This weekend, we camped. Trading the
city bustle for a rugged mountain backdrop, pristine lake waters, tall
birch trees, dreamy sunsets and a night sky dotted with stars proved to
be the ultimate wilderness escape.
It was relaxing as much as it was an adventure. I love a good mix of both. 
Kenny and Jex were married at 4:30 pm on a what couldn't have been a more picture perfect Friday afternoon on Lake Winnisquam in Laconia, New Hampshire. 
The White Mountains overlooking calm lake waters served as the quintessential backdrop for exchanging vows under a white trellise shaded by tall oak trees.
The reception was held under a large tent, the table setting embracing a pale blue and white color scheme. 
Lake Winnisquam provided not only a fantastic ceremony backdrop, but a lovely landscape for family photo shoots. (After we hit up the open bar of course!) These are a few of my favorites:
The food was served buffet style and all of it was excellent.
I was impressed with everything from the clam chowder to the spicy shrimp skewers, to the flavorful Cajun chicken and the perfectly cooked potatoes, green beans and carrots. 
My cousin Brett, a fellow Marine served as the Best Man.
And you pretty much know how it goes from there....
Goldschlager shots back at the condos....
So much fun! What about you, attend any good weddings lately?
For the little time we did have we certainly made the most of our stay, beginning and ending with the outdoor pool. Set on the edge of a mountainside cliff surrounded by colorful flowers, the crystal clear pool waters and immaculate patio setting served as the location for our picnic lunch upon arrival. 
The next day an early morning swim post-wedding festivities blissfully washed away any trace of a hangover. The Summit by way of outdoor as well as indoor activities offers so much more than we had time to take advantage of. (Indoor pools and hot tub, Racquetball, game room, fitness center, volleyball, bocce, horseshoes and tennis courts.)
The resort condominiums have two bedrooms, two bathrooms and sleep six people. The master bedroom has a queen bed and a two person whirlpool. The second bedroom offers two twin beds while the living room sleeps two on the pull out couch.
The furniture in certain suites was slightly outdated, while others have been upgraded with a more modern look and flat screen TVs.
Our living room had what felt like an endless amount of space. I loved the wraparound fireplace! The Summit offers year round accommodations so while a fireplace won't enhance a summertime getaway, it certainly is a plus in the winter months.
Each suite features a fully equipped kitchen as well as washer and dryers.
The luxury of a balcony with adjoining doors to the master bedroom and living room were another plus. Above, Leah and I relax on one of the third floor balconies. Below, Adam enjoys a Bud Light on our second floor balcony.
Deck walkways and enclosed stairwells connect the condos within individual complexes located throughout the premises.
The Summit Resort "overlooks" Lake Winnipesauke - I'm adding "overlooks" in quotes because while technically on the lake (you can slightly make it out through the trees from certain vantage points) I wouldn't say the views of the lake were a poignant draw in the summertime. However, the overall look and feel of the resort surrounded by lush green trees and pristine landscapes were easily captivating. It certainly made a lovely setting for a pre-wedding photo shoot!
