Nikki and Jaime-Blithewold

    Nikki and Jaime were wonderful to work with and so kind.  They were so open to ideas and had some beautiful visions of there own. They had a gorgeous location at The Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI, and a beautiful day completed the stunning backdrop of the water.  They started their day with getting ready at The Marriott in Providence with the team from Salon KG.  Once the wedding party was ready, they headed off via trolley to pictures by Lisa Frechette and first look at the State House.  After the first look, they headed off to Blithewold for more photos.  Guests were welcomed into the gardens for the ceremony and after to the reception with tent decor provided by Exquisite Events and flowers by Studio 539.  The wedding was catered by Blackstone Catering and the dance floor was packed with sounds from the band, Boston Common. Many enjoyed the photobooth from Photobooth Planet, and the delicious cake from Confectionery Designs. Congratulations to Nikki and Jaime!

Samantha and Abiola, Atlantic Beach Club

 With a day that promised thunderstorms and rain, we had not one drop and although it was a little warm, Samantha and Abiola and their guests were able to enjoy all the Atlantic Beach Club offered.  They had a beautiful cocktail hour outside under a tent, where 280 guests enjoyed the gorgeous ocean view.  From the cocktail hour they moved into the ballroom, that has an unbelievable view. The food was incredible, they had 3 courses, with a dessert table and then late night snacks of a variety of pizzas. Guests had a great time with the photo booth, dressing up as their favorite superheros. There were many traditional Nigerian customs that occurred throughout the evening, because both families were rich into tradition, Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day! Congrats!

Vendor Updates!

On Wednesday, March 12th, I had the privilege to attend 2 great events. The first one a luncheon at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI.  Blithewold (www.blithewold.org) is a gorgeous venue, where we thoroughly enjoy working. It has beautiful gardens, an unbelievable view and a gorgeous mansion as the backdrop.  They are making some wonderful changes for the 2015 wedding season and we can't wait! Our second stop that day was at Rentals Unlimited (www.rentals-unlimited.net) in Newport, RI. They opened a new location on 360 Thames Street and it is amazing. There is great meeting space, and a showroom that will be able to assist our clients choose linens, china, place settings and specialty furniture in a one stop shop.  We are so thrilled for both Blithewold and Rentals Unlimited on their exciting changes and wish them both well!

Jody and Shawn, Blithewold Mansion

  On September 7^th, 2012, Jody and Shawn held a truly classic affair at the Blithewold Mansion.  The couple truly embodied the essence of classicism and traditionalism.

            In this century, weddings have become much than the traditional “I Do.”  Today we find that most brides are looking for that “wow” factor and a more interactive experience for the guests.  Jody and Shawn’s wedding had all of these factors but most importantly they remembered that this day was about them. 

    The bride’s gorgeous lace gown all the way to the lovely white floral arrangement this wedding was the definition of beautiful.  The centerpieces, actually arranged by a friend of the bride, were set in mason jars with a simple white ribbon for decoration.  The table was also set with cards asking each guest questions about the bride and groom and also for some advice for the newlyweds. As an added bonus there were flip-flops for all of the ladies who attended so they could “kick off their heels and dance,” as the poster read.

The wedding was, as it should be, very tailored around the bride and groom.  When guests entered to get their escort cards they could see photographs of both the bride and grooms family on their wedding days.  There were photos of their parents and well as their grandparents.  These photos added a very personal touch to the wedding.  The picture theme continued on the other side of the table where the guest’s escort cards were located.  Jody came up with an amazing idea for the escort cards.  There was a picture of every single guest hung up on the twine supported in rustic wood frames.  On the back of the guests photograph there was their table number as well as their meal choice.  Most of the photographs were of couples on their wedding day or of the couples together, a great special touch. 

Between the great food provided by Blackstone Catering, beautiful venue, and special details, Jody and Shawn had an amazing wedding that I’m sure their guests, along with themselves, will never forget.