When you’re one of three and the last sibling to tie the knot, both challenges and blessings are sure to meet you in the planning process. Case in point? These two sweeties captured by Meredith Perdue. Beyond the biggest hurdle of finding a unique venue, they were lucky enough to have several vendors recommended to them by the Bride’s siblings, including Hana Floral Design who also worked her magic on the Bride’s sister’s wedding that we featured a few years back! See the rest here in THE VAULT.
From The Bride…Joe and I were married in July before a group of close family and friends at the Branford House at Avery Point in Connecticut. Being the third and last of my siblings to wed, led to some benefits and challenges! Among the challenges was finding a location we loved that would be unique to us (in other words, we didn’t want to revisit a venue that had already hosted a sibling’s wedding, which was hard because our siblings got married in such amazing spots). However, the Branford House ended up working out really well for us—we were still on the shoreline and it was fun to choose a spot where my family had previously enjoyed picnics and where I had taken a physics class over the summer while home from college. It’s fun to think that I have pictures of me from elementary school enjoying a grinder on the steps of the lighthouse on the property and I now also have our first look photos from almost the same spot.
Among the benefits was that Joe and I were able to put all of the wisdom and experience that my siblings had gained from their shoreline weddings to good use! We knew right away that we would use the same wonderful caterer and we also used the same amazing florist that my sister & brother-in-law worked with (as well as the same musician for the ceremony!). Another benefit—our splendid photographer, Meredith Perdue, was recommended to us by brother & sister-in-law as both a great photographer and great person and, as promised, she made two camera-shy people feel comfortable and relaxed!
I am grateful that we managed to bring personal touches into the ceremony. Joe and I met while serving as law clerks and we were so honored to be able to have the judge that we clerked for officiate. It was also particularly meaningful to us to have close friends contribute readings and offer blessings.
My sister and brother-in-law’s wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty at as well! See it here.
Photography: Meredith Perdue | Floral Design: Hana Floral Design | Catering: A Thyme to Cook, Inc. | Hair And Makeup: Jennie Fresa Brow & Beauty Bar | DJ: Dawson Entertainment | Venue: Branford House | Bridal Boutique: The White Dress by the shore