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éé 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 ♪ 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