One of the many perks of being a wedding photographer, aside from meeting wonderful people, is checking out all the gorgeous venues! I recently captured Ashley and Sam’s STUNNING Owl’s Nest Resort Fall Wedding in Thornton NH. Their wedding reception took place at the resort’s newest venue, the LakeHouse! WOW is all I can say! This gorgeous new spot did not disappoint! It was a perfect mixture of modern and rustic with wooden beams, elegant chandeliers, and breathtaking mountain and lake views. Natural light poured in from the windows, it was a photographer’s dream!
Owl’s Nest Resort Fall Wedding
Ashley and Sam started their wedding day off getting ready on site in separate suites! Ashley’s bridesmaids wore matching terracotta robes while they got ready before changing into their beautiful bridesmaids dresses.
![Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding details](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3097-scaled.jpg)
![wedding rings on invitations](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3096.jpg)
![wedding flower bouquet and details from Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3100.jpg)
![wedding and bridesmaids' Terracotta dresses from Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3099-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom wedding shoes](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3098.jpg)
![bride and bridesmaids in matching robes before Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3101.jpg)
![bridesmaids sit on bed around bride](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3102.jpg)
![groom getting ready](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3091-scaled.jpg)
![groom getting ready for Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3092.jpg)
![groom portraits](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3093-scaled.jpg)
![bride getting ready](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3104.jpg)
![bride getting into her dress with her mom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3103-scaled.jpg)
![bride putting earrings in](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3105.jpg)
After Ashley was wedding ready, she shared a first look with her dad and gifted him a custom tie with a message on the backside and custom cufflinks, one of which featured a picture of them together when Ashley was a little girl. It was such a beautiful gift and a heartfelt moment!
![brides first look with father](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3107.jpg)
![bride hugs her father](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3106-scaled.jpg)
Ashley then geared up for another emotional first look with Sam. There on the hilltop overlooking the White Mountains the couple shared an intimate first look before capturing a few dreamy wedding portraits in the amazing natural scenery!
![bride taps groom on the back before first look](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3109-scaled.jpg)
![first look between bride and groom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3110-scaled.jpg)
![wedding portraits with the mountains in the background](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3111.jpg)
![veil flutters around bride and groom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3112.jpg)
![wedding portraits from Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3113.jpg)
![couple walks along hilltop with mountains in the background at Owl's Nest Resort in NH](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3114.jpg)
![bride and groom dance during wedding portraits](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3115-scaled.jpg)
![bride wedding portraits from Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3116.jpg)
![bridal party portraits](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3118.jpg)
![bridal party stands around bride and groom](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3119.jpg)
![bridal party portraits from Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3120.jpg)
![groom and groomsmen portraits](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3108-scaled.jpg)
![groom stands with groomsmen before Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding ceremony](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3094.jpg)
![bridesmaids in terracotta dresses stand with bride holding wedding bouquets](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3117.jpg)
![gorgeous fall wedding bouquets from Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3121-scaled.jpg)
![bride and bridesmaids at Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3122-scaled.jpg)
![bride looks down at wedding bouquet](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3123-scaled.jpg)
Outdoor Fall Wedding Ceremony
Ashley and Sam’s wedding ceremony took place on the resort’s LakeHouse deck! Wedding guests watched the couple exchange vows while enjoying the White Mountains in the distance. Sam held back tears at the sight of Ashley walking down the aisle. He was choked up during most of the ceremony as he was so excited to be marrying Ashley. It was the sweetest moment as you could visibly see and feel their love for one another!
![Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding ceremony details](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3134.jpg)
![Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3130.jpg)
![groom waits for bride at altar](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3126-scaled.jpg)
![bride's father walks daughter down the aisle at Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3125.jpg)
![outdoor wedding ceremony](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3129.jpg)
![couple exchange vows at outdoor wedding ceremony in NH](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3132-scaled.jpg)
During their ceremony, they put letters they wrote to each other and a bottle of special wine they bought in Portugal in a box and locked it, with the intention of opening it to celebrate their anniversary! I absolutely love this idea! Their beautiful ceremony left everyone misty eyed. It truly was the ultimate celebration of love!
![special wedding ceremony moment at Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3133.jpg)
![parents get emotional during Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding ceremony](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3128-scaled.jpg)
![wedding guests laugh during ceremony](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3127-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom kiss at wedding ceremony](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3131-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds exit wedding ceremony](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3135-scaled.jpg)
![NH Wedding venue at The LakeHouse at Owl's Nest Resort in Thornton NH](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3124.jpg)
![newlyweds in front of The LakeHouse at Owl's Nest Resort](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3137.jpg)
![newlyweds kiss in front of The LakeHouse at Owl's Nest Resort while bridal party stands on balcony above](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3138-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom kiss with the lake in the background](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3136.jpg)
Inside the gorgeous lakeside wedding reception venue there was a charming river-stone fireplace in the center. The couple had two fall-themed signature wedding drinks and one signature margarita as a tribute to their new puppy Baxter!
![head table at wedding reception](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3142-scaled.jpg)
![table setting and reception decor](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3145-scaled.jpg)
![signature drinks at New Hampshire wedding reception at Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3140.jpg)
![dad gives wedding toast](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3148-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds listen to wedding speech at reception](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3149-scaled.jpg)
![MOH of gives wedding speech](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3146.jpg)
![Best man wedding toast](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3147.jpg)
![newlyweds share first dance together](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3144-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom kiss on the dance floor](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3143-scaled.jpg)
![bride dances with her father at wedding reception](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3150-scaled.jpg)
![groom dances with his mom at The LakeHouse at Owl's Nest Resort wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3151-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds hug at wedding reception](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3152-scaled.jpg)
![wedding dessert donut board from Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3139.jpg)
![couple cut into their donuts](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3141.jpg)
The newlyweds laughed and cried during the heartfelt wedding toasts before sharing a special moment together out on the dance floor.
![golden hour portraits on the hilltop](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3153.jpg)
![timeless wedding portraits from The LakeHouse at Owl's Nest Resort fall wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3155-scaled.jpg)
![newlywed wedding portraits with mountain range in the background](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3156-scaled.jpg)
![groom kisses bride's cheek](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3157-scaled.jpg)
![wedding portraits with bride's veil floating behind from Owl's Nest Resort Fall Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3154.jpg)
![Southern NH Wedding Photographer with bride and groom at Owl's Nest Resort Wedding](https://acphoto.pics/wp-content/uploads/sites/7252/2022/11/NH-Wedding-Photographer-_-Allison-Clarke-Photography_3095-683x1024.jpg)
Ashley + Sam, It was an honor to photograph you gorgeous wedding day! Seeing the two of you together and witnessing the love you have for each other was beautiful and I am so thankful to have witnessed it! Cheers to a lifetime of love and happiness!
Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Allison Clarke Photography
Wedding Venue: The Lakehouse at Owl’s Nest Resort
Wedding Dress: 125 Bridal Boutique
Cake Artist/Baker: NH Doughnut Company
Band/DJ: Event Smith Boston
Hair Stylist: Traveler Beauty Company
Makeup Artist: BBGlam
Officiant: JP Judy Johnson
Videographer: Loon Weddings
Please Contact Me today to learn more about my wedding photography and start a conversation! I can’t wait to hear from you!
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