When you plan a wedding by the sea you wish and hope for a beautiful day. Maybe you hang rosary beads on the clothesline or perhaps you send the intention out to the universe. Either way you want that day to be sunny and warm and that’s exactly what Jeniimarie and Peter got! The ceremony and reception were held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency on Goat Island in Newport. Jeniimarie was the happiest bride with hardly any nerves. She was just so excited to marry her love and it showed in every way especially her pretty smile. Absolutely gorgeous in her strapless Allure Bridals gown and and blue kitten heels, Jeniimarie wowed everyone, especially Peter. When he saw her walk down the isle you could read the happiness in his heart on his face. The heartfelt ceremony was followed by some formal portraits on the grounds including by the lighthouse which was constructed in 1842! An indoor/outdoor cocktail hour was highlighted by a stellar sunset while guests mingled. Once inside the the party got started after a nice sit-down meal. A delightful ice cram bar added to the desert menu and guests were able to make their own sundaes! DJ Luke Renchan mixed great tunes including some Puerto Rican favorites that had everyone dancing and celebrating this beloved couple (as well as burning off those ice cream calories). It was a truly beautiful day!

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Gown: Allure Bridals

Makeup: Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Regency

Hair: Salon Instyle33

Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse

Cake: Scrumptions

Flowers: Frey Florist

DJ: Luke Renchant Entertainment

Chairs/flatware/glassware: Rentals Unlimited

Ice Cream Bar: The Ice Cream Barn 

Reverend: Edward Koonz

At first glance Rebekah and Justin are a beautiful, young couple in love. Which is absolutely true. But what you can’t see, not until you spend some time with them, is that they are incredibly fun and WILD! When we first arrived at Rebekah’s room before the ceremony we were greeted by life-sized cardboard photographs of the couple’s beloved dogs. Since they had to stay behind in Colorado, Rebekah’s mother had the standees made so they could be part of the ceremony. This let us know right off the bat that nobody was taking themselves too seriously. That’s not to say that this wedding at the Hyatt Regency in Newport wasn’t decked out. From Rebekah’s gorgeous Galina Signature gown, to the John Orton flowers, and even the whimsical socks that the groom and groomsmen had on, every detail was spot on. It was clear that Rebekah had an incredible wedding planner. Her mother, Liz.  Rebekah and Justin reside in Colorado so Liz orchestrated this amazing affair with style and grace and she was such a pleasure to work with. Now back to their wild side. We heard whispers that Justin’s side of the family pulls a prank at every family wedding so we couldn’t wait to find out what it was! Turns out they had tiny footballs made with the couple’s name on them and passed them out to all of the guests prior to the ceremony. The instructions were to throw them at Rebekah and Justin during the recessional. It went off without a hitch and we have the pictures to prove it! Once Rebekah let down her Rapunzel hair the party was on. At one point during the reception Rebekah was officially inducted as an “outlaw” in an elaborate skit that included camouflaged ties for the men and sashes for the women. We can only imagine a lifetime of love, fun, and of course pranks, for Rebekah and Justin. Congratulations!

Gown: Galina Signature

Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse

Flowers: John Orton Events

Cake: Scrumptions

DJ: A Team Entertainment

Make-Up: Yadira Spa

Hair: Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Regency

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