The Meet Cute : Jenni and Steve met in the spring of 2016 through mutual friends while she was bartending in Providence .
The Engagement : Steve proposed to Jenni in December 2019 on the eve of a trip to New Orleans . As they were about to start packing , they decided to get a drink at a local bar to kick off their weekend getaway . The Jamestown residents walked down to the water to look at the Newport Bridge ( Jenni ’ s favorite spot ) and the Christmas lights . “ Before we walk back , I have a question for you ,” Steve said . He then kneeled down and asked Jenni to marry him . After heading home and enjoying Champagne and a delicious charcuterie board spread courtesy of Steve ’ s mom , they spent the night chatting away and lost track of time . Before they knew it , the couple forgot to pack for their trip and missed their flight . Thankfully they were able to make it to New Orleans the following day and spend the weekend celebrating the big news .
The Transportation : Jenni has always been a fan of VW buses , and Steve surprised her with this retro ride on the day of their wedding . He arranged for the bus to pick up Jenni and her mom , and drive them to the venue . They even featured the bus during their photo shoot .
The Venue : Complete with a picturesque pavilion , ocean breeze and a spectacular view , Jenni and Steve couldn ’ t have asked for a better venue than Fort Getty in Jamestown for their big day . They were able to capture their paradise location in once-in-a-lifetime sunset beach photos . Fort Getty was just as practical as it was paradisical — there was ample parking and plenty of space at the venue for the couple ’ s 115 guests . On the beach , guests gathered around the lobster and clambake and waited for their delicious meal just before the first dance .
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The Advice : “ Work together and communicate with one another while planning ,” says Jenni . “ While things can become stressful and a bit overwhelming at times , Steve and I attended meetings with each vendor together and it made it so much more exciting and fun through the stressful times . All the chaos of planning is so worth it — keep reminding yourself that there is so much to look forward to on the day of !” The couple also recommends hiring a wedding day coordinator or planner to help make the day run smoothly . “ Casey Stamouli was our wedding day planner and she was the MVP of the day ,” Jenni says .
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