Castle Hill Inn Wedding in Newport, RI with Courtney and Chris

February 2, 2016

When Chris and Courtney look back on their wedding day they will be moved to tears. The day was filled with beauty and love and sunshine. Castle Hill Inn was at its summertime finest and bathed in light. The sailcloth tent was glowing in shades of white and pink, lit candles and twinkling lights. At the center of it all were our bide and groom who chose to do a first look in the magnificent garden by the fountain. Courtney covered Chris’ eyes and when he turned around he saw his bride clad in a lacy Casablanca Bridal gown, diamond drop earrings & sparkly silver heels. Courtney’s flawless make-up by Aline Sarkis Beauty, side swept hair and fingertip veil highlighted her award winning smile; she was absolutely gorgeous and a perfect match for her handsome groom. After a stroll around the garden we met the wedding party for pretty portraits among the hydrangeas. Castle Hill Inn lies on a peninsula on the western-most tip of Newport. Once the summer Cottage of a wealthy marine biologist, it is now a luxurious hotel and event venue. During the summer of 1956 Grace Kelly retreated to Castle Hill while filming High Society with Frank Sinatra. She would climb down the steep rocks and sunbathe and swim in the cove away from prying eyes. The climb back up was very difficult so the staff built a stairway for her that we still use to this day. The cove is now named Grace Kelly Beach and this is where we took Chris and Courtney right before their “I do’s” by the water’s edge. After the heartfelt ceremony the wonderful staff drove us by golf cart to the historic lighthouse which was built in 1890. It’s somewhat harrowing to shoot over here but well worth it for the stunning views. It’s breathtaking! Cocktail hour on the lawn was followed by dinner and dancing under the tent. The reception was filled with a sit-down dinner, a memory filled slide show, incredible cake by Scrumptions, and their parents were each surprised with their own dance to their wedding songs. This was a magical day for Chris and Courtney and the perfect first day of the rest of their lives together!

XO