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Gatsby Glamour at Rosecliff Mansion – Newport, RI

Jun 12, 2015

Where do I begin?  Krissy and Chris had the most gorgeous, Gatsby-themed Rosecliff Mansion wedding in June 2015.  There were glorious Roaring 20s details everywhere: feathers, pearls, vintage typewriters, art-deco signage.  We visited not one but two Newport Mansions!  And there were dogs!  Two of them!!  Such a freaking perfect day.  We were with Krissy and Chris for 12 hours but it felt like 12 minutes.  I had SO MUCH fun with them!  After all these months, revisiting their wedding images puts a huge smile on my face.  Not only did they have a beautiful wedding, but this couple is nothing but FUN!  Their infectious smiles and personalities made me feel like I was photographing close friends.  We were such a great match and Jefferson & I feel so blessed to be apart of this special day.

You know what else made Krissy & Chris’ day extra special?  They were really into pictures and allowed us 4 whole hours between the ceremony and reception to go all over Newport.  (Yes, you read that right!  FOUR hours!  Truly a luxury)  You know what the secret is to great wedding photography? Time & Attitude.  If you allow enough time and are excited about your photos, truly magical things can happen.

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Catering: Blackstone Caterers

Florals: Sayles Livingston Design

Planning & Decor: PDR Events

Cinematography: Mike Picard Motion Pictures

Beauty: Jaclynn Kate

Headpieces: Bridal Finery

Cake: Scrumptions

Cupcakes: Silver Spoon Bakery

–As Seen in the 2016 issue of Southern New England Wedding Magazine

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Thank you for this special shout-out, Krissy!!!Image063

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Here’s what I just LOVE about having TWO photographers.  My view on the right, Jefferson’s view from the balcony on the left.rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri87rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri86

First stop, to see the ocean at the 40 Steps in Newport.

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Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at all the fun with the video team from Mike Picard Motion Pictures and official Dog Wranglers!  We were stopping traffic, blocking the side walk and causing a scene.  Couldn’t have it any other way!

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Oh you know….typical Saturday. Just all dressed up, strolling up and down Bellevue Avenue with the dogs.rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri79

Ready for her close-up! rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri78rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri77rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri76rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri75
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Jefferson caught this great series of the couple rocking out moments before their grand introduction! rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri15rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri14rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri13rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri12rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri11rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri10rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri09rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri08rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri07rosecliffmansionweddingpicturesnewportri06Fun Fact:  The bride’s new married initials are “KL”.  When I put two and two together, I actually heard angels singing. These  are “Magic Photo Moments”…and I live for them.  I’d like to stop to give Chris’ brother a special shout-out for going out to the car around 11pm (the first time I had a chance to grab this ring shot all night!) and bringing this heavy, vintage typewriter back into the mansion so we could make this happen.  After I saw the bride’s initials lined up, there was no way I was leaving without this shot!
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