getting to meet and collaborate with other talented, creative and kind
people. Melissa exemplifies all of those qualities to a T so I was so
incredibly honored to photograph her and Shawn’s intimate Newport, RI
wedding. There’s something magical about photographing intimate weddings
where I get to know all the guests and can feel the love and happiness
radiating off of them towards the bride and groom. The bride and groom’s
portraits are always one of my favorite moments of the day and Melissa
and Shawn certainly did not disappoint. They exchanged cards in a sweet
emotional moment during their first look, followed by a walk on Belle
Mer’s grounds to take portraits with their elegant wedding party. It was
a perfect day and an absolute pleasure to capture for such a sweet
couple. See more from the day and hear all about it from the lovely bride herself on Style Me Pretty. Can’t get enough of this gorgeous couple? Look back at their Crane Beach Engagement Session from last summer.
Photography: Rebecca Yale Photography
Coordination: Sarah Dennen At Belle Mer
Floral Design: Anchor & Grace
Dress: Jenny Yoo
Shoes: Schutz
Rings: Long’s Jewelers
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Joanna August
Calligraphy: Laura Hooper Calligraphy
DJ: Beat Train Productions (Jeff Gilbride)
Favors: White Pashminas
Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse
Officiant: Mike Egan Of Heavenly Weddings
Venue: Belle Mer
Accomodations: Hyatt Regency Newport
Bride’s Robe: BHLDN
Bridesmaids’ Hair And Makeup: Jennie Kay Beauty
Cake Stand: Ebay
Cards: Sugar Paper
Catering And Cake: Belle Mer
Cocktail Napkins And Drink Stirrers: Laura Hooper Calligraphy
Custom Quote Signage: Julie Song Ink
Groom’s Leather Cuff Link Box: Pottery Barn
Heel Protectors: Solemates
Invitation Designer: Phrosne Ras
Invitations And Menus: Minted
Light Blue Ribbon: FrouFrou Chic
Memory Coasters: Thimblepress
Mom Gifts: Coordinates Collection
Monogram Handkerchief: Linen Whites
Registry: Zola
Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar
Seating Chart: DIY By Bride
Table Numbers And Chair Signs: BHLDN
Tabletop Rentals: Casa De Perrin
Veil And Jewelry: Nordstrom
Wedsite: Squarespace
Wood Signage: Laura Hooper Calligraphy
Big thanks to Julieanne Prevete and Jen Araya for associate shooting and assisting and to Richard Photo Lab for film processing.
The day began with the bride getting ready at the lovely Steigenberger Wiltcher’s hotel followed by a first look in a beautiful park near their home. The gorgeous park was full of both manicured lawns and trees as well as wild natural spaces where wild green parakeets have begun nesting. A mere 10 minute walk away from the park is the stunning Hotel de Ville, where we took portraits. The afternoon ceremony took place in the sunny and bright loft of the venue. Ev and Jean-Mi truly made their ceremony their own by having a friend officiate and discuss what marriage uniquely meant to them and their bridesmaids and groomsmen each made a speech during the ceremony about the couple. A favorite moment at the end was when the ring bearer brought the ring up to the bride and groom, he stayed up there right in front of them to have a front row viewing to their first kiss. Cocktail hour followed in the courtyard below and featured one of the most creative photo booths I’ve ever seen- a life size photo from the bride and groom’s engagement session with their heads cut out. Guests took photos then pasted them into the guest book and left the couple messages. Dinner followed in another lofty sunny room next door, brightened up by unique centerpieces of terrariums full of wildflowers, a different one on each table. The groom and his friends did an impromptu serenade before the bride and groom did their first dance to a local Gypsy Jazz Band.
Venue: Halles de Tanneurs
Florist: Fleurs et Verdue
Headpiece: Virginia Geiger
Dress: BHLDN
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab
“Of course there must be lots of Magic in the world,” he said wisely one
day, “but people don’t know what it is like or how to make it. Perhaps
the beginning is just to say nice things are going to happen until you
make them happen.” ―
Frances Hodgson Burnett,
The Secret Garden
This little anniversary
session took place on a gorgeous Spring morning in the Presidio in San
Francisco. We found our own little Secret Garden spot in the park that
felt straight out of a fairy tale and photographed as the sun broke
through the clouds and illuminated the morning. Insanely gorgeous
florals by Natalie Bowen Designs, stationary by Rifle Paper Co. and flower crowns by Serenity Crystal.
Check out the feature of this lovely shoot on Grey Likes Weddings!
