Carly and Kristin first met in 2020, while both were living in New York City at the height of the pandemic. Their love story blossomed over FaceTime and weekend getaways to Vermont, where Carly’s family lived. Those early visits planted the seed for a meaningful wedding location: Lake Bomoseen, a place full of family memories, and a venue the photographer duo had both photographed numerous times. With Carly’s cousin, Rebecca, coordinating at the Lake Bomoseen Lodge, it all felt meant to be when it came time to plan their wedding.

One of the first things Carly and Kristin bonded over? Their shared love of disco, especially ABBA. So, naturally, their wedding theme started to sparkle from the very beginning. And then they realized their date fell on a Saturday in September…September 21 to be exact. A pitch-perfect nod to Earth, Wind & Fire that made the couple’s wedding theme all the more iconic!

DIY Florals and A Sweet First Look

Carly had always imagined creating her wedding flowers, so the couple teamed up with Anne of Flower Power VT to source blooms in their chosen palette of pink, orange, and red. Then, they hosted a flower party with friends the day before the wedding to arrange everything, from bud vases to bouquets and boutonnieres. Carly and Kristin’s car was overflowing with flowers, and the laughter-filled prep session became a cherished pre-wedding memory for both of them.

The morning of the wedding was full of sweet, quiet moments leading up to the celebration. Carly got ready at her childhood home just five minutes down the road from the venue before heading to one of the nearby cottages where the rest of her mom’s family was staying to finish getting dressed. Kristin got ready next door with her best friends and her mom by her side. The two brides shared a private first look at their hillside ceremony site overlooking Lake Bomoseen.

When it came time for the ceremony, guests entered the celebration decked out in 70s-inspired outfits. A drink station, cones of flower petals, and funky sunglasses awaited them, ready for all the fun that was still to come. Carly and Kristin walked down the aisle to a piano version of “Dancing Queen,” and after an emotional ceremony, officiated by Carly’s best friend and filled with powerful readings, including Justice Kennedy’s words from Obergefell v. Hodges, they made their joyful exit to the original ABBA classic while flower petals rained down.

Their wedding photographer and friend, Moriah of Moho Photo, described it best: 

“I think this wedding was one of my favorites to document from last year, not only because I know these two and how awesome they are (duh), but the entire day was the epitome of fun and joyful. I sobbed during the ceremony, and I’m usually not that easy to make weepy. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place!”

Dreamy Disco Decor and A Dance Floor for the Ages

After a short trip from the ceremony site, guests were ready for a lively cocktail hour. Carly and Kristin took some dreamy couples portraits before joining everyone. However, the real party was waiting upstairs in the reception space as it was truly a vibrant reflection of Carly and Kristin’s playful, disco-inspired vision! The area was decked out in sparkling disco balls, colorful bud vase arrangements from their DIY flower party, and a retro-inspired phone guest book station where loved ones could leave heartfelt (and likely hilarious) messages. Their sweetheart table was a total showstopper, complete with bold florals, twinkle lights and a glowing neon sign that read “Disco Made Me Do It.”

As the sun began to set, the couple snuck away for golden hour portraits by the lake, soaking in a few quiet moments together before rejoining the party in dazzling second outfits that were made for dancing, ready to light up the dance floor in true disco fashion. Kristin curated the evening’s music with DJ duo Talena and Patrick from Premier Entertainment & Events, crafting a soundtrack that blended disco, classic rock, reggaeton, bachata, and dance hits perfectly. The result? A delightfully packed dance floor from start to finish!

“My favorite images from their wedding were the dancing photos, hands down. Everyone was INTO IT, and it made documenting dancing so fun and immersive. Also, their first dance song was ‘Golden Hour’ by Kacey Musgraves—how cute is that?! You couldn’t pick a better song for two photographers,” shared Moriah of Moho Photo.