2011 edition
FROM THE EDITORS OF
contents You’re engaged! 13 Avoiding The Wedding Bill Blues 15 Twenty-five tips to keep the wedding of your dreams from turning into a budget nightmare. By Kate Miosky Speaking From The Heart 19 Whether your ceremony is a traditional church wedding or a simple civil affair, the moment you become husband and wife is the one you’ll cherish most. By Nicole Fiero
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A Grand Plan 23 No time to mastermind a wedding? Recruit a pro to pull everything together. By Sydney Schuster Etiquette Q-and-A 29 So many guests, so few manners. Got a tricky problem? We’ve got your back. By Sydney Schuster
Your Wedding Dress, Part Deux 49 When you absolutely can’t decide which wedding gown you love best, just say yes to the dress, twice! By Kari Molvar
Deconstructing The Registry 33 Advice for choosing things you need, things you love and things that make you happy. By Diane M. Sterrett
You Ought To Be In Pictures 50 More than anything else, your photos bring back memories of the big day, and capture moments that last a lifetime. By Kristina Reardon
Showers That Shine 37 It’s not about the loot, although heaven knows there’s that. Bridal showers should be fun. We’ve got suggestions to help you plan an unforgettable get-together. By Megan Fulweiler The Beauty Countdown 43 These new treatments guarantee that on the big day, you’ll look and feel your best from head to toe. By Dara Chadwick
Get inspired! 59 How Sweet It Is 60 Dreaming of a romantic ceremony by the sea? We played to the windswept allure of Watch Hill’s Ocean House with a little bit of sparkle, a touch of whimsy and plenty of understated glamour. Photography by Angela Coppola, Styled by Janine Maggiore/Ennis ®®
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Rhode Island Monthly’s
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Wedding Workbook A step-by-step guide to planning a flawless wedding in Rhode Island. Sponsored by Dream Wedding Group
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Designer “I Do” 72 Rhode Island’s own Jonathan Peters dishes on what makes couture and what a bride should look for when choosing her gown. By Courtney Anderson Dare To Dazzle 76 Set the scene for celebrating with a shimmering array of shine, color and dazzling details. Styled by Serena Gaitskell With This Ring 80 Mark this special day and express your everlasting love with a statement wedding band. Styled by Serena Gaitskell Fresh Picks 82 Planning a green wedding? Go local with your flowers. It’s A Snap 84 Creating a wedding album or scrapbook is a wonderful way to tell the story of your big day and the journey ahead. Styled by Serena Gaitskell You’re Invited 86 Your invitations should reflect the theme and personality of your wedding day. Take a look at these twelve unique pieces to help spread the word. Destination: Providence 88 A geologist and an engineer channel their inner artists to create a vintage-themed Providence wedding. By Jennifer Swanson A Country Affair 90 A family estate in Little Compton sets the tone for an elegant afternoon celebration. By Jennifer Swanson
Getting Personal 92 A creative couple on a budget makes their Bristol wedding distinctly theirs. By Jennifer Swanson
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Seaside Soiree 94 An East Coast-Chicago romance ends in a Jamestown wedding and proof that some things are just meant to be. By Jennifer Swanson Staying True 98 Two environmentalists host a locally sourced, green wedding in Jamestown. By Jennifer Swanson A Marriage of Cultures 100 A celebration of family, heritage and love in beautiful Watch Hill. By Jennifer Swanson
Let’s celebrate! 103 Rethinking The Reception 104 An alternative to the traditional, a cocktail reception adds a party atmosphere to the wedding feast. By Nicole Fiero
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Sweet Treats 112 Can’t decide on just one dessert? With a dessert table, you don’t have to. The Right Soundtrack 114 Whether you opt for a band or a DJ, here’s how to guarantee your guests will dance all night. By Dara Chadwick
Bon voyage! 119 The New Love Boats 120 Cruising no longer means cramped quarters and dining with the masses. Set sail on a sea-going honeymoon that’s as romantic as you are. By Kari Molvar
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cover style PHOTOGRAPHY:
Angela Coppola, Coppola Studios STYLIST: Janine Maggiore, ENNIS HAIR & MAKE-UP: Christine Morse,
ENNIS; Lori Green, ENNIS STYLIST ASSISTANT:
Nicole Folino, ENNIS MODEL:
Advertiser Index 143
Lauren Fitzgerald, Maggie Inc. LOCATION: Ocean House, Watch Hill
One Last Look 144
FASHION: See page 63 for details.
G E T I N S P I R E D ! Wedding fashion
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Photography by ANGELA COPPOLA Styling by JANINE MAGGIORE/ENNIS
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Dreaming of a romantic ceremony by the sea? We played to the windswept allure
of Watch Hill’s Ocean House with a little bit of sparkle, a touch of whimsy and
plenty of understated glamour. The inal vision: timeless and simply breathtaking.
Pure by Justin Alexander, $1,812, Bridal and Gift at Shear Style, South Attleboro, Mass., bridalandgift.com. ● Fendi Skinny glasses, $325, Nordstrom, Providence Place, Providence. ● Fourteen-karat white gold mint amethyst ring with diamond accents, $1,300, Adornment, South Kingstown, the adornment.com. ● Satin and crystal open toe, Alessandra Gold, $289, gokadesign.com.
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On the bride: Justin Alexander tea-length gown, $1,000, at Bridal and Gift. ● Silver T-strap shoe, Alessandra Gold bridal, $289. ● Eighteen-karat white gold filigree art deco pearl earrings, $450, Adornment; Akoya pearl bracelet strung on silk $390, Adornment. On the ring bearer: Vineyard Vines white dress shirt, $39.50, Michael Hayes, Newport, michaelhayesnewport.com. ● Hartstrings woven shorts, $24.50, Teddy Bearskins, Wickford and Barrington, teddybearskins.com. ● Sperry Top-Sider boat shoe, $65, Crewcuts, jcrew. com; faded madras square tie, $24.50, crewcuts. On the lower girl: Glorimont light blue sleeveless sundress, $69.95, Teddy Bearskins. ● Rock star bangles, $14.50 for a set of three, Crewcuts; grosgrain ballet flats, $55, Crewcuts. ● Large silk blossom pin, $18.50, J. Crew.
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Shantung strapless Mikaella gown, $1,480, Ana’s Bridal Boutique. O Badgley Mishka Randall pump in blue satin, $200, Nordstrom. O Eighteenkarat white gold diamond band, $1,299, Adornment; two-carat diamond studs set in fourteen-karat white gold, $15,000, Adornment. O Birdcage veil with silk rosette, $65, Sara Faella Artist Designer Stylist, sarafaella.com.
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On the bride: Be Social dress in periwinkle blue, $190, East Greenwich Bridal, eastgreenwichbridal. com. O Aquamarine and diamond ring in fourteenkarat white gold, $1,300, Adornment; aquamarine and diamond studs in fourteen-karat white gold $729, Adornment. O Badgley Mischka Randi sandal in pink satin, $215, Nordstrom. On the ring bearer: Hartstrings woven lat front pant, $39.95, Teddy Bearskins. O Vineyard Vines blue and white striped dress shirt, $39.50, Michael Hayes. O Red silk bow tie, $19.50, Nordstrom; Sperry Top-Sider colten loafer, $44.95, Nordstrom.
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Christine Morse, ENNIS; Lori Green, ENNIS. STYLIST ASSISTANT: Nicole Folino, ENNIS. MODELS: Lauren Fitzgerald, Maggie Inc., Maddox Bo, Model Club, Ariel Greenberg, DynastyBoston. FLOWERS: Blooming Blossoms, Providence. LOCATION: Ocean House, Watch Hill, oceanhouseri.com; Flying Horse Carousel, Watch Hill. PHOTOGRAPH OF OCEAN HOUSE
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Pewter strappy sandals, $99.99; pewter pumps, $99; cream petal bag, $64.99; cream glitter two-strap wedge sandals, $69.99; sequin sling-back shoes, $65; pewter crystal clutch bag with chain, $69.99, all from Krystal Shoes, Warwick. ● Bronze ballerina bow clutch bag, $20, J. Marcel.
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Blue satin peacock with feather detail, $378; navy satin shoe with rhinestone detail, $293, both by Goka Shoes, available at Di Moda on Main, East Greenwich, East Greenwich Bridals, Warwick, and Stefania’s Boutique, Cranston, gokadesign.com. ● Teal sandals with ruffle front detail, $38; turquoise satin peep-toe pumps with bow detail, $40, both at Tropical Gangstilettos. ● Navy satin pleated bag, $100, Michael Hayes. ● Lime green floral clutch bag-style wristlet, $38, Angela Moore, Newport, and Homestyle.
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