An Intimate Ceremony in the Snow
This intimate winter micro wedding took place at Putnam Memorial State Park in Redding, Connecticut. Known as “Connecticut’s Valley Forge,” the park is filled with quiet historical trails and open spaces that feel peaceful even on the coldest winter day. With fresh snow on the ground and only a handful of loved ones present, the setting felt calm, personal, and beautifully simple.
The couple chose to keep their wedding day small and intentional, exchanging vows outdoors surrounded by the quiet stillness of winter. Snow covered the ground, softening the landscape and creating a peaceful atmosphere that felt almost suspended in time. Moments like these are a reminder that weddings don’t need to be elaborate to feel meaningful — sometimes the quietest days hold the most emotion.
Moments in the Cold Winter Light
After the ceremony, we spent a little time walking through the park for portraits. The winter light was soft and low, and the quiet trails gave the couple space to simply be together. I’m always drawn to these quieter parts of the day—especially with couples who choose to do things a little differently and embrace whatever the weather brings. These moments are relaxed, and shaped by the environment around us.
This portion of the day was captured on a mix of 35mm film and digital. The color film images feel colder, which I really love—it matches the winter air in a really honest, almost quiet way. The digital frames lean slightly warmer in comparison, creating a subtle contrast between the two mediums that reflects how the day actually felt.
A Quiet Dinner to End the Day
After the ceremony and some time out in the snow, everyone headed to The Redding Roadhouse for dinner. It was the perfect reset — warm inside, good food, and time to just sit, talk, and take everything in after being out in the cold.
Before the night ended, we all stepped back outside for a sparkler send-off. The cold air, the dark sky, and the glow of the sparklers made everything feel a little surreal. It wasn’t overly planned — it just happened — and it ended the day in such a simple, perfect way.
