Engaged in Southern New England
A Note from the editor 3
Plus online wedding and engagement submission info .
The Wedding Countdown 8
We break down a one-year engagement and advise you when to book , when to buy and when to DIY before the big day .
They ’ re Engaged ! 10
Whether it be grand gestures or small , intimate settings , these five couples made their way to saying “ yes !”
2025
PHOTOGRAPHY : ( LEFT ) CAITLIN KERSHAW PHOTOGRAPHY ; ( TOP ) GAUPERPHOTO ; ( INSET , TOP ) MOVE MOUNTAINS CO .; ( INSET , BOTTOM ) RHODE TRIPPER PHOTOGRAPHY .
Tips & Trends 13
15 + local wedding industry professionals share their insight on what ’ s hot , plus details on photography styles , a couple talks about hosting a wedding in their fixer-upper , traveling back in time with a medieval-themed wedding and other scenarios .
Lovely Locales 51
No matter if you ’ re looking for something waterfront , historic , industrial , low-key or out of the ordinary , our extensive list of southern New England wedding venues has you covered .
SPONSORED CONTENT :
Venues Unveiled 69
REAL WEDDINGS ! Local Love 79
With more than 25 pages of real wedding goodness — from intimate gatherings by the water to vibrant summer soirees — to flip through , you ’ re guaranteed to find plenty of motivation , inspiration and postnuptial wisdom .
Advertiser Index 109
Last Look 112
We wrap up Engaged in Southern New England 2025 with this lovely nighttime stunner .
ON THE COVER :
This blushing bride is wearing the Clover dress and step-out skirt from Casablanca Bridal . Obsess over more romantic bridal attire , tablescape decor and stationery on pages 42 – 48 . by Melissa Stimpson .
ENGAGED IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND 2025 | 5