Blogging Natalia and Brian’s classic late summer wedding at Belle Mer is just the pick me up I needed on this frigid winter day!

Going back through these warm breezy photographs almost makes me forget the snow and ice outside Snap HQ’s door.

I hope that these pretty images warm you up too!

Natalia is absolutely stunning. She has the MOST beautiful skin! I love her classic updo and her soft feminine makeup.

She enlisted Jennie Kay to help her with her perfect bridal beauty!

Brian is looking pretty dapper. He’s very stylish. We learned that about him at their engagement session and his wedding suit did not disappoint either!

One of my favorite things about this wedding was the sweet and loving relationship that Natalia has with her parents. They are truly the NICEST mom and dad and overall lovely people that we’ve had the pleasure of photographing! It was hard to pick just one image from this series there were so many cute iterations!

When time allows, we really like to photograph a portrait of the bride and also of the groom prior to the ceremony. There’s so much anticipation and happiness at this point in the day, it’s palpable in the images.

The wedding ceremony took place at Jesus Saviour Church in Newport RI.

Photography Trick: I often like to make the images from the {church} ceremony into B&W for the blog and the wedding album. Black and White can help to cut down on distracting elements {like people and cell phones in the background}. It can also help with the wide range of colors in the church; reds, golds, greens, can all detract from the emotion of the images.

Nothing says Rhode Island like a Dels Lemonade and a warm ocean breeze!

The gorgeous view and the phenomenal bridal party on the lawn at Belle Mer.

In late summer the Rose of Sharon is in bloom at Belle Mer. I love how it coordinates with the hint of purple inside Brian’s suit!

Fun with the breeze!

Isn’t this what every Belle Mer bride dreams of? Cocktail hour in the late afternoon sun and strolling across the lawn?

Stunning, elegant details in the Ballroom at Belle Mer.

Flowers by Golden Gate Studios.

Cake by Belle Mer.

Engagement Session Guest Book by… Yours Truly!

Savoring the last bits of the late summer light before the guests are invited in for the reception.

A dynamic first dance with the Boss Band.

Sweet and sentimental toasts over dinner by the brother of the bride, the best man, and the maid of honor.

Get your hankies ready for the parent dances. Sniffle. Sniffle.

You don’t know how bad I’d like to taste test that cake, but eating the bride’s cake is a definite no no!

Natalia and Brian tearing it up on the dance floor! Brian’s father joined the band on the bass guitar!

Late evening at Belle Mer, everyone enjoying themselves… on the lawn, by the fire pit, the bar, and on the dance floor.

What a fantastic night with Natalia and Brian!

PS. Our partner in documenting the day was the tireless Mike from Artistic Wedding Films, you can just make out his camera in the upper left hand corner of this frame! LOL!