By Jennifer Steffy Swanson
August 31, 2014
Everyone loves a good proposal story, one that elicits involuntary “awws” whenever it’s retold simply because you’d have to be without a heart or soul to respond any differently. Andrea and Jason’s is that kind of story. See for yourself:
(Goose bumps, right?) So, how do you follow up a wedding proposal this knock-your-socks-off good? Just about a year after their super-sweet engagement (we won’t tell you how many of the local celebrity ‘Best of’ winners on stage behind them were crying, but it was more than one), Andrea and Jason exchanged vows in a glamorous Newport wedding full of color and just the right amount of sparkle.
All photos by Eloquent Images.
![](https://www.engagedsne.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AJ_001-flowers-close1.jpg "The vibrant bouquets, featuring roses, pincushion protea and dahlias, were arranged by <a href="http://michaelfloristri.com/" target="_blank">Michael Florist</a> in North Providence.")
![](https://www.engagedsne.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AJ_003-dress1.jpg "Andrea wore a glamorous Stephen Yearick gown from <a href="http://www.alexandrasbridalboutique.com/" target="_blank">Alexandra’s Boutique</a>.")
![](https://www.engagedsne.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AJ_002-hair1.jpg "Andrea, the owner of <a href="http://sassafrasshairsalon.com/" target="_blank">Sassafrass Hair Salon</a>, drew on the talents of three of the salon’s stylists — Alyson Martone, Ashley Barone and Kimberly Arguin — to help with the bridal party’s hair.")
![](https://www.engagedsne.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AJ_006-A-w-maid1.jpg "The bride, ever a stylist herself, helps with a few last minute touches before the ceremony in the <a href="http://www.longwoodevents.com/Venues/belle-mer.shtml" target="_blank">loft at Belle Mer</a>.")
![](https://www.engagedsne.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AJ_015-desserts1.jpg "For dessert, guests noshed on <a href="http://www.onlythefinestitaliancookies.com/" target="_blank">Only the Finest Italian Cookies</a> by Ana Louise.")
![](https://www.engagedsne.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AJ_016-dancing1.jpg "Music and lighting was provided by <a href="http://www.riweddingsandevents.com/" target="_blank">RI Wedding and Events Premier Entertainment Group</a>.")
![](https://www.engagedsne.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AJ_010-Belle-Mer2.jpg "The couple chose Belle Mer's Island House to host their event. "It's such a beautiful summer destination location," says the bride.")