Bard College and Blythewood Mansion Wedding of Natalie & Brian

Natalie and Brian are another couple whose families I have come to know and love through their weddings.  When they told me they had selected Bard College Chapel and Blythewood Mansion for their wedding, I was super excited because it is not only a rarely used but wonderful place to have a wedding, but it’s also a favorite place of mine to just visit for the day.  The location is beautiful and the gardens are amazing.  If you haven’t been to Blythewood Mansion, you should take a day trip there and just wander around.  I think it’s prettier than Vanderbilt, and much quieter!  Dark clouds were lurking in an otherwise bright sky, but the rain didn’t let loose until everyone was back in their cars/bus’s and we were safely outta there!

Dress by Jim Hjelm; Shoes by Allure Bridal; Flowers by Floral Fantasies by Sara; Ceremony at Bark College Chapel; Photos at Blythewood Mansion, Bard College; Reception at The Grandview, Poughkeepsie

Donations to the SPCA are popular wedding favors, but I really love how Natalie and Brian made up these beautiful cards to show their donation!  Simple and sweet.