Julia and Peter's Modern Silver and Blush Belle Mer Wedding

Julia and Peter’s Modern Silver and Blush Belle Mer Wedding

Julia and Peter grew up in the same town, Easton, MA. They were first introduced in May 2014 and since the moment they met, they have spent every day together (but seriously). As is often the case, Newport provided the perfect near by weekend escape for the couple while they were dating and our little city by the sea was their first choice when it came time to choose a wedding venue. Making their wedding a full weekend of events only served to extend the joyous events. From Thursday’s sunset sail and house party, to Friday’s rehearsal dinner at Castle Hill Inn, and Saturday’s sea front nuptials at Belle Mer, the weekend was jam packed of wedding fun!

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Meghan and James's Black Tie Wedding at a Historic Gilded Age Mansion

Megan and James’s Black Tie Wedding at a Historic Gilded Age Mansion

Megan and James’s wedding venue has quite literally, movie worthy. Their gilded age mansion venue, Rosecliff Mansion, has made appearances in many hollywood films such as the original The Great Gatsby and True Lies. This palatial “summer cottage” originally owned by silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs also made a stunning backdrop for this sweet couples romantic wedding. Erica Trombetti from Infinite Events, LLC and Ready Luck Photography helped this couples vision come to life in an event worthy of the magnificent space and sweeping ocean views.

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Maura and Doug's Sea Glass and Sea Horses Castle Hill Inn Wedding

Maura and Doug’s Peach Toned Castle Hill Inn Wedding

Maura and Doug’s Castle Hill Inn Wedding was a nautical dream. Alongside the cliffside coast of Newport, roamed a bridal party in a shade of sea glass accented with coral bouquets of garden roses. The reception was styled with aqua seahorses and nautical knots as prominent themes. As the sun was just setting the happy couple two ran off for a second round of bride and groom portraits (photographer Kylie Lynn’s dream) and the resulting pictures are priceless. Continue reading

Sunset Newport Engagement Session at the Historic Fort Adams on The Newport Bride

Sunset Engagement Session at the Historic Fort Adams

This sunset session was captured in film by Greg Lewis Photography and highlights two Newport natives who are getting married this October. Styled around the stunning landscapes of Rhode Island, this session at the historic Fort Adams on the Newport Harbor features the forts waterfront location and aged interior. The bride-to-be’s beautiful hair and makeup by Salon Sapphire is the perfect addition to this beautiful photo session! Continue reading

Samantha and Eric’s Glamorous Sunset Wedding at Belle Mer

Fulfilling Samantha’s life long dream of a romantic walk on the Brooklyn Bridge, Eric proposed after 2 years of dating in a magical surprise atop one of America’s most recognizable structures. A fellow tourist got the honors of capturing the proposal with a few memorable snapshots. Continue reading

Cassie and Brandon's Navy Wedding at Castle Hill Inn

Cassie and Brandon’s Castle Hill Inn Wedding

Brandon and Cassie were high school sweethearts. Together through high school and college,  after 8 years, Brandon surprised Cassie with a picnic dinner on Newport beach followed by a proposal. The engagement set the tone and the couple knew they wanted to get married in Newport it was just a matter of where. Sadly, during the wedding planning process Brandon’s father unexpectedly passed away. The Father-of-the-groom had visited one venue, Castle Hill Inn, and his presence at the venue sealed the deal. Cassie and Brandon’s Navy and Gold wedding was one the grooms father surely would have been proud of. Every detail was an elegant reflection of the couple and what they love. From a cigar station, ice cream and desert bar, and even tree sapling favors, this wedding was a detailed dream. Many thanks to Jennifer Neves Photography for capturing Cassie and Brandon’s big day and VideobyJamie for capturing the memories in a wedding day video.

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Holly and Mike’s Castle Hill Inn Wedding

Mike proposed on Halloween with a specially carved pumpkin that said “Will You Marry Me?” Their couples costume of ‘Thing 1’ and ‘Thing 2’ quickly changed into a “This guy loves his fiance” shirt”. Holly and Mike’s first date was at the Red Parrots restaurant in Newport. When it came time to look for venues, the happy memories of their first dinner together came rushing back and a seaside Rhode Island wedding was a sure thing. After just one visit, it became clear that Castle Hill Inn was their perfect venue. Continue reading

Kristin and Derek's Elegant Glittering Gold and Crisp White Belle Mer Wedding on The Newport Bride a Rhode Island Wedding Blog

Kristin and Derek’s Glittering Belle Mer Wedding

Kristin and Derek’s vision of a romantic old hollywood glamour wedding came to life in Belle Mer’s Water Salon. Captured by Jaclyn L Photography, this elegant wedding combined glittering golds and crisp whites for a timeless feel. With her Monique L’Huillier gown with a delicate lace bodice and full trumpet skirt, killer Jimmy Choo – Lana shoes, hair and makeup from Phillip DePalma Salon Hair, and a pure white orchid bouquet from Blooms of Boston, Kristen was a stunning bride from head to toe. Her maids in gold Adrianna Papell gowns set the tone for what was to be a glitz and glam affair. The groom wore a white diner jacket pipped in black and looked oh so dapper. To finish off what looks to be a killer dance party, the couple even brought in Boston Cigar Factory for hand rolled cigars.

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Elegant Metallic Winter Belle Mer Wedding at The Newport Bride

Stephanie and Nicholas’s Glamorous Metallic Belle Mer Wedding

“Nicholas and I started dating in the Fall of 2012. We both lived in South Boston and worked in the city. From the beginning, we realized we wanted the same things out of life and became inseparable almost immediately. By Spring of 2015 (May 9, 2015 to be exact), Nick proposed! He booked a trip to Chicago, IL – one of our absolute favorite cities, and proposed on an early morning walk around Navy Pier. It was the most perfect moment of my life. Now, we’re going on 5 years together, a little over 5 months married, and each day we are stronger than the day before. Continue reading

Yes Way Rose Themed Styled Shoot on The Newport Bride

Yes Way Rosé Inspiration

Just in time for summer, we have one of our favorite styled shoot themes, EVER! This time we’re focusing on the blushing bride and all things pink for a little Yes Way Rosé Inspiration!

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