Mallory & Bradley – Kay Mae Designs

Stratton, Vermont

A wedding with the intention of celebrating true love with only their closest friends and family.

The Couple

Mallory and Bradley are the kind of people you would be eternally grateful to have in your life. I was particularly blessed in 2019 to have had some amazing couples to befriend, and these two were certainly in that group of amazing folks to work alongside. In all seriousness, it was an emotional post-wedding goodbye with these beautiful people. Mallory and Bradley are fun, spunky, and always down for a good time. Their sense of adventure and roll with the punches attitudes could only stem from the many experiences they’ve shared together over the years, from moving from city to city to exploring London, England while Mallory interned, this couple has no shortage of resiliency or unending love.

The Ceremony

The ceremony took place atop Stratton Mountain. Stunning panoramic views of the Vermont mountains encompassed the couple as the nuptials took place, surrounded by seventy of their closest friends and family. Many of their guests had never seen mountains or the beauty of Vermont as Summer blends into Fall, and yet, even the gorgeous Vermont backdrop couldn’t compete with the awe inspiring true love these two illustrated that fateful day. The groom took it upon himself to build his bride a trendy hexagonal arch; a true labor of love. Floral swags decorated the arch, which were skillfully created by the magnificent Cedar Circle Farms.

Reception

This Vermont wedding reception took place at a nearby farmhouse, set beneath the night sky and glowing cafe lights. Design aesthetic for this wedding was reflective of the bride’s affinity for dramatic flair with touches of gold. I had the honor of designing the floral installations for Mallory, choosing dark reds, wild textures and bold stems.

Cocktail space; live music by Ida Mae Specker

The Rain

The last candle was lit, the tables were set, the flowers were arranged, and we had five minutes to go before the first bus of guests were due to to arrive when the skies opened up into a torrential downpour. Ushering guests into the farmhouse for an impromptu indoor cocktail hour, the team and I collected every towel imaginable. I rescued the custom guest book the bride had designed and the instant Kodak camera’s, while the caterer rushed to move cheese plates and charcuterie inside. We waited out this brief storm and as reward for our patience, were greeted by a happy rainbow. The subsequent forty five minutes were dedicated to drying off every piece of gold flatware, plates, tables, benches, dance floor – you name it – before the newly wed couple arrived. We replaced every single candle, lit them all again, and reassured the couple there was no need to worry. Our vendor team were phenomenal in both their flexibility and perseverance. In the end, the couple received the wedding under the night sky they had always dreamed of. It was an honor to be a part of their lives for this intimate and celebratory chapter!