A Luxury Resort Jewish Wedding

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A Luxury Resort Jewish Wedding

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About The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vermont

A LUXURY GETAWAY TUCKED AWAY IN THE GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE

Situated in Northern Vermont, The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vermont is a wonderful place to get married. You have the quaint Vermont small town feel while relishing in the luxurious experience the resort provides.

Meet the Couple

MEET KATY (SHE/HER) & BRIAN (HE/HIM)

Katy & Brian originally met online and quickly fell in love (with each other as well as Dunkin’ Donuts). Since the start of their relationship they’ve gone through great relationship milestones. They moved in together in their first apartment together, adopted two cats (called Calvin & Hobbs), bought a house together, and adopted a rescue puppy called Ruben. They love to travel together and love trying new foods on their travels; they’re always planning their next trip.

How They Chose to Get Married

A JEWISH WEDDING

Katy and Brian held a spectacular Jewish wedding at The Essex Resort and Spa in Essex Junction Vermont. Incorporating Katy’s religious and cultural practices was especially important to her and by extension her now-husband Brian. Ever the thoughtful and organized bride, Katy made guides for friends and family to describe the Jewish customs for those not in the know. They had a private ceremony with intimate family members and friends to sign the ketubah prior to the public ceremony where they stood under the chuppah as soon-to-be wife and husband. Once the reception was underway, the newly married couple and their guests had a grand time doing the hora.

Learn About Their Engagement

FEATURING A SMALL LOCAL FARM AND THEIR RESCUE DOG RUBEN

Click here if you want to learn more about Katy & Brian’s engagement story.

Thoughtfully Incorporating Their Loved Ones

LITTLE PERSONAL TOUCHES MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Katy was such a thoughtful bride. She organized and planned everything beautifully. The bride’s mom joked that Katy’s friends knew more about her wedding plans than her own mother. That’s entirely due to the fact that Katy has has a wedding binder full of wedding day plans since she was eight years old. It’s safe to say that with over a decade of planning, it was an absolutely spectacular day. The couple incorporated personal elements throughout their day. From the maid of honor Annmarie doing the makeup for the bridal party, Katy’s uncle co-officiating the ceremony, bridesmaid and best man couple duo offering their vegan ice cream for dessert, to lots of family heirlooms to remember and honor loved ones, no one was forgotten. Even the couple’s four-legged family members were included through the signature cocktails and special cocktail napkins.

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The Creative Team

Huge thank you goes to Katy & Brian’s wonderful creative team!

Photography | Mei Lin Barral Photography
Venue, Caterer, Cake | The Essex Resort and Spa
Planner | Rebekah Woodin, The Essex Resort and Spa
Officiant | Rabbi Barbara Goldman Wartell & Michael McCarthy (bride’s uncle)
Cinematography | Mountain Hearts Photography
Florals | Bouqs Co
Floral Arrangements | The Couple Themselves!
Dessert | Offbeat Creemee (one of the bride’s bridesmaid’s business!)
Makeup Artist | Annmarie McClain, bridesmaid
Hair Stylist | Kaley Pinkham, Solos Salon Associates
Ketubah | HAPPYprojectSHOP
Engagement Ring | Hannoush Jewelers
Bride’s Wedding Band | Madberet Fine Jewelry
Groom’s Wedding Band | Hunter’s Fine Jewelry
Bride’s Ceremony Gown | Amber Sprott Boutique
Bride’s Reception Gown | David’s Bridal
Bride’s Ceremony Shoes | Birdies
Bride’s Jewelry | Pearl bracelet made of pearls from her aunt & uncle
Groom’s Suit | McNeil and Reedy
Groom’s Ceremony Shoes | Ralph Lauren (Asher Leather Cap Toe Shoe)
Bride & Groom’s Reception Shoes | Nike (White Air Force 1 w/Gum Bottom)
Bridesmaids’ Attire | Birdy Grey
Groomsmens’ Attire | McNeil and Reedy
DJ | Top Hat Entertainment
Family Heirlooms (Bride’s “Something Old”) | Gold brooch from maternal great-grandmother
Family Heirloom (Bride’s “Something Old”) | Handkerchief made from lace from her paternal grandmother’s wedding dress
Family Heirloom (Bride’s “Something Old”) | Pocket watch from the groom’s stepmother’s grandfather
Paper Goods Design (Guide to a Jewish Wedding, seating chart, menu) | The bride herself!
Monogram envelope seals | Twist Stationery
Vellum Belly Bands | Pink Orchid Invites
Guest Book Letters | Belvedere Designs
Sip & Solve Letters | Northwoodsman Designs
Newspaper Wedding Program | Creative Union Design
Laser Cut Wedding Place Cards | Z Creative Gifts Studio
Custom Illustrated Dog Cocktail Napkins | RubiandLib
Save the Dates | Zola
Dog Daycare | Wundrland Pet Lodge