These Kids Are Getting Married
At the head of the aisle, a white canvas on a black easel held two photos: a little girl and a little boy, each standing in front of a Christmas tree. Above them, in script: “These kids are getting married.“
Crystal Roberge and Andrew Heller held their November vineyard wedding at Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, New Hampshire, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. They had 80 guests walk past that sign on the way to their seats, then turned to face the gazebo, with orange fall trees behind it and a clear blue sky above.
An Extra Hour on a Sunday
Crystal and Andrew rehearsed on Saturday, October 31. That night the clocks fell back, so everyone got an extra hour of sleep before the wedding (sounds dreamy already).
Crystal arrived at the wedding suite at 9 a.m. with her bridesmaids. The suite has its own bathroom, a makeup room with two salon chairs, and a lounge large enough for the whole group. Andrew and his groomsmen, including his brothers Oliver and Ethan, arrived at noon to the groomsmen suite, with couches, a TV, and a gaming console to fill the afternoon.
Andrew saw Crystal for the first time that day at the gazebo, walking down the aisle.
Vows Before Sunset
In early November, the sun sets in Sandown before 5 p.m. Crystal and Andrew set their ceremony for 3:30, which put their vows in full afternoon light, with the trees behind the gazebo lit orange.
Four bridesmaids in burgundy stood on one side, with Maid of Honor Melina and Matron of Honor Lindsay. Four groomsmen stood on the other, with Best Man Zachary. Jake Taylor, a cousin by marriage, officiated. Guests sat in white garden chairs on the lawn with the vineyard spread out beyond the gazebo rail.
Zorvino offers an indoor ceremony option for cold or rainy days. On the first of November, Crystal and Andrew had the perfect weather for the gazebo, and we’re so glad they used it.
Portraits Across 80 Acres
After the ceremony, Zorvino’s bus took the couple around the estate for portraits. Brooks of Mobile Photography & Videography worked with an assistant, and a videographer filmed the day from the ground and by drone.
The first stop was the red barn with the white Z, where a heart of lights hung on the barn door between bundled corn stalks, mums, and hay bales. Crystal carried a bouquet of white and blush garden roses, deep burgundy blooms, eucalyptus, and trailing dark foliage.
In the woods, they sat on a stone bench against a boulder, with the last yellow leaves still on the branches. In the vineyard, the vines had dropped their leaves, and the rows ran straight up toward the main building. At the edge of the vines, they sat on Zorvino’s white heart-shaped bench, with the Z barn behind them across the field.
Each of those settings sits within a short walk of the reception hall. Couples at Zorvino can take portraits at a barn, in the woods, in the vineyard, and at the gazebo without leaving the property.
Fall Sangria by the Barrel
Cocktail hour moved inside, as November cocktail hours do at Zorvino. A Zorvino wine barrel served Fall Sangria, and the couple asked for a cornhole set outside on the upper level for anyone who wanted the fresh air.
The Tuscan Grazing Table held Italian cured meats with crostini, imported and domestic cheeses, spinach dip with pita chips, crudités with Boursin dip, seasonal fruit, marinated mushrooms, and mixed olives. Servers passed arancini, coconut chicken with chili lime chutney, and scallops wrapped in bacon with maple and black pepper.
Guests could also leave a message on the couple’s audio phone guest book, and the couple set up a memory table nearby.
Eight Tables, One Board
Inside the hall, the couple’s seating cards hung from twine with wooden clothespins on a dark wood board under a “find your seat” sign. Eight table cards ran across three rows. Two framed photos of Crystal and Andrew leaned against the board. Floating candles, a brass lantern, and a white pumpkin sat on a burgundy runner beside it, all below Zorvino’s antique mirror reading “Welcome to Zorvino Vineyards.”
At the tables, were centerpieces from Ford Flowers which were full of fall colors: peach chrysanthemums, orange and red roses, white hydrangea, red hypericum berries, golden yarrow, burgundy astilbe, and eucalyptus, in a glass cylinder tied with burgundy satin ribbon.
Two Speeches and a Plated Dinner
The couple’s introductions led straight into their first dance. Best Man Zachary and Maid of Honor Melina gave the toasts, and the room raised a champagne toast before Crystal and Andrew thanked their guests.
They chose Zorvino’s Classico Wedding Package. Caesar salad with herbed croutons came first, with fresh bread and butter. Guests chose stuffed chicken with herb stuffing, haddock with garlic parsley butter and breadcrumbs, or butternut squash ravioli. Andrew had the chicken. Crystal had the haddock. Zorvino’s kitchen prepared and served every course at the table.
Three Dances
After the cake cutting, with dessert from @chickadeehillcakes and a coffee and tea station, the family dances began. Crystal danced with her stepdad, Mike, and then with her mom, Debbie. Andrew danced with his daughters, together. Everyone gathered on the dance floor for a group photo, and then Jay Malette of Main Event Entertainment kept the floor full until 9 p.m.
A Cork on Every Napkin
Every place setting held one more personal touch. On each bread plate, over the folded ivory napkin, sat a thank-you card (“Thank you for celebrating with us, Andrew and Crystal”) and a wooden cork stamped “Andrew & Crystal” with the wedding date, 11/01/2026.
The welcome sign showed two kids in front of their Christmas trees. The cork showed the date they became a family. Guests took both stories home.
Dream Vendor Team
| Venue | Zorvino Vineyards |
|---|---|
| Photography & Videography | Mobile Photography & Videography |
| Centerpieces | Ford Flowers |
| Wedding Cake | Chickadee Hill Cakes |
| DJ | Main Event Entertainment, Jay Malette |
FAQs
Can you have an outdoor ceremony at Zorvino in November?
Yes! Crystal and Andrew married at the gazebo on November 1. They set the ceremony for 3:30 p.m. to finish before the early-November sunset. Zorvino also offers an indoor ceremony space if the weather turns.
Does Zorvino offer off-season and Sunday pricing?
Yes! Crystal and Andrew booked a Sunday in November, which falls under Zorvino’s off-season venue and ceremony rates. Request the current rates on the Zorvino pricing page.
Is the outdoor patio open for cocktail hour in November?
The outdoor cocktail space runs May through October, weather permitting. November cocktail hours take place inside. Crystal and Andrew held theirs inside and set up cornhole outside on
the upper level.
Is there a getting-ready space for the groom and groomsmen?
Yes! The groomsmen suite has couches, a TV, and a gaming console, with food and beverage service available. On off-season dates it opens at noon. The wedding suite opens at 9 a.m.
What did the Classico Package include for this couple?
Their Classico Package covered a Zorvino wine barrel with Fall Sangria during cocktail hour, a Tuscan Grazing Table, three passed hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, Caesar salad, a plated dinner with three entrée choices, dessert from Chickadee Hill Cakes with a coffee and tea station, Ford Flowers centerpieces, and tablescape decor including copper chargers, wood slabs, and votive candles.
Congratulations, Crystal & Andrew!
To the couple who put their childhood Christmas photos at the head of the aisle, said their vows at the gazebo in full November color, and set a stamped cork at every place: thank you for spending your Sunday with us. It was our honor to host you at Zorvino Vineyards!
Are you thinking about a late-fall date? See how a Zorvino wedding comes together, compare the Classico and our other wedding packages, and read more real weddings from the estate. When you want to stand at the gazebo and walk the vineyard rows yourself, book a venue tour.
Learn About Weddings at Zorvino Vineyards
Zorvino Vineyards | 226 Main Street, Sandown, NH 03873 | (603) 887-8463
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