Unique, creative and fun ways for your guests to leave their mark

Want to have a guest book that you know you will enjoy over the years?

At this reception, by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings, guests signed white adirondack chairs for the newly weds.

Another idea for instant gratification and a sure way to put a smile on everyone’s faces is a Polaroid guestbook. All you have to do is set up a camera, possibly a few props, and let your guests leave you a note and a smile.

Here is one more that we loved! Our couple used a wine cask that would later be used as a side table in their home. 

Wedding planning and orchestration by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings.

Worth It!

Trusting your photographer is sometimes easier said than done.

But step by step…

It all pays off!

This magical moment was captured by Daria Bishop Photographers at one of our recent weddings – planned and orchestrated by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings. Flowers by Nancy Bishop Floral Design.

Barely Blush

As you can see from three of my weddings this summer, barely blush was this year’s trend for bridesmaids dresses.

Photograph by Daria Bishop Photographers  Flowers by Nancy Bishop Floral Design

 

Photograph by Daria Bishop Photographers Flowers by Flowers Flowers

 

Photograph by Daria Bishop Photographers Flowers by Nancy Bishop Floral Design

Wedding Planning by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings

 

Let Your Love Shine

Lanterns, chandeliers and lighting. There are a variety of choices in creating the look, tone and mood for your wedding day. Here are a few of Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings top picks from weddings we planned and orchestrated.

Beautiful paper lanterns at tented reception at Hildene. Photograph by Raphael Photography.

Magical combination of lanterns, chandeliers and bare bulbs at tented reception at 1811 House. Photograph by Daria Bishop Photography. Rentals by Rain or Shine.

Up-lighting and chandeliers at fairy-tale like tented reception at Equinox Resort. Rentals by Rain or Shine.

Tented reception at the Brick House, lighting by Dark Star Lighting.

No matter what your vision is, Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings will help make it a reality.

Rustic Elegance at its Finest

A wedding fit for publication, planned and orchestrated by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings.

Set in Poultney, VT, this wedding took rustic elegance to an all new level. This small town, in southern Vermont, has the perfect balance of beauty and charm.

A beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour was shaded with paper parasols, but couldn’t hide the tears of happiness from everyone.

All details were entertained, nothing left unattended.

Everyone has a dream and a vision for their special day. Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings makes sure that not only are these dreams met, but that you are a guest at your own wedding.

Planning by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings

Photographs by Organic Photography – Flowers by Flowers Flowers – Cake by Irene’s Cakes by Design –  Catering by Village Roots Catering – Rentals by Celebrations Rentals

 

Love is Sweet

Everyone loves a wedding cake. They have even come to expect it. And why wouldn’t you? Especially when it is one of Irene’s masterpieces. With her help, Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings was able to provide an extravagant dessert spread to satisfy any sweet tooth.

 Miniature birch log treats…

To delicious macaroons….

and sweet mints to top it off.

What’s a Vermont country wedding without a Ben & Jerry’s Cart?

With all the toppings, of course.

And just to cover all the bases…even treats for the dogs at home.

Planning by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings

Photographs by Emma Dodge Hanson Photography – Desserts by Irene’s Cakes by Design – Reception held at Hildene

 

Another Flawless Destination Wedding at The Round Barn

Beautiful weather and scenery contributed to another flawless wedding by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings at The Inn at the Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield, VT.

Wedding Planning by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings

Ceremony and Reception at The Inn at Round Barn Farm

Photographs by Boucher Visuals

Flowers by A Schoolhouse Garden

Cake by Sweet Simones

Ceremony Music by Doug Reid Trio

Reception Music by Groovin’ You

Hair by The Milk House Studio

Makeup by Heather Garrow

Picture Perfect and Designed to a T

At Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings, we start with a couple. Their thoughts, ideas and vision. From there, we work together to make that vision a reality – down to the last detail.

Wedding Planning by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings

Ceremony and Reception at The Equinox Resort

Photographs by Cody Raisig Photography

Cake by Bake CC

Flowers by Flowers Flower

Hair by Green Door Day Spa

Make up by Stacy Hunter

A Perfect Manchester, Vermont Wedding

Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings planned and orchestrated another amazing wedding weekend for this wonderful couple. The First Congregational Church was the perfect location for this ceremony and reception.

After the ceremony, our bride and groom were able to steal away for a few moments alone.

Before heading over to the Equinox Resort for their breathtaking cocktail hour in the Lincoln Gardens.

After the cocktails, everyone moved inside to the Equinox’s Colonnade Room for an elegant reception.

The table arrangements were classically designed to keep with the vision of the couple and the feel of space.

Our bride and groom’s chairs were adorned with beautiful flower arrangements by Flowers Flowers.

The color scheme was even carried over to the cake, by Irene’s Cakes by Design, with ribbons of blue and green.

They danced the night away

While guests enjoyed the Selfie Sation

No detail was left unattended

Wedding Planning by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings

Reception Location: The Equinox Resort

Photography by Renzi Hawkens Studio

Flowers by Flowers Flowers

Cake by Irene’s Cakes by Design

Linens by Cloth Connection

Equinox String Quartet

Band: Groove Authority

Hair: Green Door Day Spa

Makeup: Flawless Cosmetic Design

Videographer: Buzz Media

Creating Memories

Move over Polaroid cameras and scrap books, the Selfie Station is the latest trend and a must have at your wedding. It is a great alternative to a photobooth. Its fun, inexpensive and great way for your guest to interact. Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings helped this couple pull this one together.

There is no limit to the fun and creative props you can buy online.

Get your iPhone -set – ready – say cheese!!!

Wedding Planning by Janet Dunnington Destination Weddings – Photographs by Renzi Hawkens Studio Reception at The Equinox Resort