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 love to mix business with pleasure, So when Elizabeth and Alex asked us to make the trip to Washington, DC to photograph their wedding we had no problem saying YES! Elizabeth had been a bridesmaid in one our most favorite weddings ever so it was a huge compliment when she asked us to shoot hers. We got to know this theatrical couple during their engagement session at the Crescent Park Carousel here in RI. They are both silly, super smart, and madly in love, such a perfect combination! After a day of sightseeing and settling in we arrived at the very chic & eclectic Hotel Monaco.  Housed in a former post office, this magnificent hotel was the perfect setting for this vintage styled celebration. Elizabeth wore a breathtaking Jenny Peckham gown which was seemingly made for dancing, the perfect dress for a dancer! Her hair was swept back and adorned with a delicate fascinator. Alex wore a navy blue custom designed suit and when they saw each other for the first time on the grand staircase it was magic. After the first look we met the wedding party in the colorful lobby for some portraits and then walked across the street to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery for family photos. We then drove to Meridian Hill Park for more photos with the wedding party. DC is beautiful! We took a walk with our couple to their apartment and got some pretty shots up on their roof that overlooked the city skyline. Back at the the hotel guests were invited into the Paris Ballroom for a unique ceremony in which they encircled the bride and groom creating a very loving atmosphere. Alex and Elizabeth recited their own vows which had guests laughing and crying. As guests were enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres the room was transformed for dinner and dancing. Giant ferns, flowers, candles and vintage stamps made it feel as if you had been transported to another era. After a fantastic entrance the newlyweds began their perfectly choreographed first dance, until the music stopped! But that was all part of the plan, they tricked everyone and started a wild dance party with the wedding party and all of the guests! This is how the night went, nonstop fun. Alex even surprised everyone with a choreographed dance with his mom to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme song! Yes, that happened. Let’s not forget when the bride and groom’s mothers serenaded them with a song, changing the lyrics to fit the occasion, it was a moment not to be forgotten! To say we had a nice time in DC is an understatement, we had an AMAZING time with amazing people who will go on to have an amazing life together.

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Gown: Jenny Peckham

Florals: Lydia Andrian

Cake: Bride’s mother

Hair: Lori Nansi

Groom’s Suit: Geoffrey Lewis

Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Etsy: Coralie Beatrix

Groomsmen Suits: Savvi

Rentals: Plants Alive

Band: The Bachelor Boys

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!

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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