Sometimes our couples make our job so very easy…picking a beautiful location, wearing the perfect outfits, and being incredibly good looking! Combine all these factors and you have yourself an awesome engagement session. We met Courtney and Chris for the first time outside the gates of Ochre Court, one of our most favorite places in the state to shoot. We found them to be as lovely on the inside as they are on the outside. We had a nice time getting to know them as we explored the grounds and then headed over to a secret spot also in Newport. Courtney and Chris were naturals in front of the camera and we are so excited to see them again for their Castle Hill wedding this August!

While we love shooting in little Rhody, when we get a chance to travel and explore a new venue we get giddy. And when that venue happens to be on Martha Stewart’s list of 11 best rustic wedding venues well then we are down right blown away! Kelly was a bridesmaid in Abby and Andy’s wedding so when she reached out to us we were very flattered. Abby, in turn, was a bridesmaid for Kelly and she was mere weeks away from welcoming her first baby into the world, it was a very sweet reunion. We arrived up in the White Mountains to an unseasonably warm and sunny day. Kelly was relaxed and so very happy. As we started poking around the venue it was hard to miss all of Kelly and Brian’s details. They had decorated the main house as if it were their own. Personal photographs and momentos from their relationship thus far dotted each wall, desk, and table. Declarations of love could be read around every corner. But nothing stood out as much as our beautiful bride! Her gorgeous up-do highlighted the beautiful neckline on her sparkly gown. This dress was made for a garden ceremony. Our couple saw each other for the first time in The Barn at Hardy Farm. Bryan’s smile could not have been bigger when he saw Kelly for the first time. We brought in the wedding party for some gorgeous formal portraits then drove down the street for some more shots with the mountains as our backdrop. The Whites never disappoint!  Back at Hardy Farm, Bryan and Kelly exchanged their vows during the ceremony, which was lovingly officiated by the groom’s Aunt and Uncle. The sunlight danced upon Kelly as the two became one surrounded by wildflowers and butterflies. Cocktail hour immediately followed on the patio where guests were gifted a mason jar mug with their name on it. This would serve as their drinking vessel for the night where they could get anything from the signature cocktails, to lemonade, iced tea, and water. Such a clever idea! The dinner tent was styled with farm tables, lace runners, peonies in vintage vases & vintage plates, each with a different design. It was perfection. The venue, the love, the family & friends all made this day unforgettable. Guests were invited into the barn for dancing and dessert after dinner and the party got going and went on into the night. We loved every minute of this day and it’s fair to say that Martha would approve!

XO

Gown: Berkachi Bridal

Suits: Calvin Klein 

Make up & Hair: Debony Salon

Bridesmaids Dresses: Nordstrom & Macy’s

Florals: Dutch Bloemen Winkel

Cake & Cupcakes: White Mountain Cupcakery

DJ: Music Man DJ Service

Catering: Blue Elephant Events and Catering

Regatta Place was the last stop on our journey with Kathleen and Liam and what a stop it was! We first popped in to see the guys who were looking mighty dapper in their J.Crew suits. Liam’s suit was slightly lighter which made our handsome groom stand out as the man of the hour. Across the street, Kathleen was an absolute beauty in her strapless Allure Bridal gown and her wedding day glow was enhanced by the ever talented Aline Sarkis Beauty. Toni Chandler delivered the most delicious florals that perfectly complimented the stunning grey J.Crew styling of the bridal party. After a touching ceremony at Our Lady of Mercy on the Salve Regina campus we walked over to Ochre Court for some formal portraits. Newport is stunning but this spot really takes the cake. It’s way up there on our list of favorite places. We then followed the trolly over to Liam’s alma mater, St. George’s, where we learned he was quite the hockey star back in high school! After some formals on the stunning grounds we made our way to Regatta Place where the tent was a vision in white and silver. Tables were adorned with breathtaking floral centerpieces, lanterns, and candles in mercury glass vessels which sat atop luxurious linens provided by Rentals Unlimited. A silver and white candy bar had mouths watering along with a scrumptious looking dessert table on which the highlight was an elegant cake by Sin Bakery.  Heartfelt speeches from family and friends began the night and after a delicious sit down dinner the real party began. The dance floor was instantly packed and wild! Guests were running between the bar, dance floor, and our brand new, super fun photo booth! It was truly our pleasure to be a part of this wedding journey. Our hearts were warmed at the end of the night when Kathleen and Liam told us that we are thier photographers for life. What a treat it will be to see and capture all of the goodness that is sure to come to these beautiful people.

XO

Gown: Allure Bridal

Suits: J.Crew

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: J.Crew

Makeup: Aline Sarkis Beauty

Hair: Allison Barbera Beauty

Florals: Toni Chandler Flowers and Events

Cake: Sin Bakery

Linens: Rentals Unlimited