Siobhan and Matt had a beautiful, sunny summer day to celebrate their love. From the Providence Biltmore, to St. Domenic’s Chapel at Providence College, to the Alpine Country Club no detail was left untouched. Siobhan’s perfectly styled up-do showed off her stunning looks while her diamond necklace and earrings added extra sparkle to her amazing smile. Needless to say, Matt was moved when he saw her walk down the isle. A sacred ceremony followed by a balloon release outside of the church kicked off the festivities. We went to Providence’s East Side for formal portraits with the bridal party, 16 people including the bride and groom! The architecture and mature plantings in this area provided gorgeous backdrops for this lovely group. Once inside the Alpine we were thrilled with the styling. Shades of white and pale pink gave a romantic feel to the evening. All of the guests fed off of Siobhan and Matt’s intense love and happiness and at any given time you could see people laughing, hugging, and dancing. In fact, the party was so much fun we stayed later than we had originally planned!

On a personal note, we would like to thank Maureen and Jim, Siobhan’s parents, for welcoming us as if we were family. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as they say. It’s no wonder Siobhan is as sweet as she is. Congratulations to this wonderful couple, we wish you a lifetime of love!

Florist: Chrissy Botelho

Cake: Something Different Cake Couture

Band: Cover to Cover

A rehearsal dinner is wonderful opportunity for two families to get to know each other in a not too hectic setting. It is also the perfect time for your photographers to get acquainted with the bridal party and immediate families so come the wedding day we will know who all the special people are! Sioban and Matt held their dinner on the beautiful terrace of the Providence Biltmore overlooking downtown. We were thrilled to be invited to this party because we already had such a nice rapport with Sioban and her parents. We also met Matt for the first time and were struck by his upstanding character. Matt is a basketball coach and gave a speech worthy of Phil Jackson. He invoked both laughter and tears and was a true inspiration.  Sioban was a picture perfect bride-to-be with a smile that lights up the room (well, terrace). We knew we would be in for a treat the next day at the Alpine Country Club, stay tuned!

Nothing gets us more excited for an engagement session than an inspiring location. Blithewold Mansion and Gardens is one of those places. With magical gardens worthy of a fairy tail, we find ourselves overwhelmed by the beauty surrounding us. Jacquee and Matt met us on a beautiful summer evening shortly before sunset. To enhance the fora and fauna, Jacquee wore what we like to call and “engagement shoot blue dress”.  This color will never fail a bride and stands out exceptionally well against the greens of the forest. Matt brought his tall, dark, and handsome self as well as some white lanterns and a very special lock. On a rainy day in November Jacquee and Matt made their way to the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris to secure a lock symbolizing five years together. It was here, in the rain on this bridge in Paris, that Matt dropped to one knee and asked Jacquee to spend the rest of her life with him! Romance abounds with these two, from Paris to Blithewold to their wedding at Linden Place next spring, Jacquee and Matt are bound for endless happiness. XO