When Chris and Courtney look back on their wedding day they will be moved to tears. The day was filled with beauty and love and sunshine. Castle Hill Inn was at its summertime finest and bathed in light. The sailcloth tent was glowing in shades of white and pink, lit candles and twinkling lights.  At the center of it all were our bide and groom who chose to do a first look in the magnificent garden by the fountain. Courtney covered Chris’ eyes and when he turned around he saw his bride clad in a lacy Casablanca Bridal gown, diamond drop earrings & sparkly silver heels. Courtney’s flawless make-up by Aline Sarkis Beauty, side swept hair and fingertip veil highlighted her award winning smile; she was absolutely gorgeous and a perfect match for her handsome groom. After a stroll around the garden we met the wedding party for pretty portraits among the hydrangeas. Castle Hill Inn lies on a peninsula on the western-most tip of Newport. Once the summer Cottage of a wealthy marine biologist, it is now a luxurious hotel and event venue. During the summer of 1956 Grace Kelly retreated to Castle Hill while filming High Society with Frank Sinatra. She would climb down the steep rocks and sunbathe and swim in the cove away from prying eyes. The climb back up was very difficult so the staff built a stairway for her that we still use to this day. The cove is now named Grace Kelly Beach and this is where we took Chris and Courtney right before their “I do’s” by the water’s edge. After the heartfelt ceremony the wonderful staff drove us by golf cart to the historic lighthouse which was built in 1890. It’s somewhat harrowing to shoot over here but well worth it for the stunning views. It’s breathtaking! Cocktail hour on the lawn was followed by dinner and dancing under the tent. The reception was filled with a sit-down dinner, a memory filled slide show, incredible cake by Scrumptions, and their parents were each surprised with their own dance to their wedding songs. This was a magical day for Chris and Courtney and the perfect first day of the rest of their lives together!

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Wedding Venue: Castle Hill Inn

Florist: Blooming Blossoms

Makeup: Aline Sarkis Beauty

Cake: Scrumptions

DJ: DJ Ken Drew

Weddings at the Providence Public Library are simply beautiful! Each couple brings their own style and grace to this storied space. Katie and Jessica shared with us during their engagement session how they had recently moved to Rhode Island. They fell in love with our little state and had chosen the iconic Providence Public Library to celebrate their marriage. While Jess waited in the Special Collections room Katie put the finishing touches on in the bridal suite with her mother and father. Each of our brides were stunning in strapless gowns and carried unique bouquets designed by Golden Gate Studios. Katie and Jess exchanged heartfelt letters after their first look and posed for portraits in this unique room filled with history. Family and the wedding party joined us by the staircase for formal family photos before the ceremony in the Grand Hall where Katie and Jess shared beautiful vows surrounded by those who love them the most. Guests were ushered down the sweetheart staircase into the Garden room for cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and our couple’s first dance. Awaiting them upstairsin the Ship Room was a fabulous dinner prepared by Russell Morin Catering and Events. This beautiful building has many unique spaces which provide a fantastic experience to all in attendance. After dinner, dancing commenced in the Grand Hall where country music and line dancing got the crowd on thier feet and kept them dancing all night. This celebration of Katie and Jess’ love was one for the books and we loved being a part of it!

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Venue: Providence Public Library

Caterer: Russell Morin Catering

Florist: Golden Gate Studios

DJ: Nelson Cruz Enterntainment

Video: Beanefeld VFX

Uplighting: Ormonde Productions

We traveled to Willowdale Estate in Massachusetts for Nadia and Ben’s gorgeous wedding. It was our third wedding that weekend and we were beat, to say the least. But as soon as we pulled into the estate we were instantly rejuvenated! The stunning grounds, landscaping, and manor were a dream come true. Nadia’s joy was infectious that day. Watching her get ready with her twin sister and mother gave us a peek into their tight knit family. Before the ceremony, Nadia and Ben had a “first touch” by the front door of the manor where they shared in each others’ excitement over getting married in a matter of minutes. Once Ben actually saw his stunning bride in the courtyard he was blown away. Nadia was glowing in her Paloma Blanca gown and Badgley Mischka embellished heels. Her swept back hair and sparkling chandelier earrings highlighted her killer smile. The beautiful ceremony was followed by cocktail hour and portraits on the sprawling grounds. This is always a nice time for our couples to get away from the crowd and have a few moments to themselves, even with us there (it’s true, we’re ninjas). Dinner was served under a gorgeous tent styled in shades of pink and white. Guests dined under the twinkle lights and after the magical courtyard cake cutting the most amazing dance floor opened up. This wedding turned into a par-tay as soon as Dawson Entertainment dropped some beats! Dance hits were flawlessly mixed with traditional Indian music creating the most eclectic atmosphere we’ve experienced. Our first time at Willowdale Estate was unforgettable and will be a tough one to top. Cheers to the newlyweds!

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Wedding Venue: Willowdale Estates

Gown: Paloma Blanca

Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka 

Florist: Platinum Posies

Cake Artist: Topsfield Bakeshop

Videography: Mike Picard

DJ: Dawson Entertainment