The Lodge at Spruce Peak, The Cottage

Rehearsal Dinner

The Lodge at Spruce Peak, Whistle Pig Pavilion and Skating Rink Pergolas

Welcome Party

The Lodge at Spruce Peak

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

The Lodge at Spruce Peak, Tipsy Trout

After Party

Our Wedding

It was a tale as old as time, true as it can be, a Northshore boy falls for a Southshore girl. Two strangers, separated by the Ted Williams Tunnel, soon developed a love that knew no bounds and no Southeast Expressway could keep apart. On a random Wednesday night in October, Ryan received a phone call from a friend pleading for him to go out to dinner with him, his sister, and some of her friends. The more Ryan said he wanted to stay in, the harder his friend pleaded for him to come out. "It'll be fun, it'll be worth it, I promise," he said. Begrudgingly, Ryan donned his finest flannel and set out in his truck, guided by the stars to a land of love and romance, Quincy. --- Krissie sat on the couch, freshly painted nails, not a hair out of place, a touch of perfume emanating from her skin, and a profound concern for what was about to happen. Slowly, a disheveled young woman descended the stairs, still battling a hangover and said, "Krissie, I'm only doing this for you, if you don't fall in love tonight I'm going to kill you!" Soon after, the door swung open and in walked Ryan. He looked to his right and there on the couch sat a beautiful blonde with glacial blue eyes that seemed to light up the whole room...he was done for. The two spent the evening laughing and getting to know each other over drinks and dinner with their friends in a place even more romantic than Quincy...a yuppie bar in Dorchester. They could not believe how much they and their families had in common, they could not keep their eyes off one another. Was this truly love at first sight? As the night drew to a close and Krissie announced her departure, a jolt shot through Ryan, he must come up with something! "Hold on, I need to get my charger out of my truck, I'll walk you out" he exclaimed. Brilliant. After escorting Krissie to her car, Ryan told her that he didn't really need his charger, that he just wanted to talk to her some more. The two continued to talk under stars in the parking lot of Quincy's Louisburg Square Apartments, a far cry from its Beacon Hill namesake, for what seemed to be another hour before finally saying goodnight. Now, flash forward nearly 6 years, thousands of miles traveled, many adventures had, and a 2 year old Golden Retriever, Ryan and Krissie are asking you to join them as they start their greatest adventure yet. On New Years Eve in the mountains of Vermont, a place near and dear to their hearts, these two will be wed and enter the new year as the new Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Carney. It is our hope that you can be there to join in this joyous celebration and ring in the new year!

Our Story

Photos

Joseph Spadea IV

Valerie Spadea

Shannon Keaveney

Daniel Carney

Melissa Durr

Michael Carney 

Jamie Hines

Steve Gibbons

Jordan McLaren

Sam "RedKid" Stimson

Julie Gormley

Alex Koza

Kelly Deininger

Taylor Longo

Kelsey Kennedy

Brendan Schultz 

Alex Beebe

Wedding Party

Q + A

Getting There

Once off of 89 and on Rt 100, Waze will instruct you to take a left on Moscow Road and dog-leg over to 108. If it is late or icy conditions, my recommendation is to stay on Rt 100 all the way to Rt 108 (Mountain Road). This route is more well maintained and has better visibility.

This resort room block requires a 3 night minimum stay. This resort may be booked online or with their reservation team over the phone. Please reference "Baker/Carney Wedding" if booking by phone. <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BTVDH/G-30IK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resort Booking</a> <a href="https://www.sprucepeak.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resort Details</a>

The Lodge at Spruce Peak - Destination by Hyatt

<a href="http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=4448904&amp;hotelID=98785" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resort Booking</a> <a href="https://www.stoweflake.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resort Details</a>

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

Please add "Baker/Carney Wedding" as a note when booking. If the booking website shows no availability for the dates you select, please call to book. <a href="https://us01.iqwebbook.com/GMIVT557/~/?arrivalDate=Mon,%20Dec%2030%202024&amp;departureDate=Wed,%20Jan%2001%202025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resort Booking</a> <a href="https://greenmountaininn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resort Details</a>

Green Mountain Inn

Transportation will be provided on the evening of December 31st, 2024, for guests attending the wedding. Pick-up points include Green Mountain Inn and Stoweflake Mountain Resort &amp; Spa, with drop-off at The Lodge at Spruce Peak. Return transportation to the hotels will also be available at the conclusion of the event. Specific timing details will be communicated later. Ubers/Lyft rides are unavailable.

Transportation

Travel

Pack your skis or snowboard and get ready to shred the gnar! Stowe is a world-renowned ski resort, offering some of the best skiing on the East Coast! At 4,395 ft with 485 acres of skiable terrain, 12 lifts, and 116 trails there is something for skiers and snowboarders of all levels! If you're not feeling up to hitting the slopes, there are skate rentals for the outdoor skating rink at Spruce Peak. Then, warm up by one of the firepits at the pergolas! In the "Mountain Info" section of the website (The Mountain &gt; About the Mountain under the drop down menu) scroll through to find "Winter Adventures." There you can find information on other activities such as dogsledding, cross country skiing, and snow-shoeing. There are plenty of options for Apres Ski food and drinks around the resort. From the WhistlePig Pavilion to the Tipsy Trout, you can't go wrong!

Stowe Mountain Resort

Is it just the wedding, or is there romance in the air? Looking for a nice couples activity? Head to Gentle Giants Sleigh Rides, they offer wonderful horse drawn sleigh and carriage rides. You will even see the very site where Ryan proposed to Krissie, inspired by their first ever trip to Vermont together!

Gentle Giants Sleigh Rides & Carriage Rides

Snowmobile Vermont offers an adventurous 25 mile journey through the Mount Mansfield State forest for both beginner and advanced riders. Rev your engines for this 2 hour ride!

Snowmobile Vermont - Stowe

Head to the home of the famous Heady Topper, one of Vermont's best microbrews! The Alchemist Brewery is just down the road from the mountain. They have great beer, live music, and awesome food trucks.

The Alchemist Brewery

If you know Krissie, you know that one of her favorite movies is The Sound of Music. The actual Von Trapp family settled in Vermont, as it reminded them of their home in Austria. Tour the grounds and hear their harrowing story, then head over to the brewery and bierhall.

Trapp Family Lodge

Vermont is truly home to some of the best microbrews around. Idletyme Brewing on Mountain Road is another great stop. Formerly "The Shed Brewery", built in an old blacksmith shop, this is where Ryan and his older brother Mike would stop after every trip to Stowe for apres ski on their way back to Burlington.

Idletyme

Housed in an 1820's farmhouse, this stylish lodge and bistro is just 2.6 miles from downtown Stowe. Very cozy spot for dinner.

The Bistro at Ten Acres

Late night weddings and mountain moguls may ache my bones, but Whip Bar &amp; Grill excites me. If you're staying downtown at The Green Mountain Inn, head downstairs for casual dining in a charming atmosphere.

Whip Bar & Grill

Come visit the very first Ben &amp; Jerry's factory in Waterbury, Vermont. The only site open to the public, this factory continues to manufacture upwards of 350,000 pints per day. You can even see the graveyard of retired flavors!

Ben & Jerry’s

Stroll along the picturesque and quaint Main Street in downtown Stowe. Just 6 miles from the resort, grab a coffee from one of the many cafes on Main Street and walk across the covered bridge. Explore some of the many galleries such as The Current on Pond St, Northwood on Main, or the Bryan Fine Art Gallery on Main.

Kristina & Ryan

Kristina & Ryan

K&R

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Reception

After Party