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PRETTY PLACES
TO SAY "I DO"
big day
small
bites
If you and your beau are looking for a more
traditional spot to tie the knot, here are ten
institutions guaranteed to take your (and your
guests') breath away.
More interested in nailing down the party part of your upcoming nuptials?
Check out our A to Z venue guide on page 37!
Much like the state we call home, sometimes the best things come in small packages.
During cocktail hour, treat your guests’ palates to these downsized Rhody classics.
DEVILS ON HORSEBACK
No Rhode Islander by way of Italy will say “basta” to Italian-
cured meats wrapped around figs, dates or prunes.
PIZZA
First Unitarian Church of Providence, firstunitarianprov.org
Gravy (a.k.a. tomato sauce)
runs in our veins here, so
whether its party pizza or
Neopolitan style, these petite
slices will be a hit.
Grace Episcopal Church, gracechurchprovidence.org
Our Lady of the Rosary, rosary463.com (Roman Catholic)
South Ferry Church, southferrychurch.org (Baptist)
St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, stannartsandcultural
center.org (non-denominational)
St. Mary’s Parish, stmarybristolri.org (Roman Catholic)
NY SYSTEM WEINERS
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, stspyridonchurch.org
Go "all the way" in your
homage to Providence-
based institution,
Olneyville NY System,
with these mini dogs.
Watch Hill Chapel, watchhillchapel.org (non-denominational)
St. Mary's Church Newport, stmarynewport.org
Touro Synagogue, tourosynagogue.org
Where JFK and Jackie O got hitched!
For when it’s
5 O'CLOCK EST
We took some classic cocktails and reimagined
them with a RI-twist so you can provide a few
wicked signature drink offerings.
Sons of Liberty + Yacht Club Cola =
HIT THE RHODE, JACK (AND COKE)
Del’s Lemonade + Newport Vineyards
Brut Sparkling Wine =
SUMMER ON THE EAST BAY
Thomas Tew Rum + Yacht Club
Ginger Beer =
DARK AND STORMY DAY IN RI
‘Gansett Lager + ‘Gansett Coffee Milk Stout =
HALF N’ HALF COLD BREW
Rhode Island Red Hot Sauce + KEEL Vodka
+ Mayor’s Own Marinara Sauce + Fox Point
Pickling Company Dill Carrot =
BLOODY MERCY BROWN
88 | RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY'S ENGAGED 2018
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CLAM CAKES AND CHOWDER FISH AND CHIPS
Nothing tastes quite like a Rhode Island
summer like clamcakes ‘n chowda. Just
keep an eye out for hungry seagulls! Little newspaper clippings filled with
tiny fish and chips are an elegant way to
serve this ocean-inspired specialty.
We’re picking up good hydrations…
If you’re from the Ocean State, chances are you love the water (almost) as much as you
do your significant other — so why not show it a little love in your reception playlist?
ROMANTIC: “Thinkin’ Bout You” by Frank Ocean; “How Deep is the Ocean” by Frank Sinatra
THROWBACK: “Ocean Avenue” by Yellowcard; “Ocean Size Love” by Leigh Nash
MELLOW: “Only the Ocean” by Jack Johnson; “Kokomo” by the Beach Boys
PUMP UP: “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE; “Cold Water” by Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber and MO
CHURCH PHOTO BY BLUEFLASH PHOTOGRAPHY; APPETIZER PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEFEBVRE PHOTO