Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm Wedding || Ashleigh and Mike

I’m very excited to share Ashleigh and Mike’s wedding at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm in Vermont! I always love to get back to Vermont (I went to college in VT, so it always has a soft spot in my heart), and I’m so glad that I was able to be a part of their amazing day.

I always love how pretty much all my couples say they are unphotogenic or feel awkward in front of the camera, and then basically knock it out of the park every time. I knew that this day would be so fun and that everything would be effortless after their engagement session earlier in the year.

Since the couple live in Burlington we did some brainstorming about where to do their engagement session, and somehow we landed on Woodstock, VT, which was a new-to-me spot! It’s absolutely adorable and perfect for a summer photo session, and I also got to check out Quechee Inn while I was up there because Quechee is right next door!

Just a little bit about the couple, from Ashleigh:

We both love snuggling our cat, Tesla, reading, playing board games, and the outdoors. I am a yogi and a runner. I frequently listen to musical soundtracks, alternative/indie music, and Taylor Swift. Michael loves playing basketball and frequently watches basketball and football. He loves rock and indie music and collects records.

Lots more from Ashleigh and Mike’s wedding at the Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm below!

white and gold wedding details with pearls
bride looking at her vows book before she gets into her wedding dress
view of bride coming up behind groom for first look with her bridesmaid helping her
first look wedding candid photos

This was just the sweetest first look! I just adore how these two look at each other and then Michael kisses Ashleigh’s hand…

groom sweetly kisses bride's hand after they have their first look
bride and groom standing in field in vermont for september wedding
vermont wedding photos with rolling green hills behind them

I know lots of couples want their photographer to have experience at their venue, but I always appreciate it when a couple can trust me as a seasoned professional to be able to work on the fly at a new-to-me venue. And it’s so fun for me to walk around and find the best spots (and it always changes depending on the lighting and the season). I usually get there early on the day of to walk around and scope it out a bit. And I definitely had a great time photographing Ashleigh and Mike all around Queechee Inn at Marshland Farm!

red barn vermont wedding photos bride kissing groom
gorgeous bridal party with warm fall colored dresses for bridesmaids and sunflower bouquets

I don’t always follow trends, but I had to hop on this one for these absolutely gorgeous bouquets made by Petals Floral Design. All my favorite are in there! Sunflowers! Dahlias! Zinnias! And the fall colors… Chef’s kiss. Also a shout out to these beautiful bridesmaids and the mix and match colors and styles of their dresses. Please keep that trend going!

sweet romantic wedding photos at vermont farm
fun candid groom's photos with his groomsmen running up behind him

I’m always a little nervous with this prompt - don’t want the guys to go too crazy on the groom, but this was a fun one. I just love the looks on their faces as they’re coming up behind Mike.

bride and bridesmaids laughing, bridesmaids in warm autumn colors
wedding bouquets with dahlias zinnias and sunflowers in pink, yellow, orange and purple burgundy

Can’t get enough of these!

bride and groom are both emotional as she walks down the aisle with her dad
wide angle shot of wedding ceremony at the quechee inn at marshland farm vermont

The outdoor ceremony space at Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm is beautifully framed by these two old-growth trees.

funny reactions during wedding ceremony close up of bride and groom
sweet moment during wedding ceremony at the quechee inn at marshland farm
guest reaction photos during wedding ceremony, parents grandparents and friends cheer and cry
groom making bride laugh during his wedding vows
wedding ceremony at quechee inn at marshland farm vermont
vintage camera with photo guestbook

Since Ashleigh and her mom know that I collect vintage/antique cameras, they very graciously gifted me this one after the wedding was over. It has a great spot on my shelf - thanks so much!

sunflower wedding details with gold accents in this bright and airy tent for wedding at quechee inn at marshland farm

And look how amazing the tent set up looks with all the golden colors from the sunflowers as well as the charging plates, candle holders and all the other little details. The cafe lights also provided a warm glow throughout the evening.

candid photos behind queechee inn at wedding cocktail hour

When you do all your posed photos beforehand, that gives me plenty of time to roam the cocktail hour and get lots of fun candid shots!

the historic buildings at quechee inn for september wedding

How freaking cute is the Quechee Inn?

first dance wedding photos with couple smiling from ear to ear under the tent with cafe lights at quechee inn at marshland farm

These two are pretty cute too!

black and white first dance wedding photos in tent with chandelier
groom gives a toast as all the guests in the background laugh
golden hour wedding photos at quechee inn at marshland farm couple walking down path with fence behind them

Just a few more shots at golden hour!

bride has first dance with her dad at wedding
groom and his mom have a sweet mother son dance at wedding
bridesmaids and friends give toasts at wedding with lots of funny reactions from bride and groom
bride in center of dance circle surrounded by her bridesmaids singing
groom gets picked up by his friends during dancing at wedding reception
bride and groom take over the dance floor at their wedding reception at the quechee inn at marshland farm

What a wonderful day! I’m so lucky I got to be a part of it.

fun dancing photos at wedding with everyone has their hands up
all the guests singing and dancing and having fun at wedding reception
bride and groom having fun dancing at wedding reception dance party

The vendors that helped make this Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm wedding so amazing!

Florist: Petals Floral Design

Cake: Red Poppy Cakery

DJ: Big Guys Entertainment

Caterer: Quechee Inn

Officiant: Pierre Vachon

Invitations: Eventful Designs

Jeweler: Perrywinkles

Dress/Bridal Shop: Madison James from Eternity Bridal Boutique

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal Galina Signature Lines

Hair/Makeup: ­­­­­­­­­­Don of O’m Studio Burlington

Suit: Express

Favors: Lake Champlain Chocolates


WeddingsBrett Steiner