Newport Rhode Island is a pretty spectacular place any time of the year, but on a recent summer Saturday in June, the stars aligned and Carolyn and Ryan were married on one of the most beautiful days in recent memory. Newport Harbor was buzzing with boats of all kinds, and we were lucky enough to be in the middle of it all… on Goat Island at the Belle Mer to document their wedding.
The Belle Mer is an amazing location: private, beautiful and easy!
Carolyn looked incredible in her wedding dress as she got ready in the Belle Mer’s oceanfront Island House.
Ryan gets his boutonniere.
Every detail was gorgeous… from their flowers, to their colors to their invitations.
Not to mention their beautiful rings.
Carolyn and her sister watch as the guests arrive.
From below, Carolyn and her AMAZING bridesmaids sneak a peek at the guests and Ryan as they prepare for the ceremony. “Go Team Carolyn!”
Carolyn is escorted down the aisle by her parents.
Ryan sees Carolyn in her wedding dress for the very first time.
A dream location, overlooking Newport Harbor.
The ceremonial breaking of the glass!
The big kiss.
So happy to be together! Husband and wife for the first time!
A quiet moment immediately following the ceremony.
With the sun setting, Carolyn looks back at Ryan. Beautiful.
The schooner America sails past Newport Harbor.
A spectacular sunset.
One last photo before the sun went down.
The Belle Mer’s seaside Island House is truly gorgeous overlooking the sea.
The ceremony location just after sunset… as the reception rages on next door in the Island House.
Carolyn and Ryan went with cupcakes instead of wedding cake… which went along perfectly with their beautiful, carefree wedding.
And when I wrote “carefree” I meant “high energy fun” because these guys danced for at least 5 hours straight. They were so much fun to be around, it was hard to stop laughing and smiling. What a great night!
You can email Carolyn & Ryan directly about renting out their wedding party as entertainment… they were THAT good. The guy doing the limbo (while double fisting) had recently delivered one of the most sincere, emotional toasts I’ve ever heard. One hour later, he’s doing the limbo with the bridesmaids.
What a spectacular wedding! What incredible, wonderful people! I felt lucky to be there, and so happy to get to know all your incredible guests! Thank you!
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Vendors:
Ceremony and Reception Location: Belle Mer Island House, Goat Island, Newport, RI
Florist: Sayles Livingston
Cup Cakes: Sin Desserts
Stationer: Minted.com
Dress: Paloma Blanca
Groomsmen Ties: Vineyard Vines
Band: The Shine Band
Photographer: Brian Wedge Photography
Kate - Wow Brian!! These photos are amazing and it really tells the story of these two families. What a beautiful bride and wedding. SO classic yet so much fun- great dance photos. You really captured the festive celebration.