Tom and Caroline’s beautiful wedding reminded me of one of my favorite exchanges between actors in one of my favorite movies of all time, Broadcast News:

Tom (William Hurt’s character) : What do you do when your real life exceeds your dreams?
Aaron ( Albert Brooks) : Keep it to yourself.

It’s hard to keep Tom and Caroline’s dream wedding to myself. From the Bowl of Beauty Peonies spilling out of barrels, vases and any vessel not nailed down to the incredible clear tent by Chase Canopy that let the woods peak through the glorious reception, it was reality turning into a dream.

It all began with the perfect engagement shoot in NYC:nycengagement

and it’s always nice to be mentioned in the NY Times!

http://nytimes.com/2014/06/15/fashion/weddings/caroline-spencer-thomas-spanos.html?_r=0

Followed by a rehearsal dinner to die for at the Herreshoff Museum in Bristol, Ri

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and culminated in a wedding to end all weddings in Little Compton, RI!

Tom and Caroline’s Day started with the groomsmen Cliff Divingat 8 AM!

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Meanwhile, the bride had a calmer morning!littlecomptonweddingbags

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When the bride finally got dressed we were all stunned into silence by her beauty.

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the brothers of the bride!littlecomptonwedding11andlittlecomptonfirst sight then the first sight!

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This is why it’s so great to have a wonderful second photographer like our own Leah Latham who gets another fabulous angle!littlecomptonfirstsight2

The wedding party!
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The ceremony begins…providenceceremony1

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Caroline’s first sneak peak as we drove to the reception!littlecomptonwedding_untitled-0118
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This was a repeat for the Bride’s Mom of an old family photo in their barn. So sweet!littlecomptonwedding_untitled-0241

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Florist: the one and only Sayles Livingston

Coordinator: the impeccable Wendy Joblon

Band: Awesome band! Beantown!

Catering: Amazing Chanterelle Catering

Portable Bathrooms: the prettiest portable bathroom in the world by Luxury Loo!

Makeup: the always fabulous  Angela Janarelli-Vescera

Bride’s Stunning Dress:  Oscar de la Renta

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Monique Lhuillier

Tent: Chase Canopy

Rehearsal Dinner: Herreshoff Museum

Rehearsal Dinner Clambake: Compton Clambakes

Wait, you say you want to see more! Come back soonfor the amazing reception.