OQ Farm Woodstock Vermont wedding with incredible snowy veil shot

Bridgewater Corners, VT | Snowy Vermont Wedding at OQ Farm | Vermont Wedding Photographer

I was beyond excited when Gabrielle and Craig connected with me to photograph what turned out to be a very snowy Vermont wedding at OQ Farm in Bridgewater Corners, just outside Woodstock. Their story begins in Texas, where they met and held a relationship for months separated on different sides of the world in different time zones. However, their deep connection and faith carried them to the day they made their lifelong commitment to each other, on a snowy afternoon in early March.

I’d seen OQ Farm on Instagram and had already fallen in love with it before visiting. It offers the quintessential Vermont setting that couples dream of for their New England wedding in any season. Craig and Gabrielle have a personal connection to the farm, and getting married here was meaningful to them. Along with beautiful grounds, couples may rent out the entire property, exchange vows inside the chapel, have a tented reception or gather inside the Refectory.

Gabrielle and Craig planned a wedding from across the country during a month in New England which offers a mixed array of conditions. However, they were just the right couple to weather the several inches of snow that fell across the region the evening before. The fresh snow made for a Vermont winter wonderland setting for their romantic first touch and portraits.

Family and friends arrived ahead of the storm, staying in the modern accommodations at the farm. Gabrielle got ready at the Manse, and Craig, in the Refectory. Both are lovely settings with ample window light for portraits and capturing details. The wedding ceremony was held in the light-filled, warm and cozy chapel.

Cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing was held in the Refectory, which offers a large great room complete with a double-sided fireplace, deck with stunning views, and rustic antler chandelier. The room glowed all evening from the fire, candles, their newly forged union, and wonderful loved ones who traveled to share their wedding with them.

It was a beautiful day for these two even more beautiful souls, and I’m just so happy to know them. Best wishes always, Gabrielle and Craig!

Venue: OQ Farm
HMUA: Vermont Bridal Beauty
Florals: Afloral
Dress: Alena Leena
Suit: Indochino
Catering: The Soul Chef

bride laughs as she puts on earrings near window
bride leans forward tying shoes while getting ready
mother helps bride put on shoes on wedding day
mother and bride hug on wedding day while getting ready
father prepares to hug daughter, seeing her in her wedding dress for first time
bride twirling in dress while getting ready
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bride in front of fireplace, looking over her shoulder
groom putting on shoes
groom straightening tie in mirror
best man helping groom get dressed, straightening vest
groom fixing shirt sleeve
candles and dried flower decor
table centerpieces on long table at refectory reception
snowy OQ farm mountains and pasture in bridgewater/woodstock vermont
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groom and bride embrace during snowy first look in woodstock vt
couple look out at views during snowy first touch
couple smile at each other during first look
bride walks up to groom during first look
bride and groom almost kiss during first look and snow storm in vermont
couple embrace during first look
silly moments between bride and groom during first look
groom caresses hair on bride during first look
bride and groom kiss with mountains and snow in background
bride and groom smiling and laughing at each other for first look portraits
couple stand head to head during snowy wedding portraits
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warm woodstove inside chapel
father walks bride down the aisle
Couple stand together in chapel at OQ Farm in Bridgewater/Woodstock, Vermont
bride beautiful standing at altar looking down at flowers, veil covers her shoulders
bride in focus seated with groom during ceremony
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groom and bride holds hands while seated
beautiful veil on bride
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funny moment during reading vows
tearful look between officiant and groom
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holding hands during wedding ceremony
first kiss at the altar in chapel at oq farm
just married at the altar in chapel at OQ farm
epic snowy veil shot with snow and mountains in background
couples smiling during just married portraits
dried florals and candles and greenery on table inside refectory for farm reception
wedding reception details, lit candles and dried florals
place cards, glass and vases of candles on main dining table at reception
pretty views from refectory deck overlooking snowy blue hour mountains
rings lie on top of piano with veil
couple share choreographed first dance in refectory at OQ farm in woodstock
groom lifts up bride during first dance inside oq farm refectory
couple share dance inside refectory at OQ farm wedding

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