A couple of weeks ago, we traveled to the stunning Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI for the emotional celebration of Elizabeth & Blake’s exchanging of “I do’s!” The sun was shining; the air was dry. It was the perfect day for a wedding!
After scoping out the Blithewold grounds, which are b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l and a seriously picturesque backdrop for a wedding…or afternoon picnic (we may be doing that in the fall when things calm down a bit)…Andy & I headed to the Bristol Harbor Inn, where Elizabeth & Blake were getting ready. Elizabeth & her girlfriends were in the penthouse apartment suite finishing up with hair & make up by the fabulous Christina Squier & Jane Sincere. While I was with the girls, Andy joined Blake and his groomsmen where the guys were busy getting dressed and Blake’s very sweet brothers were putting the finishing details on their speeches for the funny & heart-felt toasts they would make later that evening.
On the sprawling lawn of the mansion, facing the water and a warm setting sun, the ceremony was performed by a friend of the family. The day had all the ingredients for creating some wonderful & lifelong memories! Here are some of our favorite moments from Elizabeth & Blake’s beautiful wedding day…
Elizabeth was either giddy with laughter or overwhelmed by happy tears during much of the getting ready process. Here her friends help get her into her stunning Vera Wang gown….ga ga gorgeous!
Isn’t she beaming!!!!
Our brides’ shoes have been getting a lot of attention lately. We thought it was time the groom’s footwear got in on the action….how ’bout these patent leather beauties! Hee hee…not exactly Manolos, but snazzy just the same!
I love this shot…Blake’s fiddling with his bow tie, while his brother, Taylor, works on his speech in the background.
Enjoying a little bubbly on the trolley ride to the mansion.
Elizabeth arrives with her bridemaids…does that look like a woman ready to say, “I do,” or what?
How cute are these little guys helping to hand out programs? Too cute!
It’s a beautiful day for a wedding….
Tears of love & joy…
“We did it!!”
Heart-felt hugs of congratulation….Can’t you just feel the joy?
The girls…
The guys…
I love the way the light softly spills through the tall, old trees in this next one. The Blithewold property is truly gorgeous! And, it’s open to the public if you ever want to visit and tour the gardens…don’t forget to bring a frisbee & a picnic. And, if you’re planning to get married here, give us a call…we’d love to go back!
The bamboo garden…what a backdrop, eh?
Another perspective…
The Zen garden….Ooommmmmm…..
Heading back to the mansion to join the party…
On their way back to the mansion, Blake & Elizabeth cross paths with Blake’s brother, Jordan, and his girlfriend, Miranda (LOVE her headpiece…very chic)! They look like rockstars don’t they? Actually, Jordan lives in LA and works in the entertainment industry. We’re hoping he & Miranda have us come out to California to photograph their wedding when the time comes (hint, hint! Shameless, aren’t I?! But, they are just so freaking cute…and sweet!!!)
Having fun with their first dance…
I love this photo. It captures a really sweet moment when Elizabeth’s bridesmaid, Dawn, who is due with baby boy # 3, shares the phone with her hubby, Jeff, as they check in with their two boys at home. I just love the expressions on their faces as they listen to their lovebugs at home! So sweet!
Elizabeth & Blake share a dance with their parents….
And just a few more details from the day…
Thank you Elizabeth & Blake for inviting us to be a part of such a special time in your lives. We have had such fun with you both, from our engagement shoot with you down here on the Cape to being there with you when you said, “I do!” on a picture perfect summer afternoon! You two seemed blissfully happy all day….everything really was exactly as it should be! And we hope these photos (and the others soon to follow) help keep the memories alive for many happy years to come! Big love & hugs, Christine & Andy
PS…We’d also like to give a little shout out to Susan & Gary (of course Erin & Patrick) for introducing Elizabeth and her mom, Peggy, to us! Susan & Peggy have been friends for years and two years ago we had the pleasure of photographing the equally fabulous wedding of Susan’s daughter, Erin! We love you guys and wish we could do it all over again!! It was great seeing you Susan & Gary!! You guys can still rip up a dance floor!! xoxo