Giving Back 2020

 Last Sunday, I received an email from an organization that grants wishes. They had an 11 year old boy, who is terminal with bone cancer who wanted to live a life of the rich and famous. They had a house rented for him for this weekend and that is it. I went into crazy planning mode. With the help of awesome vendors, we planned a great weekend! He rode in style with transpiration provided by @rockstar_limo, ate like a king with food from @gloriousaffairs, went to @audrainautomuseum and the breakers for private tours and photos taken by @jennifernevesphotography. He had his own ice cream provided by @benandjerrys, desserts from @scrumptions_inc and my parents provided a candy bar. Please pray for Lou and his family during this extremely difficult time, as they really need our prayers.

Sarah and Casey-Eisenhower House

Sarah and Casey were such a fun couple to work with. They had so many unique elements incorporated into their day, it was so much fun to plan.  The girls got ready at JF3 Salon, where they were laughing and have a great time getting glammed up.  Guests were first surprised when they were picked up at their hotels by a double-decker bus provided by Rockstar Limo.  The couple  had a perfect day to be outside for a ceremony at Fort Adams.  After the ceremony, guests headed up to Eisenhower House, while the bridal party stayed for photos, with Erica from Adeline and Grace, around the fort.  Once back at Eisenhower House, the most fun surprise for the guests was a flash mob, they were dressed as servers from the catering staff and broke out in dance during the introductions. To go along with their Great Gatsby theme, Russell Morin Fine Catering provided a fantastic champagne tower. The food was amazing with many different stations, featuring lots of comfort food.  And the decor was gorgeous provided by Rentals Unlimited and Ryan Designs, while the floral design was provided by Stoneblossom. Thanks so much to all of our great vendors that day:
Artistic Wedding Video
Adeline and Grace
Rockstar Limo
Russell Morin Fine Catering
Ryan Designs
Newport Tent
Stoneblossom
Entertainment Specialists
JF3 Salon


Congrats to Sarah and Casey!!

Marley and Chris-Vanderbilt Grace

Marley and Chris had a gorgeous day for an intimate wedding at The Vanderbilt Grace.  The couple and their bridal party hopped on a trolley, provided by Rockstar Limo with their bridal party, photographer Jacklyn Lombardo, and videographer Clean Canvas Media to head around Newport for some great shots.  The ceremony and reception we both held at The Vanderbilt Grace, which is a small boutique hotel in downtown Newport. After the ceremony which was held under a beautiful arbor designed by Sayles Livingston Designs, guests headed up to the rooftop for cocktail hour, while we transformed the outdoor terrace into a gorgeous reception. Guests were entertained by the music of The Dream Team Band from NYC, who kept everyone on their feet all night long. Congrats to Marley and Chris.

All photos by Jaclyn Lombardo.

Annaliese and David-Belle Mer

Annaliese and David started their wedding weekend with a lovely dinner at The Mooring Restaurant, invited guests had a delicious dinner which was followed by a Welcome Party with lavish desserts.  The morning of the wedding began with the ladies getting ready at Belle Mer with hair and makeup done by Jennie Kay beauty.  The groomsmen relaxed at The Hyatt hotel and enjoyed a breakfast in their suite.  The bride and groom had a first look at Belle Mer and were off doing pictures.  Both the ceremony and reception were held at Belle Mer. Flowers were arranged by Flowers by Semia and they were lush and gorgeous.  Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors including Rockstar Limo, Viking Trolley, Artistic Wedding Video, Nancy Spirito, Belle Mer and The Stingers Band.

Molly and Dave, Harbor Lights

Molly and Dave were married at the beautiful St. Paul Church in Cranston, RI.  The church was a special place for each family because both of their parents were married there as well.  It was a gorgeous spring day and such a beautiful couple inside and out.  After the ceremony, the bridal party headed over to Harbor Lights for pictures while their guests enjoyed cocktail hour which was held both inside and outside.  Pranzi catering provided a delicious spread for the cocktail hour with a variety of hors d'oeuvres. The guests sat down to a dinner also provided by Pranzi Catering and danced the night away to the music of East Coast Soul.

Annie and Ryan, Aldrich Mansion

Annie and Ryan had many special surprises for their guests at their wedding held at the Aldrich Mansion. From planes, to paintings,  to dances, to a special visit from their dog, to the amazing dessert room, these two kept their guests guessing what was next all night! The food was amazing, the music had them all on the dance floor, thanks to 617 Weddings and flowers supplied by Studio 539 Flowers added to the beautiful rooms of the Aldrich Mansion.  Congrats to Annie and Ryan and thank you for having us on your special day!

Elliot and Eliza, Glen Manor House

 I would love to have been one of Elliot and Eliza's friends for this amazing weekend.  They had so many great activities planned for their friends and families.  A great welcome reception at The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, they watched a polo match, a wedding at Glen Manor House, after party at the Clark Cooke House and finally a brunch at the Hotel Viking. The wedding at Glen Manor House was catered by Russell Morin's Fine Catering, and was absolutely delicious. The music was provided by Night Rhythm and we even had our bride and groom in the air crowd surfing at one point in the night. A big thank you to all the vendors, Adeline and Grace Photography, Fresh Focus Productions, Blooming Blossoms, Viking Tours, and Rockstar Limo.  Congrats to Eliza and Elliot! 

Planned to Perfection featured in Bliss Celebrations Guide

Planned to Perfection is thrilled to present one of our feature weddings that is in the current issue of Bliss Celebrations Guide.  Enjoy!

Shannon and Chris Wedding at the Roger Williams Park Casino

 

 

Saturday, February 15th was the wedding of Shannon and Christopher, it was also a snowstorm! Shannon and Chris were married at the chapel at Lasalle Academy in Providence.  Shannon and her bridesmaids arrived in style in a trolley provided by Rockstar Limo.  Shannon and Chris had many of their talented friends take part in their wedding. They had friends perform the ceremony music, the cocktail music and also the band DeerTick was close friends of Chris. Shannon's friend provided the photography and Decadent Catering provided  the family style meal that was served at the Roger Williams Park Casino. Guests braved the storm to witness the love that this couple had for each other. 

Erin and Jeff, Newport Hyatt

What a beautiful fall day at the Hyatt for Erin and Jeff's wedding. They were able to enjoy their ceremony outside and were able to take gorgeous pictures at the Elms in Newport.  The couple wanted to enjoy their cocktail hour and opted for the raw bar to satisfy Jeff's New Englands roots. Erin included so many personal touches including photos and display notes. They had a fabulous dinner and some wonderful desserts provided by Scrumptions, including a fun groom's cake.  The guests were on the dance floor most of the night with music provided by Music Mixers. Guests were treated to a late night snack of pizza and sliders. Congrats to Erin and Jeff!

Kate and Jay, Private Home

We are full swing into our busy season so our blogs have been a little delayed! We will start posting events back from April to catch up everyone. This past weekend we were honored to be a part of Kate and Jay's special day. What a wonderful couple, that so perfectly complimented each other. Kate and Jay's wedding was held at Kate's family home in Massachusetts. With a spectacular view and a unique spot this was the perfect wedding location. Kate and Jay kept the ceremony intimate with only inviting close family and friends to witness their nuptials, in the coziness of their barn. Sayles Livingston did an outstanding job decorating the barn with beautiful floral arrangements. Shortly after the ceremony, guests began to arrive via buses or drove and were greeted by the friendly staff of Valet Connection. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour full of delicious hors d'oeuvres provided by Russell Morin Fine Catering. After cocktail hour the reception began in full swing in the main tent that was once again decorated by Sayles, also Exquisite Events, and rentals by Rentals Unlimited. After a fabulous dinner by Russell Morin Fine Catering, guests danced the night away to the Hip Hop Orchestra band. What a wonderful evening for a great couple! Congrats to you both!

Amanda and Joe, October 6, 2012 Newport Hyatt

On October 6^th, 2012, Amanda and Joe were married at Salve Regina University’s Our Lady of Mercy Chapel with their reception being held at the Newport Hyatt Hotel.  This wedding was many years in the making as Amanda and Joe first met when they were 11 years old and reconnected as adults!

            From beginning to end this wedding was elegant with many fall accents and details.  When guests first arrived at the hotel they were treated to Out of Town Boxes provided by New England Invitations with a Newport theme. The ceremony was intimate and heartfelt, with tears of joy from many! Bridesmaids wore chocolate brown dresses, that were stunning and their bouquets from Stoneblossom were exquisite.  After their ceremony, the bridal party hit the town on the trolley provided by Rockstar Limo to take pictures throughout Newport with their photographer Jennifer Neves.

      The reception was absolutely gorgeous and fit perfectly into the fall theme.  The centerpieces, created by Stoneblossom Florist, was a scape of gorgeous flowers that had branches that protruded out it in every direction.  On the end of these branches hung oil based votive that truly twinkled in the dim room.  The lines were a crinkled cloth in pistachio and were matched with walnut chiavari ballroom chairs. The table numbers were replaced with different venues in Newport, instead of table one the guests would be sitting at the Rosecliff or Newport Bridge table. 

            Keeping to the fall theme, each guest was given a miniature apple pies tied with a delicate chocolate brown ribbon as a favor provided by Scrumptions.  The women were also given pashminas for their shoulders on such a chilly night. 

            Aside from the beautiful fall theme, it’s safe to say that the main attraction at this wedding was the food.  Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour complete with a plethora of passed appetizers, a raw bar, and a soup station.  They then moved onto a four-course dinner, which included a salad, antipasto, entree, and of course, cake for dessert.  As the night drew on and guests danced they were offered what the couple came to a “late night snack.”  This late night snack included pizza and deli sandwiches. 

            From ceremony to reception this wedding was truly a romantic and tasty affair.  Amanda and Joey, thanks for letting us spend your special day with you!