THE DETAILS
CHANGE YOUR TUNE
“ I’ m seeing couples adding songs that have a real personal connection— maybe it’ s a song tied to a special memory, a family moment, or something that means a lot to them as a couple. Sometimes they’ ll play wedding songs from family members or friends who are married— it’ s a nice nod to their loved ones.”
— Luke Renchan, Luke Renchan Entertainment, lukesent. com
CUSTOMIZE THE JOURNEY
“ Couples are turning wedding transportation into part of the experience. From custom signage and themed playlists to coordinating shuttles that match the wedding aesthetic, transportation is no longer just about getting from point A to B; it’ s about setting the tone and keeping the celebration seamless from start to finish.”
— Meagan Peter, Rockstar Limo, rockstarlimo. net
PHOTOGRAPHY, TOP TO BOTTOM: LAURA INK PHOTOGRAPHY; COURTESY OF ROCKSTAR LIMO / CHRISTIAN NAPOLITANO PHOTOGRAPHY; COURTESY OF LUKE RENCHEN.
WEDDING GAMES
“ Lawn games have been popular for a while now— and they’ re definitely not going anywhere anytime soon. They bring such a fun, relaxed vibe to cocktail hour and give guests something to do while they mingle, grab a drink or wait for photos to finish up. Some popular options we see are Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, PutterBall Golf, Basket Pong, Checkers, Ladderball and more— there’ s really something for everyone.”
— Luke Renchan, Luke Renchan Entertainment, lukesent. com
A CLOSE CALL
“ Couples love the idea of having a recording of their guests’ messages. We offer different phone styles, so couples can choose a phone that perfectly matches their look. After the event, the recordings are shared as audio files, or we can press them onto a custom vinyl record.”
— Luke Renchan, Luke Renchan Entertainment, lukesent. com
PICKUP POINTS
“ Many guests are choosing to stay in Airbnbs rather than hotel room blocks to save money, which can create transportation challenges in areas like Newport. A good solution is to set up one or two central pickup points for Airbnb guests instead of going to each individual Airbnb.”
— Buddy Thomas, Experience RI, riweddingshuttle. com( 2025 Best of Rhode Island winner)
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