Today’s wedding is a perfect example of how to blend tradition with personal style. Natalie and Alex’s celebration included a timeless church ceremony, stunning wedding day fashion, an intimate dinner at The Inn at Burklyn, and a relaxed after-party at home with family and friends. It’s proof that your wedding can be both meaningful and completely your own. Beautifully captured by Vermont wedding photographer K&E Photography, we can’t wait for you to dive into all the details below!
A Wedding Day That Felt Like Home in Lyndonville, Vermont
When it came time to plan their wedding, Natalie and Alex knew one thing: they wanted to keep it simple, personal, and true to them. The couple met in college while living in Boston, but when the pandemic turned the world upside down, they decided to move to Alex’s hometown in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. What started as a temporary return quickly became home…for good! Rather than choosing a single venue for the ceremony, photos, and reception, the couple embraced a more free-flowing day. The result? A meaningful celebration that proves your wedding can be whatever you want it to be.
The day began at Saint Elizabeth’s Church in Lyndonville, where Alex had grown up attending services. It was the perfect place for their ceremony, filled with nostalgia and family tradition. Natalie looked effortlessly elegant with soft, romantic waves styled by Beauty Artistry by Natalia and a natural, glowing makeup look by Revive Skin and Spa. The styling perfectly complemented her chic gown and romantic florals by Inch by Inch Permaculture. To complete the look, Natalie wore her mother’s earrings from her own wedding day, and Alex wore his father’s ring, subtle yet personal heirlooms that honored their families’ love stories.
Portraits and an Intimate Dinner at a Historic Vermont Estate
After the ceremony, the couple, siblings and parents headed to The Inn at Burklyn, a historic estate nestled in the Northeast Kingdom, for portraits with their photographer, Kelsey of K&E Photography. The beauty of the Inn’s grounds provided a gorgeous backdrop for some of the day’s quietest, most elegant moments. Natalie and Alex explored the Inn at Burklyn’s beautiful grounds, posed with a slick getaway car, and then joined their immediate family members inside for a delicious and intimate dinner.
Later that evening, the celebration continued with a casual after-party at Natalie and Alex’s house. Surrounded by more friends and family, the couple shared their first dance, had some light fare (just wait until you see the epic grazing table!), and celebrated under the stars.
Why We Love This Wedding Day
Natalie and Alex’s wedding is a great reminder that there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to wedding planning. Want to hold your ceremony at a meaningful location and your dinner somewhere else? Go for it. Want to skip a big reception and host an after-party at home? That sounds heavenly to us! Your wedding doesn’t need to follow a traditional script to be unforgettable. All it needs is love, intention, and the people who matter most.
Congratulations, Natalie and Alex!
Vendors:
Photographer: K&E Photography, Ceremony: Saint Elizabeth’s Church, Portraits & Private Dinner: The Inn at Burklyn, Reception: Private residence, Florals: Inch by Inch Permaculture, Dress: Jenny Yoo bought from Lovely Bride in Rochester, New York, Hair: Beauty Artistry by Natalia, Makeup: Revive Skin and Spa.
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