Kelsey & Josh – Pavilion on Crystal Lake Fall Wedding in CT

Kelsey and Josh’s Pavilion on Crystal Lake fall wedding was so lovely. Even in November, this outdoor venue still had so much color! These two met while they were both working as camp counselors and clearly share a love of the outdoors. When they saw the woodsy wedding ceremony location at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake, they were smitten. Even with the crisp fall weather, Kelsey said having their ceremony under a canopy of pine trees was totally worth it.  :)

Scroll down to see all of our favorite candid and natural moments from this fall wedding in Middletown, CT!

Bride and groom stand under yellow fall trees at their Pavilion on Crystal Lake wedding in November.
The gazebo sits next to the lake at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake wedding venue in Middletown, CT.
The lake surrounded by fall foliage at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake wedding venue in CT.
The groom puts his tie on at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake venue.
The bride gets ready for the wedding day at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake with bridesmaid in floral robe.
The bride walks up to the groom for the first look reveal photo at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake.
The groom has an emotional reaction to seeing the bride for the first time at this CT outdoor wedding venue in the woods.
Documentary wedding photography always means we capture the sidelines and we loved this moment of the bridesmaids crying while watching the first look!
Romantic wedding photography of the bride and groom holding hands in the woods at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake outdoor venue in CT.
Happy wedding photography of the bride being helped by her bridesmaids at Pavilion on Crystal Lake wedding.
Ethereal wedding photography of the wedding party far away in the woods under a canopy of yellow trees.
Soft light wedding photo of the bridesmaids in the woods with yellow trees in CT.
Dapper groomsmen in the woods before a Pavilion on Crystal Lake wedding in CT.
Bride and her sister in a burgundy bridesmaid dress in the woods before this CT wedding.
Black and white wedding photography of the bride and groom walking through the woods at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake.
Romantic and ethereal wedding photography of the bride and groom in the woods for this fall wedding in CT.
Bride and groom holding hands under a canopy of yellow fall trees in CT.
Fall wedding bouquet with burgundy and white flowers in Middletown, CT.
The bride and groom kissing under pine trees at the Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding venue.
Bride and groom kiss in a sunbursty forest at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake.
Unique wedding photography of the bride and groom holding hands in the forest.
The bride and groom embrace in the woods before their forest wedding at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake in CT.
The bride's veil went flying in the wind during this November outdoor wedding in CT.
This rustic covered pavilion wedding reception venue has a lake, fall foliage, an outdoor ceremony space and is in the woods in CT!
An inside view of the Pavilion on Crystal Lake with dance floor and round dinner tables set up.
Rustic wedding decor inside the Pavilion on Crystal Lake in Middletown, CT.
Romantic wedding decor with a twinkle lights canopy at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake.
Rustic birch wood gift boxes for wedding favors at the Crystal Lake Pavilion in CT.
Fall wedding floral centerpieces-twinkle-lights
November wedding fall foliage decor with string lights draped behind.
Pavilion on Crystal Lake fall wedding decor ideas with wooden crates.
Wedding guests chat with each other before this outdoor woodsy wedding begins.
Guests mingle at the outdoor ceremony space at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Documentary wedding photo of the bride and her dad before walking down the aisle at this outdoor woodsy wedding in Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Bride and her father walk through an ivy covered arbor at the Crystal Lake Pavilion ceremony.
Groom watches as the bride enters ceremony at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake venue in CT.
Bride and her father walk down the aisle at gazebo ceremony in CT.
This fall outdoor wedding venue in CT is beautiful in November.
November wedding ceremony outdoors with gazebo at Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Candid wedding photography of this woodsy wedding ceremony in Middletown, CT.
The mother of the bride watches her daughter say I do at this wedding ceremony in the forest in CT.
November outdoor rustic wedding in CT.
The bride and groom kiss at the end of their outdoor gazebo ceremony by the lake in Middletown, CT.
The bride and groom full of joy as they exit their wedding ceremony and guests throw flower petals around them!
The bride and groom cuddle in the woods after their outdoor ceremony at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Photojournalistic style wedding photography coverage CT woodsy wedding.
Wedding guests mingle during the cocktail hour at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake in CT.
The bride and groom enter the rustic barn at the Crystal Lake Pavilion venue in CT.
Wedding guests clapping as bride and groom enter reception.
The bride and groom have their first dance in this timeless photo at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake in CT.
The bride and groom have a romantic first dance in CT.
The bride laughs during maid of honor speech at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake.
The wedding toasts during this rustic wedding reception at Crystal Lake Pavilion.
The bride and groom dance on the dance floor at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Father daughter dance at the Crystal Lake Pavilion on Crystal Lake.
The bride pours oil on a hot pain to fry doughnuts at this rustic wedding reception in November in CT.
The bride is surprised when a pan catches on fire while frying doughnuts at her rustic wedding reception on Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Parent dances at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Funny wedding guests dancing at the Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Rustic wedding reception dancing at this lakeside wedding venue in CT.
The dance floor at the rustic Crystal Lake Pavilion wedding venue.
Fun wedding photography on dance floor at Crystal Lake Pavilion.
Lake view at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake at twilight in CT.

More about this Pavilion on Crystal Lake Fall Wedding:

Kelsey and Josh prepared for their wedding day at the Pavilion on Crystal Lake. Being able to get ready for the day at the venue is always such a stress-reliever! These two had their first look in a forest of swirling yellow leaves above the Pavilion. One of my favorite photos from their first look was actually of the bridesmaids and family watching Kelsey and Josh with tears in their eyes! Wedding party pictures followed, and we were able to get some very cool photos with the wedding party surrounded by fall foliage!

After portraits, guests began arriving for the outdoor ceremony. We love everything about the outdoor ceremony spot at this venue. From the rustic gazebo to the lakeside view, guests are always oohing and ahhing at the scenery when they arrive! Kelsey and Josh ended the ceremony with a kiss, and were surrounded by swirling flower petals that guests tossed! The joy on Kelsey and Josh’s faces as they exit the ceremony is one of my favorite documentary photos of the day!

After the ceremony, guests were invited into the pavilion for dinner and dancing. This rustic reception space was filled with warm and cozy twinkle lights everywhere! It’s So Ranunculus always does incredible work, but we loved all of their rustic designs for the flower centerpieces! Huge thanks to Allie with the Pavilion on Crystal Lake who helped coordinate the day!

Congratulations to this happy couple. We had such a wonderful time spending the day with you both!

Vendors who contributed to Kelsey and Josh’s big day:

Wedding Coordinator – Allie with the Pavilion on Crystal Lake

Wedding Venue & Catering – Pavilion on Crystal Lake

Florist – It’s So Ranunculus

Bride’s dress – Allure Romance

Bride’s shoes – Klub Nico

Veil – Bel Aire

Bridesmaid dresses – Sorella Vita

Hair / Makeup – Kiss and Makeup

Groom’s suit – Mens Wearhouse

Groomsmen suits – Mens Wearhouse

Rings – Sayegh Jewelers

Wedding cake – Handmade by groom’s aunt Jean

DJ – Sergio’s Surround Sound Entertainment

Guest favors – Vermont Pure Maple

Birch wood boxes for favors – My Wedding Favors