Winter wedding pictures on a covered bridge in Woodstock, Vermont.

Shay & Seth | Woodstock, VT | Rustic DIY Wedding Photography

Woodstock Inn Winter Wedding Photos

Shay contacted us almost a year ago to see if we were available to document her Woodstock Inn winter wedding.  After months of exchanging emails and phone calls to chat about the latest amazing rustic decorations she had discovered, the day had finally come!  Shay and Seth set things up so that everything was within walking distance of the gorgeous Woodstock Inn in downtown Woodstock, VT.  It was amazing to be able to photograph these two getting ready at the charming Inn. We then took a short walk to the covered bridge for the first look photos.  Yes, I said covered bridge.  :)

Shay planned for the chilly November weather by giving her bridesmaids fur stoles. She donned a luxurious silver fur shoulder wrap for herself. We found so many fantastic spots around the area for portraits, from “the green” to the manicured hedges around the Inn. Above all, what made these pictures really stunning was simply how openly happy and in love Shay and Seth are.

Winter wedding pictures of a bride and groom on a covered bridge in Woodstock, Vermont.
Sun filled portraits of a bride before her Woodstock Inn Winter Wedding in Vermont.
A groom leans over to kiss his bride on their wedding day at the Woodstock Inn.
A groom picks up his bride and kisses her before their wedding in front of the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, VT.
Evening portrait of a smiling bride and groom in the village green in Woodstock Vermont.
Charming DIY decorations for a Woodstock Inn Winter Wedding in Vermont.
Vintage suitcases and antique books greeted guests at the reception entrance for a Woodstock Inn Winter Wedding.
A vintage birdcage was used for wedding cards and gifts - DIY wedding ideas.
Woodstock Inn wedding reception decor included tables named for places the couple has visited.
Elegant wedding dinner menu paired with simple flowers placed in vintage glass bottles.
A DIY postcard from Paris was used as a table centerpiece for this wedding reception.
Bridesmaids laugh while drinking champagne and wearing complimentary colored jewel toned robes.
Detail photo of bridesmaids shoes and bright wedding day robes.
A bride smiles at her bridesmaids while getting ready for her wedding at the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, VT.
Bridesmaids helping out while getting ready for a wedding.
Mother of the bride helps her tie on a bow before getting married at the Woodstock Inn.
Detail pictures of the back of a wedding dress and an engagement ring for a Woodstock Inn Winter wedding.
A vintage themed wedding invitation that used an array of vintage stamps for a Woodstock VT wedding.
DIY vintage themed wedding invitation idea that used vintage postal stamps for mailing.
A groom getting ready at the Woodstock Inn.
A groom fixes his collar and tie while getting ready for his wedding at the Woodstock Inn.
Groom hands out gifts to his groomsmen as an appreciation for them being in his wedding.
Groomsmen laugh while getting ready and drinking beer before a wedding.
Details of the grooms room while getting ready for a wedding.
A laughing bride walks with her bridesmaids out in front of the Woodstock Inn in Vermont.
Details of the back of a wedding dress and a groom getting his boutonniere pinned on.
Father of the groom gives his son a kiss before a wedding in Woodstock, VT.
A wedding party laughs and poses in front of a beautiful covered bridge in Woodstock, VT.
A goofy groomsmen pose idea at a covered bridge!
A bride and groom kiss while walking along the side of a covered bridge in Woodstock Vermont.
Laughing bride and groom at a covered bridge in Woodstock Vermont.
A bride and groom laugh while taking wedding pictures at an old covered bridge.
A vintage broach pin was a nice accent to this bride's bright bouquet.
Detail picture of bridal bouquet resting on a covered bridge.
Bright and sunny bridal portrait in Woodstock Vt.
A bride and groom walk along the center path of the village green in Woodstock Vermont prior to their Woodstock Inn Winter wedding.
A bride smiles at the camera while hugging her husband on a covered bridge.
Groom kisses bride while taking winter wedding photos on the Woodstock, VT Village Green.
Detail photo of bride's mittens, bouquet, and shoes at a Woodstock Inn Winter wedding.
Bride and groom lovingly pose for pictures in front of the Woodstock Inn.
Beautiful backlit photo of a bride during her winter wedding at the Woodstock Inn.
Smiling bride and groom outside in front of the Woodstock Inn.
Detail of a bride wearing mittens and holding her bouquet.
Bride and groom holding hands and smiling in downtown Woodstock, Vermont.
Details from a church wedding in Woodstock, VT.
A bride laughs with her mother before getting married.
Detail of brides engagement ring and fur shawl.
Church pews and window sills decorated with antique glass and natural moss.
Wedding bands in a natural moss sitting on top of an antique piano.
Bridesmaids putting veil on bride prior to her wedding in Woodstock, VT.
The bride and her father share a nice, quiet moment before a wedding ceremony.
A bride walks down the aisle with her father at her wedding in Woodstock, VT.
Overview of church wedding held in Woodstock, VT.
Bride and groom smile at each other during their wedding ceremony in Woodstock.
Bride reads vows during their wedding in Woodstock.
Bride and groom kiss during their wedding in Woodstock, Vermont.
Moss and twigs created a natural vibe at the North Universalist Chapel in Woodstock, VT.
Bride and groom share a sweet moment in the pews at the North Universalist Chapel.
The charming Woodstock Inn at dusk in Woodstock, Vermont.
Detail photo of a cake and twinkle lights at a Woodstock Inn winter wedding.
Bride and groom had custom seat backs created for their table.
A vintage style thank you card has place on each guest's seat and the couple asked guests to write down marriage advice.
Details of the reception centerpieces as well as location based escort cards.
A bride and groom share a first dance surrounded by warm twinkle lights in the Rockefeller Room at the Woodstock Inn.
Bride and groom laugh during their first dance at the Woodstock Inn.
Bride and groom cut the cake at their wedding reception in the Rockefeller Room at the Woodstock Inn.
Funny wedding toasts at the Woodstock Inn.
A bridesmaid and bride dance together to live music in Rockefeller Room at the Woodstock Inn.
Older couple dances during a wedding reception.
Father of the bride dance at the Woodstock Inn.
Groom shares a sweet moment with his mom while dancing at a wedding reception.
Wedding guests tear up the dance floor at a Woodstock Inn winter wedding.
A bride and her best friend dance the night away during a winter wedding at the Woodstock Inn.
Wedding guests dance to a live band at the Woodstock Inn.
Bride and groom dance on their wedding night at the Woodstock Inn.
Guests prepare to release wish lanterns in the back of the Woodstock Inn.
Bride and groom release a wish lantern at their wedding reception at the Woodstock Inn.
Wedding guests release wish lanterns at a Woodstock Inn winter wedding.
Looking up as a wish lantern is released into the night sky.
A bride and groom watch wish lanterns float away into the night sky during their wedding reception at the Woodstock Inn.

DIY Winter Wedding Decor

Their ceremony was held in the North Universalist Chapel, and Seth’s brother, a Vermont citizen, officiated the service. Vermont citizens can officiate one wedding in their lifetime. If Vermont weren’t cool enough already, this certainly adds to the caché of living there. Shay used hanging ball jars alternating with flowers and candles to decorate the church. Moss, simple wood twigs, and candles added a cozy winter vibe to this indoor ceremony.

The Rockefeller Room at the Woodstock Inn was a great spot for their intimate reception. Shay incorporated lots of DIY details to give the space a vintage, romantic world-traveling theme.  Each table was designated by an antique postcard. Anthologie Press designed the unique guests seating cards as vintage luggage tags!  The night ended with guests sending wish lanterns into the starry sky over the Inn!

It was so much fun documenting Shay and Seth’s winter wedding in Woodstock. We love how these documentary photos captured the happy emotion of their day!

Woodstock Inn Wedding Photography

We absolutely love Woodstock, Vermont! The covered bridges, streams, and historic downtown are about as charming as it gets.