There is no better place for a super fun couple to have their engagement session than at a carousel! Elizabeth and Alex chose the Crescent Park Carousel in East Providence, RI. The hand carved carousel was built in 1895 and was once part of Crescent Park Amusement Park. There is even a golden ring that you can catch if you’re fast enough. This ring was also used as a faux proposal prop in our session! Elizabeth wore her mother’s vintage sundress and brought along a sweet parasol and a hand painted save the date sign. Alex and Elizabeth are bubbling with personality, maybe it’s their theater background, maybe it’s because of Elizabeth’s dancing skills, or maybe it’s because they simply bring out the best in each other. Love has a way of doing that.

Liz and George had a perfect Newport wedding. Starting with their welcome cocktail party at the Chanler at Cliff Walk and culminating at the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island. We couldn’t have had a more perfect day. Liz was a vision in her lace Rosa Clara gown and Prada heels. Stunning chandelier earrings framed her beautiful face which was shown off by her swept back up-do. An elbow length veil finished off her look along with her award winning smile! George was incredibly dapper wearing a classic black tuxedo and bowtie. You can’t go wrong in a tux. When Liz and George saw each other by the lighthouse for their first look you could feel the love in the sea air. From that moment on this beautiful couple did not stop smiling. During the ceremony the sun was glistening on the ocean while the bride and groom exchanged their vows. Emotions ran strong as family and friends wiped away tears of joy. After cocktail hour guests were treated to an incredible dinner in the ballroom which was transformed by stunning florals designed by Broadway Florists. Bathed in the glow of the sunset light, Liz and George wowed everyone with a Dancing with the Stars worthy first dance. Elegantly spinning his bride and never missing a beat, you could see the pride and joy on George’s face. After dinner the Heartbeat Dance Band had everyone on their feet dancing the night away and David Bettencourt Videography was there to capture every minute of it. This was a beautiful celebration of the love between two people. We wish all the best and a lifetime of love to Liz and George!

Wedding Venue: Hyatt Regency in Newport

Florist: Broadway Florist

Band: Heartbeat Dance Band

Video: David Bettencourt

Ever since Allie was a little girl her mother, Marilyn, had dreamed about her wedding day. She imagined Allie walking down the grand staircase of the family home, standing in front of the house in her gown, and relaxing in the formal dining room. However, when Allie and Mike chose to have their wedding in Newport, RI, more than an hour from her childhood home, her mom thought those dreams were dashed. Then the idea of a bridal portrait session came to mind! We were over the moon excited because we had already had an epic engagement session with Allie and Mike so we knew we were in for a treat. We were able to accommodate all of Marilyn’s visions as well as Allie’s ideas. What makes these images even sweeter is that the home will be sold soon but the memories will remain forever. XO