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Bonnie and Sam | Intimate Vermont Wedding at West Mountain Inn | Arlington, VT

September 4, 2020

Today, September 5th, was supposed to be Bonnie and Sam’s wedding day.

Due to Covid-19 they had to change their plans a bit and do what most couples did this year: They had an intimate vow exchange earlier this year and chose to postpone the big party for next year.

And you know what?! It was perfect. At least, that’s how it felt to me and I am sure, to everyone there including the two of them.

It was my 1st wedding back after the 2 month quarantine. I cried on the way there because I was, truth be told, overwhelmed. Just so incredibly grateful and happy to be back at doing what I love. Music blasting on the car ride there, like I was a 15 year old going to her first party.

I knew Bonnie and Sam from our engagement session last year, so really, it had nothing to do with me being nervous about meeting new people or simply being social after being…well, not so social for a couple of good months. It was different. I wish I had the words to describe it better but I don’t. They were definitely happy tears!

I arrived at the West Mountain Inn 30 min early and I was immediately greeted by this beautiful golden puppy (when I say puppy, I mean a 60 pound “beast” :)) . The biggest golden retriever smile on his face. Ready to knock me off my feet and show me the true meaning of love.

I walked around and took the place in trying to get to it’s essence.

I am sure I forgot many things from that day but what I do very clearly remember is this wonderful man, Bonnie’s dad, holding an umbrella over me trying to keep me dry during the rain. Bonnie and Sam’s tears slowly mingling with the rain as they said theyr vows. Her brother crying when he first saw her coming down the isle. Sam’s dad and mom and brother huddled together laughing with each other before the ceremony. The droplets of rain making the page on which the vows were written on, transparent. The way the light filtered through the apple trees. Bonnie spinning in her beautiful dress. How quiet the property was between the tall trees right after the short rain with Sam and Bonnie’s laughter echoing in the distance as they danced for our portrait session…

Bonnie and Sam, I am wicked looking forward to next year and seeing you two for the 3rd time!!! :)

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Fun and Elegant Barn Wedding at Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, Vermont

April 15, 2020

Kira & Jarred | September 16th 2018 | Chittenden ,VT

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I tried hard finding the right words to describe this wedding day and this couple…. The only thing that comes to mind that is even close to how I feel about them is this:

True story alert!

About 6 months after the wedding I was in the car driving to an engagement session and out of the blue, on the radio, their first dance song came up. I immediately started crying and smiling and laughing and just being inundated with a whole lot of memories and emotions from that day. I pulled over and texted Kira right there and then. Tears rolling down my cheeks. Huge smile on my face.

I had to. She had to know exactly how much and how deeply their day left an impression on me.

It had nothing to do with the spectacular view at the Mountain Top Inn and Resort or the carefully chosen details. In turn it had everything to do with the two of them. The people that were close to them and the incredibly heart warming love surrounding them.

With that said, please enjoy the images below.

( Kira and Jarred, THANK YOU for having me document your day :) Love you guys! <3)

First Dance Song: Citizen Cope-Sideways

Vendor LOVE:

Venue, Catering: Mountain Top Inn and Resort

Make up and Hair: Blush Salon and Beauty Lounge

Flowers: Meadows Edge Floral Design

DJ: Top Hat Entertainment

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Summer Vermont Wedding at Mountain Meadows Lodge | Vermont Wedding Photographer

February 21, 2019

For me, every wedding is memorable in its own way. In 2018, Gabby and Adam’s wedding was by far the most emotional for me. On so many different levels. I cried sad tears. I laughed happy tears. I danced and celebrated when I found out they have an ice cream bar instead of cake… So. Many. Emotions. I hope I managed to catch all of the little snippets in time for them. It was a truly special day for so many reasons. Not only for them as a couple but I believe for everyone present.

Gabby’s mom almost didn’t make it to the wedding due to some health issues. Being a mom myself and also a daughter to a mom I absolutely adore, my heart broke into a thousand pieces many times over that day. And then it was put together again and again throughout the day witnessing so much joy and love and kindness. I had a hard time even looking at Gabby’s eyes because they literally broke me. This girl has the most amazing, warm, beautiful blue eyes accompanied by the most infectious smile I have ever photographed… To see them fill up with tears was hard.

I say this a lot and many might not fully understand what I mean. Most other wedding photographers will. I feel my heart grow with every single couple I photograph. I am forever thankful to you all for sharing these precious moments with me…

Their first dance was to Peter Gabriel’s Book of Love

(This song is special to Mike and I and it was the first time I have ever heard it play at a wedding… the moment it started we both locked eyes. It was awesome!)

Tent Set Up at Mountain Meadows Lodge Vermont

Bride Getting Ready at Mountain Meadows Lodge

Father of The Bride First Look at Mountain Meadows Lodge Wedding

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“Best Photographer Ever! Idena captured all of our pure joyous and loving moments in the greatest way possible. We told her we did not want to spend a lot of time taking formal pictures, and she was able to capture every moment we hoped for without having us pull away from the party too long. We had a semi traditional Jewish wedding with many different parts across many different locations and she moved seamlessly and went with the flow not missing a beat. I also had the pleasure of having her in my suite while I got ready with my friends and she was so sweet and funny and brought nothing but good vibes right before the ceremony....” ”

— Gabby and Adam

Gabby and Adam Highlight Video

Vendor Team:

Venue + Catering: Mountain Meadows Lodge

Photography: Idena Beach assisted by 2nd Photographer :Dori Fitzpatrick (Thank you Dori!)

Videography: Michael Beach

Flowers: Vermont Country Flowers

Band: Groove Authority

Wedding Dress: Doyle by Waters

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Summer Wedding at Stoweflake Mountain Resort| Vermont Wedding Photographer

August 21, 2018

It dawned on me that the day of the wedding is the day I finally get to really know the couple.

Beth and Dan- I met them for the engagement session, I talked to them on the phone a couple of times and e-mailed back and forth a bunch. But I only knew them, really knew them... when they were surrounded in a big circle of love by all their friends and family at the end of the night. Beth with happy tears in her eyes dancing with this funny, warm hearted man she gets to now call her husband. I get goose bumps just remembering that moment.

I'm looking forward to sharing more of their day soon...

Wedding Ceremony at Stoweflake Resort in Vermont

Wedding Reception at Stoweflake Resort in Vermont

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Andrea and Matt's Romantic Vermont Wedding at The Mountain Top Resort | Vermont Wedding Photographer

July 16, 2018

Andrea and Matt. What can I say. Some people are just pure nuggets of gold walking around with their hearts bursting with love and goodness. Fun, kind, beautiful souls. So happy they managed to find each other in this lifetime.

Their wedding was pure joy to capture. Intimate. Short. Sweet. Love filled.

They chose to have two separate getting ready houses. Meadow's Edge for the groom and Mountain Aire for the bride. Both wonderful choices. Mountain Aire is my top pick at the resort. It is nestled in the woods on a dead end road. It's peaceful, spacious and bright. The kitchen is an absolute dream and the view is wonderful. It also has a tree house attached which makes it even cooler.

After the ceremony on The Knoll with the Green Mountains as their backdrop, they had a cozy and intimate reception diner at the Mountain Aire right in the living room by the stone fireplace. The in house chef prepared the meal right in that perfect kitchen I mentioned earlier and that also added even more to the already wonderful experience.

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Intimate Summer Wedding at The Mountain Top Resort | Vermont Wedding Photographer

July 3, 2018

I am so excited to share this intimate Vermont wedding with you!

I met Jamie and Jarred early last year and soon reconnected with an engagement shoot. I showed them around my side of Vermont but really just wanted to click with them. Well, it worked! They had a small intimate wedding so it was important both for them and for me that we mesh well together. Hands down, two of the most amazing people I've ever met!

They planned a beautiful relaxed day surrounded by only close family and friends and it was nothing short of amazing. The weather was perfection and there was a sense of calm surrounding us all which I am sure will transpire through the images below.

The ceremony was on The Knoll with the Green Mountains as backdrop followed by a small reception right at The Jewel at Meadows Edge where the couple was staying.

June at the Mountain Top Inn is bursting in color: green mountains, fields of gold and blue skies as far as the eye can see. Pure bliss! You have to see it to believe it...

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Beautiful Indian Wedding | The Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester VT

June 9, 2018

This wedding was such a dream! We were expecting thunderstorms all weekend but the day was nothing short of amazing. Clear sky and fluffy clouds kind of amazing. The Equinox Resort and Spa was a beautiful and classic New England background for this wonderful fusion wedding in magical Vermont.

Shout out to all the wonderful vendors:

Here are a couple of sneak peeks until the full gallery is ready :