Crystal Lake Pavilion Wedding in CT - Outdoor Fall Ceremony & Reception

We have been looking forward to Alicia and Mathew’s Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding in CT for months. This New England camp-style wedding venue is just our style, and Alicia’s wedding excitement was contagious! These two tied the knot under a canopy of pine trees in early November. While the sun set behind them, they read their own vows to each other as we documented the happy tears that followed.

Here are some of our favorite documentary photos from this rustic and woodsy wedding in Middletown, CT…

Bride and groom hold hands under the trees at the Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding venue in MIddletown, CT.

View of the rustic wedding venue, the Crystal Lake Pavilion in CT with scenic fall lake views.

Fine art wedding photography of November wedding at Crystal Lake Pavilion in CT.

Emotional photo of the bride's face as she sees her groom for the first time during a woodsy first look at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake in CT.

Documentary wedding photo of the bride and groom during the first look at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.

Cozy photo of a large wedding party in the woods at the Crystal Lake Pavilion in November.

Classy photo of the groomsmen in tuxedos at the Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding.

Stunning photo of the bride and bridesmaids backs wearing Augusta Jones wedding dress.

Bridesmaids in the woods at this November CT wedding.

Beautiful photo of bride and groom at this rustic CT lakeside wedding.

Bride carrying a succulent bouquet for a fall wedding by That's So Ranunculous floral shop in CT.

Fairytale wedding bridal portraits at this late fall wedding in CT.

Bride's veil blowing in the wind while kissing the groom at this fall wedding in CT.

Magazine style fashion wedding photography in the fall at this CT wedding.

Woodsy portraits of the bride at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake in CT wearing Augusta Jones dress.

Romantic and fine art wedding photography of bride's hands with her lace veil covering them in CT.

Anthropologie style wedding portrait of bride and groom standing on rocks at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake venue in CT.

Gorgeous rustic lakeside wedding venue in MIddletown, CT at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.

Dinner table reception set up at the Crystal Lake Pavilion in CT.

Sweetheart rustic table decor ideas using scrabble tiles to spell out bride and groom at this CT wedding.

Marquis letters lit up spelling LOVE at this rustic wedding in CT.

Rustic script cake topper at this Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding.

Simple paper welcome note for guests at their place setting at this CT wedding.

Glow sticks are a great way to entertain guests at the wedding reception. Here is a sample display idea from a CT wedding at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.

Woodsy outdoor wedding ceremony for fall wedding in CT.

Groom watches the bride walk down the aisle at this rustic outdoor wedding ceremony in CT.

Bride and her father walk down the aisle during the outdoor wedding ceremony at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.

Outdoor ceremony spot for a rustic wedding in MIddletown, CT at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.

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Must have photo of the groom's face looking at bride during vows.

Wedding ceremony in front of gazebo in November in CT.

Sunbursty portrait of the bride and groom after their November wedding outside at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.

Custom bride and groom beer glasses from a fall wedding in CT.

Wedding rings photo on pine needle forest floor at the Crystal Lake Pavilion in CT.

Rustic camp style wedding venue in CT at twilight with stars above.

Bride and groom dance under a canopy of string lights at this CT camp wedding venue.

Candid photography of wedding reception speeches in CT.

Wedding guests listen to speeches during Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding.

Wedding reception dance floor lighting with string lights above at CT wedding.

Bride laughing while dancing with her bridesmaids at this Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding.

Funny dancing photos to the song Shout at Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding.

Rustic dessert table set up with wooden crates and a variety of local sweet treats for this CT wedding from Lyman Orchard.

Bride's parents slow dance at this Crystal Lake Pavilion campy wedding.

Bride and groom kiss on the dance floor at the Crystal Lake Pavilion reception in CT.

Dusk view of the lake from the Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding venue in Middletown, CT.

Alicia first reached out to us over a year ago to see if we were available to document her wedding. When she mentioned that she loved ethereal photos that were full of natural light, we instantly knew we would be a great fit! Alicia and Mathew had also chosen a venue that we have wanted to see in person for a while–the Pavilion on Crystal Lake in CT. This rustic venue has a beautiful outdoor ceremony space and a campy style reception pavilion that just feels quintessentially New England!

We loved that Mathew played such a huge role in the DIY details of the day. He made the painted tree guestbook, built the seating chart set-up and table numbers, and made all of the outdoor signs. Alicia loved to smile and scrunch up her face and say, “He just so crafty!”. It’s refreshing to see a groom take on a design role in the details. Mat really gave the wedding a woodsy and handmade feel!

Huge thanks to the CT Weddings Group for their incredible attention to detail and coordinating the day so seamlessly. From start to finish, this wedding just felt so effortlessly joyous! Congratulations to Alicia and Mat. We hope you both enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed documenting your day!