexy, this slim silhouette of Paris

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Reeseone-piece, slim line gown with zipper closure. Scintillating! Smashing! Striking! gossamer Chiffon is ruched toward an extraordinarily beaded, deep v-neckline. The high-glamor encrusted halter straps transform into a sensational bar back treatment.

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Twenty-five beautifully appointed guest rooms are available for overnight lodging. We offer a full range of outstandingwedding services - innovative, award-winning cuisine, flowers, and assistance with photographers and entertainment.

Our consultants and chef would be pleased to discuss thedetails of your wedding to ensure the most perfect day.

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Your Event Is Our Specialty

At Burlington Country Club we begin with an experienced staff, add yourcreativity and vision to our expertise, and then deliver an event that will

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Tents and AccessoriesAll Photos by: Daria Bishop Photographers

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October 2012

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20-acre Farm Estate with 15,000 sq ft Gothic Wedding Barn

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Panoramic views of the Green Mountains and the Otter Creek Valley

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30 north main st.st albans, vt

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cakESBakery at Junior’s | juniorsvt.com

Caketopia Cakes | caketopiacakes.com

Creatively Cakes | creativelycake.com

delicate decadence Cake Boutique | delicate-decadence.com

catErErSThe abbey | abbeygroup.net

Have your Cake Catering | skinnypancake.com/catering/

tasty Persuasions Catering | tastypersuasions.com

EntErtainMEntClassic Consort | classicconsort.com

green Mountain Sound and Entertainment | greenmtnsound.com

gerry Lawrence | vermontbridemagazine.com

Love That duo | lovethatduo.com

Peak Entertainment, Inc. | peakdj.com

Supersounds dJ, Co. | supersounds.com

vermont wedding violinist | vtweddingviolinist.com

wedding dJ vt | weddingdjvt.com

faVorS & giftSdanforth Pewter | danforthpewter.com

The kitchen Store at J.k. adams | thekitchenstoreonline.com

vermont Mountain Syrup | vermontbridemagazine.com

floriStSThe Blossom Basket | blossombasketvt.com

Creative Muse Floral design | creativemusevt.com

Crimson Poppy Flower Shoppe | vermontbridemagazine.com

Hawley’s Florist | hawleysweddingflorist.com

delicate decadence cake boutique

the kitchen store at j.k. adams

the crimson poppy flower shoppe



floriStS contd.new Leaf organics | newleaforganics.org

Peck’s Flower Shop | pecksflowershop.com

Sarah’s weddings by Betty’s Flower Basket | sarahsweddings.com

gownS & tuxESFiori Bridal Boutique | fioribridal.com

needlemen’s Bridal & Formal | needlemansbridal.com

hair & MakEupkerry armstrong Formal Hair design | kerryarmstrongvt.com

Lush Salon & Makeup Boutique | lushstowe.com

Piervana Hair, Spa, Jewels | piervanahair.com

honEyMoon & traVElCultural Crossroads | culturalcrossroads.com

JEwElryEaton’s Fine Jewelry | eatonsjewelry.com

Piervana Hair, Spa, Jewels | piervanahair.com

inVitationSLaura Macchia - Paper goods & Custom design lauramacchia.com

lifE planningnorthern Builders, Inc. | northernbuildersvt.com

Signature Properties of vermont| signaturepropertiesvt.com

photoBoothSgreen Mountain Photobooth | greenmtphotobooth.com

photographErSampersand wedding Photography | andweddingphoto.com

Larry asam Photography | lasamphoto.com

ayer Photography of vermont | ayerphoto.com

Cat Cutillo Photography & video | catcutillo.com

fiori bridal boutique

cultural crossroads

laura macchia



photographErS contd.Paul gamba Photography | gambaphoto.com

Ben Hudson Photography | benhudsonphotography.com

Letter10 Creative | letter10creative.com

kim Martin Photography | kimmartinphoto.com

Polis Photography | polisfoto.com

RaidenShine Photography | raidenshine.com

Jeff Schneiderman Photography | jeffschneiderman.com

rEntalSCelebration Rentals, Inc. | celebrateinvermont.com

Classy Potty’s - Portable Restroom Services | classypotty.vpweb.com

vermont vintage weddings & Rentals | vermontvintageweddings.com

tranSportationBurlington Limo & Car Service burlingtonvtlimo.com

VEnuESThe abbey | theabbeyrestaurant.net

an affair By The Lake | anaffairbythelake.com

arlington Inn | arlingtoninn.com

Barn at Boyden Farm | boydenfarm.com

Brandon Inn | brandoninn.com

Burlington Country Club | burlingtoncountryclub.org

Capitorl Plaza Hotel & Conference Center | capitolplaza.com

ECHo at Leahy Center | echovermont.org

Edson Hill Manor | edsonhillmanor.com

Essex Resort & Spa | vtculinaryresort.com

Hampton Inn | burlington.hamptoninn.com

The Inn at willow Pond | innatwillowpond.com

Jay Peak Resort | jaypeakresort.com

Middlebury Inn | middleburyinn.com

The Mountain top Inn & Resort | mountaintopinn.com

paul gamba photography

vermont vintage weddings & rentals

barn at boyden farm



VEnuES contd.The Ponds at Bolton valley Resort | thepondsvt.com

Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center | sheraton.com/burlington

Sleepy Hollow Inn | skisleepyhollow.com

Spirit of Ethan allen | soea.com

Stables & Inn at Pigeon Hill Farm | pigeonhillfarm.com

Stowe Mountain Resort | stowe.com

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa | stoweflake.com

The Sunset Ballroom | vermontspecialoccasions.com

tourterelle Inn, dining & Events | tourterellevt.com

white Rocks Inn | whiterocksinn.com

wilburton Inn | wilburton.com

VidEographErSCat Cutillo Photography & video | catcutillo.com

video Memory | videomemory.biz

wEdding & EVEnt plannErSBlue Sky weddings & Events | blueskyweddingsandevents.com

vt Enchanted Events | vtenchantedevents.com

wEdding Story SErVicESBackroads & Blacktops video | backroadsandblacktopsvideo.com

the ponds at bolton valley

the stables at pigeon hill

blue sky weddings and events

Documents

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