Winter weddings in Vermont are oftentimes overlooked and underappreciated. Christopher and Lillian challenged that narrative by creating one of the most fun and memorable weddings at Jay Peak Resort by skiing down the mountain in their wedding attire following their first look. When planning to do something this epic, they knew they needed to hire a photographer who was up for the challenge of capturing such a noteworthy moment. And let’s just say, Love Wins Photography certainly stood up to the test! Their moment was perfect and the images speak for themselves. Continue reading to hear all about the couple and the moments leading up to their first ski!
Christopher and Lillian’s Love Story
Christopher and Lillian met at Switchback Brewing in Burlington, VT where they spent some time together before moving to Portland, OR. Once they settled into their new home across the country with their dog, Fergus, they then got engaged in Washington Park at the Hoyt Arboretum. Next, the couple began planning their wedding back in Vermont with one goal in mind: to ski down the mountain in their wedding attire as a couple. When it was time to search for wedding venues, they instantly knew that Jay Peak Resort checked off all of their boxes: amazing skiing, beautiful no matter the weather, and a place all their friends and family could stay at and enjoy together.
A Jay Peak First Look to Remember
As their wedding day approached, Christopher and Lillian, of course, were keeping a close watch on the weather and skiing conditions at Jay Peak. Early season was shaping up nicely, but as their day came nearer, the snow storms were far and few between. Instead of letting this bring them down, the couple remained optimistic that it would be perfect no matter what the conditions were.
Christopher and Lillian arrived in Vermont on the Wednesday before their wedding. The mountain was looking quite bare and temperatures were rather mild with rain in the forecast, followed by snow. This created unique conditions with the chance of high winds that could potentially force them to cancel their plans.
On Friday morning the couple met with Love Wins Photographers Kim and Mike to get some test shots in and work out the choreography for their first look as well as the moment at the top of the tram. This practice was very needed for the success of the day and the couple was very grateful to have Kim and Mike be so willing to suit up and ski down the mountain while photographing a moment that would leave a lasting mark on their marriage.
Saturday morning they woke to approximately two to four inches of snow. With the snow coming down and the winds blowing, the visibility was very low on the mountaintop. The temperatures were freezing, but that didn’t phase Christopher and Lillian. They took two separate trams up and their first look turned out stunning! The couple looked beautiful and Kim and Mike captured this moment flawlessly.
Next up was the moment the couple had been waiting for! They took the run of a lifetime down the Vermonter Trail, stopping periodically to make sure their smiles weren’t permanently frozen to their faces. The hoots and hollers from the chairlift above and the warm reception at the bottom of the Tram House Lodge was enough to warm everyone up. Their smiles just wouldn’t quit, making their First Ski one for the books! The reception was full of fun, laughter, and incredible music. The genuine joy brought together through the couple’s friends and family was contagious. We wish Christopher and Lillian nothing but happiness throughout their marriage! Congratulations!
Vendors
Venue: Jay Peak Resort, Photographer: Love Wins Photography, Beauty: Hilary Fay Studios with Kiss Me Kate VT and Ashley M Studios, Baker: Red Poppy Cakery, Florist: Creative Muse Floral Design, Band: Grippo Funk Band, Bridal Gown: Still White, Bridal Gown Designer: Chana Marelus, Caterer: Jay Peak Resort, Ceremony Musician: Dave Grippo, Videographer: Nathan Paul, Groom’s Suit: John Helmer Haberdasher
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