Archive for the 'Weddings' Category

This past weekend was the ever-so-lovely Vermont Vows Wedding Event at one of Vermont’s most exquisite venues (and a personal favorite), The Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms.  This event is by far the bee knees in Vermont Wedding shows and succeeds in pulling together the very finest our spectacular Green Mountain State has to offer: from flowers to custom gowns, photography to linens, to an old fashioned candy buffet and a smore roasting station, and lest we forget, the greatest invitations this side of the Adirondacks, available at Scribbles of course!

Scribbles was there with bells on, ready to show the 450 expected brides the best invitation spot in the whole state.  From Vera Wang to Mr. Boddington’s Studio we were ready with the most lovely samples for all the seasons.  Check out our adorable booth, the best yet to my mind!

We also came toting the prettiest gift certificate I have ever seen, hand letterpressed on Elum’s Field invitation.  If you didn’t happen to make this event but would like Scribbles be a part of your wedding planning, just mention this blog entry and it’s yours!

Amidst chatting about invitations - when to order, how many one might need, what cotton rag paper is - I had the pleasure of strolling around to check out the many other vendors.    Here’s a few photos to wet your appetite!

It almost looks too pretty to eat, but I’m sure I could manage . . .

Look at the bacon wrapped scallop from Spice of Life Catering - divine!

A stunning bouquet from the flower geniuses over at The Pink Shutter.

This event was also bittersweet for the Scribbles gang, as it was the last one with our weekend manager and loyal Scribbler of two years, Ari Williams.  Ari helped so many of our fabulous clients pick out the invitations of their dreams.  Beyond being a stationer extraordinaire, she is a lovely person and caring friend.  Ari, we wish you all the very best in all the adventures to come in your life. You will always hold a special place in our hearts all your own.

This weekend was perhaps the most beautiful fall weekend I can remember in years, every single day the sun was out, the weather was warm, and those leaves were in perfect hue! What better setting than this, and a gorgeous restored barn, for  Jamie McCuin and Jeremy Chevalier’s northern Vermont wedding!

I met Jamie and Jeremy two years ago through my good friend Tanner (Jamie’s first cousin). They are both so incredibly warm and kind and their adoration and respect for each other is palpable. I remember at the wedding thinking, wow, I couldn’t imagine two better suited people, they are just so in love.  Plus the McCuins and Chevaliers have been friends for years, so to have these two paired is just so fitting!

I was fortunate enough to work with Jamie and Jeremy on their wedding invitations and place cards. They were a dream: so encouraging of the other’s thoughts and opinions and genuinely excited about the wedding stationery (we love it when that happens.)

They chose a simple, stunning Prentiss Douthit ecru folded invitation, with coffee ink, and the subtle accent you see here on the matching place card. When I received the invitation, Jamie had added a fantastic kraft band wrapped in twine, it looked amazing! (so sorry that I don’t have pictures to show you, but the invite sadly was lost in my recent move!) This added touch gave the invitation the exact feel the wedding was to have, exactly what the invitation sets out to do.Three cheers from all the Scribbler!

What I loved so much about this wedding, well among the many things I loved about it, was the tastefully executed theme. From flower arrangements and linens, to the dollar dance box (the contents of which all went to charity) and beam decor, to colors for desserts and bridesmaids dresses, every detail was so lovingly and carefully attended to - well done you guys! The wedding had this gourmet rustic feel to it, two Vermonters who care about aesthetic and comfort, great combo (just like Jamie and Jeremy themselves).

The wedding took place at the Stables at Pigeon Hill Farm in East Berkshire, Vermont. I had never been to this spot, but oh my goodness, simply cannot wait to go back! The Inn consists of a beautiful old farmhouse, the bed and breakfast, a stunning restored barn, complete with original wood and exposed beams, a lovely garden, even chickens and a dairy cow. How more Vermont could you get? Aged cheddar and homemade gourmet pumpkin whoopie pies? Well, they were at the reception!

The food was divine.  My favorite hors d’oeurvs had to be the prosciutto wrapped asparagus, although the caramelized walnuts on brie is a very close second. There was also an eclectic cheese plate and fresh Vermont garden veggies - how I love fresh baby carrots with the tops on them!  A treat for the eye and tummy in my book.  For dessert the couple had a tasteful, (pun fully intended) chic cake from Mirabelle’s in Burlington and a festive, fall dessert bar for all of their guests: pumpkin pie, apple pie, and whoopie pies oh my! Dinner was a cooked to perfect chicken embedded with cranberries and dried apricots, roasted red potatoes, and mushroom and sweet potato salad.

Jamie’s sisters, and bridesmaids, Kate and Kelly McCuin ,in their adorable, totally rewearable bridesmaids dresses.

Aren’t their bouquet’s wonderful?

Congratulations Jamie and Jeremy!  Thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of this incredibly special event. I am a huge McCuin and Chevalier fan!   May you be blessed with all the love, peace, and happiness you both deserve. My best wishes for a truly wonderful marriage - Jenny