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Nina and Tom tied the knot at the picturesque Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield, Vermont.  Two days before the official start of autumn, the rolling countryside was still lush and green and the the pastoral landscape reminiscent of a Monet painting, waterlily pond and all. Nina and Tom were such a delight to work with.  Their collective down-to-earth spirit and enthusiasm was contagious.  Nina is an artist on many levels and I was excited when she told me she would be handcrafting her own pottery vessels for the centerpieces.  I was in awe the day a huge box arrived on my doorstep from California and I discovered the most beautiful containers of all shapes and sizes in gorgeous warm earth tones.  We took the earthy foundation presented by the natural environment, Nina's pottery, and the warm wood tones of the historic barn and layered on saturated colors in shades of wine, fuchsia, magenta, and coral.  Locally sourced dahlias, celosia, and amaranthus stole the show!  Textural foliage, golden craspedia, ornamental cabbages, plump grasses, and pheasant feathers added to the lush natural vibe.  Foliage wreaths hanging from the barn beams, combined with a handcrafted paper heart chandelier brought attention to the dance floor.  The best part of the day?  The smiles and laughter!  Nina and Tom are happily farming in California these days.  Check out Hooker Creek Farm. {photos courtesy of DreamLove Wedding Photography}