Looking for a venue can be a difficult task, chris & I had visited several places before coming across Zukas Hilltop Barn
We both knew it was the perfect location to celebrate our day as we drove up the narrow road to the top of the hill! We had a long list of things we were looking for in a venue and we were able to check them all off!
Outdoor ceremony site√
Beautiful grounds√
Only one wedding a day√
At any time we wanted √
My bridesmaids & I could get ready there√
Great food√
Full bar √
Friendly & accommodating√
Everything we wanted√
Chris & I married on a beautiful 78º fall day on October 12, 2008.
This is the view from our ceremony site.
After the ceremony
This is the tent we had dinner and danced and danced.
This is part of the room cocktail hour was held as well as an outdoor deck.
My bridesmaids and I got ready at the bridal suite on the farm. My good friend/amazingly talented hair dresser/ make up artist, Ashley (781-630-0504) met us there the morning of the wedding o make us all beautiful. She is awesome to work with
My wedding day hair and makeup
I bought my dress and the girls bridesmaids dresses at Manhattan Bridal. There was a lot to choice from and the staff was very helpful. As many brides find out that the alterations can cost as much as the dresses so I shopped around and found a seamstress that altered all the dresses for a fraction of what the bridal shop charges.
The flower girl dresses were shipped in from a company out in California, it was easy, afordable and adorable
Our Florist Claire Hawes (508-269-5000) was so great to work with, She listened to what we wanted and made it happen within our budget. We could not have been happier.
My flowers
One of the girls bouquets
the boutonnières
the centerpieces
They were all a little different because we came up with the idea of using real trees for vases. Claire found wood and logs to hollow out for a rustic look.
She also made adorable hair wreaths for my flower girls
This is a shot of our wedding rings on our invitation.
We got our wedding bands at Robert's Jewelry.
My aunt, Kellie was a great help with picking out our wedding invitations. She had plenty of traditional invitations, as well as some unique ones that were more our style.
inviteonlybykz@aol.com
Jeanne from I dream of Jeanne Cakes was awesome. I have always loved Dr. Suess so he was an inspiration for our cake. With our personalities being the other inspiration. I am whimsical and Chris is very structured so we thought it blended how we balance each other.
She also made 200 cupcakes in 3 flavors, spice, carrot cake & vanilla
We are still hearing about how great the cupcakes are from friends and family.
And of course, our photographers and friends Cheryl & Michelle.
Cheryl and Michelle took all these lovely pictures.
Cheryl traveled up from Atlanta and Michelle has since moved down to Washington, D.C.
You girls captured our day wonderfully!
We still can't believe what an amazing day we shared with our family and friends. It was a great way to celebrate our love and start our life as a married couple!
Getting ready for the photos
My handsome husband
the guys
the bride
My sisters
My bridesmaids
My niece and I getting ready for the big day
Chris making his entrance
Our flower girls were so adorable!!
Here comes the bride
the handsome ring bearer
Our first kiss as a married couple
our fabulous bridal party
...to happily ever after!!
