Newport, RI Spring Wedding at OceanCliff {Elissa + Jason}

This past April I had the honor of photographing an absolutely beautiful couple's wedding at an absolutely beautiful venue. Elissa and Jason could not have been more fun to work with. They are both constant smiles and have such a down to earth presence about them. It's easy to see why so many family and friends were there to celebrate their wedding day. And while it was on the chilly side with overcast skies, these two were up for utilizing the gorgeous backdrops all around the OceanCliff grounds. I am thrilled to share some previews with you today from this beautiful Newport wedding.

Congratulations to the happy couple, Elissa and Jason!

Here's a shout out to all of the vendors who made this day possible.

Venue: Oceancliff, Newport, RI

Bridal Gown: Alvina Valenta at Mariella Creations

Bride's Jewelry: Family heirlooms and Artist In Jewelry, Kate Spade, DeScenza

Bride's Hair and Makeup: B Lovely Beauty Studio

Bride's Shoes: Nine West

Bridesmaids' Dresses: Azazie

Florals: Studio Choo East

Groom and Groomsmen's Suits: Men's Wearhouse

Groom and Groomsmen's Accessories: The Tie Bar

Ceremony Music: Hit Play Party Band

Cake and Pastries: Edible Creations by Gerry

DIY Details: Made and hand painted by the bride and mother of the bride

Notecards and Box: American Crafts and Stamp Out Online

Guest Gifts: Yankee Candle

Photography: Tracy Rodriguez Photography with Shawon Davis Photography

And, in case you missed their engagement session at Bare Cove Park in Hingham, MA, you can check that out here.

If you're interested in scheduling a wedding consultation to see if I would be a good fit as your wedding photographer, please contact me today.

On Stopping the glorification of busy {A day in Newport, RI}

My husband and I took an impromptu day trip to Newport, RI on Thursday to enjoy a mini vaca. We walked down the famous Thames Street - note my camera was mostly in my bag for that part because I was pretty busy shopping, drinking Del's lemonade and snacking on Inpopnito Newport Cheddar Popcorn. :) We then visited The Breakers mansion right on the coast. The incredible thing was that we were so mesmerized by the beautiful grounds and amazing coastline view that we actually started our tour with a good half hour of laying on the grass, enjoying the weather and views. {Don't worry, it's allowed. There were actually many families picnicking and relaxing all around on the lawns.} My husband is a great influence on me - I used to be the type to want to rush right in, grab my headset and get in as much culture and information as possible. Now, {also thanks to yoga teacher training} I am in love with just being in the moment, enjoying the weather and the views. Laying on the grass with no agenda felt pretty incredible. We eventually made our way inside and it was really fascinating to learn about the Vanderbilt family.  I never knew that Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was a pretty amazing sculptor and founded the Whitney Museum. They even had a few of her pieces on display which were pretty cool to see! If you're a big Downton Abbey fan like I am, you'd love these tours as well. We ended our day with a drive down the coast line, stopping of course for a few photographs. Here are some from our day! Enjoy!