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Oceanfront Summer Wedding at The Bohlin | Grace + Ryan

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The Bohlin & Ocean Drive | Newport, Rhode Island

Where on earth do I even begin?! This was the most fantastic wedding weekend! Grace and Ryan have been an absolute delight to work with over the past year since they inquired with me about their Newport, Rhode Island wedding at The Bohlin. They are just the sweetest couple and are totally in love with each other. From their engagement session to their rehearsal dinner boat cruise, and – finally – to their wedding day, I could not stop smiling and basking in the joy of this season right along with them.

When I first started photographing couples, Grace and Ryan were just the couple I imagined photographing – the ones that fill your cup, have you crying during their vows, and make you want to join them and their newly combined family and friends on the dance floor. To be able to celebrate along with them throughout their wedding weekend felt like such a pivotal moment in my wedding photography journey. For that, I will forever be grateful to these two.

Their Wedding Day

Their coastal Newport wedding weekend was such a dream. Grace and Ryan, like many of my couples recently, chose to forego a big bridal party and wanted to spend the majority of their time on bride and groom portraits. After they both got ready, we headed to the Castle Hill Lighthouse for their first look! You could not ask for a better backdrop for a first look – the sun glistening on the shore, sailboats passing by, the lighthouse in the distance – it was perfect. Then, we continued down the Ocean Drive Historic District and stopped along the water to get more portraits with scenic ocean views. The waves crashing on the rocks by the shoreline, the gentle breeze, and the crystal clear blue sky were just stunning. I couldn’t have imagined a more picturesque space.

After we wrapped up portraits, we headed to the venue to get some detail photos and check out the ceremony and reception spaces! The Bohlin is conveniently located right on one of the piers off the main road in downtown Newport. The venue is right on the water; therefore, there were plenty of sailboats and ocean views to add to the coastal vibes throughout the space.

A heartfelt ceremony, Taylor Swift-inspired details, a Del’s Lemonade cart at cocktail hour, a fun DJ, sweet maid-of-honor and best man speeches, and loads of dancing followed. The day flew by!

Although, nothing beats a Newport sunset. After toasts, I snuck Grace and Ryan out of their reception for a few minutes to get some sunset portraits, and they turned out to be some of my favorite photos of the day! Make sure to scroll to the end to see them all.

To The Newlyweds

Grace and Ryan, thank you, thank you, thank you! It was such an immense pleasure working with you and meeting your families throughout your wedding weekend. I can’t wait to see what life will bring you in this next stage as you build your lives together!