The Newlyweds Next Door Continued from page 29 |
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maybe it ’ s not perfect but it has a weight to it . It has a story that ’ s personal to you .”
She also recommends making a day out of it by going thrifting with friends or your bridal party . There ’ s plenty of unique stuff out there that needs a new home and has a story to tell .
“ Pepper in little touches that will feel meaningful throughout the day , like a cake topper that you found when you were antiquing with your mom . Find things that remind you of the people in your life ,” Christine says .
The vintage shop owner knows that tackling the vintage theme can be overwhelming if you don ’ t know where to start . She invites those planning their own wedding to visit the store and brainstorm together . “ Come talk to me at the shop and I can help you strategize .” ladynextdoorvintage . com
The Details
Catering : Rasoi , Pawtucket
Catering Support : Patty Gardner of Patty ’ s Kitchen
Hair : Fuse Salon , Bristol
Makeup : Groom ’ s sister , Erin
Bridal Attire , Tablescape and Decor : DIY and The Lady Next Door , Warren
Groom ’ s Attire : Dries Van Noten ; Yves Saint Laurent ; bow tie from Circa Vintage Wear , New Bedford , MA
Florals : Four Town Farm , Seekonk , MA
Photography : Yudi Ela Echevarria , @ yudi _ ela
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Rentals : South Coast Event Rental ; Taylor Rental
Ceremony Music : Stereo Soul Future
Entertainment : Bobby Justin Band ; ( vinyl DJ ) Justin Hubbard
Welcome Event : Bywater , Warren
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PHOTOGRAPHY : YUDI ELA ECHEVARRIA . |
Amy and Adam ’ s Block Island wedding , which took place during a hurricane , unveils how a couple can prepare for the worst while making the best out of a gloomy situation .
Encountering wet and cloudy weather on your wedding day is frustrating at first , but you ’ ll soon realize that embracing the rain allows you to ditch sweating the small details . Strong winds and a torrential downpour — ahem , Hurricane Ian — might require you to take drastic measures .
For the past eight summers , Block Island has been Amy and Adam ’ s sanctuary . When the pair booked the Spring House Hotel as their wedding venue , they didn ’ t expect anything more than some light rain . In fact , they were optimistic the weather on the October date would mimic the forecast from the year prior .
“ October 1 , 2021 , was a gorgeous sixty-fivedegree day ,” says Amy . The day they booked the venue , Amy said to Adam , “ As long as there isn ’ t a hurricane , we can still get married outside under the tent since it can withstand torrential rain , just not hurricane winds .” As if there was some reverse psychology at play , the weather vowed to give them just that — a hurricane .
Amy and Adam were forced to pivot their entire wedding plan . While half of their guests couldn ’ t make it to the island , the other half resorted to staying overnight after the wedding or had to fly back to the mainland in a jet .
“ I cried . I was angry . I was mad . It wasn ’ t fair ,” Amy says . “ This was a day I had planned , envisioned and dreamed about for over two years . Accepting the reality of the situation was one of the hardest things I ’ ve ever gone through .”
The couple moved the ceremony indoors , where the roaring fireplace warmed up the guests . For the reception , they ditched the escort cards and opted for open seating . With all this change , Amy demanded at least one request despite the daunting climate — a photo at Mohegan Bluffs with her husband .
“ We had a ten-minute lull of rain , so we took full advantage ,” Amy says . “ It was so windy , we lost four umbrellas due to the forty-five-mile-per-hour winds .”
Around 3 p . m ., Coli of Coli Michael Photography led the couple to the bluffs , where the sky was momentarily calm . After hiking down the steps in their drenched wedding attire , Coli clicked the photo , capturing one of Amy and Adam ’ s favorite moments .
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“ What matters are the important things — the people who make your day what it is , and the person you are choosing to spend your life with , in a place that is special to you ,” says Amy .
Despite the unwarranted turn of events , the pair refuse to let an unchangeable occurrence shatter their opinion of the wedding . It also proves how powerful the strength of community is , and how devoted vendors are the glue to your big day .
“ Our wedding was the most magical day of my life ,” says Amy . “ Seeing how everyone came together to support us despite the odds really showed me how much we are loved . Our vendors were the most amazing people who did whatever it took to make it to the island . I can ’ t thank them enough for their part in making this day everything I imagined it would be .”
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The Details
Venue : Spring House Hotel , Block Island
Hair and Makeup : Alexa Northup of Complex Beauty
Bridal Attire : Alexandra ’ s Boutique , Fall River , MA
Groom ’ s Attire : Carl Anthony Tuxedo , Cranston
Entertainment : 7 Day Weekend
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Florals : Painted Rock Designs , Block Island
Photography : Coli Michael Photography , @ colimichaelphotography
Lighting and Drapery : Ryan Designs , West Warwick
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PHOTOGRAPHY : COLI MICHAEL . |