A Moody Mountain-Inspired Wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate

Gabi and Stephen’s late September wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate was a deeply personal celebration, thoughtfully designed around the things they love most. The weekend began with a private rehearsal dinner in the lakeside garden, filled with emotional toasts, followed by a lively welcome party featuring drinks and interactive food stations. Their décor drew inspiration from wild mountain florals, a nod to their shared love of hiking, while custom table runners featured hand-drawn icons representing their favorite hobbies—from snowboarding and cooking to music and sports. Weekend stationery reflected the Vermont mountains where they became engaged, incorporating silhouette ranges that tied the story together.

Saturday kicked off with a spirited field day, where guests were divided into teams representing the couple’s favorite sports franchises. The ceremony embraced a moody, après-inspired aesthetic that felt transportive and intimate, setting the tone for the evening ahead. Cocktail hour featured a seating display inspired by the groom’s record collection, while the barn reception layered texture, deep purple hues, lush greenery, and abundant candlelight for a rich, elevated atmosphere. The celebration concluded with a sports-themed after-party, where guests donned their favorite jerseys—an unforgettable ending to a weekend that felt entirely and unmistakably Gabi and Stephen.

Vendors: Afrik Armando Photography; Mimosa Florals; Beautini; Live Picture Studios Video; FAB Styling; SociaLife / Shayna Maree Design (Stationery); Ink + Nibs (Custom Rehearsal Runners); Café Wha? Band; Luxe Rentals; Event Lights; Legato AV; Poser Photo Booth; Myles Mancuso (Rehearsal Dinner Entertainment); West Point Tours Transportation.

Outdoor dining setup with a long table, white umbrellas, floral centerpieces, and string lights overlooking a river with trees and hills in the background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on a wooden dock near a lake, holding hands, with boats and trees in the background.
Table with three small white vases holding white and pink flowers, a glass candle, and a white table runner.
People dining at a long table outdoors with umbrellas, set in a garden with vegetable beds, overlooking a lake and hills at sunset.
A couple dressed in formal attire standing outdoors on a brick path, holding glasses of wine, with a garden and greenery in the background.
Outdoor dinner party by a river at sunset with string lights, umbrellas, and guests seated at long tables.
Wedding invitation suite with event details on white and lavender paper, decorated with dried flowers, placed on a cream surface with scattered flower petals and shadows of flowers.
A bride with wavy hair in a white dress faces a group of seven women in matching pajamas, smiling and singing, inside a room with large windows showing trees outside.
A smiling bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers outdoors, surrounded by green and autumn-colored foliage.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outside a rustic wooden cabin, surrounded by lush green foliage and pink flowers.
A couple in wedding attire standing outside a rustic log cabin surrounded by lush greenery and pink hydrangeas.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand outdoors, smiling at each other, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering bushes.
A newlywed couple dressed in formal wedding attire, standing outdoors with trees in the background, smiling at the camera. The groom wears a tuxedo with a black bow tie, and the bride wears a white dress holding a bouquet of colorful flowers.
A wedding party with 16 members, including the bride in a white gown and the groom in a dark suit, standing outdoors in front of a rustic cottage, with trees showing autumn foliage.
Bride and groom holding hands and walking outdoors with wedding party, surrounded by greenery and autumn trees.
A peaceful outdoor wedding setup in a wooded area with a decorated arch at a lakeside, surrounded by trees, flowers, and benches.
A flower garden with various white, purple, and green plants near trees and a brick walkway.
Wooden ceremony arch decorated with purple and white flowers, set in a forested outdoor setting with string lights overhead.
Groom in a dark blue tuxedo with a black bow tie standing at a wedding altar decorated with green plants and flowers outdoors, smiling and looking forward, with a man in a tuxedo smiling in the background.
Colorful garden with white, purple, and pink flowers next to a wooden fence and brick pathway.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with a bride and groom exchanging vows on a wooden platform decorated with flowers and green foliage, surrounded by tall trees and guests seated on both sides, overlooking a lake.
Close-up of pink and white flowers in a garden.
A large outdoor social event with people dressed in formal attire, mingling under white umbrellas with a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
Outdoor display of vinyl records and album covers on white panels, with flower arrangements at the base, set against trees with fall foliage.
Decorated wedding or event table with floral centerpieces, candles, wine glasses, and table number 10 in a rustic indoor setting with string lights and large windows.
Elegant indoor wedding reception decorated with flowers, candles, and string lights, featuring a long dining table with chairs.
A long banquet table set with floral centerpieces and tall glass candle holders in a rustic indoor venue with wooden walls, large windows, and string lights.
Elegant indoor wedding reception with a long table, floral centerpieces, and fairy lights, featuring a large indoor tree and wooden walls.
A bride and groom are dancing together in a wedding reception hall, with a decorated table in the background and a wall covered with greenery and flowers.
A decorated banquet hall with long tables, floral centerpieces, lit candles, and string lights on the wooden ceiling, with a band performing in the background.
Floral centerpiece with pink and purple flowers on a wooden table, surrounded by candles and a table number '9', in a dimly lit event space.
Elegant wedding reception with long tables decorated with candles and floral arrangements, set in a rustic venue with wooden walls, vaulted ceiling, string lights, and chandeliers.
Elegant dinner table with floral centerpieces, tall glass candle holders with lit candles, and wine glasses, set in a warmly lit outdoor setting.
A large floral arrangement with greenery in tall glass vases on a white countertop in a warmly lit indoor space.
Wedding reception hall with long wooden table, floral centerpieces, tall candles, and hanging chandeliers and string lights in a rustic barn setting.
Elegant indoor wedding reception setup with multiple long tables, floral centerpieces, tall glass candleholders with candles, and string lights hanging from the wooden ceiling.
A musical band performing on a stage decorated with flowers, inside a venue with wooden ceiling beams and chandeliers.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests. The bride is wearing a white wedding gown and the groom is in a black tuxedo. The guests are watching and smiling.
A wedding reception with a bride and groom being lifted on chairs by guests. The bride is in a white dress and the groom is in a suit with a bow tie, smiling and holding a paper. Large chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and the room is decorated with