Oh boy. The morning sunrise was so spectacular that I had to run outside in my socks and flannel pjs to grab some pictures.
This kind of amazing light spotlighting the autumn colors is so fleeting. One minute later, it was gone.
A moody sky, fall colors and a sunrise makes for some pretty pictures, no?
We went to a wedding this weekend. Heidi’s daughter Whitney got married to her longtime beau, Cory. I have to say this might be the loveliest wedding I’ve ever attended (not counting our own, which was pretty perfect.) They chose to be married at one of our local farms. The barn was decorated with hanging lights, hay bales and simple decorations. The rustic theme was beautifully realized with perfect touches everywhere I looked.
The ceremony itself was free of all extraneous hoopla and whittled right down to the essence of the vows. At the end, the minister said (I’m paraphrasing) Now the bride may kiss the groom. Right on, Whitney!
There were 2 white tents right outside the back of the barn – one for hors d’oeuvres and one for dinner. We drank out of mason jars. Heidi and Whitney collected all sorts of vintage china for 9 months so that every place setting was different. There was beautifully mismatched silverware. The napkins were tied with twine that held a place card. My neighbor, Elissa, did the flowers and they were pitch perfect.
There was such a relaxed vibe throughout the whole event. Whitney and Cory were completely at ease, as were their parents and wedding party. I’ve known Whitney for 7 years and have watched her grow into a lovely young woman. I am frankly amazed that she, at the young age of 22, handled all of this with such ease and grace. It was truly lovely.
Yes. I shed a tear or two.
There was dancing in the barn later, but we left before it started. Does that make us old fogies?
Probably.
Here’s a shadowy photo of Don and me at the reception.
Thank you, Whitney and Cory, for including us in your special day.
I just added this scarf to the shop:
The changes in color and shade are subtle and beautiful. (I can’t take credit for that – just the crochet!)
Update: Gosh, that went quickly! Penny bought it!
Happy Monday.
What a gorgeous sunrise! And I loved that scarf so much….I bought it :-)
Penny
I’m so glad you like it, Penny! Thank you!
Hi Claudia, someday I’ll get to New England in the Fall!! until then keep those gorgeous photos coming! I wanted you to know I featured one of your shawls on The Marketplace this morning. Come link up again, I love your creations!!
Thanks, Debra! I’m on my way over.
What a lovely wedding! Love the photo of you and your husband. You remind me of a favorite musician of mine. Emilou Harris. I love your beautiful hair!!!
What a find Fall morning you captured on your camera!
Happy Monday!
XO Kris
I’ve just put my gown on and sat outside with the moon (3am) So I smiled to see your sunrise.
LOVED the wedding – mismatch tableware and a relaxed not over the top wedding sound perfect. Hope the couple have many happy years ahead of them.
Love Leanne
Gorgeous morning shots and what a wonderful wedding! Not fussy is my kind of fun. Cute shot of you two… love Don’s ‘wedding hair’! :)
Love the scarf..I often take sunrise/sunset pictures..They are always different and fleeting….Nice wedding..relaxed.
Oh my, that sunrise over the autumn trees was spectacular. I love the rustic vintage theme of the wedding. Now they can take all those dishes home to use.
Hugs,
Laura
Lovely photos this morning! It is raining here so no pretty sunlight. What a sweet wedding, you and Don look cute and happy! Love the scarf and I can see why it was gone in a minute! hugs, Linda
I am so glad you ran outside and captured this for us. It absolutely takes my breath away.
So glad that you posted about Heidi and the wedding. I just adore Heidi. She used to do Pink Saturday, and I miss her. The wedding looks and sounds perfect – just what I would have expected.♥
Claudia – Your morning photos are just breathtaking!! Beautiful pictures. And the wedding sounds so relaxed and enjoyable. Glad you had a good time. We went to a wedding Saturday night also and left early. Oh well………
Judy
Beautiful sunrise photos! I’m rarely up that early, so I don’t see too many sunrises. :-) The wedding you attended looks really awesome. I like weddings that are “different” and relaxed.
Those sun shots are gorgeous. I agree … you gotta be quick to get those shots. If you wait, the magic is gone. Love the wedding theme, and the photo of you and your guy is lovely. As for dancing, I would’ve been out the door, as well. Guess that makes another old fogey.
Beautiful autumn pictures! Here it is all grey and moody. Can’t wait for some sunshine.
Enjoy the season!
What a stunning sunrise, Claudia. How wonderful that you were wakeful to see it. (And lucky for us, too!) Your photos are always so pretty. Makes me want to be outside today! And that wedding sounds like a truly lovely event. Simplicity, thrift, and love. My brother and his wife were married in a barn. (The dairy cows chimed in their approval now and then…..) Oh, and the color of that latest scarf is (was!) just gorgeous. You do such beautiful work.
This is a beautiful post, and the wedding and the wedding couple are stunning as is your scarf. But I really love that picture of the two of you. You are a beautiful couple. You guys could be the bride and groom. So sweet.
XO,
Sheila