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Lauren + Ricky’s Belle Mer Wedding

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Ricky and Lauren had the day of their dreams this past July 23, 2022. After 7 years of dating meeting during their senior year at Roger Williams University, they got married surrounded by family and friends.

Newport, RI means a lot the couple as they each spent time in town visiting during and after college. Right after Ricky proposed, they knew that Newport was where their wedding weekend was meant to take place, giving their guests an excuse to visit the city during the most beautiful time of year. With both his and her families being from different states, their wedding was the first time everyone got to meet in the best place to visit.

When they choose their venue, Lauren and Ricky dreamed of the famous “Belle Mer sunset,” and that’s exactly what they got! Just peak their sunset photos and get ready to be wowed! As an extra surprise, their wedding weekend was the same weekend as the Newport Folk Festival, and their guest got an unexpected but welcomed performance by Paul Simon. The guests were very impressed!

One of the highlights of the night was Ricky’s wedding gift to me: a live painting of our first dance painted by Alfredo Carlson. It’s a piece of art I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life and will pass down to our future children.

Photography: Katie Karlberg Photo | Wedding Planning: Sarah Castro | Venue: Belle Mer | Photographer: Katie Karlberg Photo | DJ: DJ Valentina | Florist: Stoneblossom | Dress Designer: Pronovias | Invitations: Minted | Engagement Ring: James Allen | Wedding Band: Barmakian | Makeup: MakeMeUp | Videography: Shutter and Sound | Live Ceremony Music: Golden Scroll Soloists | Live Painter: Alfredo J. Carlson | Bridesmaid Bracelets: Maris Pearl | Getting Ready Location: Hotel Viking

Carolyn and Ed’s Redwood Library Wedding

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Carolyn and Ed’s downtown Newport wedding was all things sweet and intimate. From their ceremony at the Redwood Library to the reception at the Newport Art Museum, their day was full of beauty, but most of all, their clear love and devotion to each other. Continue reading →

Cassandra and Michael’s Wedding at The Bohlin

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On the loveliest of June days, Cassi and Mike tied the knot at Holy Name Church in New Bedford, followed by a seaside reception at The Bohlin in Newport! What better backdrop for a wedding than views of the Newport Bridge and harbor, as well as the feeling of love in the air. The way Mike looked at Cassi all day, the tears of joy, and the beautiful connections between family and friends made this wedding a special happily ever after! Continue reading →

Samantha and Eric’s Wedding at Gurney’s Newport

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Samantha and Eric’s seaside wedding by Kim Lyn Chauvin at Gurney’s Newport has all the classic, romantic details that this loving couple embodies. It all started with their romantic engagement in Paris – a complete surprise to Samantha, who curates her own popular lifestyle blog, Bonjour Blue. Once back home in the West Village of New York City, this heartfelt pair knew that a wedding setting by the sea, closer to home for Samantha’s native Cape Cod roots, was in order. The set to work choosing the venue, photographer, flowers, and just about the prettiest illusion backed gown we’ve seen!

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Dana and Zeke’s Wedding at The Bohlin

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Ever heard the old saying that rain is good luck on your wedding day? Whether it’s true or not (p.s. we totally believe it’s true…) Dana and Zeke’s wedding day is proof that rain doesn’t have to ruin your day or your photos. When you choose a beautiful getting ready spot, rain doesn’t make the pictures worse, it just changes the scenery.  Continue reading →

Jessa and Josh’s Wedding at Forth 1 North

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Jessa and Josh met through their love for fitness. She applied to become a coach at his CrossFit gym in Boston. After signing up for the CrossFit games as a team, the long training days allowed them to get to know each other on another level. Their playful competitiveness eventually grew into a love story! Continue reading →

Katie and Tom’s Blithewold Mansion Wedding

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Drawing inspiration from their sea-side garden venue, Katie and Tom wanted their wedding day to feel every bit as special as their love story. Their wedding day was just that and more with whimsical touches, romantic vibes, and a classic elegance well suited to the mansion that served as a backdrop for their first dance.

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Caitlin and Steve’s Blush and Gold Glen Manor House Wedding

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Caitlin and Steve wanted their wedding to be a mini-destination for their friends and family. When the couple first went to visit Glen Manor House, they knew right away that Newport and Glen Manor were the perfect fit. Their visit happened to be on the coldest day of the year in the middle of February, and it was still the most beautiful venue they had ever seen!

Daisy and Ryan’s Easton’s Beach Wedding

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There’s nothing like a summer wedding in Newport at the beach! To start the day, the girls rented a condo right across from Perrotti Park in downtown Newport, then walked across the street for a few photos with Whiting Photography. Starting the official fun with photos at Ochre Court at Salve Regina helped set the mood for the day. The last stop was their ceremony and wedding reception at the Rotunda Ballroom at Easton’s Beach. Daisy and Ryan got married in a quick ceremony right on the boardwalk, they then took a couples turns on the carousel and were able to enjoy cocktail hour thanks to their earlier first look at Ochre Court. Keep scrolling to see their amazing reception! Continue reading →

Olivia and Zach’s Rosecliff Mansion Wedding

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Olivia and Zach’s wedding was a true fairytale. The bride’s Ines Di Santo gown with a massive train stole the show, and rightly so! Her grand entrance to one of the nations oldest churches, Trinity Church, was just the beginning of the night’s bold statement. The reception was held at Rosecliff Mansion, a 1920’s white stone mansion on the famed Bellevue Avenue. It was a true party with 200 people dancing the night away. The day’s huge thunderstorm only served to make the mansion feel cozy and romantic, all lit up with candles and filled with white roses as captured by photographer Benedicte Verley Photography. The night winded down with sparkling gold fireworks overlooking the ocean out on the back lawn, a festive way to finish a joyous evening!

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