Like many of my lovely couples this summer, Steph and Eric invited me to be a part of more than just their wedding celebration, and for them this meant showing up a day early to hike Mt. Moosilauke which looked over Moosilauke Ravine Lodge where they would tie the knot the next day. The hike through dense fog and later a full on downpour left us laughing, and refreshed given the height of humidity this time of year. Sing-alongs in the evening shouting “God damn they’re tall” and then an early wake-up call for breakfast left many of us skiers feeling a bit like we were at a ski camp – sore and tired and famished! The morning was filled with lawn games in the rain and group games inside when it started to pour, knitting and reading by a crackling fire all the while the ball of nerves in my stomach kept getting tighter and tighter as the rain fell harder and harder. And then as if by a magic swipe of a wand, it stopped all together for long enough for the couple to have their first look, wedding ceremony AND cocktail hour OUTSIDE! The look of astonishment and glee on Eric’s face when he saw Steph for the first time, gorgeous vows with an emphasis on how lovely it is to have someone to walk and talk with, a marriage certificate to be signed by all in attendance, and songs written by Eric’s brother were a few of my favorite details. We had just enough time to sneak a few photos down on a bridge on one of the trails leading up Moosilauke before heading back in for dinner and dancing. Dartmouth kids sure know how to dance, I was tripping over my feet trying to keep up! Steph and Eric, it was a pleasure and an honor and I hope you love your photos! XO