Light is the secret to the beauty of late fall weddings. The sun never really rises while the sunset lasts half the day. Add in the stunning location of Whitney's Inn in Jackson, New Hampshire and you have a magical scene for a November wedding.

Storm clouds surrounded us the entire day, threatening rain and snow at every turn. But the sky waited in the evening, once everyone was inside the cozy barn reception, to start raining. We managed to endure the cold mist to get the couple's farewell shot - a classic sparkler send-off at the entrance to The Shovel Handle Pub! These are so much fun and add a great closing image to any wedding album, plus the guests love it too! Who doesn't like playing with sparklers?!