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Marianne & Kevin | Newport, Rhode Island Wedding

Like most couples planning on getting married in 2020, COVID was not kind to Kevin & Marianne’s original wedding plans, but they pivoted with such grace and planned an extra special weekend that was perfect for them. Newport, Rhode Island holds a special place in their hearts, so it made sense to be the place for their coastal, intimate destination wedding.

This was my first time visiting Newport, Rhode Island. Let me tell you, it is the quaintest coastal town that I never knew I needed to visit! The food was amazing, and the views were even better! I can’t wait to go back! New England in the fall, in general is just beautiful!

Kevin & Marianne’s wedding day could not have been more perfect. After everything they’d been through with planning, they absolutely deserved it! They had most of their closest family and friends to celebrate their day with them. As they were getting ready, Kevin surprised Marianne by having a friend bring their yellow lab, Riley Rose, to the house so she could be part of their wedding day! She wouldn’t leave their side- it was the cutest thing.

Marianne’s brother officiated their ceremony where they exchanged their own personal vows upon the Madeleine Schooner in Newport Harbor as the sun set. It was literally a dream! I am thankful I had my camera to cover my face during their vows to hide all my tears- it was so special. The whole weekend was straight out of a New England nautical wedding storybook (if that’s even a thing!).

Marianne & Kevin– I could not be happier for you two! It was such a joy and honor to be a small part of your wedding day, thank you so much for having me! Ps. Kevin, I need the recipe for those blue cheese and bacon stuffed tomatoes. O.M.G!

Ps. Kevin MADE these ring boxes!! How incredible are they?!

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Jennifer & Brian | Williamsburg Winery Elopement

When choosing a wedding photographer for your wedding or elopement, you’re not only picking someone to take your pictures, you’re selecting someone to be by your side the whole day. Finding someone that you can “click” with is so important! Since Jennifer and Brian were coming in from out of town, we only had one chance to meet briefly on Zoom. I knew from our first conversation that we were going to click.  I asked Jennifer to describe her wedding day, she said relaxed, fun and “just us.” I like all those words!

Jennifer & Brian are from Northern Virginia and had been planning a weekend getaway when they decided to take it up a notch and elope! (They did get blessings from their family so it wasn’t a surprise.) Jennifer found me on Instagram and told me their plan, and I was so excited that I’d get to be a part of something so special!

The grounds of the Williamsburg Winery and Wedmore Place are beautiful! The day of their wedding was PERFECT fall weather (being in Virginia, it could either be 1000% humidity or gloomy). We found a secluded area next to a small lake behind the Wedmore Place that was the perfect location for them to privately exchange their personal vows.

Married by Evan was wonderful with officiating their ceremony!
We had to get some shots in the wine cellar! (They got married at a winery after all!)

The whole day truly could not have been more relaxed and perfect. Jason, my husband, came along as my assistant to help my carry my bags (we joked that he’s the unofficial VP of customer service for Erika Frances Photography), and the 4 of us instantly clicked! When we were taking bride & groom portraits, we kept getting sidetracked and carried away in conversation. It was like we were catching up with long lost friends.

Jennifer & Brian- Jason and I absolutely loved getting to know you two and to hear all your stories. We came to the wedding as strangers and truly left as friends! Finding your only wedding vendors online can be risky, but I think you’re 2/2 with finding “the good ones” online! 😉 We wish you all the happiness and love!

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