Sweet as pie bride, bridal party was a blast to hang out with, handsome groom and happy loving families all over the place. Crowne Plaza tent was SO elegant all lit up in pink. This couple had the Zenobia Photo Station and it was HILARIOUS! I just love seeing grandparents strike a pose in the photo station, especially when it’s a naughty pose!

Can’t beat it!

I love my job. Really, love it.

This couple dated forever, and ever, and in a tribute to their Irish heritage, they tied the knot on St. Paddy’s day… how cool is that? Their wedding somehow managed to combine elegance and perfect details with outrageous fun. Katelyn thought of EVERYTHING from cute little log place cards, to coordinated menus, a dessert/candy bar, and adorable Mr. & Mrs. chair signs. They also had the Zenobia photo station which I decked out with an emerald backdrop and the craziest St.Paddy’s props I could find… more to come on that ; ) We got some really fun sunset shots, some light ribbon shots, and even a Brigadoon shot complete with green smoke (see below)!!!

I loved this wedding!!!

Meg and Doug live in DC (my old stomping ground, love talking favorite happy hour sport with them!) but Meg is originally a Rhode Islander. What venue is more “Rhode Island” than fabulous Oceancliff!

I love weddings where a good majority of the guests are from out of town because its so fun to see them get excited about RI. Rhode Island is (for some reason) always an unexpected pleasure for out-of-towners, especially those who have never visited New England. I don’t know if people are stuck on “Quahog” as their mental picture of RI or what, but in any case they’re always pleasantly surprised. And what better venue to show off the goods than Oceancliff!

So these two had SUCH a fun bridal party and their families and friends couldn’t have been happier or for them. We did a little tour around Newport for pics before their sunset ceremony overlooking the water and the Newport Bridge. Meg included all kinds of fun details and inside jokes in her decor which you will see below. My favorite element? MUNCHKINS for dessert. Love it!

Check out my find. Sweet little hundred-year-old purse:

Then I opened it up and low and behold:

It has a picture of it’s former owner’s fella! How dapper is this dude?

I just love a personal object with a story. Were they clandestine lovers? Childhood sweethearts?

I like the scandalous version, that they were having a secret affair and this is where she kept him hidden in plain sight!

What do you think?

How aDoRaBlE are Kelly and Dave. We shot Dave’s brother Mike and his beautiful wife Nair’s wedding at Glen Manor a few years ago so it was a super pleasure to see everyone again. These two got the most beautiful day, probably, on record. The sun started to set as the ceremony began giving them a fabulous golden backdrop to their outdoor ceremony. Their friends and family laughed the entire day, seriously, laughed and laughed and laughed having a great time. And man did they party, hardy.   ; )

So happy for you guys! <3