Bedford Village Inn Wedding || Emily and Aaron

Yay - I’m so excited to share Emily and Aaron’s gorgeous wedding at the Bedford Village Inn! Emily described her vision as “beautiful, carefree, and wildly romantic” - which I think they definitely achieved! And honestly I couldn’t think of many other venues that would fit that description as well as the Bedford Village Inn…. The incredible garden space, warm and rustic great hall for the reception, and the twinkly lights at night.

One of the other amazing features of Emily and Aaron’s wedding was the bright and vibrant colors. And one of the reasons I keep my editing natural is so that all of those beautiful details come through in the photos as they were in real life.

Ceremony & Reception: Bedford Village Inn, Bedford, NH

I’ve asked Emily some questions about the wedding day, and her answers are in italics throughout.

How did you meet your partner?

Aaron and I met when we were children, probably age 2 or so, because our mothers were friends. 

How did you get engaged?

Aaron proposed to me by decorating my studio as a Phantom of the Opera themed masquerade ball and dressing up! 

What were your goals for your wedding day? (ie, what was your vision, what did you care about most?)

Our goal for the wedding day was to enjoy the moment and ensure everyone had fun and made memories together. It was very important to us that our families had a good time. 

What were your first reactions to the photos?

When I first saw the photos I cried. In the best way!

Lots of photos of this amazing wedding at the Bedford Village Inn below!

emily getting ready for her wedding at the bedford village inn

How did the day start?

For me (Emily) the day started early with the bridesmaids — I think 8am or so— with brunch and mimosas! For Aaron, he and the groomsmen had late nights and slept in a bit.

bride first look with her bridesmaids, laughing and cheering
bride gets emotional as she reads a card her groom gave her before the ceremony
a sweet moment with emily and her bridesmaid before the wedding ceremony at bedford village inn
black and white photo of groomsmen getting ready
summer wedding ceremony at the bedford village inn garden

How did you choose your wedding venue?

We had toured only two places before finding the Bedford Village Inn. As soon as we walked inside and saw the garden, we both just knew it was the one. 

bride coming down the aisle at wedding at the bedford village inn
beautiful garden wedding ceremony in the summer at bedford village inn
fountain in the garden at bedford village inn
emily and aaron's wedding ceremony wide angle of the whole garden
emotional wedding ceremony moments

The ceremony was beautiful and the most romantic thing we’ve ever done. Neither of us could stop crying! 

grandmother does reading at wedding ceremony bedford village inn

The most anticipated moment for us was the readings from my grandmother. We had each chosen a literary passage and kept them secret from each other! Neither of us knew what the other had chosen until my grandmother read them aloud at the ceremony. We didn’t want personalized vows, so this made it extra special for us. 

happy wedding ceremony photos first kiss
bride and groom coming back down the aisle after wedding ceremony at the bedford village inn
candid wedding moments after the ceremony and friends congratulating the couple

I love to be able to capture these “in-between” moments… After they had walked down the aisle, all the love poured on Emily and Aaron from their wedding party.

a champagne toast after wedding ceremony
candid wedding photos bedford new hampshire

Your photos captured the essence of the day. Your photos encapsulated the beautiful, carefree, and wildly romantic atmosphere we wanted. I never knew where you were (in that, your skill with candid shots is superior, seriously) but you were always in the PERFECT place, every time. I truly could not have asked for better. 

I obviously could not get enough of Emily and her fun bridesmaids (and those amazing colorful dresses and bouquets!).

gorgeous colorful wedding bouquets
emily and her bridesmaids laughing during the formal photos at bedford village inn
beautiful romantic wedding venue in southern NH
photo of the outside of the bedford village inn with bride and groom
bride and groom wedding photos in garden at bedford village inn

Just gorgeous!

southern nh wedding photos
wedding party laughing during posed photos candid
wedding party photos with bright colors
some fun candid walking photos of the wedding party
wedding photos on the stairs in front of great hall bedford village inn
black and white photo of bride and groom in the garden

What is one suggestion you have for other couples who are planning their weddings?

My suggestion to other couples is to enjoy each moment (even the really really frustrating ones). Most people say the day is a blur, but for Aaron and I it was the opposite. We were able to live and experience and appreciate every single moment because we had enjoyed the process that led up to it. The day was simply the culmination of every decision we’d made beforehand. I will never forget the feelings that day gave me; especially, the feeling of looking around and knowing that everyone I loved was there for us. 

details of the door and the outside of the silo and building at bedford village inn
romantic wedding details at the bedford village inn
interior of the great hall for emily and aaron's wedding at the bedford village inn
emily and aaron's first dance at their wedding

Our first dance was lovely. We had taken dance lessons and I am glad we had! It took the footwork out of our minds and let us simply enjoy the moment together. 

choreographed first dance with twirls
wedding toasts with couple laughing
everyone raising a glass to the couple during wedding toast
a sweet and happy look between emily and aaron during the wedding toasts
emily's sister gives a wedding toasts at the bedford village inn
lots of laughs and guests reactions during toast candid wedding photos
outside of the bedford village inn at dusk with cafe lights makes it magical
candid wedding photos of bride and grandmother
photos of bride and groom visiting guests at their tables during reception
emily and aaron cutting their cake at their wedding
father daughter dance at wedding
mother son dance at wedding
dancing at wedding reception at the bedford village inn

We both loved the party! I remember taking moments throughout the night to just look around and see everyone’s faces as they enjoyed the time together. It was unforgettable. 

laughing dancing candid wedding photos southern nh venue
brandy band keeping the dance floor packed at wedding

The awesome Brandy Band in action! They kept the dance floor packed all night.

wedding reception at the bedford village inn

Here are the vendors that made this beautiful wedding at the Bedford Village Inn a reality!

Cake: My Friend’s Bakery

Band: Brandy Band

Caterer: Bedford Village Inn

Officiant: Aaron’s Uncle Jim

Invitations: Paper Source

Jeweler: Brilliant Earth

Dress/Bridal Shop: Grace Loves Lace

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie 

Hair/Makeup: ­­­­­­­­­Hannah Mason 

Suit/Tux: Men’s Wearhouse


Looking for some more romantic garden weddings? Check these out!

Conor and Shannon’s Wedding at Plimoth Patuxet

Courtney and Will’s Wedding at Fuller Gardens

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