Club Getaway Camp Wedding near NYC

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Amazing. The entire weekend can be summed up in this one word without exaggeration. Laura and Jeff decided early on in their engagement a wedding for them would have to be laid back, fun and outdoorsy while still being able to accommodate many wedding traditions they still desired for their day. When a friend of Jeff’s told them about Club Getaway they were hooked. With the recent Bravo show, “Camp Getaway” I thought it was a good time to revive their camp wedding.

A Club Getaway summer camp weekend in Kent, CT about 90 minutes from NYC photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. A Club Getaway summer camp weekend in Kent, CT about 90 minutes from NYC photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. Guests stayed in cabins like campers! A Club Getaway summer camp weekend in Kent, CT about 90 minutes from NYC photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride and groom shared a moment after their first look. A couple had a summer camp wedding at Club Getaway and used wood for their invitations. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. There was cute camp signage all over Club Getaway in Kent, CT for a summer camp wedding. This destination is 90 minutes from NYC. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. A beautiful lake is on the property of Club Getaway in Kent, CT. This summer camp wedding is close to NYC. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography.

Their weekend was incredible. From the group activities for all their guests (including waterskiing, rock climbing, kayaking and more) to the amazing band, Laura’s incredible dress, Jeff’s true-to-personality cufflinks, their dog Wilson joining in on the day, their awesome family and friends and to the end of the night bonfire (complete with s’mores) – everything was incredible. It was so nice to see Jeff and Laura’s love shine amongst family and friends.The bride wore a Hayley Paige gown for a wedding in the woods at Camp Getaway in Kent, CT. This summer camp wedding venue is close to NYC. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride wore a Hayley Paige gown for a wedding in the woods at Camp Getaway in Kent, CT. This summer camp wedding venue is close to NYC. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. The groom wore Pink Floyd cufflinks for a music-centric wedding in the woods at Camp Getaway in Kent, CT. This summer camp wedding venue is close to NYC. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. A grey suit and blue and purple tie was what the groom wore for wedding in the woods at Camp Getaway in Kent, CT. This summer camp venue is close to NYC. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography.

I’m in love with the back of Laura’s ethereal dress. It was perfect for a wedding set amongst wilderness – the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy and I’ve simply never seen anything like it before.  Jeff looked great in his Burberry suit and Pink Floyd cufflinks.

An all white peony bouquet photographed by luxury wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography for a wedding at Club Getaway. A bride in a Hayley Paige gown with a tulle criss-crock back photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography for a wedding at Camp Getaway.A summer camp wedding weekend at Club Getaway. Photos by Mikkel Paige Photography. Ring detail photo at a summer camp wedding weekend at Club Getaway. Photos by Mikkel Paige Photography.

The couple brought their dog to their summer camp wedding at Club Getaway in Kent, Connecticut. Photos by Mikkel Paige Photography.The bride and her sister, Maid of Honor, on her wedding day at Club Getaway, a summer camp wedding venue in the mountains. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. The Maid of Honor wore a grey chiffon dress and silver high top sneakers to her sister's wedding at Club Getaway. This camp venue is 90 minutes from NYC. Photos by Mikkel Paige Photography.A photo by Mikkel Paige Photography of the ring bearer and the bride and groom's dog at their sleepaway camp wedding at Club Getaway near NYC. The flower girl petal bucket matched the bride and groom's woodsy cake for a wedding at sleepaway summer camp, Club Getaway. Photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. A photo by Mikkel Paige Photography of the ketubbah for a Jewish wedding at Club Getaway near NYC. The bride and her parents walk down the aisle during a ceremony at Club Getaway. Photographed by destination photographer Mikkel Paige Photography.A ceremony overlooking the lake at Club Getaway. This sleepaway camp is the perfect venue for a fun wedding weekend. Photos by Mikkel Paige Photography. Ceremony photos by Mikkel Paige Photography overlooking the lake at Club Getaway. This sleepaway camp is the perfect venue for a fun wedding weekend.Ceremony photos by Mikkel Paige Photography overlooking the lake at Club Getaway. This sleepaway camp is the perfect venue for a fun wedding weekend.

The weather was perfect to enjoy cocktail hour by the lake.

Photos by Mikkel Paige at Club Getaway, a summer camp destination wedding venue.Photos by Mikkel Paige at Club Getaway, a summer camp destination wedding venue. Cocktail hour photos by Mikkel Paige at Club Getaway, a summer camp destination wedding venue. In a surprise move the band led sparkler-holding guests up to the reception tent with an emphatic “When the Saints Go Marching In.” I’ve never felt such incredible energy going into a reception. It was the perfect way to get everyone immediately moving on the dance floor. (Which was great because the band was ridiculously wonderful!)

The groom and the flower girl at his destination wedding in Kent, Connecticut about 90 minutes from NYC. Photos by Mikkel Paige Photography.The band led a second line that had guests move from the cocktail hour to the dance floor and reception tent for a summer camp wedding photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography at Club Getaway. The band led a second line that had guests move from the cocktail hour to the dance floor and reception tent for a summer camp wedding photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography at Club Getaway. The band led a second line that had guests move from the cocktail hour to the dance floor and reception tent for a summer camp wedding photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography at Club Getaway.Escort cards at a wedding at Club Getaway. Photos by Mikkel Paige Photography. The cake was tiers covered in fondant and made to look like bark of a tree for a summer camp wedding photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography at Club Getaway. They had a fabulous cake for their wedding. It was made to look like their initials were carved into the bark of a tree at Club Getaway. The layers of fondant were sprayed in shades of brown to look just like a tree. As the sunset over the Appalachian mountains and painted the sky in pinks and blues the guests made their way to their seats with the help escort cards propped up in wine bottle corks.

Sunset at Club Getaway for a summer camp wedding photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. Wildflowers at the reception of a Club Getaway. The summer camp wedding was photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. Wildflowers at the reception of a Club Getaway. The summer camp wedding was photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography.

Vases that also mimicked tree bark held wildflowers in purple, yellow and green colors. String lights illuminated the tent and continued to light up the night as the band played live music all evening.

A crisp salad at the reception of a Club Getaway. The summer camp wedding was photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography. Dusk and the reception tent at Club Getaway. The summer camp wedding was photographed by Mikkel Paige Photography.

Laura and Jeff certainly proved “All you need is love…” though I have to say great tunes, great people and an amazing venue certainly add to the perfect equation to make their weddings the memorable occasion it was. I felt so blessed to be there capturing it all. Congratulations Laura and Jeff!

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Fastest blogging EVER!! They are BEAUTIFUL Mikkel!! So happy to have been there with you!! What an amazing weekend! Have fun in Japan! 🙂

So thrilled you were with me!!! Thank you!

AMAZING!!!!!!!!

You rock! Pictures are incredible.

Thank you, Samantha! The wedding was incredible!

love this wedding!!