Joanna and Walter at Blithewold Part 2

Posted by Mariah:

If you've never visited Blithewold, I highly suggest you do. The grounds and gardens are so impressive. Everyone is crazy for the ocean view at the front of the house but the truth is that the back of the house is much more picturesque. The problem with the ocean view is that the lawn is so grand and sweeping that the ocean looks like a small white strip in the background... not good. Pretty to the eye, but doesn't quite translate in the photos.

The most important thing about the location for photos is having nice light and that means soft open - shade. Blithewold has plenty of that! Enough of photo 101!

Here's Trish's stroke of genius #2 for the day. Love it!

I don't know what kind of tree this is... anyone? But I love how it forms a little canopy.

Romantical.






Everything here is so lush, I guess that's a plus to all the rain we've been getting this summer.

On the way into Blithewold I saw this little shady spot with a beautiful little gate and said to Trish, "Oooh, I wish we could get Walter and Joanna to come over to this spot." Well, ask and receive! Problem is, I had to stand kind of close to the road to get the shot. Let's hope no one is distracted by their cell phone as they pass by. Yikes! I didn't realize how close I was!!!

And here's our spot... Totally worth the peril!

So cute.

Joanna is working it.

Isn't this unreal?

Heading back to the party...

Joanna's colors were orange and blue- it all felt very crisp and nautical. perfect for their venue.

Wildflowers of Barrington also did all the arrangements.

Sofia of Designs by Sofia, made these menu cards.

Tony Ormonde of Ormonde Productions did the lighting and Fine Catering by Russell Morin did the catering.

MMM.

Time to party!

Sweet.

It was also Joanna's birthday and Walter had a sparkly gift for her hidden inside this big box! Nice job Walter!

Mike the best man is having a good time...

Yes, those cupcakes tasted as good as they look.

Yum.

The lady behind the scenes... Joanna's mom!

This may be the cutest photo ever. These are Walter's grandparents... they snuck off for a little snuggling in the sunset. They've been married over 60 years- and this is probably why.

Here's the newest married couple following their example.

The tent was so sparkly and festive once the sun went down!

See what I mean? What a fun party! I lost maybe a pint of blood to the mosquito's while packing up my car at the end of the evening but it was definitely worth it!

Stay tuned tomorrow for the photolounge fun!

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Joanna and Walter at Blithewold

Posted by Mariah:

I have been looking forward to Walter and Joanna's wedding for a long time! Joanna came to visit me a year and a half ago and we hit it off right away. I couldn't wait to photograph such a beautiful and vivacious bride! I remember telling Trish, I hope she books me, there's just something about her!

I must admit- I had pretty high expectations for the level of fun too, I'm happy to report Walter and Joanna did not disappoint!

Trish was my second shooter for the day which is a rare treat- we started at Joanna's parents house in Bristol. Beautiful bouquet by Wildflowers of Barrington.

Trish got this great shot of the rings and the invitation (Designs by Sofia).






Joanna got her dress at Filene's "Running of the Brides". Her mom really wanted to do it, and since Joanna is a good daughter she went along with it. One of her bridesmaids scored this dress, which Joanna had completely altered and Volia! the perfect dress.

So pretty! Joanna's hair and makeup by New Leaf Studio in Bristol. (Hi Courtney!)

This shot was Trish's stroke of genius. I am INSANE for this photo. It's funny, it's sweet,

it's just great!

OOOOOOOOH... Pretty.

Joanna's parents have a really fun house. I think they throw a lot of parties! We couldn't resist this couch.

The ladies...

Okay, enough of the girls already. I didn't meet Walter when Joanna first came to visit- I met him a while later at our photodate in Providence. I asked Joanna what he looked like at our first meeting though, and in my notes I have written... "looks like Leonardo Dicaprio." Joanna- Please! Walter makes Leonardo look completely un date-able! You should have warned me! Here's Trish casually strolling with Walter, she can't look in his direction because his handsomeness might blind her.

Seriously, what mother wouldn't want her son to grow up and look exactly like this?

Here is Walter sporting his Huck Finn look...

... and a nice man-pose. Well done!

Just so Joanna can see we didn't get too close to her man while left alone with him...

Walter and his brother Mike, waiting for Joanna to arrive. They look pretty well behaved, maybe their mom would disagree...

... and here she is!

Joanna really wanted this photo because her parents were married here and have this same shot in their album.

Husband and Wife!

So happy! Love this photo.

The light was really pretty in this little nook outside the church.

These guys are so good looking it hurts.

Here's me and my lovely Joanna. Can't believe the day is actually here! Stay tuned tomorrow for some really gorgeous photos of Walter and Joanna on the grounds of Blithewold as well as all the reception fun!