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Laugh More. Pose Less.

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bride with veil and groom silhouetted against a sunset sky

Belle Mer Outdoor Fall Wedding at Sunset

RHODE ISLAND WEDDING

October 19, 2019

I’m so excited to share some of my wedding photography from Tori and Brian’s wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, RI. You might remember them from their engagement session on Cliff Walk earlier in the year. But first, take a gander at the wedding slideshow I made them…

Bride Getting Ready at Belle Mer

The bride was already mostly ready when we started wedding photography at Belle Mer. She hung out with her crew in the Grace Suite until it was time to put on the dress and veil.

mother of the bride reacts to seeing her daughter

Groom Getting Ready at Belle Mer

Meanwhile across the hall, the groom was getting suited up and having a drink before the ceremony started.

groom and groomsmen drinking before wedding

Once the bride was ready, she looked out the window at her seaside ceremony being set up, with sailboats and the Newport Bridge in the background. The groom stepped outside for a few photos in front of the ivy wall.

bride looks out window to belle mer ceremony site

Outdoor Sunset Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony took place just before sunset out on the lawn at Belle Mer. It’s a beautiful spot for wedding ceremony photography! The bride’s brother walked her down a flower petal-strewn aisle. The bride and groom exchanged handwritten vows. Once they were pronounced man and white they exited to a blast of confetti canons.

bride and her brother walking down the aisle

Sunset Wedding Photos

After the wedding ceremony, we went right into formal photos. The sun was just going down providing a gorgeous backdrop for bridal portraits.

black and white photo of a bride and groom

The sunset continued to deepen in color as the lights on the Newport bridge came up and guests made their way from the lawn inside for the reception.

newport bridge at sunset from goat island

Fall Wedding Reception at Belle Mer

The wedding reception took place in the Water Salon. The Maid of Honor and Best Men gave hilarious speeches, the couple shared a special first dance and a funny cake cutting.

After dinner, there was lots of dancing, and guests took breaks outside by the bonfire.

wedding guests around bonfire at night in newport ri

The band Narragansett Soul played all night, but it wasn’t until the late-night hours that the guests really got the party going…

narragansett soul wedding band performs at belle mer

wedding guests dance and give piggy back rides in newport ri

I’ve photographed a selection of fun weddings at this wedding venue. Click to view my Belle Mer Wedding portfolio.

Wedding Vendors

Wedding Photography: Katie Yeaton and Erin Long for Brave Hearts Photography

Venue: Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue in Newport, RI

Band: Narragansett Soul (the band has since changed their name to Pocket Change)

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