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Bonnie and Sam | Intimate Vermont Wedding at West Mountain Inn | Arlington, VT

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Bonnie and Sam | Intimate Vermont Wedding at West Mountain Inn | Arlington, VT

Today, September 5th, was supposed to be Bonnie and Sam’s wedding day.

Due to Covid-19 they had to change their plans a bit and do what most couples did this year: They had an intimate vow exchange earlier this year and chose to postpone the big party for next year.

And you know what?! It was perfect. At least, that’s how it felt to me and I am sure, to everyone there including the two of them.

It was my 1st wedding back after the 2 month quarantine. I cried on the way there because I was, truth be told, overwhelmed. Just so incredibly grateful and happy to be back at doing what I love. Music blasting on the car ride there, like I was a 15 year old going to her first party.

I knew Bonnie and Sam from our engagement session last year, so really, it had nothing to do with me being nervous about meeting new people or simply being social after being…well, not so social for a couple of good months. It was different. I wish I had the words to describe it better but I don’t. They were definitely happy tears!

I arrived at the West Mountain Inn 30 min early and I was immediately greeted by this beautiful golden puppy (when I say puppy, I mean a 60 pound “beast” :)) . The biggest golden retriever smile on his face. Ready to knock me off my feet and show me the true meaning of love.

I walked around and took the place in trying to get to it’s essence.

I am sure I forgot many things from that day but what I do very clearly remember is this wonderful man, Bonnie’s dad, holding an umbrella over me trying to keep me dry during the rain. Bonnie and Sam’s tears slowly mingling with the rain as they said theyr vows. Her brother crying when he first saw her coming down the isle. Sam’s dad and mom and brother huddled together laughing with each other before the ceremony. The droplets of rain making the page on which the vows were written on, transparent. The way the light filtered through the apple trees. Bonnie spinning in her beautiful dress. How quiet the property was between the tall trees right after the short rain with Sam and Bonnie’s laughter echoing in the distance as they danced for our portrait session…

Bonnie and Sam, I am wicked looking forward to next year and seeing you two for the 3rd time!!! :)

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Intimate Summer Wedding at The Mountain Top Resort | Vermont Wedding Photographer

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Intimate Summer Wedding at The Mountain Top Resort | Vermont Wedding Photographer

I am so excited to share this intimate Vermont wedding with you!

 

I met Jamie and Jarred early last year and soon reconnected with an engagement shoot. I showed them around my side of Vermont but really just wanted to click with them. Well, it worked!  They had a small intimate wedding so it was important both for them and for me that we mesh well together. Hands down, two of the most amazing people I've ever met! 

They planned a beautiful relaxed day surrounded by only close family and friends and it was nothing short of amazing. The weather was perfection and there was a sense of calm surrounding us all which I am sure will transpire through the images below. 

The ceremony was on The Knoll with the Green Mountains as backdrop followed by a small reception right at The Jewel at Meadows Edge where the couple was staying. 

June at the Mountain Top Inn is bursting in color: green mountains, fields of gold and blue skies as far as the eye can see. Pure bliss! You have to see it to believe it...

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Family memories

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Family memories

 

Of all the memories we hold dear to our hearts, the ones we can all agree are the most precious, are those of our family. 

While the regular family portrait is probably good enough, I am an active advocate for a more relaxed, journalistic approach to family portraits. For me, there is nothing better than capturing the every day moments.

The precious Saturday morning where you are all still in your PJs at noon making waffles with your 3 year old. The Sunday adventures in the park or on a hike or simply a lazy day in the back yard. Those moments to me, hold your family story. There is so much more that can be captured in a adventure session as opposed to a traditional one. 

 When I was little I had a lake in my life. A wonderful place filled with memories... My grandfather, who played a huge role in my life, loved it there. We went bbq-ing and swimming every weekend. Our whole family would get together and we would spend the whole day in the sun. I wish I had more pictures of those days. As vivid as they are in my mind, I wish I could flip through a book and relive them everyday.  I found a couple of older pictures of my family at the lake that I would love to share with you. They make me smile every time I see them.

These are my people.

Captured as they are.

Beautiful, relaxed, happy.

This is my mom at our "shared" childhood lake. Shared, simply because we grew up in the same neighborhood. This lake was in her childhood just as much as it was in mine. She was pregnant with me here even though you would not even be able to te…

This is my mom at our "shared" childhood lake. Shared, simply because we grew up in the same neighborhood. This lake was in her childhood just as much as it was in mine. 

She was pregnant with me here even though you would not even be able to tell. Isn't she just beautiful?!

My mom again :) She has the most infectious laugh... She could light up a million rooms with it <3 ( My grandma looks so giddy in this picture!)

My mom again :) She has the most infectious laugh... She could light up a million rooms with it <3 ( My grandma looks so giddy in this picture!)

This picture of my grandma was taken by my talented grandfather. I love the light he captured. She looks like a Queen- -So beautiful, so proud, so loved and adored. He had a true passion for photography and used to develop most of our family picture…

This picture of my grandma was taken by my talented grandfather. I love the light he captured. She looks like a Queen- -So beautiful, so proud, so loved and adored. He had a true passion for photography and used to develop most of our family pictures in a makeshift darkroom in the bathroom. He gave me my first camera, a Smena 8M, and thought me how to use it.

My grandfather was the moving force behind the lake gatherings. He loved it there. He loved walking through the woods, with a skip in his walk and whistling. He loved BBQ and watermelon and teaching us things. I miss him dearly.

My grandfather was the moving force behind the lake gatherings. He loved it there. He loved walking through the woods, with a skip in his walk and whistling. He loved BBQ and watermelon and teaching us things. I miss him dearly.

 

So I feel like it's my turn to take as many pictures as I can of the everyday. This beautiful lake that is now so close to us, smells like childhood memories to me. 

Enso enjoying Lake Shaftsbury, a little peace of heaven &lt;3 He calls it " the beach" :)

Enso enjoying Lake Shaftsbury, a little peace of heaven <3 He calls it " the beach" :)

On this particular trip, he couldn't help but jump in the water, even though, I thought it was way too cold and we were completely unprepared, hence all the clothing... (If you know me, you know I usually just wing it and not plan too much). Oh the joy! I could watch him for hours... It was a struggle getting him to leave.

His little soul is so happy and content there! I wish I could bottle it all up for him- the smell, the beauty, the freedom...

His little soul is so happy and content there! I wish I could bottle it all up for him- the smell, the beauty, the freedom...

 

Where is your happy place? Lets get together and take pictures of your every day adventures.

 

 

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About friendship and the people that shape us | Raluca Buzura Jewelry Designer

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About friendship and the people that shape us | Raluca Buzura Jewelry Designer

“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.

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— Linda Grayson

This girl and I go back what seems to be 1000 years. We shaped each other through the most glorious and hard high school years and wasted precious time together in College. I am so incredibly happy to call her my friend. Huge heart. Amazing talent. Mile wide infectious smile. The chillest yet most anxious person you have ever met. (she is probably smiling right now 'cause she knows its true :D) 

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Raluca Buzura

PORCELAIN JEWELRY DESIGNER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Growing up, we balanced and completed each other in the best ways. I was her calm when she was my "lets do something crazy". I was her "let it be" while she was my " I can't, I m freaking out!" We make things happen together and nothing ever seemed like too much to take on. I miss that about her the most. Planning the world over a cup of coffee. The healthy, supportive competition that makes the world go round.

As we both moved away and started following our own separate adventures, one thing remained the same. Whenever we get together, she feels like home to me. No matter where in the world we are.

My heart is always full when she is around.

A couple of weeks ago she visited me in Vermont and we had the best time together doing absolutely nothing. It was glorious. We spent hours in the sun just chatting and it was exactly what I needed.

 

 

On top of being an amazing friend she is also, hands down, one of the most talented people I know! Her jewelry is out of this world beautiful. When you wear it you can't help but feel absolutely fabulous.Don't believe me?! Try it!

 

 

Here I am below, looking unapologetically royal, wearing one of a kind Raluca Buzura necklaces :)

 

If you are trying to get in contact with her or would like to follow her work, here is her Facebook page : 

Raluca Buzura

 

 

 

 

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