Bedford New Hampshire Winter Wedding

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Liz & Nick

Every wedding trip begins with Heather and I going through a checklist as we pack the car: light stands, extra batteries, memory cards, and camera bodies, toothpaste and toothbrush, contact lenses, a cooler for snacks and beverages, Capa. Holy shit. Our son has officially become part of the workflow. During Heather’s pregnancy we were constantly told how much our lives would change when he arrived and we always pushed back with the phrase, “oh, we’re not slowing down for him, he’s just going to have to learn to keep up.” Seasoned parents typically responded with a smirk and playful eye roll so as to say, “you have no idea what you’re getting into.” Well I’m happy to report that Capa’s first wedding, Liz and Nick’s beautiful winter wedding at the Bedford Village Inn in New Hampshire was a huge success.

We did Liz and Nick’s engagement photos in Providence this summer, but they picked the Bedford Village Inn for their wedding because of its colonial architectural charm. The hall where they held their reception was anchored with large, rustic wooden beams connected with mortise and tenon joints. Brass chandeliers lit the large room, evoking a cozy warmth on a bitterly cold New England winter day. Both Liz and Nick got to enjoy a spacious suite to comfortably get ready in, and the venue’s classy restaurant rounded out the wonderful service and amenities that every bride and groom deserve.

Heather and I were happy to see Liz and Nick take the proper health safety precautions, asking each of their guests to wear masks and provide a negative Covid test in order to attend their celebration. We’ve seen many different approaches to weddings during the pandemic but it was really comforting to see the lengths that her family and friends took to assure every one’s safety. It not only made us feel more comfortable, but it also made the coziness and overall atmosphere of the wedding feel the closest thing to pre-Covid times that I can remember.  

Heather wore Capa on her chest for most of the day, handing him off to me for important events like the ceremony, family formals, and speeches. Liz and Nick’s family and friends were so sweet to Capa, welcoming him to the celebration like he received a tiny little invitation in the mail. We heard tables buzzing as we walked past and it means so much to us that our couples and their guests are as willing as we are to welcome Capa into our professional lives. We don’t intend on slowing down any time soon.

I have a feeling that I will cherish the memory of Liz and Nick’s wedding for many years to come. Whether it was because of the way they welcomed Capa, or the many friendly faces behind the masks that made the event feel like a semblance of pre-Covid life; I will always be grateful for that warm wooden room on that cold winter day.