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Local Sea-Side Rhode Island Wedding – Meghan and Derek

March 12, 2012 | editorial team

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

The Couple: Meghan and Derek

The Wedding: 9.10.11 – South Ferry Church and Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Authentic, rustic-elegant, and laid-back.

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? As native Rhode Islanders, it was important for us to keep it local, so all of our vendors from the caterer to the band were from Rhode Island. Music plays a huge role in our lives, so it was a central theme in our wedding. Our close friends, Roisin and Bob, sang during the ceremony, an amazing local DJ, Peter Dante, played reggae during the cocktail hour and several members of our reception band, Wayz and Means, are dear friends of ours.

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? The best decision we made was not having a full bridal party; we only had a maid of honor and best man, which kept it simple and intimate. For me, Meghan, my best memory was when Derek surprised me by taking the stage and performing with the band and displaying a hand-written message to me on the back of his guitar. When the night ended and nobody wanted to leave, we knew we had planned a good party!

Wedding color palette: Deep purple, sage, mango

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

Sea-side wedding at Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm, Narragansett, Rhode Island, photos by JAGstudios

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: JAGstudios
Event Planner: Tracy Trouf Events
Ceremony Venue: South Ferry Church
Reception Venue: Sunset Bungalow at Kinney Farm
Officiant: John DeCubellis
Invitation Designer: Graphic Designer – Amy Hoxie Quinn
Catering: West Bay Gourmet
Florist: Laurel Lane Floral Design
Wedding dress: Elizabeth Fillmore
Bridal accessories: Hairpiece – Bridal Finery, Jewelery – MRT Jewelers
Bridesmaids apparel and accessories: Lela Rose
Groom and groomsmen apparel and accessories: Suit – Mark Allen
Hair and make-up: Marissa Prosser, Curl Up and Dye Salon
Music: Peter Dante, Looney Tunes Live, and Wayz and Means
Transportation: South County Trolley
Favors: A donation was made to the Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation (KDMF). Katie DeCubellis is the cousin of the bride who was killed at age 13 by a drunk driver and her foundation is an important part of their lives.
Rentals: Rentals Unlimited
Rings: MRT Jewelers

Thank you so much Meghan and Derek for sharing your Rhode Island wedding with us!

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Sunny Outdoor DIY Wedding at The Condor’s Nest Ranch – Irene and Walter

March 9, 2012 | editorial team

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

Today’s sweet DIY wedding comes from a crafty bride and determined groom, Irene and Walt. Walt revived the oft-neglected art of courtship and spent months wooing Irene with random acts of sweetness including pineapple deliveries to her front porch and her favorite candy Fed-Exed to her office. Originally hiking buddies, she said she made him “climb even steeper trails to my heart on his hike up romance mountain“. Eventually reaching the peak, Walt’s reward was a totally smitten Irene! The two have been sharing adventures ever since.

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

The Goals: Irene and Walter always dreamed that their wedding would include a natural outdoor setting; rustic, vintage touches; warmth, laughter and serenity. The couple fell in love with the Condor’s Nest Ranch for its picture-perfect setting, gorgeous big red barn, and view of their beloved San Diego. Also on their wish list was a reception dinner filled with comfort-food and a hot grill, which they complemented with signature cocktails named for the Condor’s Nest and it’s beautiful barn.

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

The Design: Irene and Walt loved crafting and creating for the wedding, and it evolved into a huge DIY project for them. They now have special memories of fun weekends spent cutting, gluing, planting, and folding with their wedding party. The couple used pinwheels as a design element that ran through the whole event, from a cheery greeting for guests to aisle decor and centerpiece accents. They love recycling and re-purposing, so they used well-loved blackboards, mason jars, and buttons as decorative accents. Irene spent a lot of time finding the perfect vintage-inspired fabrics to cover the hay bales that the guests sat on for the ceremony in lieu of chairs.

The Look: Irene’s Cymbeline wedding dress was romantic and fun, with a modern silhouette and ruffled hi-low hem that provided a view of her darling bright yellow shoes. She accessorized with a sparkly Twigs and Honey headband and beautiful yellow wildflowers. Her maids wore sunny yellow dresses and more ruffles! Walt’s cotton plaid tie and summer suit perfectly complemented Irene’s casually sophisticated look.

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

The Moments: Irene and Walt treasure the photos and videos of their wedding, because the most amazing day of their lives just flew by so quickly. Laughter and joy from their loved ones seemed to surround them and they loved surprising people with all of the thoughtful touches they had created for the day, which included a fantastic first dance performance…a hip-hop styled mash-up of J. Lo’s “On The Floor” and Frank Sinatra. The quirky touches Irene and Walt added to a sophisticated event were just so perfectly them.

The Pros: To learn more about all the professionals that helped bring Irene and Walt’s vision to life, please visit their page in our Real Wedding Library!

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

 

sunny DIY wedding at the Condor's Nest Ranch Pala CA - photos by top LA wedding photographers John and Joseph

Irene and Walter, thank you so much for sharing your sunny, fun day with us! You did an extraordinary job creating a day that was both beautiful and meaningful. Best wishes in your new life together!

Please check out Irene and Walt’s Real Wedding Page for a complete list of all of the talented professionals that helped make this day amazing!

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Joyful Dominican Republic Destination Wedding – Amanda and Mark

March 8, 2012 | editorial team

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

The Couple: Amanda and Mark

The Wedding: 11.7.11 – Jellyfish Restaurant, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

 

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

 

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

 

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Relaxed, vibrant, joyful

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? My constant inspiration in life are my three beautiful girls. I wanted to celebrate a day of family and love with fun entertainment that the girls could also enjoy. They of course are our little angels and picked out their own dresses. So I guess you could say they were the personality of the big day: fun, youthful, and all smiles!

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

 

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

 

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? My 2 year old daughter was the flower girl and while walking down the aisle she stopped abruptly at the first set of seated guests, and turned her basket upside down and dumped the flower petals onto the floor. It was such a cute and precious moment, everyone had a good laugh.

Wedding color palette: Coral

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

 

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

 

tropical beach wedding, photo by mw photo studio

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: MW Photo Studio
Event Planner: CMG International
Wedding Venue: Jellyfish Restaurant
Videographer/Film Maker: Cores Films
Officiant: Pastor Rick York
Catering/Florist/DJ: Jellyfish Restaurant
Cake: Dreams Palm Beach Hotel
Wedding Dress: Epico dress by San Patrick
Bridal Accessories: BitterSweet
Bridesmaids Apparel and Accessories: Transformer Dress by Von Vonni
Groom and Groomsmen Apparel and Accessories: Tip Top Tailors
Favors: Maracas and Shawls

Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous tropical Dominican Republic destination wedding, Amanda and Mark!

Readers, for more beautiful beach inspiration, be sure to visit our Wedding Inspiration Gallery!

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