Engaged
thern New England
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2020
A Letter from the Engaged Team 6
Digital Highlights 14
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Our Favorite Local Engagements 19
We at Engaged are total suckers for a good love story. If you
are too, check out six of the loveliest engagement sessions
we’ve come across this year.
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wedding destination. In fact, there’s many. We spoke
with a renowned Cape wedding planner to learn all
about the ins and outs of putting together a Cape
Cod wedding.
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Tips and Trends 25
20+ local wedding industry professionals share their
thoughts on what’s hot, what’s not, what couples do right
and what they do wrong.
A to Z: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Venues 39
No matter if you’re looking for something rustic, nautical,
historic or quirky, our list of southern New England sites
and venues has you covered.
What’s in a Theme? 89
Boho, glam and coastal are arguably three of
the trendiest wedding themes right now — we've put
our own twist on each and showcased different ways
in which you can make them your own.
{ the love }
Local Love 109
With more than forty-six pages of real wedding
goodness — from backyard parties to classic
Newport soirees — you’re bound to find plenty of
#relatable moments and inspiration in this section.
Advertiser Index 156
SPONSORED CONTENT: Reception Chart 159
SPONSORED CONTENT: Venues Unveiled 59
Now Entering Cape Cod 81
There’s a reason why the Cape is such a sought-after
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Last Look 160
We wrap up Engaged 2020 with sweet sentiments from
a recently married Rhode Island couple.
ON THE COVER: Newlyweds Olga and Caleb
are the epitome of romance following their
picturesque first look at Lake Pearl Wrentham.
Read more about their autumn nuptials on
page 130. Photo by Blueflash Photography.
The Wedding Countdown 16
We break down a one-year engagement and tell you when
to book, when to buy and when to DIY.