By Mariah Ashley

Nicole is a girl who knows what she wants and what she wants is (in her words), “A Wow Factor.” Well, Nicole I think you manged WOW with your Newport Mansions Wedding! She may be dainty, but Nicole is a force to be reckoned with and when she sets her sights on something she goes out there and gets it. She set her sights on Dave- check! She set her sights on her dream wedding in Newport- check! She set her sights on having photos at the most beautiful Newport mansions, check and check. We were so happy to be able to help Nicole make her wedding and photo dreams a reality! She’s met her match in Dave who lets her run a little wild with her ideas, agreeing or conceding to most of them and reeling her in a little when they go completely overboard. Dave is a cut up and made Nicole laugh all day. She’s super cute when she laughs and crinkles her nose. I think the motto for there life together should be: Big Plans and Big Laughs!

The Team

Venue and Caterer: Belle Mer, Photo Locations: Rosecliff & The Elms, Hair and Makeup: Frank Antonio Studio, Videographer: Artistic Wedding Films, Band: Kahootz, Invitation: Bella Figura, Cake: Confectionery Designs

Nicole rented a beautiful home to get ready at and fell in love with this archway, so of course we did a photo (left). Classic Bride (right).Nicole envisioned Dave helping her out of the antique car for their first look.Rosecliff as a stunning backdrop for the bridesmaids.Bridal Portrait with iconic Rosecliff as our backdrop.Thank you wind for making this shot.This photo is so dreamy, it’s a fave from the day.There you go Nicole, you are the picture of bridal perfection.Nicole and Dave, romance in the garden at The Elms.Bridal Party at The Elms.We had 45 minutes at The Elms and but could have stayed there four hours, it’s such an amazing location.Nicole with her two beautiful children.Nicole and Dave’s daughter… not much for formal photos but she does enjoy a water view.Nicole is super close with her lovely mom. They were even out together on the lucky night that she met Dave.Signing the ketubah with the parents.Nicole is also very close with her grandmother, she’s giving her such a loving proud look in this photograph.Moments before walking down the aisle. We love the look of the blusher over the bride’s face.Funny Dave shows his softer side while Nicole’s son looks on. So sweet!A beautiful evening at Belle Mer with gorgeous light.Nicole and Dave preview the Belle Mer ballroom before the guests are invited in.Wow Factor. A six layer beauty from Confectionery Designs.L.O.V.E.We take our lives into our own hands every time we photograph the hora. It’s nuts out there on the dance floor!Dave’s stellar dance moves.Everyone is getting in on the hora!Such a fun cake- why doesn’t everyone do a giant cake?!A little late night shenanigans.Proseco for the guests (and the photographers) mmmm….