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Waterfall Wedding in Connecticut

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My name is Emma and I'm so glad you're here! As an intimate wedding and elopement specialist I am here to give you the knowledge, guidance and support you need as you plan your best day ever! 

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Brianna & Tom’s waterfall wedding was an intimate ceremony surrounded by the natural beauty in Connecticut. Brianna & Tom knew they wanted to keep their wedding day limited to just family and that they wanted to be surrounded by nature. So of course, Devil’s Hopyard State Park provided the perfect setting with the Chapman Falls as the backdrop for their ceremony.

Brianna and Tom have been together for about twenty years (!!!) and have three children together, so for them eloping was not just making their marriage official, but also celebrating in a way that was true to their low-key, laid back lifestyle. That’s why they only invited their closest family to take part. The ceremony, which took place on the large boulder shelf in front of Chapman Falls, was even officiated by Tom’s sister.

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After their ceremony, Brianna & Tom took some photos with their families in front of the falls, and then explored some of the trails at Devil’s Hopyard.

Since their elopement took place in the summer, it was hot as blazes! Before finishing our portraits for the day, I was able to convince Brianna & Tom to go wading in the river to cool off before they headed off for their reception barbeque with the family at their home.

Waterfall Wedding Vendors:

  • Location: Devil’s Hopyard State Park
  • Dress: David’s Bridal
  • Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
  • Flowers: Stop and Shop
  • Rings: kbestdesign & woodlifejewelry on Etsy

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You love being in nature because it restores & heals your soul.

You have this feeling that you absolutely MUST explore somewhere or something new before you burst at the seams!

You sing the words to soulful songs that tell stories about all the stages of love.

You love to indulge in a good fantasy book or show.

You know who Helen Frankenthaler is without Googling it.

You love being in nature because it restores & heals your soul.

You have this feeling that you absolutely MUST explore somewhere or something new before you burst at the seams!

You sing the words to soulful songs that tell stories about all the stages of love.

You love to indulge in a good fantasy book or show.

You know who Helen Frankenthaler is without Googling it.

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Sign up to access my "Plan a Small Wedding in 6 Months" Checklist! 

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Head on over to my New England Elopements & Small Weddings Facebook group for inspiration, support, vendor recommendations and more!

My name is Emma and I'm so glad you're here! As an intimate wedding and elopement specialist I am here to give you the knowledge, guidance and support you need as you plan your best day ever! 

 Hey there! 

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