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a vermont wedding

18
October

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This was the year of special weddings for me. You may remember I shared a spring spectacular overlooking the ocean at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island and a summer mansion wedding in a garden in Fairfield County, Connecticut.  Today, I am sharing with you the finale of my magnificent weddings this year – a fall foliage stunner at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vermont.

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The wedding day was a little overcast and there were a few raindrops.  But, this wedding needed a little rain and a few clouds – the brilliance of the couple, in addition to the brilliance of the surroundings, was almost too much to take – I don’t think we could have handled full sun!

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No matter how full the fall foliage was on display this special October afternoon, nothing could have outshone the beauty of the bride as she made the life-long commitment to marry her best friend.

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With this wedding, I celebrated not only the special wedding of my godson, but I also celebrated a special part of my life…a celebration of friendships that made up a big part of my childhood.   I am certain the person I have become was strongly influenced by these friendships and the many experiences I shared with these friends as we grew up together.

wedding-cuisine-top-notch-pleasure-in-simple-things-blogYou know those special lifelong bonds?

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With these friends I can pick up just like we left off – literally, without missing a beat!  This was demonstrated brilliantly when the groom’s uncle and myself danced the 13 step at the reception – the same dance we had practiced together in his parent’s basement so many, many years ago!

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Thank you so much for including me in your special day K & J! Love you D & J!

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Thank you for stopping by!  Be sure to follow my posts next week for more Vermont fun!

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Remember to take pleasure in simple things…like hugging a special friend,  Jackie

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an evening full of love… & white flowers

23
August

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Shortly after I contemplated appreciating summer gardens, I had the opportunity to party amidst the breathtaking grounds of the Burr Homestead in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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The beauty of the surroundings was overwhelmingly surpassed by the incredible feeling of love filling this wedding celebration on a hot, summer evening.

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My good friend’s daughter was married on this evening, and the vision the bride and her mom had for the venue aesthetics was implemented to perfection by a talented florist.

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And, to my delight, the flowers were done in my favorite flower color – white!

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I hope these few photos help you share with me the beauty in the details created for this special celebration.

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So special – the tomatoes in the salad course were grown in the garden of the bride’s dad!! :)

Love you Phyllis & Mrs. G.! xo

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Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to take pleasure in simple things,  Jackie

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wedding beauty in newport, ri

24
May

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It has been a very busy time for me.  Right after a short trip to the West Coast, I attended a wedding on the East Coast in Newport, RI.  On both coasts, my stay was directly on the shore so I was surrounded by all the coastal details I adore!

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At the wedding, I was able to see a guy very special to me wed the gal of his dreams.  This gal also happens to have amazing taste and their wedding certainly reflected it!

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Today I am sharing with you a little bit of the beauty from the evening.

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At the couple’s request, photos were not taken at the ceremony or reception, but I did sneak a few photos of the amazing ocean view venue at Castle Hill Inn and a couple of the gorgeous details incorporated into the décor.

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I hope you enjoy the photos!  You can see a little more Newport on the blog on Friday!

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Thank you so much for stopping.  Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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