Danielle and Tim | Newport Engagement Photography

When Danielle messaged me looking to do her engagement session in Newport, Rhode Island, I knew that the beautiful Cliff Walk, Ochre Court and at her suggestion, Midtown Oyster Bar would be perfect this time of year. The scenery of Newport is quintessential RI, and while Danielle and Tim await their Linden Place wedding in Bristol, Rhode Island, where else to get a little posing practice than in America's most beloved summer playground? 

Danielle and Tim, in fact, needed no practice with posing. They were complete naturals and perhaps, the most adorable couple I've ever met. I mean, look at Tim's shirt at the Oyster Bar?! It's just quirky, funny and a nod to the fact that they can never have any pets due to his allergies. Way to give to your lady, Tim. At least she has a cat on your shirt! 

By the way, you can find that bad boy on Amazon. You can thank me later. 

Andrea and Flavio | The Cultural Center, Fall River, Massachusetts wedding photography

This glamorous, sparkling fete in downtown Fall River, Massachusetts was full of lush florals, elegant touches and was a photographers dream.

When Flávio first saw Andrea's photo on the Facebook of a mutual friend, he decided to strike up a conversation. "How is the weather going to be tomorrow?" The rest is history. Had he only known that on his wedding day, it would rain buckets, he may have started off with a different pick up line.

June 11th was a damp, dark day, but that didn't stop Andrea's light from shining. After being together 15 months, engaged for 9 of those months, she was ready to seal the deal on this whirlwind romance and fulfill the promise she made to him when he proposed to her at home, in front of her parents, sister and brother in law. 

When asked, Andrea labeled her wedding as "elegant, romantic, formal and fun." Yup, yup, yup. All of that. Her color scheme of shades of white, cream, gold and blush were soft, yet formal, the perfect complement to the opulent architecture in Fall River's the Cultural Center. Despite the weather and a couple of small snafus, you couldn't see a trace of disappointment or sadness over the rain on the happy couples faces. Their wedding was the start of a wonderful adventure and a marriage that will last the ages. 

I have known Andrea since I was a little girl, and since the day we walked in our parish procession together, I knew she would have an epic wedding dress. After all, we were the two with the absolutely prettiest long dresses at 8, why wouldn't we on the biggest days of our lives. 

Ceremony Venue: Saint Michael Church, Fall River | Reception Venue and Catering: The Cultural Center | Photography: House of Lubold Photography | Bridal Gown, Bridesmaid Dresses, Mother of the Bride dress: Alexandra's Bridal, Fall River | Hair: Salon Ambiance, Fall River | Entertainment: Infinite Entertainment Group | Decor, rentals, custom draping and flowers: Milestones Flowers | Menswear: Slade's Formals | Cake and late night buffet: Leddy's Bakery

Melinda + Steve: Fall River elopement

Melinda planned a fabulous wedding in a short amount of time. She and Steve are the parents to a beautiful little boy, and he played a large part in their beautiful city hall ceremony. After exchanging their vows and getting some portraits done as a couple and a family, we dined at Cotali Mar Restaurant in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in their fabulous adega. Surrounded by brick and barrels of wine, Melinda's purple, burlap and lace themed decor brought the perfect level of rustic elegance. 

Milestones Flower Shop | Cotali Mar Restaurant | City Clerk of Fall River | House of Lubold