We know Halle and Ed pretty well. I mean not every couple gets TWO engagement shoots! The second session happened after they lost a total of 50 pounds; what better way to document a significant weight loss than with a photo shoot! So, by the time their gorgeous Linden Place wedding took place we felt like old friends. You simply cannot go wrong with a venue like Linden Place. Located in Bristol, Rhode Island’s historic waterfront district, this mansion has been preserved and still looks as it did in the late 1800’s. Four presidents have been entertained there! It is such a treat to visit. It was in one of these mansion bedrooms that Halle was gifted a gorgeous diamond necklace and matching earrings by her groom-to-be, delivered by a groomsmen in a handmade box crafted by Ed himself. This day was full of surprises! One of our favorite features of Linden Place is the detached ballroom. Each couple transforms this room to their own style. From shabby chic to rustic elegance, this room is always a winner. Halle inspired us with her mantle styled with lots and lots of DIY mercury glass. We have now become quite the mercury glass crafters. No glass vessel is safe around us! Complimenting the mercury glass was a huge monogram M (we discussed this getting “lost”) which had a subtle glow from behind and was made by an engineer friend of theirs. For a few moments the spotlight was taken off the gorgeous Halle with a personalized rap by her sister in lieu of a speech, she was amazing! But Halle quickly stole back everyone’s attention when Michael Jackson’s Beat It came on she reenacted his choreography move for move. As children of the 80’s who watched that video a million times on MTV, back when MTV still played videos, when we say “move for move” we mean it. She was PERFECT. And who could forget our wounded DJ?! One minute Sheldon was there, then he was gone and the paramedics were attending to him! Turns out he had injured himself changing a tire in the morning but refused to miss the wedding. As a football player he is trained to keep playing through adversity, rumor has it that after he received some stitches he told the paramedic “I’m ready to play coach, put me back in.” This went over well with Ed, a football player himself. The whole room exploded with applause and cheers when Sheldon started spinning again. Oh and did we mention that Ed’s former teammate officiated the ceremony dressed as Reverend Run from Run DMC? Yes, that happened too. It was a perfect day and night to Eat, Drink and Be Married!!
Wedding Venue: Linden Place
Caterer: Russell Morin
Flowers: Florals by Alisa
Cake: Elizabeth Perez
DJ: Sheldon “Shelly Shel” Gentles
Makeup & Hair: New Leaf Hair Studios
Dress: Lozaro
Bridesmaids: David’s Bridal
