Melissa and Brian’s lovely engagement session is proof that although we may bring clients to the same location there is always something new around the corner. Because we were shooting on one of the first warm days of the spring the park was bustling with people. We chose a path less traveled and stumbled upon the most amazing tree (exact location withheld). Melissa’s dress just so happened to match the graffiti perfectly, it’s as if we planned it! We had a great time getting to know this super fun couple. They were total naturals in front of the camera even though they claimed not to be. I mean, look at them! We can’t wait till we meet again this fall for their wedding!

What’s better than a wedding at a botanical garden?! Following a private first look (well, sort of private, there were totally some peeping Toms) Laura and Ryan shared their vows surrounded by endless species and cultivars of plants at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. Waterfall? Check. Palm trees indoors? Check. Hot ticket bride? Check. The lively colors that highlighted the styling perfectly suited our Laura. Her lively personality could definitely be described as HOT PINK! Decked out in a strapless Maggie Soterro gown and Isaac Mizrahi wedges (hot pink), gorgeous side swept curls and the face of an angel made up by the incredibly talented Aline Sarkis Beauty, Laura was a real head turner. Ryan wore a classic black tux and was the perfect handsome groom for his bride. Guests clearly enjoyed their surroundings during the cocktail hour while listening to a sting trio and munching on goodies prepared and passed by Pranzi Catering. After a delicious seated meal our new friend Bill, from Rhythm Express, had everyone in the room rocking out in no time. Laura’s twin brothers are fearless party people and in no time an impromptu limbo line was formed using one of the brother’s belts. This was orchestrated with only a hand gesture, apparently words are not needed between twins, even on the dance floor! This wedding was such a blast, we loved being a part of it all!

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Gown: Maggie Soterro

Tuxes: Slade Formalwear

Makeup: Aline Sarkis Beauty

Hair: Soiree Salon and Spa

Catering/florals/linens: Pranzi Catering

DJ: Rhythm Express

It’s always really sweet when we get to have children join in on an engagement session.  We loved seeing the interaction between Rachel and Joe and the girls. They really made our time at Roger Williams Park in Providence that much more fun. We met on a perfect evening and walked and talked and took lots of pictures. The girls even did an impromptu playground-hand-slapping-singing-dancing routine (pretty sure that’s what you call it) which made for some super fun images. We had such a nice evening with a very nice, new family!