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Ashley and Brian’s Gurney’s Newport Wedding

When an attorney meets and engineer (and former wedding photographer) in New York City and they eventually get engaged, their love of sailing and travel brings them to Newport Rhode Island for their fall wedding.  All Ashley and Brian wanted was a gorgeous Newport sunset and it looked like they wouldn’t get it on their blustery cold and cloudy October wedding day, until moments before sunset and the skies opened up and were colored in pink. Ashley and Brian’s Newport Wedding celebrated the best parts of fall with an offbeat color scheme that celebrated their love of the sea.

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DIY Pumpkin Succulents

As the seasons change, so does the wedding decor. Brightly colored balloon arches and lemonade mug favors from summer transition to burnt orange fall leaves with rustic sign displays for fall. If you’re embracing autumn themes in your wedding decor, try including trendy pumpkin decorations!

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Kate and Tyrone's Fall Wedding at the Historic Roger Williams Casino

Kate and Tyrone’s Fall Wedding at the Roger Williams Casino

Kate & Tyrone’s first date was a New England classic sport, candlepin bowling. The couple bonded over their love for travel, music and animals. Their whirlwind romance included trips to Puerto Rico, France, the Bahamas, Turkey and Dubai. The big ask happened when Tyrone asked Kate to be his wife while the couple was visiting a vineyard in South Africa. Now that’s an engagement adventure! Continue reading

Your 3 Dream Fall Wedding Bouquets | The Newport Bride

The 3 Fall Bouquets of Your Dreams

Fall is finally here and so are fall weddings! Our friends over at FTD created these creative mood boards that feature the most stunning of fall wedding flowers. Each visual highlights the main florals used in each bouquet so that you can easily recreate them on your own. Check out our favorite bouquets below to inspire your fall wedding!

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Gold, Cream, and Pumpkins | The Newport Bride

Gold, Cream, and Pumpkins

We’re all about fall. Sweater weather, PSL in hand, and of course, pumpkins everywhere. While the bright foliage of fall is gorgeous to look at, it might not be your choice when it comes to wedding colors. But neutrals go with everything so turn that bright pumpkin down a few shades and you’re good to go! We love when couples take their seasonal favorites and change the color, especially when they make them gold! In honor of fall, here’s a few of our favorite ways to use gold and cream in your pumpkin wedding decor.

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15 Adorable Ways to use Pumpkins in your Fall Wedding

I know what you’re thinking… didn’t you just do a pumpkin decor post a few weeks ago? Yes, we did. But there are so many adorable ways to use pumpkins in your fall wedding, we couldn’t resist doing another one! With the original 30 Ways to Use Pumpkins in Your Wedding Decor, and these 15, that’s 45 ways to use pumpkins! Think of all the possibilities… Better get going!

As escort cards

As centerpieces

As a ring bearer pillow alternative

As an adorable cake topper

As a unique vase filler

And if pumpkins really aren’t your thing, just go for fun fabulous and orange!

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30 Ways to Use Pumpkins in your Fall Wedding

What’s more perfectly fall than a pumpkin? The cheerful orange is a perky pick-me-up and it’s shape is playful and fun. Whether you’re thinking of cinderella’s carriage or a pumpkin spice latte, pumpkins are a girls second best friend. They can be used for virtually every aspect of wedding day decor from the ceremony to the reception. Go traditional and make special carved lanterns, or try something new and hand your ring bearer a pumpkin pillow! However you use pumpkins in your big day, it’s sure to add a cheerful playful feel to the festivities.

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