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A Snowy Adirondack Winter Wedding at the Whiteface Lodge
What do we all keep our fingers crossed for when it comes to winter weddings in upstate NY? That beautiful soft snow is gently falling onto the pine branches. We were so lucky that Renee and Evan’s wedding at the Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid had both types of day. Their wedding day started with a beautiful blue sky in the morning that turned into gentle snowfall in the evening!
The Wedding
Renee and Evan started the day getting ready in the Club House Suites at The Whiteface Lodge. It was warm and cozy inside with a buzz of excitement in the air. The first really memorable moment was when Leah ofBlack Sheep Gardens dropped off Renee’s bridal bouquet! It was perfect for a winter wedding, with sweet white roses, and touches of pink and grey florals that made it even more whimsical!
The second was when Renee stepped into her weddings dress! She looked absolutely stunning in an Elegant design by Justin Alexander. I loved the look of joy on her dad’s face when he saw her for the first time!
After wedding party portraits with Evan and the Groomsmen on the ice skating rink, while Renee and her bridesmaids were on the tree-lined path, it was time for the ceremony!
If you have never been to the Kanu Room of the Whiteface Lodge for a wedding, then these photographs will surely take your breath away. The Kanu Room ceiling vaults up to the sky, with stone fireplaces on both sides and windows to the ceiling looking out towards the mountains!
Their Ceremony was absolutely beautiful and incredibly heartfelt. After the ceremony and a quick stiff drink for the wedding party, we made our way outside into the winter evening for photographs. As a photographer, I love winter weddings, but the season does come with its own challenges. The first which is that the sun goes down between 4:30 and 5:30 in the heart of the winter. This creates the problem of having minimal time for portraits, but I love the challenge.
You also have to work quickly while photographing just because it is frigid out, and you can’t really be outside for too long before fingers and toes start to go numb! Renee and Evan were absolute rock stars though, and you see why when you see their gorgeous photographs!
One more thing you don’t want to miss in this post is the wedding cake that Renee’s dad made for her : ) AMAZING! Check out his company Global Sugar Arts for more wedding cake inspiration!
Wedding Professionals
Wedding Venue: The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY
Ceremony Officiant: Eddie Castine
Ceremony Music: String Quartet – Lake Placid
Photographer: Julia Rebecca Photography – Essex
Second Photographer: Erin Marie Photography – Plattsburgh
DJ: Total Entertainment – Glens Falls
Wedding Florist: Black Sheep Gardens and Events Florist: Leah McDaniel
Salon: Cut Loose – Plattsburgh
Jewelry Designer: Ken and Dana Design – NYC
Wedding Cake: Global Sugar Arts – Alan Tetreault
Bridal Shop: Fiori Bridal – Burlington, VT
Wedding Dress Designer: Justin Alexander
Bridesmaids Dresses: Laura’s Bridal
Wedding Favors: Parker’s Family Farm – maple syrup
To learn more about Leah’s floral inspiration and business check out this great post interviewing her about Black Sheep Gardens!
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JULIA REBECCA
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New England Photographer Based in Essex and Lake Clear, New York
Serving Lake Placid, Hudson Valley, the Adirondacks, Vermont and the New England Region
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