THE WEDDING OF BETHANY & DAVID

June 2, 2018 Warwick,

Rhode Island

By Amanda Matte

For Bethany Camp and David Peter Allum, a first date over pizza in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, was the catalyst for a long courtship. Their relationship has memorable moments throughout New England, from cherished weekend getaways in Newport and Boston to a wedding proposal on Cape Cod.

The pair were married along the New England coast at Aldrich Mansion, a 19thcentury manor and estate overlooking picturesque Narragansett Bay. The New England theme was carried throughout Bethany and David’s reception: lobster rolls were served to guests during the cocktail hour, and jars of locally sourced honey were given as favors.

Though they’d initially desired a winter wedding, Bethany and David hosted their nuptials in June. Bethany gave the décor a wintry feel with a moody color palette of burgundy and other rich red hues, accented by gilded metallics.

Of the couple’s decision to hold their wedding in the spring, Bethany says, “I always wanted a fall or winter wedding, but because we couldn’t wait to get married we had a June wedding, and it was perfect!” David also reflects on their special day with great fondness, saying he was the “happiest he’s ever been” in the moment they walked out of Aldrich Mansion’s Our Lady of Providence Chapel as husband and wife. From a cathedral veil handmade by the groom’s grandmother to the romantic color scheme, this wedding was filled with sentimental touches that celebrated a friendship turned to love.