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The Kennedys themselves may have said “I do” at this refined Rhode Island stomping ground, but Bryana and Alex’s classic manor wedding marked a bold moment in history on its own. The natural grace and luxury of the venue was enhanced further by such details as wispy greens, gold-rimmed glasses and a classic car we can’t get enough of. Join us as we continue to admire this genteel soiree with elegant wedding inspiration around every corner.

Stephanie Vegliante Photography documents the day with an effervescent beauty that graces every frame.

And we can’t look away from these deckle edge invites designed by Sparkle Studio.

Bryana’s Martina Liana gown has romance written all over it, with labyrinthine lace details and buttons trailing down the back.

Loving this classic chignon and subtly dramatic makeup look from Glam Done Wright and Dylan Elizabeth Beauty.

Alex and his mates sported blue Ike Behar suits that even Jay Gatsby would be jealous of.

Calligraphed place cards from Emily A Howell Design decorated a gilded gold framed mirror, held in place by soft pink wax seals.

From the photographer, Stephanie Vegliante Photography: On Bryana and Alex’s wedding day we were graced with ideal weather which is few and far between in New England. Bryana styled their wedding with impeccable taste. Walking into their wedding day was any creatives dream and sparked so much creativity and no detail was overlooked. Following their wedding ceremony which took place in St.Mary’s Church in Newport, RI where JFK and Jackie Onassis exchanged vows in 1953, the European styled Glen Manor House in Portsmouth, RI was filled with champagne fountains, greenery details, hand-drawn place cards and an adorable dessert spread.

The pale pink bridesmaid dresses from Watters were the perfect complement to the soft, neutral color palette.

Bryana’s lace wedding gown and Alex’s velvet loafers projected the utmost class and sophistication. Her florals from Rose of Sharon adorned the entire mansion and brought a feel of romance to every table and fireplace throughout the venue. Her bouquet was the perfect balance of neutral and greenery to project a timeless feel and keep the focus on her stunning lace gown. Blue tones paired with neutrals and classic blue tuxedos for the men brought her styling vision to life. It’s weddings like these that keep my creative excitement flowing and pushing me to want to create more beautiful images.

Wedding Vendors:
Photography: Stephanie Vegliante Photography
Floral Design: Rose of Sharon
Calligraphy: Emily A Howell Design
Stationery: Sparkle Studio
Wedding Dress: Martina Liana
Bridesmaids Dresses: Watters
Hair + Makeup: Glam Done Wright and Dylan Elizabeth Beauty
Shoes: Bella Belle
Rings: Providence Diamond
Ring Box: The Mrs.Box
Suits: Ike Behar
Clutch: Prada

We love a good proposal story as much as we love pajama day on the weekends. Which is A LOT. And the sweet story below is brought to us by Clean Origin. Creating bespoke engagement rings is their game, and we’d say they’re doing pretty well as far as dazzling lab-grown diamonds at an oh-my-gosh-can-you-believe-it price are concerned. We’ll get chatty about their ethical fine jewelry in a few, but first, warm fuzzies!

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Little did she know, our very closest friends had already been there all day, decorating, and preparing the rooftop deck. We went upstairs, as I told her we wanted to do a sunset photo shoot from the deck. Once we got upstairs she saw the candles, rose petals, and champagne and knew what was going on.

We had an amazing moment up on the roof, I had engraved a note to her and wood with a photo of us, and she loved the ring! She said yes!

After a glass of champagne and some photos, we went down the spiral staircase to find a great surprise party for us with our very closest friends. We then celebrated for the rest of the weekend with everyone.

I found out about Clean Origin by searching on google. I was looking through 2-3 different websites, and I found the perfect ring (at the best price) with them.”

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There are so many things to take stock of with these beauts from Clean Origin, but let’s start with the fact they’re lab-grown diamonds. Not only does this mean they are ethically and environmentally friendly, it means they cost 30-40% less than your average mined diamond. Not because of a difference in quality! Lab-grown diamonds are totally and completely real diamonds that are cut, polished and graded according to the same standards. However, eliminating miners in this process means they touch fewer hands. And if you’re following our train of thought, this could mean a less expensive engagement ring or a larger carat diamond for virtually the same price you’d be spending anywhere else!

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The bands are divided into categories like Halo, Classic, Vintage and Solitaire (and trust us, this is an area we could peruse all day – hence, the roundups!), and you can simply match the diamond with the setting from there. Did we mention you can see these wedding sets in 3D? Gotta love technology! These rings from Clean Origin are the epitome of beauty, and we’re pretty sure you’ll love their earrings and bracelets too. When in doubt, frost yourself!

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There are few things we adore more than sleeping in, and today’s quintessentially British wedding is one of them! The cozy + relaxed vibe of Christabel and Loren’s day made it easy for us to get up this Monday morning – and we’re confident the enchanting reception with beeswax candles, the botanical curtain ceremony backdrop and the haphazard scone tower cake will get your week off on the right foot. Shall we, darling?

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