Laura Gerseny and John Fraser

Laura and John share a romantic moment. Her brilliant wildflower bouquet includes bittersweet, pyracanthus berries, spider chrysanthemums, roses, fern, and calla lillies.
Champagne for a toast.
Flowers for the tables included the same flowers as Laura's bouquet, as well as barley and wheat.
Laura's mother and friends baked 30 pies for the wedding, including apple, maple-pecan and strawberry-rhubarb.
The wedding party gathers at Dimond Hill's barn.
Laura and John share a romantic moment. Her brilliant wildflower bouquet includes bittersweet, pyracanthus berries, spider chrysanthemums, roses, fern, and calla lillies.
Laura's rosy-cheeked niece, Greta Riehle.
The intimate wedding ceremony was held on the grounds of the farm, with NH's White Mountains off in the distance.
The intimate wedding ceremony was held on the grounds of the farm, with NH's White Mountains off in the distance.
John's boutonierre contains barley and chili peppers. His suit and tie are from Men's Wearhouse.
Flowers for the tables included the same flowers as Laura's bouquet, as well as barley and wheat.

October 17th, 2015
Hopkinton, NH

They say home is where the heart is, so for Laura and John, who were living and teaching in Albuquerque, NM, that meant having their wedding in New Hampshire near her hometown of Hopkinton. “Dimond Hill Farm is where my family has always bought produce.” says Laura. “I knew that was the place for us.”

What was planned as the quintessential outdoor ceremony overlooking the White Mountains and fall foliage ended up something of a washout. “I think it was right after Dad lifted my veil that the hail started, followed by pouring rain, so we all ran for the barn,” says Laura. “We had a few unexpected wedding guests buying produce as we said our vows.”

Guests gathered for the reception in the greenhouse. Set up with farm tables, autumn centerpieces and pies baked by Laura’s mom ad friends, the space was warm and cozy. “Everyone involved made our day incredibly special,” Laura says.

-Written by Pat Chaudoin

{the wedding recipe}

Ceremony/Reception
Dimond Hill Farm
Concord, NH

Caterer
Dining by Design
Strafford, NH

Dress
Anthropologie

Hair
Chrome Salon
Concord, NH

Flowers
Sorella Flower Company
Contoocook, NH

Wedding Planner
Amy Piper, Signature Events
Wolfeboro, NH

Photographer:
Rodeo & Co. Photography

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