Newport RI wedding at Astors Beechwood
Melissa and PJ’s wedding was inspired by The Great Gatsby. When I arrived Melissa was the perfect blend of an vintage look with hints of modern trend. Her hair stylist, Jenny Kay Murphy, perfected the look. He really blended a modern style with vintage flair. All the girls we involved with the usual hustle and bustle of getting ready as Melissa sat calmly enjoying getting the finishing touches on her make up.
Melissa gave all the girls robes and personalized handkerchiefs. Very cute.
Check the shoes out btw.. Absolutely fantastic.
The boys, groomsmen, not PJ,were making the usual pre wedding jokes that I am sure they did not want Jenna and I to hear. That’s normal…
We headed off to the church for their ceremony and then quickly headed back to Astors for their reception. It was a sight. It was sort of bitter sweet because this was the last wedding I shot at Astors. I love this location. The mansion was recently bought and weddings will no longer be held there.
Melissa left no detail over looked. Fabric draped gently from the patio pillars that overlooked the great lawn and Newport at 1st beach. The flowers were done by Gatherings by Kate Farrington. They were simple, elegant and placed in those old white vases that I am sure everyone’s grandmother had. The perfect balance of classic and trendy.
We had a little surprise in store for the couple. We hired a pedicab to whisk them away to go up and down bellevue. It was a spur of the moment thing, and a lot of fun!
We finished up pictures with a great big group picture and one shot of Melissa with her grandfather.
The two were introduced and dance there first dance, enjoyed their fabulous reception and left in a 1957 Bentley. The night couldn’t have been more perfect.
Venue – Astors Beechwood
Catering – Plantation
Wedding Cake – Mad Hatter Bakery
Flowers – Gatherings by Kate Farrington
DJ - John Bellagamba from Rythm Productions
Bride and wedding party makeup – Jenny Kay Murphy
Bride’s Hair – Jenny Kay Murphy
Bridesmaid’s Hair – Sam Covalope
Linens – Rentals Unlimited
Transportation - Viking trolly and coach bus
1957 Bentley - Newport Limosuine Company
Pedicab- Newport Pedicab
by Erica
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