The Golden Getaway

Kristen Delano
Jul 29, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Aug 11, 2025

There’s something truly special that happens when the most talented wedding vendors come together—not just to work, but to relax, collaborate, and create. The Golden Getaway at Milliken Manor was exactly that: an overnight vendor retreat mixed with an epic styled shoot, brimming with creativity, connection, and jaw-dropping details.

From the moment everyone arrived, the air buzzed with excitement. The evening kicked off with a fun and vibrant cocktail hour on the Milliken Manor Terrace, overlooking Mount Monadnock. We then moved to a beautiful vendor dinner in the screened in porch at Milliken Manor, where conversations flowed just as easily as the champagne. We dove into hot wedding topics, swapped insider tips, and filled the table with laughter and brilliant ideas. There’s nothing quite like a table full of wedding geniuses—each with their own niche expertise—combining forces to dream up something incredible.

The next morning, the magic truly came to life. Hair and makeup stations transformed our models into wedding-day perfection, while racks of multiple wedding dresses, suits, and tuxedos promised endless inspiration. Over the course of the day, we brought multiple styled scenes to life:

Every detail—from custom signage and stationery to luxe linens, carefully curated tabletop rentals, and swoon-worthy florals—came together seamlessly. The energy was electric. Between the camera clicks, creative brainstorming, and spontaneous bursts of laughter, it felt like we were capturing not just styled inspiration, but the heart and soul of what makes the wedding industry so magical: community.

The Golden Getaway wasn’t just about pretty pictures—it was about building relationships, fueling creativity, and reminding ourselves why we love what we do. And if the photos are any indication, we made some serious wedding magic.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the dream team who brought it all to life:

VENUE: @milliken_manor

PLANNING/DESIGN: @brittanysevents

COORDINATION: @theperfectmatchweddings

PHOTO: @raeofsunphotos

PHOTO: @lexifosterphotography

SIGNAGE/STATIONERY: @kates_calligraphy

FLORALS: @nectarandvessel

CATERING/BARTENDING: @poursandpetals

CAKE: @flourettasweet

CONTENT: @carolinecarletonsocials

HAIR: @thairapybyalo