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Elissa & Dylan | Intimate Shelburne Farms Elopement

  • Writer: Hannah Kirchiro
    Hannah Kirchiro
  • Jun 30, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jan 6, 2025

This was my first time visiting Shelburne Farms and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! If you're looking to elope in Vermont, a Shelburne Farms elopement might be the perfect choice. This property has such a wide variety in its gorgeous scenery, including stunning views of Lake Champlain, pastoral fields complete with sheep, walking paths and quiet wooded roads. I can't wait to photograph more couples there in the future!


Shelburne Farms was founded in 1886 by Dr. William Seward and Lila Vanderbilt Webb and began as a model agricultural estate. It is now a 1400 acre National Historic Landmark, and operates as an educational nonprofit promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. Read more about it's long and interesting history here!


Elissa & Dylan chose to have their intimate celebration at the Inn overlooking the lake with their closest family in attendence. The weather was perfect, warm and sunny (which isn't always the case for Vermont in early summer). As soon as I got there and met them both in person it was like spending time with old friends, which is always the best feeling. From their private first look (that they decided to have completely private, no photos) to their private golden hour dinner with their family on a picturesque covered porch, the entire day was nothing short of magical!



  • black and white peony displaying diamond engagement ring
  • white rose boutonniere
  • two ring boxes holding bride and groom's wedding rings
  • groom's wedding ring with engraving in front of white peony
  • bride laughing during ceremony holding her vows
  • wedding ceremony overlooking lake Champlain with the Adirondacks in the distance
  • bride and groom during wedding ceremony bride smiling looking at groom
  • bride smiling while groom reads vows
  • bride smiling looking down
  • bride and groom share first kiss with lake and mountains in background
  • bride and groom embrace in moody library full of old books
  • groom kisses bride's cheek in library
  • summer floral display on white tablecloth next to food menu
  • wide shot of bride and groom looking at each other with trees and bushes behind and the lake and mountains in the distance
  • bride and groom's hands touching with bushes in background
  • groom whispering in bride's ear, white lilac's in the foreground
  • wide view of ceremony with lily pond in foreground and lake and mountains behind
  • double exposure of bride and groom kissing exposed with white peonies
  • bride and groom walking down the aisle after they say I do
  • bride and groom walking down the aisle looking at their guests
  • bride and groom sitting on green velvet couch in cozy library
  • lake with rocky shore and trees
  • couple with faces close during golden hour
  • bride and groom in flower garden
  • bride and groom in black and white in front of lilac bush
  • bride and groom caressing at golden hour
  • bride and groom in golden hour light looking out at the lake
  • groom lifts bride, faces close together
  • bride and groom silhouette in library
  • bride and groom walking down historic staircase, looking at each other
  • groom lifting his bride, faces close to each other, sunset in the background
  • bride leading groom down garden path towards camera
  • groom sitting on decorative railing, bride standing in front, both looking at camera
  • bride and groom standing in garden, smiling at camera
  • groom leads bride down wooded path
  • bride and groom look out at the lake and mountain from the garden
  • bride and groom standing in garden
  • groom kisses brides head in front of lilac bush
  • bride looks down at her white flower bouquet in front of brick wall
  • bride and groom walk towards camera in glowy light
  • bride and from embrace in front of brick wall
  • groom lifts bride, bride smiles in front of fountain
  • bride and groom kiss and their reflection is seen in the lily pond
  • bride and groom standing in front of fountain in garden looking at each other
  • bride and groom's hands with wedding rings outstretched


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